How to Shadow Box in a Small Apartment

Shadow boxing can be a great workout. However, living in a small apartment can make shadow boxing quite the chore. Here is how to shadow box in a small apartment.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

1. If you have hardwood floor, buy a small floor mat. If not, imagine a small rectangle on your floor. Stay in that area while you shadow box.

2. Buy a set of either 5- or 10-pound weights (the weight can be whatever is comfortable for you) and hold them while you shadow box. Since you really can't maneuver around a small apartment, you'll want your shadow boxing to be more about strength training.

3. Instead of buying a bag, use either couch cushions or a mattress. This will save you the space that a punching bag would take up. Just be sure to not punch your cushions while holding onto the weights.

4. When you shadow box, spend over half of your workout on punching combinations. You won't have to move around to do this and you'll still get in a good workout as well as boxing practice.

5. When it comes time to practice your foot movements, remain in the confined space. Use back-and-forth and side-to-side movements while staying on your toes. This won't give you a great cardio workout but it will strengthen your legs and help you practice staying on your toes.