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Why We Hoodie Up at TA Boxing At TA Boxing, training in the hoodie isn’t for the aesthetic, it’s part of the mentality. Every time we throw the hoodie on, we’re preparing our minds for battle, intentionally stepping into discomfort, and that’s the whole point. Wearing a hoodie during training creates an uncomfortable physical state.…

Why We Train: It’s More Than Boxing You don’t have to be a boxer to be a fighter. Whether you realize it or not, everyone has some fight in them… yes, even you. At TA Boxing, we use boxing as a therapeutic vehicle to lead and teach fighters like you how to train and box.…

Top 3 Ways Nature Can Help Recovery and Performance Nature can be a highly underutilized form of recovery/performance booster! There are a ton of ways to incorporate nature, as well as a ton of benefits that come with it! We’ll break down the top 3 in a little bit more detail and show you how…

Two Great Exercises to Get Faster The world of training is filled with techniques, programs, tips, and tricks endless ways to improve. The key is to find a program that works for you and see if these strategies can be integrated to maximize your athletic training and development. Here are two great exercises to help…

At Training Aspects, we see it all the time. Clients with tight hip flexors, weak glutes, poor hip rotational control, all ailments that lead to further inefficient movement, compensation, and if not taken care of, injury. The hips are a central hub in the kinetic chain, connecting your lower body to your core. When they’re…

Part 6: The Birth of TA Boxing If you asked me a few years ago where I’d be today, living out a childhood dream, something I wrote a paper on in college… actually having a boxing program built on brotherhood, mindset, and purpose… I probably would’ve laughed. But life has a funny way of bringing…

Top 3 Supplements to Increase Your Sports Performance Supplements! Everyone’s favorite go-to when it comes to increasing sports performance. Let’s be clear right off the bat, supplements will get you 1% better. Your daily recovery habits like proper diet, optimal sleep, water intake, etc. will make up the other 99%! So only focus on adding…

Kettlebells and athletic training- Unleash the potential!   I’m often asked what equipment someone should buy for their home gym – a treadmill, a bench press, a hex bar, TRX, etc. My answer is always the same: save your money and invest in kettlebells. I recommend starting with one 25lb, two 35lb, two 45lb, and…

Part 5: The Itch to Get Back in the Gym In 2018, I was promoted at work. Just ten weeks later, I was demoted for something completely out of my control. It hit me hard… for about ten minutes. Then I did what boxing had always taught me to do, roll with the punches. I…

Your ankles are the first point of contact with the ground, playing a key role in balance, shock absorption, and force transfer. If they’re stiff, unstable, or weak, it doesn’t just affect the ankles, it creates a ripple effect that can lead to issues in your knees, hips, or lower back. At Training Aspects, we…

Optimize Sleeping Habits to Increase Recovery and Performance Everyone can have better sleeping habits which means there is always a way to get better and increase your recovery and performance even further! Many of these habits may seem overly simplistic or you. may have heard before but the tru question is are you actually incorporating…

Year around training doesn’t just develop the body but it has amazingly underrated mental benefits that come with it. The consistency and structure it brings builds discipline, focus, and confidence, all things vital to high level performance. Here is another three more reasons why athletes benefit from staying committed year around, but this time, from…