Mental Benefits of Boxing for Doctors

It’s true: once you hit the gym for boxing, it’s going to be harder to give that addiction up. You’ll always crave for it once you stop for a while or when your off-training. The reason for this is the rush and fat-burning effects of having to move every part of your body. With the fast-paced quality of boxing, you barely feel that you’re exerting effort in all the parts of your body. The stress is more on focus and being in the present moment, ready to hit when the circumstances demand you to. Although there are a lot of ways to get into fitness (hitting the gym, going on a healthy MD CME cruise, getting a private instructor), there’s no sport that demands your attention than boxing.

Focus: What Happens if You Don’t Pay Attention 

You get hit.

By an imaginary opponent in shadow boxing, by a heavy bag in bagging, by an instructor’s pad or an actual punch from actual sparring. When you don’t focus, you get punished by a memorable blow. I call it a memorable blow because even if training is over, you unconsciously bring that ‘blow’ with you. You suddenly become more mindful and aware of your surroundings, ready to block that blow or counter the opponent with preparedness. Eventually, you bring it to emergency operations and decision making. In short, the focus you get from boxing can be an opportunity for success and prosperity in the varied areas of your medical career.

Confidence: The feeling of Security in Knowing

The world is filled with danger. You’re a doctor, you know how to save lives and you know what to eat and what to avoid. But have you ever thought how boxing can give you security in safeguarding yourself from the dangers of crime? Knowing the basics of form, blocking and throwing a punch can give you more than just fitness. Take that for your advantage.

Happiness: Endorphins, endorphins, endorphins

Sweating out can bring out endorphins enough to make us feel good for a day, a week or a month. This endorphin release can help you feel relaxed and calm during times of pressure -- especially in the clinic -- which is what doctors really need. Ironically, breaking a sweat and constantly involving your body in physical activities can reduce burnout and stress.

Boxing is a great way to reduce stress, invoke focus and be blissful about life. It also encourages weight loss as boxing is considered to be a high-intensity workout (HIIT workouts claim to burn fats in a short span of time).

Want to burn more fat? There’s a fun and productive way to do that while earning your CME credits. Check out the medical cruise ships sailing this year that are guaranteed to encourage you in being your best.


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