Piloxing: a new form of gymnastics

The term Piloxing comes from the combination of words pilates and boxing. As its name implies, this type of exercise refers to a modality that combines movements of the Pilates It's from Boxing.

O Piloxing It has already become a trend among many celebrities in Hollywood as it is effective for both fat burning and muscle toning and body sculpting.

This new form of gymnastics is a challenging and energetic activity that combines the strength, speed and agility of boxing with the flexibility of Pilates, so it has numerous benefits for those who practice it. In addition, Piloxing classes They also bring dance steps to add sensuality to the exercise and make even boxing punches very feminine.


The activity should be practiced with gloves, which are different from traditional boxing gloves. Usually 25g gloves are used in each hand to reinforce muscle toning during the exercises.

As with Pilates classes, the Piloxing Barefoot should also be practiced to improve posture, balance energy and prevent injury.

This modality is not well known in Brazil because it was created very recently. However, it is already practiced by many women in the US and it is possible that it will soon arrive here. If you were curious about how the Piloxing Workout, check out a video that brings excerpts from a class with the activity's creator, Viveca Jensen:

Piloxing 2016-2017 (April 2024)


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