Boxing, training and nutrition tips from Rumble Boxing West 85th, Calgary
From the studio
Guides for first-timers, training tips from our coaches and notes for parents.
What to Expect at Your First Boxing Class
Never boxed before? Here's exactly what happens at your first class at Rumble Boxing West 85th in West Springs, Calgary, from booking to cool down.
How to Wrap Your Hands for Boxing
A simple step-by-step way to wrap your hands for boxing and heavy bag classes, plus the mistakes beginners make most.
Why Boxing and Strength Training Belong Together
Boxing builds conditioning and coordination. Strength training builds power and resilience. Here's why West 85th built a class around both.
Youth Boxing in Calgary: A Parent's Guide
What kids do in youth boxing at Rumble Boxing West 85th, what they get out of it, what to bring and how summer camps work.
Why Improving Your VO2 Max Matters
Coach Johngie on VO2 max: what it is, why it matters as you age, how to test it and a 4-week Zone 2 plan to improve it.
My Nutrition Philosophy
Coach Johngie's approach to nutrition: why there's no single best diet, and five principles that work for most people.