Boxing Nutrition, Health, and Wellness

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A Fighter’s Guide To Fight Night
Fight night & game day get-togethers don’t have to derail your fitness goals. Learn how to make flavorful snacks and stay on track with these boxer diet tips.
Boxer’s Diet: Protein Requirements & Best Protein Sources
We’ve all heard it -- we need protein to build strong muscles, Popeye style. This is especially important for you if you’re looking to improve your boxing training or change your body composition. But there is a lot of misunderstanding when it comes to protein consumption -- how much do people actually need, how to incorporate it into a boxing routine, whether it needs to be supplemented, etc. Read on to learn how protein can improve your performance in the ring and for boxing training, and...
Anti-Inflammatory Foods For Athletes | A Boxer’s Guide
A dietitian explains the process of inflammation, how it impacts athletic performance, and top anti-inflammatory foods to incorporate into a boxer’s diet.
What To Eat Before a Boxing Workout
Food is fuel. All athletes – especially boxers – take special care when it comes to their diet. Eating whole, healthy foods during well-timed meals is key to maximizing performance. Following a boxing training, diet plan is beneficial to fighters of all levels, whether you are just working out or preparing to compete. Before a boxing workout or jumping into the ring, it is critical to follow a proper diet and nutrition plan to ensure your body has the energy it needs.
The Sweet Truth About Sugar | A Boxer’s Diet
A registered dietitian explains the role of sugar on athletic performance and whether boxers should incorporate it into their diets...and how!
5 Ways Boxers Over 40 Can Maintain a Healthy Metabolism
Boxers 40+ can maintain muscle & increase stamina. Here are 5 ways to beat the dreaded metabolism decline & stay in great shape at any age.
Hydration For Boxers | Before, During, and After a Workout
Boxers know that proper hydration allows them to maintain peak performance. Here’s how to properly hydrate before, during, and after your boxing workout.
Shanie Smash’s Top 5 Pre-Workout Snacks
Trying to decide what to eat before your workout can be tough. FightCamp Trainer Shanie Smash shares her top 5 pre-workout snacks that fuel her boxing training!
Eat Like a Boxer | The Top Fall Foods To Add To Your Plate
A dietitian shares the healthiest fall foods boxers should add to their plate not only to boost flavor but also to improve performance at home and in the ring.
A Boxer’s Guide To A Strong Immune System
A registered dietitian explains how boxers can support their immune system through nutrition and regular physical activity, plus the best foods for immunity!
A Boxer’s Healthy Eating Tips For Winter
Boxer Iain Mackenzie talks about some of his favorite healthy, seasonal meals and snacks with what to add to your plate to eat like a boxer this winter.
‘Tis The Season To Be Healthy | Holiday Snacks
We’ve rounded up the most delicious (and healthiest!) holiday snacks that will keep your diet in check during the holiday season and the New Year.
Healthy Fats | An Essential Part of a Boxer's Diet
From low-fat diets to keto, the world of dietary fats is certainly a confusing one. Eating fats is essential for good health, but eating too much fat can result in health complications. There are healthy fats and not-so-healthy fats. As for boxers in the ring and at-home fitness enthusiasts, fats can be beneficial if the right sources and amounts are consumed. #boxerdiet #boxingdiet #healthyfats
Importance of Carbs For Boxers
“Carbs are bad for you”... “Carbs make you gain weight.” Let’s face it, when it comes to diets, carbohydrates have a bad rep. Yet, they consist of some of the healthiest foods in the world, and they include some of the best foods for weight loss. Surprised? You’re about to get a whole new look on carbohydrates and why they should be an integral part of a boxer’s diet.
A Fighter's Cheat Day Meals (That Aren’t Really Cheating!)
Athletes, especially boxers, don’t diet and exercise, they eat and train. I personally don’t believe in “cheat meals” or “cheat days,” but instead, I focus on making consistent, smart, and healthy choices that are sustainable year-round. My golden rule is this: the less refined and processed a food is, the more likely I am to put it in my body. My body is my temple, and I like to treat it as such by nourishing it with healthy food, filled with both macronutrients (lean proteins, carbohydrates...