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Sam Hopes

Boxing vs running: which burns more calories?

left image: man running outdoors and right image: woman boxing with boxing gloves outdoors, right arm punching out

Boxing and running are popular cardiovascular sports that could improve endurance, boost your metabolism and mental wellbeing, strengthen muscles, and torch calories. And you don’t have to be an expert at either. But does one burn more calories than the other?

Boxing has stormed the charts of most popular sports and workout classes over recent years. Previously considered a professional combat sport, the benefits of boxing can now reach just about anyone. Boxing workouts are currently at over 50 billion hits under #boxingworkout on TikTok. 

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