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Here’s why boxers fight without shirts: Boxers fight without shirts because a shirt would impede several functional aspects of boxing throughout the match. These include boxer comfort, avoidance of clinching, and wound care. Additionally, shirtless boxers make a match easier to score. Do you have to wear a shirt in amateur boxing? Contemporary amateur boxing […]

Do Boxer Dogs Need Jackets? With their short, tight-fitting coats and brachycephalic snouts, Boxers tend to feel extremes of temperature, whether hot or cold. Boxers are by no means outside dogs, and can use some extra protection when spending time outdoors in both summer and winter. Do Boxers need jackets in the winter? Some Boxers […]

Boxing shorts are high up on the waist to psychologically limit the opponent’s target area. This is because hitting below the belt is illegal in boxing. Wearing high shorts makes it hard for your opponent to find legal punching targets. Why do boxers pull their pants up so high? As I mentioned above, one of […]

Boxers put their hands in rice to toughen them and develop strength in the muscles and tendons of the hands, wrist, and forearms. Boxing is demanding on the hands. Taking good care of them and preparing them properly for combat can differentiate between losing or getting these hands raised in victory. Why do you put […]

Heavyweight boxers will run 2-6 miles a day, 3-4 times per week when training. Beginners should start their roadwork with shorter distances at a slower pace. Interval training is excellent for boxers of all levels, and includes alternating 1-minute sprints every 5 or 10 minutes, as well as short hills. How many miles a day […]

Since boxers are short haired dogs, they are more susceptible to cold than other breeds. Although some dogs love the cooler days and cold nights, most boxers are very social creatures and would much rather be inside with their family, regardless of the weather. How long can a boxer stay out in the cold? Also, […]

To keep them Cool during Sparring. Boxing is Sweaty Business. Why do boxers have to be shirtless? Boxers fight without shirts because a shirt would impede several functional aspects of boxing throughout the match. These include boxer comfort, avoidance of clinching, and wound care. Additionally, shirtless boxers make a match easier to score. Why do […]

The reasons behind pouring cold water down a boxers’ shorts are fairly simple. The crotch alongside the head and the armpits is one of the heat centers of the body. Coldwater being poured on a heat spot such as your crotch results in your body cooling down, making it easier to regain stamina. What do […]

Great for layering and keeping warm during the colder days of spring/summer, the men’s track jacket has a number of uses (aside from just being a great fashion item) that you have probably never thought about. What are track jackets good for? The traditional track jacket is a windbreaker intended for jogging or exercising that […]

Nylon jackets are water-resistant, which makes them perfect to wear on a rainy day. Nylon jackets can also keep you dry if you are participating in water activities such as canoeing, kayaking, or fishing. Is nylon okay for rain? The question, Is nylon waterproof? is a common one and the short answer is no, nylon […]

Nowadays, the shirts are only ever worn once because the club get so many requests from charities for shirts to be donated. Some players keep their shirts, some swap them with opponents and some donate them via the club. Do football players wear a new jerseys every game? Originally Answered: Do NFL players get new […]

Waterproof fabrics are made up from a sandwich of different layers, including a breathable waterproof membrane. This membrane blocks rain droplets but still allows sweat vapour to pass through, keeping you dry on the outside and on the inside. How is something waterproof and breathable? Waterproof/breathable fabrics resist liquid water passing through, but allow water […]

Waterproof fabrics are made up from a sandwich of different layers, including a breathable waterproof membrane. This membrane blocks rain droplets but still allows sweat vapour to pass through, keeping you dry on the outside and on the inside. Is a waterproof jacket the same as a rain jacket? Essentially, water resistant and waterproof designate […]

Water resistance is a type of force that uses friction to slow things down that are moving through water. It is often called drag. Water resistance doesn’t just apply to water, it can happen to an object moving through any type of fluid. Water resistance occurs because of the particles in the liquid. What are […]

If you’ve ever dressed in a sweater or hoodie while exercising, you know how quickly you can work up a sweat. The fabric acts as insulation to your body, which causes your heart rate to increase and blood to circulate faster in attempt to cool your body temperature down. Makes sense, right? Should you wear […]

What is techwear? It’s the abbreviated, stylized word for technical wear. It’s urban apparel that uses high-quality fabrics, and technical detailing to create a product that can stand up to the elements. Brands like The North Face and Patagonia have been making high-quality technical wear for years. What does technical mean in clothing? Garments made […]

Nowadays, the shirts are only ever worn once because the club get so many requests from charities for shirts to be donated. Some players keep their shirts, some swap them with opponents and some donate them via the club. What do football players do with swapped shirts? But why do they do this?! No, it’s […]

Isotex 5000. Fabric can resist 5,000mm of water pressure. 10,000mm. What is Isotex? What is Isotex? Isotex is waterproof, windproof and breathable. It’s our main form of waterproof protection applied to our waterproof jackets, waterproof trousers and walking footwear. What does 5000 mm waterproof rating mean? 5,000mm or 5 metres (16.4 ft) is how far […]

Heat therapy (which actually should just be warm, not overly hot) dilates blood vessels and promotes blood flow. This helps to “open up” sore muscles and relaxes them. Improved circulation delivers more oxygen and nutrients to your muscles and simultaneously removes lactic acid, which is essential for muscle healing. What temperature is best for muscle […]

A rating of 5000mm to 10,000mm is suitable for just about all weather conditions but equally at home in lesser ones, great for walking the dog or a serious trek in bad conditions. These higher rated jackets will also be breathable. Is waterproof to 5000mm good? If you are out for a day in the […]