Myths About Weight Loss in Fitness & Boxing: What You Really Need to Know

If you're searching for the best workout to lose weight or asking yourself “is boxing good for fat loss?”—you’re not alone. Boxing and fitness training have exploded in popularity, especially for those wanting to shed pounds, tone up, and feel empowered.

But the weight loss world is full of misleading claims and outdated advice. Today, we’re setting the record straight by busting common weight loss myths—especially when it comes to boxing and fitness training.

Myth #1: “Weight Loss Is Just About Burning Calories”

While it's true that a caloric deficit (burning more calories than you consume) leads to weight loss, it's not the whole story. Many people jump on cardio machines thinking hours of treadmill work will melt fat.

In reality, combining strength training, HIIT, and boxing workouts gives you far better long-term results. Why? Because they build lean muscle, which increases your resting metabolic rate—meaning you burn more calories even when you’re not training.

Boxing workouts are a triple threat: they improve cardio, strengthen muscles, and torch fat.

Myth #2: “Boxing Is Only for Athletes or Fighters”

This is one of the biggest misconceptions we hear at NUBOXX, our boxing and fitness gym.

You don’t need to be a pro fighter to get results from boxing. In fact, most of our members are everyday people—students, parents, beginners—who’ve seen weight loss transformations through boxing. It’s scalable, inclusive, beginner-friendly, and super fun.

Myth #3: “You Have to Starve to Lose Weight”

Wrong—and dangerous. Drastically cutting calories might give you short-term results, but it slows your metabolism, drains your energy, and makes it harder to build strength. A well-fueled body performs better in training.

At NUBOXX, we encourage balanced nutrition to support consistent energy levels, recovery, and sustainable weight loss. Train like an athlete, eat like an athlete. That’s how you get lasting results. Ask our coaches for eating tips and nutrition advice!

Myth #4: “The Scale Is the Only Way to Measure Progress”

If you’re training regularly, especially with boxing and resistance training, you might build muscle while losing fat—which means the number on the scale might not drop dramatically, but your body composition is improving. Look for changes in how your clothes fit, energy levels, strength gains, and mood improvements.

For a deeper analysis, you can track your progress using the Evolt 306 Body Scanner located in the gym - don’t hesitate to ask our staff how to use it!

At NUBOXX, we celebrate non-scale victories as much as the numbers.

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