Boxing has surged in popularity in recent years as a mainstream fitness activity, with many gym chains and health clubs offering classes and equipment for those interested in taking up the sport.

"He believes once you try it, boxing is something you can become passionate about,” Coliseu co-owner Adriana da Silva said.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Leslie Moch, left, and Lydia Jiminez participate in a boxing class for people with Parkinson's disease at Kaizen Martial Arts ...

At Arcaro Boxing in Seattle, individuals with Parkinson's disease find strength and community in a unique boxing class that ...

Chris Franks, a boxing coach at Significant Strikes, guides participants through a diverse array of martial arts classes ...

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Boxing workouts amount to so much more than just hitting a bag. They’re good for the core, and the punching sequences require mental engagement that sticks with participants long after class is over. ...

WPTV's Todd Wilson speaks with Marty Weiss who shares how he worked with former boxer and MMA fighter Kendrick Miree to start a boxing class PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — April is Parkinson's awareness ...