On the biomechanical analysis of the calories expended in a straight boxing jab.

Zohdi, T I · J R Soc Interface · 2017

biomechanical · Level V

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Abstract

Boxing and related sports activities have become a standard workout regime at many fitness studios worldwide. Oftentimes, people are interested in the calories expended during these workouts. This note focuses on determining the calories in a boxer's jab, using kinematic vector-loop relations and basic work-energy principles. Numerical simulations are undertaken to illustrate the basic model. Multi-limb extensions of the model are also discussed.

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