Got curious about this telephone booth boxing thing after seeing folks online raving about it. Sounded ridiculous at first – smacking a tiny glass box for exercise? But hey, I’ll try anything once. Figured I’d give it a proper shot and actually track what happens, good or bad.
The Hunt Begins
First challenge: finding a damn booth. They ain’t exactly on every corner these days, eh? Drove around town like an idiot for an hour, spotting maybe three old, busted ones near dodgy laundromats. Finally scored one outside this ancient hardware store. Stank like old carpet and regret, but it was sturdy. Win.
Gear & Awkwardness
Grabbed my old boxing mitts from the trunk. Felt like a total prat standing there in workout gear next to this grimy booth. Some dude walking his dog gave me the weirdest look. Whatever. Took a deep breath, told myself “just start punching, you coward,” and threw the first jab. The glass rattled like crazy. Instant adrenaline rush, mixed with “oh god please don’t break.”
Figuring Out the Flow
Started slow – just light punches, testing the water. Left, right, left. Felt silly. Then got bolder. Stepped in close, started working combinations: jab-jab-cross-hook against the glass walls. The solid “thunk” when my glove hit clean? Weirdly satisfying. Focused on keeping my feet moving around the booth, circling it like it was actually fighting back. Breathing got heavy quick.
- Sweat Factor: Skyrocketed. Within 5 minutes, dripping like I’d run a marathon. That cramped space traps heat something fierce.
- Arms & Shoulders: Burning. Constant punching, even light stuff, fries ’em fast. Felt it deep the next morning.
- Legs & Core: Sneaky workout! Twisting my body for power, staying on my toes, squatting slightly – my core was engaged without thinking.
Why It Stuck
Ended up doing three 3-minute rounds with rests. Wiped out afterward. But here’s the surprise: it’s stupid fun. More engaging than the treadmill, that’s for sure. Felt primal. Plus:
- Convenience: Showed up, punched, left. Zero gym hassle.
- Stress Killer: Visualizing annoying things on the glass? Therapeutic. Left feeling lighter.
- Full Body Sneak Attack: Thought it was just arms. Wrong. Heart pumping, legs tired, core tight – everything worked.
Tried it a few more times since. My verdict? Legit fitness booster for couch potatoes or gym-haters. Easy to start, burns energy fast, and honestly? Beating up a phone booth is just damn entertaining. Give it a whack.
