Ebanie Bridges, also known as “The Blonde Bomber,” has achieved incredible success in the boxing world, including her reign as the IBF bantamweight world champion. Recently, Bridges shared a video on Instagram showcasing her fiery determination in the ring, captioning it, “Talked the talk. Walked the walk. Fight mode on. 🥊 Miss smashing face, can’t wait to fight again.” From her disciplined background in bodybuilding to her dedication as a boxer, Bridges exemplifies grit, focus, and a passion for empowering others. Here’s how she balances intense training, personal growth, and her desire to inspire the next generation.
1. She Boxes
Since Bridges is a boxer, this means she’s getting a lot of benefits from the sport. The Cleveland Clinic states that boxing is a great way to burn calories. “The calories you burn during boxing can help you maintain or achieve a healthy weight. One study compared boxing training versus moderate-intensity walking in people with a body mass index (BMI) of greater than 25 (which is considered having overweight/obesity). The researchers noted reductions in BMI, waist circumference and body fat percentage in the boxing group, while the walking group showed no changes.”
2. She Jumps Rope
Bridges shared this video of herself at training camp. In it, she is seen jumping rope. ACE Fitness states that jumping rope has a lot of benefits. “Jump rope workouts help the stability muscles in your lower extremity to support your joints. If you don’t include a lot of impact in your current workout, you can gradually incorporate more impact by starting with light little jumps, landing softly on your feet. When jumping rope, the upper body also gets a workout—it’s just not as strenuous, making it ideal for upper-body workout days. Be sure to keep your arms close to your body and elbows slightly bent. Also remember to remain in an athletic stance, with your shoulders back and chest lifted.”
3. She’s Disciplined
Before boxing, Bridges was a professional bodybuilder. She revealed to TalkSport that this helped with her discipline. “Bodybuilding has to be the most disciplined sport in the world. I was insane, I was crying during leg workouts because I couldn't quit, I'd be crying pushing through doing walking lunges and then squats and it was really intense. But, that mentality I had in bodybuilding with fatigue not being an option and no quit, all this kind of stuff, I took that same mindset and discipline into boxing and that's why I've risen so fast and learned so fast because I didn't make any excuses and I've given it my all.”
4. She Wants To Be A Role Model
Bridges wants to be a role model for young people. She revealed to TalkSport that she decided to become a teacher for this reason. “I also wanted to spot problem children and see kids who were at high risk to problems at home or drugs and alcohol and be able to get them while they're young and influence them into being better adults and changing their lives. That's where it stemmed from, wanting to give back. I would see their attitudes change in the classroom towards themselves and towards their lives, because of the things I taught such as positivity and self-belief in a very safe and positive environment, which is full of support.”
5. She Works With A Trainer
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In her training camp video, Bridges is seen working with a trainer. According to ACE Fitness, working with a trainer can help improve your fitness level. “Most of us work harder in the presence of others. Having a trainer by your side can provide the encouragement, energy and motivation you need to jumpstart your routine. A trainer can also help you set goals, create a plan to accomplish them and celebrate the day you reach them.”
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