Boxing for Stress Relief: Why Singapore’s Office Workers Are Hitting the Pads After Hours

Fight & Fitness Singapore

In a city that never slows down, stress has become a daily struggle for many. Whether it’s the pressure of corporate KPIs, startup chaos, or round-the-clock notifications, Singapore’s office workers are carrying a heavy mental load. And increasingly, they’re choosing to put down their phones and pick up boxing gloves.

At NTG Fight SG, we’ve seen a sharp rise in professionals turning to boxing as their ultimate stress-relief weapon — not just for fitness, but for focus, mental clarity, and emotional well-being.

Let’s explore why boxing after office hours is booming in Singapore — and why it might be exactly what you need to reclaim balance and power in your daily life.


🧠 1. Boxing is Mental Therapy with Movement

Unlike monotonous gym sessions, boxing demands full-body movement and mental presence. Every jab, hook, and footwork drill requires focus, coordination, and timing — making it a perfect escape from overthinking and mental clutter.

For many of our members, boxing becomes a form of active meditation: your mind is forced into the present, your body in full motion, and your stress fades round by round.


💥 2. Releases Anger, Anxiety & Built-Up Tension

Let’s be real: stress often feels physical. It builds up in your neck, your chest, and your jaw. Boxing provides a safe and healthy release for that tension. Hitting pads or a heavy bag is not just satisfying — it’s cathartic.

And the science backs it up: boxing releases endorphins, your brain’s natural mood elevators, which reduce anxiety and help fight depression. You leave the gym calmer, clearer, and emotionally lighter.


⏱️ 3. Efficient Workout for Time-Crunched Professionals

With long workdays and endless commutes, time is precious. Boxing is high-intensity and time-efficient. A single 45-minute class at NTG Fight SG can burn up to 600 calories while working your:

  • Cardiovascular system
  • Core and upper body
  • Balance and agility
  • Mental stamina

It’s the perfect after-work burnout remedy that fits right into your schedule — and doesn’t feel like a chore.


🧍‍♂️🧍‍♀️ 4. Designed for All Levels – No Experience Needed

Worried that you’re not “fit enough” or have never thrown a punch? Don’t be. Our boxing classes at NTG Fight SG are designed for everyone — from first-timers to fight enthusiasts.

We focus on technique, movement, and conditioning, not contact or competition (unless you want it!). So you’ll build skills and fitness in a safe, inclusive, and motivating environment.


🧑‍🤝‍🧑 5. Join a Tribe, Not Just a Gym

One of the best parts of training at NTG Fight SG is the community. You’re not alone in your post-work burnout. You’ll meet executives, creatives, tech professionals, students, and freelancers — all sweating it out, pushing themselves, and cheering each other on.

Our boutique setting means you’re not just another face in the crowd. You’re part of a tribe that supports and grows with you — in and out of the ring.


📍 Why NTG Fight SG is Singapore’s Boxing Destination for Professionals

Founded by world-renowned trainer Nugget McNaught, NTG brings decades of elite combat training to Singapore with a modern twist: boxing for lifestyle, longevity, and personal strength.

🔹 Central Orchard location
🔹 Flexible class timings (before and after work)
🔹 Professional coaches with real-world experience
🔹 Zero intimidation, 100% encouragement
🔹 Programs tailored for working professionals


✊ Your Stress Has Met Its Match

You can’t always avoid stress — but you can choose how to respond. And for Singapore’s working population, boxing is becoming the go-to response.

At NTG Fight SG, we don’t just build fighters. We build mentally stronger, more resilient versions of yourself — one punch at a time.

💥 Ready to knock out stress?
📅 Book your first boxing class today at NTG Fight SG and see the difference one session can make.