What better way to celebrate a fit New York Fashion Week than with the workout models go crazy for? We’ve shown you why the world’s top models love boxing and where they get their sweat on – now lifestyle blogger Lauren Gores Ireland is giving us the lowdown on how to pack in that fitness punch yourself..

PHYSICAL BENEFITS: Boxing is a full-body workout that reduces body fat. The exercises tone your stomach, arms, legs and back, while increasing strength and cardio skills. Boxing is a good compliment to yoga and/or Pilates, while simultaneously teaching you self-defense skills.

MENTAL BENEFITS: This workout is known to be therapeutic once you’ve got the basics down. You’re able to practice discipline while releasing ongoing stress and negative energy. You’ll notice boxing also challenges your hand-eye coordination.

A good workout should challenge both your body and mind – and nothing does it better than boxing. As a lover of zen workouts, I was initially hesitant to try something that involved such intensity and force. However, the first session reminded me that switching up my normal routine has a powerful effect, both mentally and physically.

Start by working alongside a trainer. Once you’ve learned the basics, you can take your skills home with you and practice against a punching bag.

I teamed up with House Of Fitness boxing expert Michael DeGood to learn how to throw a few solid punches. Replicate our moves for a therapeutic cardio workout…

For a full-body workout, do three-minute boxing rounds separated by three-minutes of cardio and/or abs work. Repeat five times, for a 30-minute workout.

Note: The following moves are based on being right-handed. Make changes accordingly.