THRILL SEEKER

Pip Stewart on her love of travel and adventure

Tempted to strap on some gloves? Here are just a few starting points…

EVOLVFITNESS “Boxing can burn between 500-800 calories per session and raise your resting metabolic rate for hours after,” says Stephen Foy. “A private class can be a great way to get your technique right and give you a chance to see if it’s the right sport for you.” EvolvFitness runs 30-minute one-on-one pad sessions, €40; and 60-minute buddy sessions, €40 each,

01 205 6910; evolvfitness.ie. KOBOX AT THRIVE FESTIVAL Irishman Shane Collins, founder of Kobox Boxing Club in

London, will give Thrive Festival visitors a first-hand experience of his studio, teaching the fundamentals of boxing alongside heart-pounding exercises, at

The Convention Centre Dublin, March 30-31, thrivefestival.ie. HEADON BOXING Boutique boxing classes for workouts, no sparring, headonboxing.ie. DUBLIN THAI BOXING

Run in Kilbarrack with head coach Darren Dowdall, 086 081 5865.

ORIGINS MUAY THAI

With Paddy Kelly in Stoneybatter, originsmuaythai.com.

SOUTH DUBLIN MUAY THAI A good option in Terenure for both parents and children, 087 391 3749. THE GYM HOWTH Owner

Erica Brennan runs a 60-minute class, thegymhowth.com. WATERFORD MUAY THAI Head coach John Walsh combines the best of fitness and self-defence techniques,

087 685 2521.