Health & wellness
BY ANDREW CREELMAN
The gym contains a boxing ring, punching bags, free weights and more, all designed speci cally for athletes.
COURTESY LET’S BOCKS FITNESS AND BOXING
Owner and coach Clay Bock (left) founded Let’s Bocks Fitness and Boxing in 2020.
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Let’s Bocks packs a punch with boxing training Clay Bock’s tness journey started back in 2007 after becoming a personal trainer at various gyms across Central Texas. “I’ve always been in the gym, starting when I was 12 years old,” Bock said. The full story
Bock said he has begun growing out of his current space. He said he plans to nd a larger space for the gym in 2026.
where classes and training were held in the back- yard of Bock’s home. In January 2023, he opened a brick-and-mortar. Bock said his gym is unique because of his accommodation to boxers of all skill levels. Let’s Bocks is also registered with USA Boxing, which allows the gym to host and compete in tournaments throughout Central Texas. Why it matters Bock said boxing is one of the most fun and engaging ways to stay in shape. “When it comes to keeping body composition in line and creating muscle tone, it’s extremely reward- ing,” he said.
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After years of coaching, refereeing and training, Bock wanted to bring something to New Braunfels that was missing—a gym speci cally designed for boxing. “Moving here, there wasn’t anything fully dedi- cated to boxing,” Bock said. “It was tough having to travel elsewhere.” Let’s Bocks Fitness and Boxing was originally established after the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020,
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