The Mississauga, Ont., resident is now the head coach of a first-of-its-kind boxing program for women who have experienced violence. The boxing program teaches participants how to safely hit heavy bags, speed bags and hand pads, but never each other. (Martin Trainor/CBC)"This is the first time we get to measure the actual kinds of health outcomes that we're seeing and hearing about through these women's stories," van Ingen said. Trauma-informed training explains mental sideBut to empower women who have experienced violence and make them feel safe in the gym, van Ingen explains, their coaches participate in ongoing trauma-informed training. According to van Ingen, Watpool is "the whole boxing package" and makes women feel strong in their bodies.

Source: CBC News September 02, 2017 08:59 UTC