Jake Beeson stares into the punching speed bag with the same intensity he brings to the ring when facing a competitor.

Coach Josh Sokal straps protective head gear onto Beeson before his match at the West Richmond Businessmen's Association (WRBA) Boxing Smoker.

Even the most unrelenting of athletes must catch their breaths, if only for a moment. After a timed ab workout, Kern pauses to reset the tempo of her exercise routine.