Sharpen your strikes. Build power. Train like a fighter.
Pad Work sessions with award-winning coach Sol Boyles combine high-intensity fitness with real striking technique. Whether you’re new to combat training or looking to refine your skills, Sol’s sessions deliver a full-body workout that builds endurance, speed, and coordination — all while keeping training fun and focused.
What Is Pad Work?
Pad Work is a dynamic, one-to-one or small-group training style where Sol holds focus pads or Thai pads while guiding you through combinations of punches, kicks, knees, and defensive movements. It’s ideal for:
- 🔥 Cardio conditioning and fat loss
- 🥊 Technique improvement for boxing, kickboxing, or MMA
- 💪 Strength and endurance development
- 🧠 Coordination and timing training
- ⚡ Stress relief and confidence building
Why Choose Sol’s Pad Work Sessions
- Professional MMA & fitness background — Sol brings real fight and coaching experience.
- Technique-driven approach — perfect your form, speed, and rhythm.
- Tailored to all levels — from beginners learning basics to fighters fine-tuning combinations.
- High-energy sessions — burn calories and build explosive fitness in every round.
- Fun and engaging — each session is challenging, different, and motivating.
What to Expect
- Warm-Up: Shadowboxing, mobility, and light cardio to prepare your body.
- Technique Drills: Learn proper stance, footwork, and combinations.
- Pad Rounds: Sol calls combinations and reacts dynamically, just like a fighter’s corner coach.
- Conditioning Finish: Short, intense bursts to boost endurance and burn calories.
- Cool Down: Stretch and recover for optimal results.
Who It’s For
- Beginners wanting a fun, effective alternative to traditional gym training.
- Clients improving fitness, fat loss, or striking ability.
- Experienced boxers or MMA athletes refining technique and speed.
- Anyone who wants to train hard and feel empowered.
Where You’ll Train
Lisburn Gym
Address: 3 Rathdown Walk Old, Moira Rd, Lisburn BT28
Working Hours:
Monday: 6am – 8pm
Tuesday: 6am – 3pm
Wednesday: 6am – 3pm
Thursday: 6am – 3pm
Friday: 6am – 8pm
Saturday: 8am – 2pm
Belfast Gym
Address: 134A Shankill Rd, Belfast BT13
Session Options
- 1-2-1 Pad Work: Personal coaching focused entirely on you.
- 2-2-1 Pad Work: Train with a friend for shared motivation and fun.
- Pad Work Add-On: Combine with your 12-week programme or personal training plan.
Book Your Pad Work Session
📧 Email: Hello@SolBoylesCoaching.co.uk
🌐 Website: SolBoylesCoaching.co.uk
FAQs
Do I need experience?
No — beginners are welcome. Sol will coach you through stance, technique, and rhythm safely and effectively.
Do I need my own gloves?
If you have boxing gloves, bring them along. Otherwise, gloves can be provided for your first sessions.
Is Pad Work good for fat loss?
Yes. It’s one of the most effective ways to burn calories while improving fitness, speed, and strength.
Can I combine Pad Work with personal training?
Absolutely. Many clients include pad rounds in their 1-2-1 or 2-2-1 sessions for extra intensity and variety.
Train hard. Move fast. Hit sharp.
Book your Pad Work training with Sol Boyles today and experience the energy of fighter-style fitness.

