Freedom's boxing ring

Freedom of Seas features the first cruise ship boxing ring. But you can't just wander up and use it. You either have to be part of a Powerboxing class ($10) or have a personal session ($83.)

Because I'm a klutz, I went for the personal training session. First you get your hands wrapped to protect them and strenghten the wrists, then you put on the mitts. The instructor doesn't spar -- at least not with a newbie like me. Instead, she puts on instructors' mitts and teachs you to move and punch.

I sweated like, well, a boxer. What a blast! If you're a Type A personality, I recommend it. And no, I didn't get bruised or even swollen. Nearly hit myself in the cheek though.