Family owned boxing gym hopes unique style and family atmosphere helps resolutions stick [Video]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – As the new year rolls in, many people may be taking up a new resolution.

Research shows that nearly 43% of people who start a resolution stop it all together by the end of January.

In West Knoxville, a group fitness boxing gym is hoping its unique model hooks more people looking for a healthy lifestyle change.

“It just is a way for you to clear your mind of everything that is going on and its just your time to focus on you,” said Mara Walker, a member of Power House Boxing.

The gym is the brainchild of three siblings, Caitlin Gannon, Ashley Teeters and Patrick Siminerio.

“I fell in love with boxing group fitness a few years ago, I love how it made me feel with strength and confidence,” said Teeters.

Teeters was the first to try a class after she felt the need to learn self defense, …