| What is Cardio Kickboxing? Cardio Kickboxing as it is | | | | gluts, and abs. Knee strikes focus almost entirely on |
| commonly called in today's fitness world is a blend of | | | | your abs. |
| western boxing, martial arts, and aerobics. Some | | | | The high pace of a cardio kickboxing class will work |
| instructors present their programs similar to an | | | | out your heart and lungs making them strong and fit, |
| aerobics class as the lead their students through the | | | | event to the point of controlling blood pressure. In a |
| movements to the beat of high energy music some | | | | short time you will find that your energy level has |
| will incorporate body weight exercises, while others will | | | | dramatically increased, making your day to day |
| have their clients striking heavy bags or focus mitts. All | | | | activities and duties considerably easier. |
| are provide a great work out what is important is that | | | | Due to the nature of the workouts your flexibility will |
| you find the style of class that is write for you. | | | | improve as well as your posture. The muscles required |
| Why Kickboxing? Kickboxing is not only fun as heck | | | | to throw strong punches, kicks and knees all tie in to |
| and energizing, but it truly provides many physical as | | | | your core, which in turn strengthens your back |
| well as mental benefits. | | | | improving your posture. |
| What are some of the benefits? Kickboxing has been | | | | Can I learn to defend myself in a cardio kickboxing |
| proven to not only relieve stress but can completely | | | | class? You will not learn how to defend yourself in a |
| get rid of it. | | | | cardio kickboxing class. however if you are already |
| This kind of workout releases endorphins in the brain | | | | training in a self defense class engaging in a cardio |
| which creates a positive mood as well as improves | | | | kickboxing class a few times a week will greatly |
| self confidence. | | | | sharpen your self defense skills. |
| Because this is a total body workout that engages | | | | How to find an instructor. When searching out an |
| your hand eye coordination you will find that it | | | | instructor, its important to find someone that has |
| improves your reflexes and coordination. You can | | | | attained a high level ranking in martial arts, as well as |
| notice these results in as little as a few weeks. | | | | has certification in some form of fitness training. As |
| Kickboxing burns a lot of calories. While the amount of | | | | with anything, you get what you pay for. Your health |
| calories these sessions burn is greatly determined by | | | | and fitness is not an area to search for a bargain. You |
| the methods used to teach the class as we discussed | | | | wouldn't look for the cheapest doctor in town, you |
| above. The calorie expenditure can range from | | | | shouldn't search out the cheapest fitness provider |
| 400-800 calories an hour. | | | | either. |
| Expect to tone your entire body while performing | | | | Always try out a class before you enroll if possible to |
| these routines. Punching with power, which I only | | | | make sure it is write for you. Most instructors will give |
| recommend against a bag or mitts, will develop your | | | | you a free class to make sure that its a good fit for all |
| shoulders, traps, triceps, forearms, chest and abs. | | | | who are involved. |
| Similarly properly performed kicks develop your legs, | | | | Enjoy your training and reach your goals. |