A great way to workout is by joining a class at your local gym. I suggest kickboxing classes. I used to regularly attend these classes and loved it. You meet people that you normally would not encounter with your daily routine and once you have accomplished a class, your body feels worn out, but you feel great. These classes are not for out of shape people. They are fairly challenging so you should be moderately in shape.First let me tell a little background information about kickboxing. Kickboxing is a total body workout that increases your stamina, flexibility, and strength. The class usually last about one hour, but it goes by fast due to the dance mixed
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music playing in the background. Kickboxing, although it dates back to 2,000 years ago in Asia, it is a relatively modern sport. Competitive kickboxing began in the 1970s when American karate experts arranged competitions that allowed full-contact kicks and punches that had been banned in karate. Currently though, one popular form of kickboxing is aerobic or cardiovascular kickboxing. This combines elements of boxing and martial arts to provide overall physical conditioning and toning. Cardio-kickboxing does not involve physical contact though. Its purpose is to benefit the body. Classes are usually comprised of 10 to 15 minutes of warm-ups, which may include stretching and traditional exercises such as jumping jacks and push-ups, followed by a 30-minute kickboxing session that includes 
movements such as knee strikes, kicks, and punches. After this, at least 5 minutes should be devoted to cooling down, followed by about 10 minutes of stretching and muscle conditioning. Stretching is really important because you can strain muscles. Slow, proper stretching helps relax muscles and prevent injury.
Besides keeping your body fit, kickboxing has other benefits. According to a study by the ACE, you can burn anywhere from 350 to 450 calories an hour with kickboxing! Kickboxing also reduces and relieves stress. It is a rigorous workout comprised of controlled punching and kicking. No wonder it is great at relieving feelings of frustration and anger. Practicing kickboxing moves can also help to improve balance, flexibility, coordination, and endurance. You also learn a little self defense.
movements such as knee strikes, kicks, and punches. After this, at least 5 minutes should be devoted to cooling down, followed by about 10 minutes of stretching and muscle conditioning. Stretching is really important because you can strain muscles. Slow, proper stretching helps relax muscles and prevent injury.Besides keeping your body fit, kickboxing has other benefits. According to a study by the ACE, you can burn anywhere from 350 to 450 calories an hour with kickboxing! Kickboxing also reduces and relieves stress. It is a rigorous workout comprised of controlled punching and kicking. No wonder it is great at relieving feelings of frustration and anger. Practicing kickboxing moves can also help to improve balance, flexibility, coordination, and endurance. You also learn a little self defense.
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