Kickboxing Workout

One of the hottest workouts around is kickboxing, which is also referred to as cardio kickboxing and boxing aerobics. This type of workout is a combination of boxing, martial arts and aerobics that give you an intense cross-training and total-body workout. While using this type of workout you will be blending high-power exercise routines and strengthening your mind and body. This workout also helps with stress and balances your reflexes, while also increasing cardiovascular power and endurance.

Calorie Burning Workout

Some have burned up to 500-800 calories in one hour of kickboxing. It has been estimated though that larger individuals reach that goal while someone around 130 pounds could burn nearly 400 calories. Still, that is a great amount of calories burned during a workout. To be able to burn these amounts of calories during a 60 minute kickboxing workout, it should consist of a warm-up, aerobic period and cool down.

Kickboxing Basics & Mistakes

Remember that proper warm-up and techniques are essential for results and your health. A kickboxing class should consist of basic stretches and a light cardiovascular warm-up. The warm-ups may be some jumping jacks, push-ups or light punches.

There are some mistakes beginners should avoid. Joints are number one on the list of mistakes some make while starting a kickboxing workout. I do not recommend a beginner to use dumbbells while throwing punches, this can put your joints in danger of injury. Locking your joints when throwing kicks and punches can also result in injury.

Overextending your kicks during a workout, if your muscles are not use to it quite yet can result in a pulled muscle. So, try to avoid high kicks until you are use to the routine and your muscles are more flexible. Never over do it, your body will get use to kickboxing and soon you will be able to do more. Just workout until you are tired, never over-exert yourself.

Two Basic Kickboxing Moves

These two basic lower-body kickboxing moves work the gluteus, hamstrings, and quadriceps.

The Roundhouse Kick, which starts at a basic stance. With your knees slightly bent, the side of your body facing the punching bag, and your feet shoulder-length apart lift your right knee and point it to the right of the target. Pivot on your left foot and extend your right leg. Then kick the target with the top of your foot.

The Sidekick, also starts at a basic stance. From this stance pull your right knee up toward your left shoulder. Pivot on your left foot as you snap your right leg into the target. Only strike with the outside edge of your foot or your heel.

An average kickboxing routine involves repetitive punches, as well as alternating between hand strikes, and kicks. Next, the combination of all three are incorporated in the workout. By constantly repeating each move it helps one focus on proper technique while engaging almost every muscle group. All in all, you will get a fierce but fun cardiovascular workout.