| There are different types and routines in aerobics. | | | | routine. And always consider getting your |
| And one of them is aerobic kickboxing. Aerobic | | | | doctor’s advice before proceeding with any kind of |
| kickboxing should not be confused with kickboxing | | | | exercise program especially if you have an existing |
| which is a self-defense technique. With aerobic | | | | medical condition. |
| kickboxing, which is also called cardio kickboxing, you | | | | • Consider your level of expertise. |
| could lose about 800 calories within an hour. Aside | | | | If it is your first time to do such workout, then you |
| from losing weight, cardio kickboxing is also great in | | | | could always get a beginning class. After being |
| building lower and upper body strength. | | | | familiar with it, you could start progressing into |
| Aerobic kickboxing starts just like any other kind of | | | | intermediate and advance levels. If working out with |
| aerobic exercise, with a five to ten minutes of | | | | a CD/DVD or tape at home, then pay attention to the |
| warm-up. After that, it would be the kicking and | | | | instructions and start and do the workout according to |
| punching which would end up with another five minute | | | | your own pace. There are moves like high-kicks |
| cool-down. This aerobic exercise combines | | | | which should be avoided by beginners. These moves |
| martial-arts, self-defense, boxing and music. A person | | | | would require flexibility which would be developed later |
| who is performing this would be able to learn the | | | | on when you have already gotten used to the routine. |
| basics of these parts. For example, basic boxing | | | | • Hydrate. |
| stance is taught. Punches like jabs and hooks, kicks | | | | Always drink water before, during and after the |
| like side kicks are taught. | | | | workout. |
| Kickboxing is thought to have originated from Muay | | | | • If the CD or the class runs for more than an hour, |
| Thai. But aside from the Thai boxing influences, aerobic | | | | you are not obligated to workout for the entire |
| kickboxing also uses karate skills to develop flexibility, | | | | period. An hour of aerobic exercise is enough. |
| strength and endurance in one cardiovascular exercise. | | | | • Wear clothes that would not restrict the flow of |
| Those who practice aerobic kickboxing would also | | | | movements while exercising. Loose-fitting clothes could |
| testify that it was able to help them build their | | | | be a problem sometimes. |
| self-confidence, self-esteem, self-control and develop a | | | | Cardio kickboxing could still put beginners at risk of joint |
| positive attitude towards exercising and work-out. | | | | injury. Especially, if they would be extending or using |
| In addition to that, it can also reduce levels of stress | | | | incorrect forms and stances like overextending kicks |
| and increase the individual’s stamina and energy. | | | | and locking joints. Wearing weights and holding |
| Imagine, learning self-defense and keeping your | | | | dumbbells are also not a good idea since they could |
| personal fitness in check in an hour or less in a day. | | | | also be detrimental to your joints. When performing |
| But as great as it is, there should be considerations | | | | aerobic kickboxing or any kind of aerobics, never give |
| before practicing aerobic kickboxing. | | | | in to peer pressure and excise beyond your limits or |
| • Your personal level of fitness. | | | | fatigue. |
| Aerobic kickboxing is a high-impact aerobic routine. | | | | Keep in mind that speed, flexibility and your overall |
| Those who are suffering from arthritis, tight hamstrings | | | | performance and fitness will increase along with |
| and inflexible back can have difficulties with this | | | | regular practice. |