Getting back in shape is a classic New Years’ resolution for a reason, so why not make it yours this year? Kickboxing is not only a great way to learn self-defense, but it will kick your body back into shape. In combining karate and muay Thai, kickboxing was first developed during the 1950s. It wasn’t until the 1970s and 80s, until kickboxing came to the United States, and popularized by Bruce Lee.
Kickboxing boxing brings together the solid punches of boxing, and the swift kicks of karate. As kickboxing draws from a range of techniques to disorient and defeat opponents, it can come in handy in self-defense. Punches include many common in boxing such as: the jab, uppercut, and hook. Also a powerful strike in boxing, the hook is the most devastating as it surprises your opponent by hitting from the side. Working out your entire body, kickboxing also includes kicking techniques such as: the front, hook, side, roundhouse, and spinning back kicks. Spinning back kicks are like the hook—only for your legs. In learning the spinning back kicks, you are able to quickly spin, and drive your heal backwards into your opponent.
Kickboxing requires incredibly rigorous workouts that build both muscular, and cardiovascular endurance. Together, these help condition professional kick boxers to both give blows—and take them. Since kickboxing-training workout are so effective in getting people back into shape, it has become popular among fitness gurus. Local gyms across the country offer kickboxing classes to eager amateurs that even include many of the kickboxing techniques such as: jabs and roundhouse kicks. Set to some music, you can really get into learning some of these basic techniques. Though not nearly as intense as a professional’s workout regime, is still nevertheless a demanding workout, and huge calorie burn.
The benefits from kickboxing will no-doubt transform body. Kickboxing not only burns calories—it helps increase your flexibility, improves coordination, and overall strengthens your cardiovascular system. In learning to gauge distance and landing punches as well as kicks, women can protect as well as empower themselves. In looking at it this way, it makes the fitness part look like a mere perk. In helping you release a little bit of steam, kickboxing is a helpful stress releasing method. It helps release stress-busting endorphins that relieve both pain, and depression.
With a New Year fast approaching, kickboxing is a great resolution to take into the New Year. So, toss that can of lucky black-eyed peas, and make your own luck with a better body!