Personal Training Using Kickboxing Routines

Everyone knows how fit and ripped competitive Boxers and Kickboxers are but understandably the average person doesn't want to get punched in the head while getting in shape. So over the past 10 years Kickboxing and Boxing for fitness have taken off, it gives you all the fitness benefits of these fighting sports, without being punched in the head.

It has taken off because it burns a massive 700 calories per hour for a 150 pound person and it's fun, simple, packed full of variety and can be done anywhere with next to no equipment. Of course, if you weigh more, it is more calories burned and if you weigh less, it will be fewer. Still, kickboxing burns as many calories as swimming for an hour, which is 2 to 3 times the calories burned while walking.

Of course, another factor of kickboxing moves is that it tones muscles and increases your metabolism more than walking or treadmills do. Many people like using kickboxing or martial arts for the additional benefits of balance and coordination they offer. They are a fun way to add some variety to your personal training routine.

Kickboxing Workouts:

For the beginner, kickboxing involves basic arm moves such as hook punches, jabs, and cross punching. Feet movements involve the basic stance with front kicks, side kicks and rear kicks, roundhouse kicks and sidestep kicking. Combining these moves works the arms, legs, waist and back muscles. There are many DVD's and videos available that utilize kickboxing and martial arts moves as part of an exercise routine.

Self Defense a Bonus:

Some people prefer to take actual kickboxing or martial arts lessons and incorporate the workouts you get by learning kickboxing and receive the added benefit of learning arts in self defense. It can be a great social activity that burns calories, tones muscles, and offers competitive opportunities, besides meeting new people that have a similar interest.

Pointers for Kickboxing:

Dress appropriately in clothing that allows movement. Sometimes it is best for beginning kickboxers to wear padding on knees and elbows. Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes to avoid pulling a muscle. Stretching exercises work well for this purpose. Start out slowly practicing kicks and the punches should be thrown at a fixed point. Some kickboxers prefer a heavy punching bag for practices and routines. You can increase your power as you get steadier with the moves. Spend 5 minutes cooling down at the end of your practices or sessions. Stretching again to loosen the muscles back up is best. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Kickboxing Can Be Fun:

Many people like kickboxing because they can use their favorite dance music and get a workout that builds stamina, flexibility and strength. A popular brand of kickboxing is the aerobic or cardio kickboxing that combines the elements of boxing, martial arts and aerobics moves to increase the heart rate and metabolic rate. These personal training workouts have become more like dance routines than exercise routines, which is why many people prefer them over traditional exercise.

They are a fun way to tone muscles and burn fat.

Scott Hunt has been a Personal Trainer for over a decade and has personally taken over 20,000 Personal Training sessions. While his Gold Coast Studio, Fitness Enhancement has done hundreds of thousands of sessions. To find out how quick and easy it can be to get fit and lose weight with a Personal Trainer visit their website at www.fitnessenhancement.com.