Recently I heard about a new gym in town boasting of a challenging kickboxing workout. I was curious to check it out. It was time to step up my kickboxing routine so I anxiously tried a "real" boxing club. Check out there website : http://www.titleboxingclub.com I'm talking 100 pound bags, hand wraps, and stinky gloves! It was challenging but I made it through the hour. My arms are still sore a couple of days out and I have some bruises on my shins from my round house kicks that didn't go as planned-but I LOVED it. I'm even thinking of becoming an instructor. It's my niche. Now I don't want to sign up for the UFC tour any time soon, but I am not afraid to go for it despite my size. It goes well with running for strength building and it makes me feel strong & ready to take on whatever the day throws my way. Plus let's be honest. Who hasn't wanted to just throw a crazy right hook or a fierce round house kick? Just once... Did I mention that it's a fantastic stress reliever? :)
KICK IT UP!
And this is why I love it! Depending on your intensity level, I believe that you can burn 1,000 calories in an hour. Here is the link to a good article from Best Health Magazine which explains the benefits of kickboxing. http://www.besthealthmag.ca/get-healthy/fitness/5-amazing-benefits-of-kickboxing-for-women?slide=1 I'm learning to embrace my new body. I've been told by my man that strong is the new sexy, right?
My point is simple. Find something that you love to do to stay active. Working out should be fun for you and not torture!
I would love to hear from you! Tell me how you mix up your workout routine.
Happy training!
Emily :)
