There are different types and routines in aerobics. And one of them is aerobic kickboxing. Aerobic kickboxing should not be confused with kickboxing which is a self-defense technique. With aerobic kickboxing, which is also called cardio kickboxing, you could lose about 800 calories within an hour. Aside from losing weight, cardio kickboxing is also great in building lower and upper body strength.
Aerobic kickboxing starts just like any other kind of aerobic exercise, with a five to ten minutes of warm-up. After that, it would be the kicking and punching which would end up with another five minute cool-down. This aerobic exercise combines martial-arts, self-defense, boxing and music. A person who is performing this would be able to learn the basics of these parts. For example, basic boxing stance is taught. Punches like jabs and hooks, kicks like side kicks are taught.
Kickboxing is thought to have originated from Muay Thai. But aside from the Thai boxing influences, aerobic kickboxing also uses karate skills to develop flexibility, strength and endurance in one cardiovascular exercise. Those who practice aerobic kickboxing would also testify that it was able to help them build their self-confidence, self-esteem, self-control and develop a positive attitude towards exercising and work-out.
In addition to that, it can also reduce levels of stress and increase the individual’s stamina and energy. Imagine, learning self-defense and keeping your personal fitness in check in an hour or less in a day. But as great as it is, there should be considerations before practicing aerobic kickboxing.
• Your personal level of fitness.
Aerobic kickboxing is a high-impact aerobic routine. Those who are suffering from arthritis, tight hamstrings and inflexible back can have difficulties with this routine. And always consider getting your doctor’s advice before proceeding with any kind of exercise program especially if you have an existing medical condition.
• Consider your level of expertise.
If it is your first time to do such workout, then you could always get a beginning class. After being familiar with it, you could start progressing into intermediate and advance levels. If working out with a CD/DVD or tape at home, then pay attention to the instructions and start and do the workout according to your own pace. There are moves like high-kicks which should be avoided by beginners. These moves would require flexibility which would be developed later on when you have already gotten used to the routine.
• Hydrate.
Always drink water before, during and after the workout.
• If the CD or the class runs for more than an hour, you are not obligated to workout for the entire period. An hour of aerobic exercise is enough.
• Wear clothes that would not restrict the flow of movements while exercising. Loose-fitting clothes could be a problem sometimes.
Cardio kickboxing could still put beginners at risk of joint injury. Especially, if they would be extending or using incorrect forms and stances like overextending kicks and locking joints. Wearing weights and holding dumbbells are also not a good idea since they could also be detrimental to your joints. When performing aerobic kickboxing or any kind of aerobics, never give in to peer pressure and excise beyond your limits or fatigue.
Keep in mind that speed, flexibility and your overall performance and fitness will increase along with regular practice.
Long before aerobics exercises became a popular option to lose weight, the industry has come up with a variety of products and programs that bear the promise of losing weight easily. These weight loss products include pills, food supplements, dietary supplements—which can be organic or natural—and weight loss programs.
Since these products and programs lead to various physiological effects, more and more cases of side effects and deaths have been reported upon the use of these medicines or weight loss aids. These cases of side effects and death made experts in the world of nutrition advise obese people who would want to lose weight to go for easy, safe, and effective alternatives to these medicines. Such is aerobic exercises.
Important reminders
Now, more than ever, people are quite conscious over their weight issues because it affects not only a person’s physical appearance but his or her overall outlook in life. Seeing how obesity alters health and social lives, obese or morbidly-obese people are now becoming more determined to find the perfect weight loss strategies for them and are equally-determined to keep their ideal weight for good once they have achieved it.
Experts say that people who have finally decided to lose weight through aerobic exercises should know where to begin. One of the most important things to remember before losing weight is that the person should seek professional help first. It is a must that one chooses a responsible and safe weight loss program or plan carefully.
He or she must determine the real reason or reasons why she/he would want to lose weight. By determining and establishing the reason/s why one would want to lose weight, they can easily breeze through the program because they can use those reasons as motivations during the weight loss phases they are about to face. They must know it within themselves if they can truly and whole-heartedly commit to doing the things necessary for them to lose weight.
They must also look for a back up support system in case they can no longer manage weight control on their own and they must make sure that they are strong enough to deal with the possibility of failing if they do not achieve their desired weight or result in record time.
When exercise is not enough
Experts say that two of the most crucial factors that affect weight loss are food—or calorie—intake and the frequency of physical activities such as exercise.
Although it may seem easy to monitor calorie intake and exercise regularly, it is not always effective especially if the person doing it is not determined and disciplined enough. For a person to achieve their weight loss goals here are some important reminders to keep in mind:
- don’t ever skip regular meals since food nourishes the body. Dieting or cutting down on food intake cannot assure permanent weight loss because they will tend to eat more on their next meal and the meals after that.
- regulate the food intake because eating in smaller amounts or food portions will help one cut down on calorie and fat intake. Also, these small portions will help you a lot when doing simple aerobic exercises such as walking or jogging.
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