Kickboxing - What Has it Done for You?
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mojolisa
Cathlete
I did an all kickbox rotation for 6 weeks. I did cardio 4-5 times a week, and weights 3 times a week. I used Cardio Kicks, KPC, CIA 2203, CIA 9902 and lots of TaeBo Advanced Live series. For weights I used ME, PS SLA, PH and CTX UBS.
I'm an hour glass who builds muscle easily (mesomorph). I definitely noticed my core was tighter and stronger. My flexibility improved (my kicks got a lot higher in the last 2 weeks of the rotation). My arms also felt more toned.
I'm an hour glass who builds muscle easily (mesomorph). I definitely noticed my core was tighter and stronger. My flexibility improved (my kicks got a lot higher in the last 2 weeks of the rotation). My arms also felt more toned.
WD
Cathlete
There are two things that I have found made a difference if omitted for awhile. That is kickboxing and the floorwork for legs which I usually do with ankleweights. Both make a difference in the saddlebag area. I have left them out of rotations before and thought, wow my hollow in my derriere is going away and my legs are not as toned looking. Now I try and make sure to always fit them in my rotation somewhere.
Diane Sue
Diane Sue
kathryn
Cathlete
I think the most evident benfits of kickboxing for me are flexibility (I can kick HIGH now!), ab toning (from all the twisting during punches, and the knee chambering during kicks) and arm and shoulder toning.
One "side-effect" of kickboxing that I don't like so much is that, for me, if I do too much of it vs. step, my butt seems to get flatter :-(
One "side-effect" of kickboxing that I don't like so much is that, for me, if I do too much of it vs. step, my butt seems to get flatter :-(
One of the greatest things cardio kickboxing did was motivate me. Several years ago, I began my fitness journey with Tae Bo, and I've never looked back since. I found the movements to be incredibly fun, and they even made me feel powerful. What's more, getting in shape w/ cardio kickboxing is what got me interested in other types of workouts and eventually led me to Cathe.
As far as the physical benefits, like many of the other post-ers, I think kickbox routines have made the most difference in my abs (slimming the waistline), shoulders, and triceps (mostly toning these two groups, though I think I've experienced some strengthening too). I agree that kickbox also helps develop and maintain flexibility.
All of Cathe's kickbox routines are great. I especially love Cardio Kicks. Even though I thought of myself as something of a kickbox "purist" b/c I used to practice martial arts, I LOVE all of the non-kickbox moves that Cathe includes in her workouts. They really expand the range of muscles worked and give the heart a workout.
Best of luck!!
Tracy
As far as the physical benefits, like many of the other post-ers, I think kickbox routines have made the most difference in my abs (slimming the waistline), shoulders, and triceps (mostly toning these two groups, though I think I've experienced some strengthening too). I agree that kickbox also helps develop and maintain flexibility.
All of Cathe's kickbox routines are great. I especially love Cardio Kicks. Even though I thought of myself as something of a kickbox "purist" b/c I used to practice martial arts, I LOVE all of the non-kickbox moves that Cathe includes in her workouts. They really expand the range of muscles worked and give the heart a workout.
Best of luck!!
Tracy