Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Kickboxing and flat abs

It is a good idea to focus on your abdominals. People always look and admire great flat abs. Kickboxing helps develop lower abdominal muscles. You can get a complete workout incorporating equipment like gloves and punching bags. Perform one movement to another in a safe and fun environment.
Kickboxing is a form of cardio exercise that uses boxing moves to strengthen cardiovascular system. This fast pace kickboxing exercise also tones your arms and legs. This is a high energy, fat burning, fun workout enjoyed by many participants. Usually the program has a structured routine with a stimulating pre-arranged music. The intensity increases as you progress. Kickboxing videos are available in the internet. Pick and watch videos first and then consult with your fitness instructor if it works for you. The proof of your exercise will be the drop in your dress sizes. The calorie burned in any typical kickboxing class is similar to an hour of brisk walking.

Two things to remember:

  1. Don’t push your body to perform exercises beyond what is considered as your normal body fatigue. Stop when you get tired.
  2. Never overextend your kicks.

It is advisable that you consult your doctor before you start to participate in this kind of exercise especially if you got issues with your knees, hips or ankle.

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