Putting some kick into your workout

Looking for a new high-intensity workout that will increase your strength and flexibility while burning fat? Then cardio-kickboxing may be just what you are looking for to enhance your fitness workout.

As the name implies, cardio-kickboxing involves a ton of kicking moves that will help flatten your stomach and tighten your glutes (buttocks), in addition to getting a great cardio workout.

The punching moves originate from your core, especially your abdominal area (not from your arms, as some people often assume.)

While cardio-kickboxing, you generally train your eyes on the target you are punching or kicking, be it real or imagined. This means, for example, turning your head and watching your foot when you are making a side kick.

According to a study by the American Council on Exercise, cardio-kickboxing burns an average of 350 to 450 calories per hour. The caloric expenditure during a typical cardio-kickboxing class is roughly equivalent to an hour of brisk walking or light jogging for the average person.

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