Kickboxing
Do you get a better workout when you're feeling aggressive and strong? Try punching and kicking your way into shape. You've seen it on TV with Taebo, developed and created by Billy Blanks. This is an intense cardio kickboxing workout that motivates you to be strong and feel empowered.
In addition to burning calories, it will promote power, endurance, balance and coordination, not to mention confidence. Taebo and kickboxing involve kicking drills that will target your glutes and thighs in a fun and aggressive way that will keep your mind challenged as you focus on your form.
The upper body and torso will get conditioned from staying tight and twisting into the various kicking and punching motions. It is important to keep the abs contracted and the upper body muscles tight in order to receive the best conditioning. Your stamina and speed should be a focus during the workout. Pay attention to your breathing and your ability to maintain your speed through a set of drills while maintaining good form.
This will develop your cardiovascular endurance. Since you will be kicking with one leg at times, your body will have to work to stabilize and will enhance your core balance. Maintain a good stance to keep your balance throughout the workout.
At your neutral position, you should place your left or right shoulder forward at a 45 degree angle and your hips should be square with your abs tight. Keep your elbows tight at your side with your hands face level at your chin and palms facing each other.
The pace of this exercise needs to be moderately intense to burn the most calories. If you've never done kickboxing before, I recommend that you take a kickboxing class or use the Billy Blanks Taebo to receive proper instruction.
If neither of these options are available to you, try this series of drills for your own kickboxing cardio workout:
Right & Left Hooks - Twist upper body and jab with the arm
You can alternate or do repetitions with the same arm.
Front Jab - Quick punches forward of the body
Also incorporate jumping into the drill.
Upper Cuts - Punch towards the ceiling
Speed Bag - Rolling of the fist
Knee Raises To The Hips - Wth body in slight lean away from knee
Side Kick - Kick parallel to the ground
Alternating Side & Front Kicks
Kickboxing encompasses the same effects as interval training. You'll be doing small bouts of high intensity drills from a combination of the above punches and kicks and then followed by brief moments of recovery. Kickboxing can help release tension and frustration from a tough day.
Do you get a better workout when you're feeling aggressive and strong? Try punching and kicking your way into shape. You've seen it on TV with Taebo, developed and created by Billy Blanks. This is an intense cardio kickboxing workout that motivates you to be strong and feel empowered.
In addition to burning calories, it will promote power, endurance, balance and coordination, not to mention confidence. Taebo and kickboxing involve kicking drills that will target your glutes and thighs in a fun and aggressive way that will keep your mind challenged as you focus on your form.
The upper body and torso will get conditioned from staying tight and twisting into the various kicking and punching motions. It is important to keep the abs contracted and the upper body muscles tight in order to receive the best conditioning. Your stamina and speed should be a focus during the workout. Pay attention to your breathing and your ability to maintain your speed through a set of drills while maintaining good form.
This will develop your cardiovascular endurance. Since you will be kicking with one leg at times, your body will have to work to stabilize and will enhance your core balance. Maintain a good stance to keep your balance throughout the workout.
At your neutral position, you should place your left or right shoulder forward at a 45 degree angle and your hips should be square with your abs tight. Keep your elbows tight at your side with your hands face level at your chin and palms facing each other.
The pace of this exercise needs to be moderately intense to burn the most calories. If you've never done kickboxing before, I recommend that you take a kickboxing class or use the Billy Blanks Taebo to receive proper instruction.
If neither of these options are available to you, try this series of drills for your own kickboxing cardio workout:
Right & Left Hooks - Twist upper body and jab with the arm
You can alternate or do repetitions with the same arm.
Front Jab - Quick punches forward of the body
Also incorporate jumping into the drill.
Upper Cuts - Punch towards the ceiling
Speed Bag - Rolling of the fist
Knee Raises To The Hips - Wth body in slight lean away from knee
Side Kick - Kick parallel to the ground
Alternating Side & Front Kicks
Kickboxing encompasses the same effects as interval training. You'll be doing small bouts of high intensity drills from a combination of the above punches and kicks and then followed by brief moments of recovery. Kickboxing can help release tension and frustration from a tough day.
