cardio kickboxing

[rx123]

it seems like it would take weight off quickly.....i see that many fitness models use this routine...what do you think?

any experiences?

 

[fitbitch]

anything that gets your heart rate up is good...you can do whatever you want...Your main focus should be the weight training...then the cardio..Its good to mix it up...just dont go overboard with it... u dont want to lose muscle..

 

[circusgirl]

Take up REAL martial arts instead of the tae bo - more fun .

 

[Gladiola]

I'm a group fitness instructor (aerobics instructor) & have taught cardio KB as well as boxing with hitting gloves & bags.

I find cardio KB to be a good workout AS LONG AS we move & shuffle & kick a lot. Just punching air doesn't get my HR up much, but mixing it all up, it IS a good cardio workout & can be fun. However, after wearing gloves & really hitting & kicking bags - I hate punching just air & it feels like nothing.

I also find cardio KB to get boring after about 20 minutes, b/c there's less of a variety of moves to work with relative to step aerobics & regular hi-lo/floor aerobics.

Additionally, no matter how much I cue & cue & give examples & demonstrate, most ladies STILL throw their arms into the air & flail about Most frustrating for me - thinking of their poor joints!!! It looks hideous too! Keep your movements tight & controlled!

Taking up real martial arts is a great idea as well!

As far as "taking weight off" - studies show that as far as working your cardio vascular system, it doesn't matter what you do. If your HR is elevated to 70% of your heart rate reserve for a solid 45 minutes, it makes no difference if you're biking, running, kicking, dancing.... so do whatever you find the least boring.