Cardio-kickboxing kicks off new fitness trend
Campus Times
March 7, 1997
ardio-kickboxing is a new trend in fitness, which combines low impact
conditioning with controlled boxing and kicking movements. Marie Duhart,
27, and Robin Shepard, 32, take part at L.A. Fitness in Diamond Bar on Tuesdays
at 7 p.m.
Cardio-kickboxing, the new trend in fitness, is a way to get the body
in shape for the spring season. It is an intense workout that combines low
impact conditioning with controlled boxing and kicking routines.
Cardio-kickboxing develops self awareness, self confidence, reduces
stress and improves strength and muscle tone. It increases flexibility and
coordination, burns fat, builds muscle and creates something exciting and
new for people who are bored with traditional aerobics.
Henry DeCambra, aerobic coordinator for L.A. Fitness in Diamond Bar,
said, "Cardio kickboxing incorporates traditional boxing and martial
art punch and kick movements to high energy music for a full body workout
that firms and tones while burning lots of fat."
Punching moves include the basic jabs, cross punches, upper cuts and
hook punches. Kickboxing moves include front kicks, back kicks, side kicks,
roundhouse kicks and crescent kicks.
In order to properly execute these moves the knees and elbows must be
soft or slightly bent.
The normal class length is about 60 minutes which starts with an active
warm up and stretch, followed by a cardiovascular strengthening or technique
section which can last up to 45 minutes. The toning and abdominal section
close the workout before the finishing cool down stretches.
"I feel that the addition of the new cardio kick format will greatly
increase the diversity of our aerobic classes while offering a universal
appeal to those men and women as a fun alternative to traditional impact
and step classes," said DeCambra.
There are several different types of boxing and kickboxing programs
coming to L.A. Fitness locations all over.
Club boxing teaches its participants proper boxing techniques and skills
with the use of wraps, gloves and bags. These protect your hands and feet
from being injured.
The knockout workout is a combination of interval drills that include
boxing, jump roping, athletic drills and muscle conditioning designed to
increase cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance.
Exercising at least three times a week will give the quickest results.
Rotating different aerobics classes and exercises is beneficial for a total
body workout.
If people are not interested in cardio-kickboxing as a fitness method,
it can also be used to learn more about your body and how to protect yourself
in the process.
Currently, there is a cardio-kickboxing class at the L.A. Fitness in
Diamond Bar at 7 p.m. on Tuesday evenings.
For more information, call (909) 860-2774.