GIF: Undefeated 1. Jab, Cross, Hook, Uppercut For the kickboxing workout below, perform eight reps of each exercise and repeat for as many rounds as possible in 30 minutes. Your fists should be close enough to your cheekbones that your thumbs can touch them. Next, bring your fists up to your cheekbones and keep your elbows in by your sides - also known as guard position.
“Your feet should be in a staggered fighting stance with your back foot slightly out to the side so that you’re able to use your hips through the punch,” Garcia says. The traditional boxer’s stance is with your left foot forward, feet shoulder-distance apart. “Your foot positioning is super important as the power of the punch actually originates from the glutes,” Garcia explains. TRY IT NOW: Daily Burn’s Undefeated Program 5 Kickboxing Moves to Squash Calories and Build Strengthīefore you jump in the ring, take a few minutes to review proper boxer’s stance. You are working your abs and lower body, too.” So much of the punch also comes from your legs.
“As with all your punches, it isn’t just about the upper body. “The punching and kicking helps to strengthen everything from your shoulders and back to your abs and legs,” Garcia says. And let’s be honest, punching and kicking helps get out any aggression, fear or sadness.”Īlthough these kickboxing moves will knock out major calories, they don’t skimp on strength either. “The choreography combinations force you to stay connected throughout the entire workout. RELATED: Undefeated: Kickboxing Workouts to Get You StrongĪnja Garcia, one of the lead instructors for Daily Burn’s new Undefeated kickboxing program (available now), guarantees this is one workout you can’t fake.
You’ll not only knock your muscles into high gear, but you’ll squash the stress of the day. Just like other cardio workouts, kickboxing offers all the benefits of a high-intensity routine, including better coordination, mobility and strength. It’s time to give your cardio routine a kick in the you-know-what.
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