Weigh in today and I was down 1 lb exactly, which I’m excited about because it takes me out of the 210s and into the 200s! (And into a new points range.) WOOHOO! It also brings my total loss to 48.2! I’m going to try really hard to make it to 50 lbs next week. That’s only 1.8 lbs – I can do it!
And now, a question!
My friend Abbie and I are considering taking a kickboxing class once boot camp is over, but I’ve been looking into and I’m not really sure what kind of class we should take.
Do we take something authentic like this Muay Thai kickboxing class, or should we take something more like the ‘cardio kickboxing’ or ‘fitness kickboxing’ classes offered at gyms? I don’t know much about kickboxing – the main we reason we decided to do this is that we both agreed that BY FAR the funnest part of boot camp is when Kelly comes around with the punching pads and we just go at them as hard and as fast as we can. It’s seriously so fun, and such a good stress reliever. And way better than punching the air! So I want a class that actually involves punching pads or bags. But I’m not ready for anything like sparring. So I don’t know!
I know some of you have taken kickboxing so I’m curious about your experience. Any input or thoughts welcome, I’m seriously at a loss here!
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I don't know about the kickboxing, sorry. :( But I wanted to say congrats on your success this week!
First off...awesome job on your loss!!
Unless you want to actually train to "kickbox" I would recommend that you take the cardio style kickboxing.
The traditional class (from what I understand) is more about learning the art as opposed to a "cardio" class.
I have done cardio kickboxing and it is awesome...it basically puts you through the training (kicking bags etc.) that the traditional kickboxers with more emphasis on working out than "training"....hope this makes sense :)
Congrats on your loss and I bet you can make it to 50 pounds by next week!
I agree with Krista, cardio kickboxing is the way to go. Let us know how it turns out!
I'm sure you can get to 50 next week. You are doing so well. I wish I could help you on the kickboxing thing, but I'm not in the know.
Jared from 12MillionSteps.com
I LOVE kickboxing and go about 3-4 times a week. I go to a martial arts place and we don't have to train to fight, most places I think are like this. There are regular classes that all levels attend and then there are the classes where you can spar and train to compete, I don't take these.
Our classes are basically like this: Warm up, shadow boxing (punching and kicking in the air)followed by bag work and then focus pads where your partner holds a pad that you kick and punch and we finish off with ab workouts.
It's so much fun and such a great workout! I sweat buckets. Go to a club and see if you can do a trial class to see if you like it :)
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Congrats on your loss!
Yesterday Kelly did the punching with us, she came over to me with her hands held out and told me that if I didn't punch her as hard as I could she wouldn't leave me alonge ... it took me awhile but eventually she left and went and made someone else punch her LOL
way to go on your loss!
Congrats on your lose! I take a cardio style kick boxing class at 24 hour fitness. I have a bodybugg and according to it I burn over 800calories in that 1 hour. Plus it's fun, and I love it!
You are rockin', girl! Keep up the great work.
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