The history of kickboxing dates back to some 2,000 years ago, modern kickboxing started in the 1970s. American karate experts arranged competitions which allowed full-contact kicks and punches that had been banned in karate.
Because of health and safety concerns, padding and protective clothing and safety rules were introduced into the sport over the years, which led to the various forms of competitive kickboxing practiced in the United States today.
However,The forms differ in the techniques used and the amount of physical contact that is allowed between the competitors. Currently, one popular form of kickboxing is known as aerobic or cardiovascular (cardio) kickboxing, which combines elements of boxing, martial arts, and aerobics to provide overall physical conditioning and toning. Unlike other types of kickboxing, cardio kickboxing does not involve physical contact between competitors - it's a cardiovascular workout that's done because of its many benefits to the body.
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At my institute, Cardio kickboxing classes are usually comprised of 10 to 15 minutes of warm-ups, which includes stretching and traditional exercises such as jumping jacks and push-ups, then after that, a 30-minute kickboxing session that includes knee strikes, kicks, and punches. Our instructors use equipments like punching bags or jump ropes. After this, at least 5 minutes should be devoted to cooling down and breathing in and out, then about 10 minutes of stretching and muscle conditioning as this helps relax the muscles and prevent injuries. Our instructors make us drink plenty of water as, they say, this helps to keep us hydrated.
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January 6th, 2006, 04:05 AM
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