How Kickboxing Can Benefit Women

Kickboxing at Active Zone Women-only Gym

Kickboxing is one of the most exciting workouts you can do, which is fun and burns a ton of calories! Today we'll explore some of the benefits Kickboxing has for women.

1. Cardio Alternative
We all know that cardio is great for building cardiovascular health. But not everyone can crank on the threadmill and run for long periods of time. Kickboxing offers an alternative to the threadmill! By throwing punches and kicks, you'll be moving your entire body throughout the workout session.

Through full-body movements, your heart rate elevates, allowing your heart to work, thereby working your cardio. It's a great way to build cardiovascular fitness and reduce the risks of obesity, heart disease and high blood pressure.

2. Legal to Punch and Kick
Violence is illegal, but what if you're punching or kicking a bag? You definitely won't hurt anyone through your punches and kicks. What's more, you'll experience a surge of endorphins that'll give you a mood boost, leaving you happier and less stressed.

Plus, let's not forget it gives you a legal opportunity to punch and kick!

3. Resistance Training
Kickboxing offers a form of resistance training which is beneficial for women. Women have higher risk of osteoporosis, which can be combated through a well-balanced diet and exercise. 

How is kickboxing a form of resistance training? When you punch and kick a bag, you need to engage your muscles to generate power for the techniques. By applying force and exerting on a bag, your muscles are activated as you push through each punch and kick. 

Kickboxing is definitely a highly versatile workout that offers reams of benefit for women. Try it out today!

Where Can I Learn Kickboxing?
Want to try Kickboxing, but don’t know where to go? Come and join us at Active Zone. We are a female-only gym that provides kickboxing based and gym based classes to all ladies at any fitness level. So what are you waiting for? Sign up today for some action and lots of fun! Follow us on our social media pages for more information on the classes we have.