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Ever wanted to try Kickboxing but don't know where to start? Active Zone offers a female-friendly environment with world class instructors to get you started. From beginners to the seasoned practitioner, our range of Group Class and Personal Training will cater to your need
Active Zone provides a female-friendly environment suitable for beginners
Let's face it, every now and then the usual gym workout may feel a little mundane. Or perhaps your usual gym haunt has gotten really crowded and you're 5th in line waiting for your machine. It's time to ditch the gym gloves for some boxing gloves.
Why Should Women Learn Kickboxing?
There are a myriad of benefits to Kickboxing. A study in 2014* tracked the effects of Kickboxing training over the course of 5 weeks and found that it improved the following:
- Upper-body muscle power
- Aerobic power
- Anaerobic fitness
- Flexibility
- Speed
- Agility
Other non-physical benefits include:
- Enhanced emotional regulation
- Greater hormonal balance
- Promotes higher sleep quality
With a whole list of benefits attached to kickboxing, you might be excited to get started, and we'll tell you how!
*The study was titled 'The effects of five weeks of kickboxing training on physical fitness', with each participant undergoing 3 kickboxing training sessions weekly for the duration of the study.
Step One: Identify Your Needs
When starting a new exercise program, it is important to identify your needs. Our needs constantly evolve at every each stage of our life with factors such as family, career and lifestyle contributing to these changes.
Here are some factors you can consider:
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Needs |
Group Class |
Personal Training |
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Schedule |
Prefers fixed schedule |
Prefers flexibility (e.g. working odd hours, group class schedule not suitable, have a newborn to care for) |
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Exercise Program |
No preference for exercise program |
Prefers tailored approach (to tackle a specific need, medical condition or fitness goal) |
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Community |
Prefers opportunities to make friends or exercise together with a friend |
Prefers 1-on-1 (e.g. introvert or prefer privacy) |
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Personal Preference |
No preference for instructor |
Prefers a specific instructor whose strengths align with your goals |
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Price |
Prefers to stretch their dollar |
Willing to pay premium for the enhanced value |
Step Two: Schedule A Trial
Perhaps one of the most unnerving thing - entering a new environment. You don't know anybody and there's a knot in your stomach because you don't know what to expect.
We aim to change that.
If you're scheduling a Group Class Trial, Instead of being thrown into a regular class where everybody knows what they're doing, we created an introductory session where nobody knows what they're doing. This is where you as a first-time clients join in - a class where everybody is a beginner and learning together. There's something comforting in this environment because you don't feel out of place and everybody starts off on the same foot.
If you're scheduling a Personal Training Trial, then all your worries about anxiety in a group setting diminishes greatly. However, it can still be quite scary walking into your first session. Our team of instructors have decades of experience with them, regardless if you're a beginner or someone with years of experience, we can provide the most effective coaching to cater to your goals.
Step Three: Sign Up
If we pass the vibe check, then you can consider continuing your kickboxing journey with us. We offer a variety of options for you to choose from.
For group classes, we have a range of exercise programs, not just kickboxing, that are complementary to achieving your fitness goals.
For personal training, lock in your goals with our instructors and we'll draft up an action plan to help you achieve your fitness goals.
Whichever option you pick, you can be sure that your kickboxing journey with us will be 100% memorable.
If you're unsure about starting kickboxing, reach out to us and we'll be happy to guide you!
At Active Zone, our women-only kickboxing environment provides a safe space for you to exercise and enjoy kickboxing in a safe and non-intimidating environment.