by: Andrew John
In last few years cardio kickboxing has become quite popular as a high intensity
workout for quick weight loss, complete body workout and a self defense
technique. I am a kickboxing enthusiast and practice it to keep myself fit and
lean. Based on my experience, I am listing the safety precautions which you
should take if engage yourself in kickboxing workout and to make it more
effective.
* Do some stretching exercise before and after a high intensity or high impact
workout like kickboxing. Stretching exercise will prevent your muscles from any
king of injuries.
* Warm up your body before any intensive workout. This will help you to avoid
strains and pains. You can warm up by doing light aerobics, dancing, jogging or
skipping.
* Wear right sized clothes. Avoid either too tight or too lose fitting clothes.
Such clothes can restrict free motion in a kickboxing workout. As cardio
kickboxing is a high impact cardiovascular workout, it is expected that you will
sweat. So wear clothes that will absorb sweat. Normally good cotton or
sportswear would do well.
* Wear good running shoes. Good shoes are really important as they will
significantly reduce the impact on your knees and joints while kicking and
jumping. Don't do kickboxing working bare foot especially on hard or concrete
floors.
* If you are a beginner, be careful with your kicks and punches. Don't be too
aggressive in the beginning as you might harm yourself.
* Kicking too high or with great intensity may put unnecessary strain on your
joints and muscles. Avoid it.
* As with any sport or workout, give yourself a few days (may be a week) before
you start pushing yourself. Let your body adapt and learn the skills and motions
of kickboxing workout.
* After your workout you should feel more energetic and ready to go. If you feel
really tired or week after the workout, it means that you are over stressing
yourself.
* Slowly increase your workout intensity over the weeks. Don't aim to be a
master on day one.
* Don't get dehydrated. Drink sufficient water at the beginning of the workout
and sip water if required during the workout.
* Relax and let your body cool down for few minutes at the end of workout.
* Remember that warming up before the workout and cooling down after the workout
is really important. Warming up helps your body prepare for a high intensity
workout and cooling down helps your body stabilize and relax after a high
intensity workout.
* Ensure that your floor is clean and there are no clothes, papers or other
objects lying on the floor. You might accidentally step on them during the
workout and might injure yourself.
* Maintain proper balance, posture and proper foot position while kicking and
punching.
* In case you experience joint pains and strains give yourself a rest for couple
of days. If it persists please see your physio-therapist or doctor.
* In case you suffer from some sort of illness, back or joint pains,
complications etc, please discuss with your doctor before engaging yourself in
any high intensity workout.
* Love your body. Do not abuse it.
About The Author
I am a kickboxing enthusiast and practice it to keep myself fit and lean.
Kickboxing workouts have helped me to lose lot of weight and become fit and
lean. I blog about kickboxing to help readers understand it and benefit from it.
You can read my articles and experience at www.kickboxingworkout.net.
Thanks
Andrew
The author invites you to visit:
http://www.kickboxingworkout.net
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