Weekendin Singapore Nov '13 | Issue 08 | Seite 112

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hand-eye coordination, core control leading to improved posture and cathartic moves and targeting areas which includes the arms, shoulders, abs
and thighs, this all-inclusive workout will be a perfect formula to achieve
your dream figure. Its fast-paced routines will leave you sweating buckets
in minutes. Your finesse and alertness will improve by leaps and bounds
as this high intensity sport demands a considerable amount of concentration and quickness in coordinating your movements. Cardio burn is
intense during bouts of punches and kicks. Thereafter, you will be taken
through the recovery period which lowers your heart rate as you slow
down to catch your breath before going at full swing again. Legs are the
main focus in many classes where lunges and squats become the focal
points of the training session. Apart from these conspicuous benefits,
kickboxing is an excellent stress reliever which helps you let off steam
that you have been bottling up throughout the day. A more putative effect after a strenuous exercise like this is that it triggers your body to release endorphins – hormones which contribute to feelings of euphoria
and boosting your confidence level. With frequent engagement in the
sport, your overall flexibility will gradually increase over time, reducing
the likelihood of a sports-induced injury in the future.
It is common for beginners to feel a little uncoordinated during the first
session but you will be surprised that the routine gets easier with each
lesson, leaving you seemingly flawless after a few classes. For those who
want to whipped up in shape after a season of feasting, take a look at
some of the kickboxing centres in vi