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Hi, So, you USED to do it on a punching bag, but now you're not going to use one? Or do you intend to still use the bag? If you're NOT using a bag, then I would say that it will still be good exercise, and you still will build strength somewhat in your lower body (especially if you're adding in the squats and jumps as…

I run a kickboxing gym in town, and 9 Rounds is actually a competitor of mine (along with CKO Kickboxing). Both places are good. 9Rounds has a cool concept: moving from station to station (I wish I would have thought of it.) As Shakespeare said though, "What is in a name?" Each place depends upon the given instructor. If…

I don't think DVD's make a good format for a kickboxing workout. You're better off getting a heavy bag, or if that it impractical in your living situation, get a free-standing bag. If you're not actually contact a target, you take a risk of harming your joints, particularly your elbows and knees. You also set yourself up…

I am actually a competitor to CKO as I have a kickboxing gym in town near a CKO facility, and I even sell a Kickboxing At Home workout on the internet, so you can take this as unbiased information: CKO is good. If you're looking to get in shape and burn a bunch of calories, it will definitely do that for you. It is usually…

The only problem with kickboxing videos are that you have to watch a screen, and that screen is not always in the best position in relation to where your body is needing to aim. That can cause not only bad form and habits, but you can seriously pull one of your neck muscles. I have a program that I invented myself, and it…

What forum are you going to be exercising- at home or maybe at a gym? what equipment do you have access to (if at home)? I like the fact that you plan to start "easy" because you are new... very smart move!

You might take a few days off and try again in hopes that they have gone away. You may also try a different route or terrain. Especially when walking up hill, you have to pull the top of your foot toward you more with each step, thereby really working (overworking) your tibialis anterior (the front muscle on your shin). If…

kickboxing is really great for weight loss. Not only are you getting your cardio exercise in, but when you're impacting that big heavy bag, a LOT of muscle mass is put into play which really burns fat and cranks up your metabolism. A guy at my gym lost 40 lbs in a few months, and others have done similarly. However, we did…

ONLY if you have a HEAVY BAG, you will want to check out www.kickboxingathome.com Its a site designed to help people with their kickboxing programs (at home) as opposed to a class. But it can't be done "in the air", so I know it won't work for everybody. Hitting the bag is fun! (But a lot of the kickboxing dvd's are too,…

If you have a heavy bag you can use, a great solution is the 10-workout program at kickboxingathome.com Only thing is, you kinda have to know what you're doing already. You can't be a complete beginner and use this program. (actually, you could if you have someone experienced with you) I designed this program myself…

Do you want to do your workouts at home? I know this will not be perfect for everybody, but- IF YOU HAVE A HEAVY BAG... then by far the absolute BEST workout program is the one found at KickboxingAtHome.com Just go to the website and read it for yourself if you want. The thing about it is: there are 10 different…

I have a GREAT suggestion for you! It does require a Heavy Bag, which I see you say that you already have. (However, one caveat, its NOT a video. video is not a great format for true kickboxing workouts because you absolutely have to be focused 100% on the bag. You cannot turn your head to look at anything. Its bad for you…

Hang up a Heavy Bag at home. I understand that a lot of people just cannot hang up a heavy bag, but it you can, I have an excellent program that takes you round by round thru TEN different kickboxing workouts, so that each time you're doing different combinations and learning new stuff. The best thing about working out at…