Helpful precautions to keep you safe during cardio kickboxing

Helpful precautions to keep you safe during cardio kickboxing

It's not hard to understand why a person would choose kickboxing as their preferred workout program. While cardio kickboxing would not be placed in the same category as actual kickboxing classes, which focus more on self-defense and martial arts moves and techniques, what makes cardio kickboxing so effective for maintaining a healthy and fit body are the same fundamental elements that make kickboxing an excellent choice for self-preservation.

However, cardio kickboxing carries some injury risks, but no more than what other full-contact sports present. However, these risks are significantly reduced by taking some simple precautions that can ensure your safety. Knowing these precautions will help you learn kickboxing faster and develop your fitness more effectively. Many of these safety precautions are also used in other full-contact sports such as wrestling, basketball and football.

• Stretch and warm up your body before undergoing a kickboxing training program. This will help you avoid strain and other pain while kickboxing. Light aerobics and light treadmill training will help you warm up while you do some seated bending and stretching to prepare for the intense workout ahead.

• Prepare your equipment. You will need loose-fitting clothing so that you can move freely. However, make sure they are not too light that they tear easily, or too loose that they fall easily. If you are training on a hard surface like concrete, you should not kickbox barefoot. Good kickboxing shoes help absorb the shock of jumping and kicking and also prevent you from slipping and falling hard.

• Start slowly, especially for beginners, do not overwhelm yourself by jumping too high or putting too much force into your kicks. You could pull a muscle and injure yourself. Allow your body to get used to the powerful movements you will be doing. Give yourself a chance to get used to the exercises you're going to do and let your body adapt, don't be overaggressive.

• It's normal to feel tired while doing cardio kickboxing, this happens with any exercise program, but don't overexert yourself and push your body to the limit, learn to recognize when your body has had enough and let it rest. Don't try to keep up with those who are already at an advanced level, allow yourself to gradually intensify your routine and don't be abrupt with the changes.

• Allow your body to relax and rest after an intense workout, drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.

• Focus on your kickboxing training, be well balanced and coordinate your skills to avoid falling and injuring yourself. Also, make sure the area you are working on is free of debris or obstacles, as these can cause you to lose your balance if you enter.

• Also know your body's warning signs, if you feel too tired or stressed or in pain, don't hesitate to rest your body or seek medical attention, these are not the movies where the hero tends to overexert himself and still win.

Inspired by Imanuel Mansoor S