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“I walked in expecting the same old thing…and was embraced by a community. He has changed my life.”
“Each time I come into a kickboxing class, I know that my day is about to change…for the better!”
“The music is pulsating…no class is the same, no routine to learn…just a great workout!”
“FUN! FUN! FUN!
“No one in town comes close to his classes…heck, in the country!”
FAQ's from Cole Fusion Fitness
How many calories does cardio-kickboxing burn?
What should I expect in my first class?
How many calories does cardio-kickboxing burn?
According to a several studies; cardio-kickboxing can burn up to 700 to 800 calories per hour.
In addition to improving and maintaining cardiovascular fitness, cardio-kickboxing increases strength and flexibility, improves coordination and balance and sharpens reflexes. Cardio-kickboxing also relieves stress (imagining your boss' face on the target).
Wear comfortable exercise shorts or pants and a non-restricting t-shirt or tank top. Women should wear a sports bra.
Bring a towel and water to class. (Drink plenty of water before, during and after your workout.) Drinks are available for sale at ColeFusion.
You may also want to bring a mat for floor exercises and wear a sweatband around your forehead.
Wear comfortable aerobic shoes or other lightweight athletic shoes designed for pivots and lateral movements.
What should I expect in my first class?
Be prepared to feel a little clumsy and lost at times - and don't get down on yourself for it. Even if you're a highly conditioned runner or you've been doing step aerobics for years, these moves are new to your body. Your muscles need time to develop a "memory" of them, and your reactions as the teacher calls out what to do ("jab, cross, hook, roundhouse") will be slow at first. By the second or third class, the awkwardness will start to dissipate. Again, just continue to move at your pace and it will come…
Base move: Quickly shifting your weight from the ball of one foot to the other
Bob and weave: Shifting your weight back and forth while raising and lowering your torso from near-standing to near-squatting positions. With elbows bent, fisted hands are held in front of your face
Combination: A series of punches thrown in quick succession
Front Kick: A kick where the foot is lifted straight out in front of you with your toe up
Hook: A punch in which you swing your fist around from the side in toward the center
Jab: A quick punch at face level in which the thumb is at a 45-degree angle.
Roundhouse Kick: A kick in which your foot and leg are swung up in such a way that your shoelaces hit the side of the target in front of you
Side Kick: A kick in which your lower torso is turned inward so that your heel lands on the target while your foot is parallel to the floor.
Uppercut: A biceps-powered punch that begins with your fist low and ends with your fist almost straight up