Diabetes Self-Management

Kick Your Workouts Up A Notch

If you find that walking on a treadmill or riding an exercise bike is getting old, why not kick your workouts up a notch? Kickboxing is a combination of boxing and other martial arts, and millions of people have turned to its recreational form, cardio kickboxing, not only because it’s a great workout—but also because it’s a lot of fun.

Cardio kickboxing burns a whopping 350-400 calories an hour, which should be welcome news to anyone trying to lose weight. It also offers a high-intensity aerobic workout, which has been shown to lower the risk of heart disease. It works virtually every area of the body, including arms, legs,

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