I have always been one to pay for gym memberships. Dressing up and going to a workout class after my day is over acts as a stress reliever for me. Once the pandemic occurred here in the U.S. and the lockdown came into effect, it felt as if any workout I had ever done was ripped away from me.
Throughout the lockdown, I attempted to bring my workout classes home. In hopes of some motivation, I searched for at-home HIIT workouts, Zumba workouts and full-body workouts. Although these workouts seemed great, I didn’t quite have all the equipment that was needed. As I looked up alternatives to certain equipment that was used in each of the videos, I began to feel unmotivated.
I decided to give one last shot to these at-home workout videos. Prior to lockdown, my favorite class at the gym was kickboxing. I felt it was a fun and safe way to let out any stress that builds up throughout the day.
I went on a search for the best kickboxing videos at home and found one that was around 24 minutes. Although this was a lot shorter than my normal kickboxing class, I wanted to take a chance at it anyway.
Throughout these 24 minutes, I felt more motivated than I ever have. I let go of that ounce of fear I get at the gym while working out in front of others and let all my energy out.
I took a break after the workout and got back to it once I built up the energy again. I noticed that I haven’t had this much fun completing a workout since I last went to the physical gym in March.
After completing this kickboxing workout for a week, I noticed how high in energy I was in and motivated to continue going. I was burning more calories faster than I was lifting weights and riding a bike around my block.
Whether you’re a beginner or pro at kickboxing, I would definitely recommend getting a start on it when you can.
For beginners:
Absolutely no equipment is needed. Stay focused on the workout and start off for about 10 minutes. As you complete this workout once a day, your stamina will continue to increase and allow you to last longer.
For pros:
I would encourage you to teach others around you. This workout is fun for all ages and allows time to bond, too.
If you’re interested in trying a kickboxing session on your own, here’s the video that I found beneficial.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vve4BVTZ0QU
