American Fitness Cardio Kickboxing Classes

What Is Cardio Kickboxing? Add a little punch to your fitness plan with a fun and energizing Cardio Kickboxing workout. Cardio Kickboxing provides the heart-healthy benefit of cardio exercise while offering the gains in agility, strength, balance and coordination that can be achieved through martial arts training. Cardio Kickboxing workouts consist of bag work, kicking and punching drills and conditioning exercises aimed at losing weight and improving muscle-tone and stamina. Cardio Kickboxing students typically burn between 700 and 1,000 calories per class. Cardio Kickboxing classes are dynamic with punching, kicking, and fitness drills constantly changing to keep the class fun, fresh and exciting.

Who Trains in Cardio Kickboxing? Men and women (ages 14 and older) of all levels of physical conditioning do Cardio Kickboxing. Most people arrive at the class never having done such a workout. You will be given one-on-one attention and will be up-to-speed in no time. You'll be working out with a fun, upbeat group of people who are serious about getting in shape.

Will I get hit? No! All punching and kicking is done on punching bags, shields and hand targets.

I have never worked out before, will I be able to keep up? Yes! People of all ages, sizes and levels of physical conditiong do Cardio Kickboxing. The first step to getting in shape is getting to class!

Do I need any special equipment? The only gear that is required is a pair of gloves, and we've got you covered! Our Pro Shop stocks a complete line of kickboxing gear in all sizes, colors and price ranges. Our Kickboxing Trial Program ($29.99) includes the gloves that you'll need and two weeks of unlimited classes.

What should I wear? Wear something comfortable so that you can move freely. No special clothing is required. Most people put on their oldest shirts and shorts and come prepared to get them drenched with sweat!

When are the Kickboxing classes offered? There are fourteen Kickboxing classes offered per week in our Columbia location:

-- Mondays:
   4:30-5:10 PM
   6:30-7:10 PM
   7:10-7:50 PM

-- Tuesdays
   7:10-7:50 PM

-- Wednesdays
   4:30-5:10 PM
   7:10-7:50 PM

-- Thursdays
   6:30-7:10 PM
   7:10-7:50 PM

-- Saturdays
   9:30-10:10 AM
   12:10-12:50 PM