CTE stands for Commitment to Excellence. Much more than just another kickboxing class, we encourage a holistic approach to help you meet and exceed your fitness goals. We create a challenging yet fun environment that all skill levels can enjoy.

If you're stuck in a workout rut or looking for a motivating fitness routine, you might consider adding a high-energy kickboxing workout to your schedule. Kickboxing workouts combine martial arts techniques with heart-pumping cardio, which means you can get a total-body workout and whip yourself into shape in no time.

Whether you're a fitness newbie or a long-time gym aficionado, undertaking a kickboxing workout at least once per week can help you feel re-energized and out of a rut. Here are seven more benefits of kickboxing workouts:

1. Reduce Stress

You can kick and punch your way to a stress-free zone within minutes of your high-energy kickboxing routine. The movements in kickboxing challenge several core muscle groups and will give you a total body workout fast.

2. Boost Confidence Levels

According to Dr. Rose Windale of Healthzine.org, kickboxing helps you release endorphins, which will give your mood a boost and help you feel more confident. Endorphins will also make you feel happier and more positive for several hours after the workout.

3. Improved Coordination

If you're suffering from posture problems and have poor coordination, you can strengthen your 'core' and improve your reflexes and coordination skills. The speedy punches and kicks in the kickboxing routine will give you a chance to focus your energy to execute each movement successfully.

4. Burn Mega Calories

Muscle and Fitness Magazine reports that fitness kickboxing can burn over 800 calories per hour, and you'll be toning up your entire body as you rev up your metabolism. It's a high-power cardio routine that's great for weight loss and getting you in shape fast.

5. Ideal Cross-Training Workout

If you've been pounding on the treadmill for several weeks and need a break from your usual cardio routine, kickboxing is the perfect cross-training workout. You can add some weight by wearing wrist or ankle weights or just putting on a pair of lightweight boxing gloves for extra resistance. Just one or two routines a week can help you break out of a fitness rut quickly.

6. Energy Boost

Kickboxing is a high-energy cardio routine that will give your body and mind a boost and increase your energy levels. You'll be breathing hard and sweating out toxins; this process will give your energy levels a much-needed boost.

Kick Boxing Break Down

Warm-Up

The best HIIT workout of your life starts with Tabata sets on the assault bike, followed by trainer-led shadow kickboxing.

Active Rest

Between each round, we’ll keep your mind and your body engaged with callisthenics for your active rest period. Each active rest period is one minute long. You can push yourself and your limits during this period or take a quick water break and jump right into the next round. Get the ultimate calorie burn with added lower-body exercises between the rounds of hitting the training bags.

The Rounds

Each of our kickboxing workouts consists of nine two- or three-minute rounds where your trainer will lead you through a series of punches and kicks on training bags. We’ll tell you, show you, and teach you how to execute each move throughout the rounds.

Core and Cool Down

Finish your full-body workout with the hardest, most sculpting portion of our class. Trainers will lead you through a strengthening and toning abdominal workout to define your core. Finish your workout inspired by using our weighted medicine balls to do a variety of exercises, all targeting your abs.

Questions

What do I wear?

Wear loose, comfortable workout gear (shorts, leggings, sweat pants, etc.) and a workout tank or t-shirt.

Do I have to spar with someone?

This is kickboxing for fitness There is no sparring with other people; we only hit heavy bags, target mitts, speed bags, and muay Thai shields.

What do I bring?

Bring a bottle of water and a towel to dry off (you're going to need them).