Boxing Update; Giveaway Information
TGIF, Friday, January 8, 2009
Sorry guys, I am late getting back to you on my last boxing class! Being the beginning of a new year, I wanted to get some basic information out there for people starting up a weight loss program as well as those that are continuing on with their current program. Of course, I will continue to offer up some more basic advice next week. We all would not be health/fitness/weight loss bloggers if we did not do that!
So, last week I took a straight boxing class, not kickboxing. It was all about hitting that bag! Now how fun is that... taking out our aggressions on that bag OR just trying to prove how strong we are or that we can just do it!!!! The class, of course, started out with a warm up. This one different from the kickboxing class. It was lots of running in place, jumping jacks, cross jumping jacks, twist jumps all while moving our arms or doing punching motions. It was more in line with keeping us loose & on our toes like I guess you would have to do if you were a boxer.
After the warm up, it was all about punching that bag as the instructor called out various combinations to do. He would call out a combination & then we had to work hard at that for 1-2 minutes plus. We would hit the bag for that series of combinations but we also had to move around the bag & do those combos on various sides of the bag so we did not stay in one place the whole time. Kept us moving & loose! The instructor also came around to each person in the class & had them do the combination at him. He had those mitts on that you see on The Biggest Loser when they are doing boxing drills on that show.
We also had time segments that we would just punch the bag or do uppercuts to the bag at a very fast pace! AND, intermixed in that, some push-ups & other plyometric drills! At the end of the class was abs/core. An amazing workout! As an outsider, I was thinking, how is just boxing going to work me as hard as kickboxing.... well, it worked me hard!!!! I really enjoyed it!!!!
This time around, my shoulders were not as sore BUT I did feel it in my forearms & my calves. Interesting. I guess with the "on the toes" warm-up & more emphasis on the looseness (like you see boxers do "that dance" if you watch any professional boxing). My hubby loves to watch boxing so I see that dancing around in the ring all the time & I tried to mimic that. Now, I do a lot of cardio AND a lot of running/intervals too along with all my lunges, treadmill hill walking/jogging & stuff that works the calves & I still felt it there! Lots of fun and a hard workout!
I heard someone say this on a show a while back: Going out of your comfort zone makes you a more exciting woman (or man for you men out there)! Sounds good to me!
SO, for those of you that think working out & exercise are a chore, it does not have to be all one thing or just the gym or cardio equipment. Find something that you like OR more than one thing that turns you on & keeps you wanting to go back for more! There are many ways to exercise & get fit & strong! Head out of that comfort zone & you never know what you may find there!
OK, what are you doing to join the "uncomfortable zone"? Do your goals include a new activity or challenge? GO FOR IT!
By the way, FJ, from Flawless Fitness is having FitJerk Friday's over at http://thelocalcook.com/. Wendy, from this site shares a recipe and FJ shares a pep talk and its' a chance for others to share food ideas as well. Check it out & he is there every Friday.
PS: Next week, I am having a great giveaway for some Stevia products. I am so excited cause I love them!!!!!
PLUS, my final installment of my boxing adventure WITH A COUPLE PICS of me in action will be next week or the following WITH a 30 day trial membership giveaway!!!!!!
Sorry guys, I am late getting back to you on my last boxing class! Being the beginning of a new year, I wanted to get some basic information out there for people starting up a weight loss program as well as those that are continuing on with their current program. Of course, I will continue to offer up some more basic advice next week. We all would not be health/fitness/weight loss bloggers if we did not do that!
So, last week I took a straight boxing class, not kickboxing. It was all about hitting that bag! Now how fun is that... taking out our aggressions on that bag OR just trying to prove how strong we are or that we can just do it!!!! The class, of course, started out with a warm up. This one different from the kickboxing class. It was lots of running in place, jumping jacks, cross jumping jacks, twist jumps all while moving our arms or doing punching motions. It was more in line with keeping us loose & on our toes like I guess you would have to do if you were a boxer.
After the warm up, it was all about punching that bag as the instructor called out various combinations to do. He would call out a combination & then we had to work hard at that for 1-2 minutes plus. We would hit the bag for that series of combinations but we also had to move around the bag & do those combos on various sides of the bag so we did not stay in one place the whole time. Kept us moving & loose! The instructor also came around to each person in the class & had them do the combination at him. He had those mitts on that you see on The Biggest Loser when they are doing boxing drills on that show.
We also had time segments that we would just punch the bag or do uppercuts to the bag at a very fast pace! AND, intermixed in that, some push-ups & other plyometric drills! At the end of the class was abs/core. An amazing workout! As an outsider, I was thinking, how is just boxing going to work me as hard as kickboxing.... well, it worked me hard!!!! I really enjoyed it!!!!
This time around, my shoulders were not as sore BUT I did feel it in my forearms & my calves. Interesting. I guess with the "on the toes" warm-up & more emphasis on the looseness (like you see boxers do "that dance" if you watch any professional boxing). My hubby loves to watch boxing so I see that dancing around in the ring all the time & I tried to mimic that. Now, I do a lot of cardio AND a lot of running/intervals too along with all my lunges, treadmill hill walking/jogging & stuff that works the calves & I still felt it there! Lots of fun and a hard workout!
I heard someone say this on a show a while back: Going out of your comfort zone makes you a more exciting woman (or man for you men out there)! Sounds good to me!
SO, for those of you that think working out & exercise are a chore, it does not have to be all one thing or just the gym or cardio equipment. Find something that you like OR more than one thing that turns you on & keeps you wanting to go back for more! There are many ways to exercise & get fit & strong! Head out of that comfort zone & you never know what you may find there!
OK, what are you doing to join the "uncomfortable zone"? Do your goals include a new activity or challenge? GO FOR IT!
By the way, FJ, from Flawless Fitness is having FitJerk Friday's over at http://thelocalcook.com/. Wendy, from this site shares a recipe and FJ shares a pep talk and its' a chance for others to share food ideas as well. Check it out & he is there every Friday.
PS: Next week, I am having a great giveaway for some Stevia products. I am so excited cause I love them!!!!!
PLUS, my final installment of my boxing adventure WITH A COUPLE PICS of me in action will be next week or the following WITH a 30 day trial membership giveaway!!!!!!
Posted by truth2beingfit at 1/8/2010 12:30 AM 
Categories: Giveaway,Challenges,Exercise,Recipes,Reviews
Categories: Giveaway,Challenges,Exercise,Recipes,Reviews
Big ups for the mention Jody.
Too bad your kick boxing came to an end but that shouldn't stop ya from throwing some crazy combos in wide open space.
You what you CAN do though, pick up a striking bag for home. If you have space to hang it, do it. (I have one hanging in my deck... and snow or shine I hit it up. But its a little mangled right now)
OR get one that is based on a heavy base. You fill it with water and whale on it. It's pretty challenging to knock that one over.
Keep kickin ass.
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FJ, I will probably do some shadow boxing but not sure I have anywhere I can put a bag in this place!
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I can't wait for the stevia giveaway, at least to see what product it is!
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Steve, there are lots of good products out there but I am really liking this one!
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I love that you were/are able to have the LA Boxing experience! I am happy for you but also quite jealous!
I'm seeking out some group boxing classes that I can do in my area. It's time to shake things up and give my body a little shock!
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Joanna, thx for stopping by! I saw that you got to do the LA Boxing giveaway too! I am so glad I had them near me. A great workout! It shocked my bod, alright!
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Sounds like a fantastic workout! How many times can you really hit on something and not get arrested
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Lori, funny!!! You can hit that bag as much as you want!!! No arresting officer present either!
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The type of exercise where I can hit something sounds VERY appealing to me! haha, get to burn calories and release frustration at the same time! I'm glad you enjoyed the boxing experience.
...and to answer your question from yesterday, I am VERY sore today from the kickboxing last night...will post about that later, but OMG I could hardly walk this morning.
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Josie, your kickboxing class sounds like it kicked your arse & more!
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Daaamn girl - So freakin' hard core I love it!! It really sounds like you are getting the "out of comfort zone" experience with the boxing and it really is such an inspiration to get out there and try something new.
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Thx Amanda! Now I guess I will have to find something else since my trial time is up.
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Wow, that sounds so fun! I can't wait to read more and see your photos.
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Melanie, well, just a couple still photos BUT it does show me actually doing something!
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I have a heavy bag/speed bag support from Everlast, and I use the water filled ones at the gym. Perhaps you can find one on Craigs list or Play it Again Sports for very little. Maybe the boxing gym has an old one ready to retire
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Dr. J, well, I don't really have a place for it but something to think about. I am going to shadow box for sure!
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I love this post! You are so hardcore Jody and so strong. I admire that in you very much.
Can't wait for the Stevia giveaway - I hope I win!
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Wow. That sounds like a great work out! I am really enjoying the punching part of my workout.
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