Cross training torture!

[mayhem]

Went this morning for my first ever "real" kick boxing workout. Not the average franchise class, I mean a real class that trains fighters.....and HOLY CRAPOLA!!!!

I have never EVER sweated like that before. My arms were feeling it an hour after, putting on eyeliner was not difficult but not easy like normal.

Go ahead and try it, if you dare!

[starting_over]

I used to go to a real kickboxing class and I know exactly what you mean. I was aching all over after every class...and yes...immediately after! Great workout for sure.

I found the outside of my hips killed with all the kicks too...ooo bringing back bad/good memories!!!

[Samantha]

Yup I've done that before. It's crazy. But it's also a complete blast.

[ultraslacker]

I used to do it too, loved it. But when I moved to Edmonton it became a lot more expensive, so I stopped.

[trixiee]

I've never tried it, but I would love to! They just opened a new karate studio here, debating about that - anyone ever done any karate? This one is Kempo(?) Karate.

[hmacdonald]

Pat,

I haven't done karate, but my 7 year old does, and she's a machine she's so strong. I went to a "bring your adult" class one night, and it took 3 days for my quads to recover. It was a Friday night, and I missed all my planned runs for the weekend because I could barely move. My daughter also has really, really strong glutes from karate.

[Dr. S]

I did the tone down version at work on Friday, a tae-box class but the teacher is a real boxer (she has a fight next Friday). My hat was full of sweat and I had trouble keeping up. Very good work-out! I can't imagine how hard the real version would be!

[Tori]

I have always wanted to try it or Muay Thai (sp?). It looks like an amazing workout. Good for you!

[fe.RMT]

I've never tried it, but I would love to! They just opened a new karate studio here, debating about that - anyone ever done any karate? This one is Kempo(?) Karate.

I did Shorin-Ryu when I was in highschool (with the guy who was the Canadian head of the style) and quite enjoyed it. Like so many things it depends on the instructor. The instructors at my dojo were all cops by day, so they were really into promoting the self-defence aspect of it. I also liked that they instilled good discipline, but never made anyone feel bad or singled anyone out and they were never so serious that I feared making a mistake or not being able to laugh at myself. They commanded respect and discipline at the right times and knew when to laugh. I went to another dojo when I was in university and I found it a bit too 'offensive' and so I didn't keep it up.

[mayhem]

Well biceps and shoulders are tender today. Will go for a run and see how that loosens things up.

[puttputt]

I agree with fe.sweetpea - it's all about the instructors. There are many different styles of karate and many styles of martial arts so it's actually quite difficult to compare them.

But the workout is total body and amazing!

[lisaannr]

I did a boxing /kick-boxing workout with my trainer today, first time ever and it was AWESOME! I'd love to have a bag and gloves...maybe if we ever get around to redoing the "workout" room. (currently the treadmill & storage room ).