5 Moves to Blast Fat Fast!

You don't have to be a professional kick-boxer to get the fat-blasting benefits of this workout. Try out these moves to ramp up your next cardio session and incinerate up to 200 calories with this martial-arts-inspired blast. (And put the pizzazz back into your program while you’re at it!)

This fun, fast-paced kickboxing routine requires no special equipment, so you can do it anytime, anywhere. The added bonus is that you’ll be improving your coordination and balance while toning, tightening and reshaping your entire body!

Why Kickboxing?

“Kickboxing is popular among women because not only does it burn an impressive amount of calories, but it is a proven, effective way to trim inches from your waist, hips and thighs,” explains Kelly Coffey-Meyer, creator and star of the 30 Minutes to Fitness DVD series. “Other benefits include improved flexibility, beautifully sculpted arms and improvement of your overall health.” 
If you’ve been to a kickboxing class at your gym but found yourself lost in the complicated choreography, don’t worry – Coffey-Meyer designed this Oxygen-exclusive workout to be straightforward and fun. Nothing too fancy, just effective!

To Do: Perform each move for the specified number of reps or time frame, as shown in the video. Keep in mind that as you become comfortable with each move, your number of reps per minute will rise, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the workout, explains Coffey-Meyer. This program is designed so that you can be your own trainer, so when you have the option to push yourself harder, do it!

To keep your heart rate high, go from one move to the next without resting. Depending on your fitness level and time available, perform up to three circuits, taking a minute of rest in between.