Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Benefits of Kickboxing in Western New York


In Kickboxing in Western New York, both punches and kicks are utilized to defeat the opponent. This sport is part of martial arts and it is divided into two. One can choose to practice it for competition or for fitness purposes only. In the latter option there is no contact and this means chances of pain and injury and low. When searching for cardio kickboxing Western New York offers a wide range of options.

This sport started in Asia. It is said to have began about 2000 years ago. It was however not encountered in competitions until the 70s. In this game full contact kicks and punches were legal unlike in other forms of martial arts such as Karate. Its popularity soared in America. As it evolved protective gear as well as rules were introduced to make it more safe and fair for the participants.

Over the next decade the sport spread to other areas of the world. It is now practiced in several countries in North America, Europe and Asia. People who do not want to engage in the sport for competition can choose the cardio version, which is geared towards fitness only.

This variant of the sport combines boxing, aerobics and martial arts. It is recommended because it does not involve any contact with an opponent. It has very many benefits to the participant. It is known to increase strength as well as stamina. It also encourages muscle toning and physical conditioning.

The techniques that are practiced in Kickboxing in Western New York are easy to learn. The aerobic exercises are performed with a set of music in the background. This helps to relive stress from the body. It’s also advisable to take part in this game if you want to lose weight. A lot of calories are lost by engaging in this activity.

Other benefits of aerobic exercise include improved functioning of the lungs and the cardiovascular system. If you are looking for classes on cardio kickboxing Western New York is a good place to begin your search. WNYMMA has numerous programs for adults who want to work out using cardio exercises.

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Ways to tell your a kickboxing junkie!

Here in Western New York, we were once one of the top boxing areas! As you look around you can still tell which guys were complete "Junkies". As Western New York continues to try to regain this stature amongst the boxing and kickboxing world, you may start to see some of the same "junkie" side effects. Here at WNY MMA & Fitness we have seen these traits amongst our younger and older boxers and kick boxers. Here is a list of the top ten signs you could be a "junkie".

1. You have named one or more of your pets after a famous boxer.

2. You wear your new gloves around the house claiming your the "number one contender".

3. You call your babies pacifier a mouth guard.

4. You just bought new "Jordan" boxing shoes yet your mom still drives you to practice.

5. You shadow box in the shower and get upset when the curtain "gets in the way".

6. You insist that boxing footwork and technique works for everything, including throwing darts.

7. Your travel luggage is a Title Boxing equipment bag.

8. You’ve given everyone in your family a ring name…and they don’t even box.

9. You still believe that the "Rocky" movies were some of the best movies ever made!

10. You have thought about naming your unborn kid after a boxer, or you have named your kid after a boxer.


If these apply to you then maybe it could be time to get in to WNY MMA & Fitness for some good ol' Western New York boxing!