“The cardio-conditioning element of kickboxing is one of the most effective ways to burn fat – especially that stubborn belly fat that’s associated with an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer. A study published in the American Journal of Physiology found aerobic exercise to be better at reducing belly fat than resistance training, by burning an average of 67 percent more calories.”
“There’s a large toning component to kickboxing because it forces you to engage all the muscle groups in your body … By using kickboxing pads, as opposed to simply air boxing, you’ll burn even more calories. You’ll also work your back and trim your waist because each move requires a lot of core power behind it.”