To diversify workouts, many women add kickboxing to their cardio routines. The jabs, uppercut punches, and other moves you learn can be applied outside the gym to keep you safe and secure. Beyond the feeling of empowerment this combat sport provides, it also benefits women's physical and mental health in the following ways. 

How Kickboxing Improves Women's Physical & Mental Well-Being

1. Relieve Stress

From work deadlines to family squabbles, there are various situations that can trigger stress, anxiety, and frustration. Kickboxing can be therapeutic. The controlled strikes at the boxing bag allow kickboxers to vent frustration and anger in a non-threatening, productive way. 

The combat sport is a form of aerobic and anaerobic exercise that gives endorphin levels a boost. The hormone helps curb stress and prompts positive feelings. 

2. Shed Pounds

The rate of obesity among women in the United States ages 20 to 39 is 39.7%. The prevalence of obesity in women ages 40 to 60-plus is 43.3%. Kickboxing is a way to reduce your body mass index. 

Paired with jumping rope and conditioning drills for a warm-up, you could burn 750 to 900 calories during a one-hour kickboxing session. Jabbing and kicking engage leg, arm, and core muscles to tone the entire body, too, which will make you look lean and strong.

3. Build Endurance

You will be moving during the entire session. Doing squats and lunges to warm up and making contact with the bag in short, quick bursts will help you build stamina and endurance. When your endurance levels increase, you won't feel tired as easily while walking upstairs, running after rambunctious youngsters, doing chores, and performing other strenuous activities around the house.

To reap the aforementioned benefits, sign up for fitness training at JAB Kickboxing in Chattanooga, TN. Founded in 2019, the fitness center offers 40-minute, full-body kickboxing sessions led by certified personal trainers to help residents in the Hamilton County area increase their core strength, speed, and agility. Learn about the staff online and call (423) 541-4672 to schedule a free workout and find out about discounts and month-to-month pricing. See pictures of client transformations on Instagram.