By Woman's Day Staff
Kick Off the Calories
Blast fat (and stress!) with this easy kickboxing workout, created by TaeBo founder and fitness expert Billy Blanks.
Jab
Billy says: This warm-up also trims your waist and tones your arms and legs.
A Stand with your left leg about a foot in front of you with both knees slightly bent. Bend your elbows so that your fists are just below your chin. All illustrations by Brown Bird Design
B Punch your right arm straight out as you shift your weight to your back leg. Come back to starting position. Do 3 sets of 8 reps, then switch sides.
Trim down and tone up in just 10 minutes.
Hook
Billy says: Even though this move focuses on your upper body, it also gives your legs a great workout.
A Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees and elbows bent, hands in a fist below your chin.
B Turn your torso slightly as you punch your arm in a hooking motion so it's parallel to the floor. Come back to start and repeat. Do a total of 3 sets of 8 reps on each side.
Body Twist
Billy says: This move helps you improve your balance and strengthens your core.
A Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees and elbows bent, hands in a fist below your chin.
B Lean forward slightly, bringing left shoulder forward. Then bring right shoulder forward. Keep alternating quickly and do 3 sets of 8 reps (a twist to the left and right counts as one rep).
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Rear Kick
Billy says: These are great for tightening and toning your butt, back and quads.
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees and elbows bent, hands in a fist below your chin.
A Lean forward as you lift your left leg back and bend your knee.Photo Credit: Brown Bird Design
B Kick that leg behind you so that it forms a straight line with upper body. Bring it back down to bent position A, do 8 reps from there, then switch sides. Do 3 sets of 8 reps on both sides.
Front Kick
Billy says: This simple kick will tone your legs and your tummy.
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees and elbows bent, hands in a fist below your chin.
A Bend your left leg and lift it so that it forms a 90-degree angle. Photo Credit: Brown Bird Design
B Extend the lower part of that leg and kick it out in front of you, keeping your knee slightly bent. (Imagine kicking a door shut with your heel.) Bring it back down to position A, do 8 reps from there, then switch sides. Do 3 sets of 8 reps on both sides.
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Cool Down
Billy says: Be sure to take a few minutes to bring your heart rate down.
Walk around your living room as you inhale for a slow count to 5, then exhale for a slow count to 5. Do some light stretching. Photo Credit: Thinkstock
BILLY BLANKS's new kickboxing program is PT 24/7 (BillyBlanksPT247.com). This April, he hopes to break the record for the largest kickboxing class and raise funds for autism research. To find out more, go to AutismKick.com.
Original article appeared on WomansDay.com
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