How to Stretch for Kickboxing

Stretching is incredibly important for any athlete and in a high-intensity sport such as Cardio Kickboxing, it is absolutely essential to help prevent strains and increase flexibility. Cardio Kickboxing incorporates movements that affect all the muscle groups, so be sure to stretch thoroughly.

Instructions

1. Begin with a general warm-up for 5 minutes or so. Jumping rope or running in place are perfect to get the heart rate up and the blood pumping before doing any stretches.

2. Stretch all your muscle groups. Kickboxing is a sport that will incorporate all your muscle groups and it is important to make sure they are flexible and ready for a workout!

3. For maximum results, try to stretch a minimum of three times per week. Even if you are only taking a class once or twice per week, it will help your overall flexibility immensely.

4. Spend at least 15 minutes on stretching. Nimble muscles will be much less likely to be injured.

5. Be sure to incorporate some slow-motion of the movements you will be performing to get your muscles ready.

Tips & Warnings

• The splits are not a stretch to be done without the help and supervision of an instructor. The likelihood of injury with this stretch is very high.