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Step 1
Get clearance from a doctor. Kickboxing is a high intensity, high impact sport. A visit to the doctor to ensure good health is necessary before beginning such a strenuous exercise.
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Step 2
Start slowly. A beginner can't be expected to finish a 60 minute class. Overdoing it causes injury, so pay attention to the body's signs of fatigue. If it feels like it's too much, stop. Work up to more difficult and longer routines. Learning the proper way to kickbox also helps prevent injury.
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Step 3
Identify any current injuries. Injuries don't necessarily mean that kickboxing for fitness is not an option. It just means that some moves will have to be modified to accomodate the injury.
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Step 4
Find a routine. With so many types of kickboxing, fitness is easy to attain. Whether on tape or a class, find one that is fun and challenging.
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Step 5
Be consistent. Working out every day is necessary to reach fitness goals. Make a date daily to kickbox on a calendar, and don't cancel it.
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Step 6
Change it up. Not only does changing the routine keep boredom at bay, it also helps reach fitness goals faster. The body becomes accustomed to routine, so switching it frequently keeps the body challenged. Changing routines is constant in classes. If using a tape to kickbox at home, simply switch tapes to change it up.
