Some people are perfectly fine with their kickboxing class being their only form of exercise. There’s nothing wrong with that at all, but there are others that would love to increase their performance in class, to move up in rank, so to speak. With work and kids at home, getting a gym membership on top of any other extracurriculars the family has during the week is virtually impossible. You also don’t have to spring for a home gym either, as there are plenty of exercises you can do at home to improve your level of physical fitness that can help boost your in-class performance.
Improve Your Kicks
Obviously, the first thing we’ll talk about honing with at-home exercises to boost your kickboxing skills are your kicks. It is called kickboxing, after all. These exercises are meant to improve your flexibility, strength, and balance, all of which will help you kick higher and harder while also helping to improve your technique.
Lateral Stretch
Stand with your feet spread as far apart as possible while using your bodyweight to push your legs further apart. Use your leg muscles to keep you from pushing yourself farther than you’re comfortable.
Lunge
This exercise is basically putting one foot in front of other, but in a very extreme fashion. Bend your front knee to a 90 degree angle while keeping your back leg straight and go as far down as you can. If you have enough room inside, you can do these in repetition around the house.
Improve Your Balance
Balance is also an integral part to kickboxing. Balance and stability exercises will help to strengthen your core and improve coordination, both of which will translate to better performance in your kickboxing classes.
Single Leg Squats
This exercise is pretty straightforward. With regular squats, you stand with your feet apart and squat down as far into a sitting position as you can. With single leg squats, you’ll do the same motion on one leg at a time.
Lunge to Front Kick
With this one, you’ll start with the lunge exercise we mentioned above but you’ll push through the front heel to a kick. This one not only helps with balance but also will strengthen your leg muscles as well.
The good news is that your kickboxing class and instructor will respect your effort no matter your skill level. However, we understand that wanting to improve your physical fitness or your in-class performance is an internal decision that is often made for ourselves, not for the benefit of others. These exercises will help you do so from the privacy of your own home, on your own terms, and on your schedule.
Remember: You can also enjoy the benefits of kickboxing training in your own home, too. If you prefer private personal training, we can help with that, too. Just give us a call to set up your first in-home training appointment.
