Wear right sized clothes. Avoid either too tight or too lose fitting clothes

Safety measures for Cardio Kickboxing Workout by Andrew John

In recent years cardio kickboxing is becoming very popular as a intense workout for quick weight loss, complete body workout and a self-defense technique. I'm a kickboxing enthusiast and exercise it to help keep myself fit and lean. Based on my experience, I am listing the safety precautions that you simply should take if get involved with kickboxing workout and also to make it more effective.
* After your workout you should feel more energetic and able to go. If you think really tired or week following the workout, this means that you are over stressing yourself.* Slowly increase your workout intensity within the weeks. Don't aim to be considered a master on day one.* Don't get dehydrated. Drink sufficient water at the outset of the workout and sip water if needed during the workout.* Relax and allow your body cool off for couple of minutes after workout.* Keep in mind that warming up prior to the workout and trying to cool off following the workouts are really important. Warming up helps your body prepare for a higher intensity workout and trying to cool off helps the body stabilize and relax after a intense workout.* Make sure that your floor is clean and there aren't any clothes, papers or other objects lying on the ground. You might accidentally step on them throughout the workout and might injure yourself.* Maintain proper balance, posture and proper foot position while kicking and punching.* In case you experience joint pains and strains give yourself a rest for couple of days. Whether it persists please visit your physio-therapist or doctor.
* Perform some stretching exercise pre and post a high intensity or high-impact workout like kickboxing. Stretching exercise may prevent parts of your muscles from any king of injuries.* Warm your body before any intensive workout. This should help you to avoid strains and pains. You are able to warm-up by doing light aerobics, dancing, jogging or skipping.* Wear right sized clothes. Avoid either too tight or too lose fitting clothes. Such clothes can restrict free motion inside a kickboxing workout. As cardio kickboxing is a high impact cardiovascular workout, it's expected that you'll sweat. So wear clothes that will absorb sweat. Normally good cotton or sportswear would do well.* Wear good athletic shoes. Good footwear is really important as they will significantly lessen the impact on the knees and joints while kicking and jumping. Don't do kickboxing working bare foot especially on hard or concrete floors.* If you're a beginner, be cautious together with your kicks and punches. Don't be too aggressive in the beginning as you might harm yourself.* Kicking excessive or with great intensity may put unnecessary strain on your joints and muscles. Avoid it.* Just like any sport or workout, give yourself a couple of days (may be a week) before you start pushing yourself. Enable your body adapt and learn the skills and motions of kickboxing workout.* In case you suffer from some kind of illness, back or joint problems, complications etc, please discuss with your doctor before engaging yourself in any intense workout.