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[accordion width='200'] [accordion_item id='item-1' header='What should I expect in my first class?']Be prepared to feel a little clumsy and lost at times - and don't get down on yourself for it. Even if you're a highly conditioned runner or you've been doing step aerobics for years, these movements & our format are new to your body. Your muscles need time to develop a "memory" of them, and your reactions as the teacher calls out what to do ("jab, cross, hook) will be slow at first. By the second or third class, the awkwardness will start to dissipate. We encourage to come as you are and dig deep - continue to move at a comfortable pace and the rest will fall in line with time...[/accordion_item] [accordion_item id='item-2' header='Glossary of Terms']Base move: Quickly shifting your weight from the ball of one foot to the other Bob and weave: Shifting your weight back and forth while raising and lowering your torso from near-standing to near-squatting positions. With elbows bent, fisted hands are held in front of your face Combination: A series of punches thrown in quick succession Front Kick: A kick where the foot is lifted straight out in front of you with your toe up Hook: A punch in which you swing your fist around from the side in toward the center Jab: A quick punch at face level in which the thumb is at a 45-degree angle. Roundhouse Kick: A kick in which your foot and leg are swung up in such a way that your shoelaces hit the side of the target in front of you Side Kick: A kick in which your lower torso is turned inward so that your heel lands on the target while your foot is parallel to the floor. Uppercut: A biceps-powered punch that begins with your fist low and ends with your fist almost straight up[/accordion_item] [accordion_item id='item-3' header='How many calories does cardio-kickboxing burn?']According to a several studies; cardio-kickboxing can burn up to 700 to 800 calories per hour.[/accordion_item] [accordion_item id='item-4' header='What do I wear/bring?']Test content 2[/accordion_item] [accordion_item id='item-5' header='Advantages of cardio kick?']Wear comfortable exercise shorts or pants and a non-restricting t-shirt or tank top. Women should wear a sports bra. Bring a towel and water to class. (Drink plenty of water before, during and after your workout.) Drinks are available for sale at the front desk. Wear comfortable shoes.[/accordion_item] [accordion_item id='item-2' header='Glossary of Terms']In addition to improving and maintaining cardiovascular fitness, cardio-kickboxing increases strength and flexibility, improves coordination and balance and sharpens reflexes. Cardio-kickboxing also relieves stress (imagining your boss' face on the target).[/accordion_item] [/accordion]