[Sportsandrec] cardio kick boxing or aerobics class

Thu Nov 13 17:15:58 UTC 2008

Ashley,

I like the aerobic quality of spin class.
Also, it was through spin that I met my good friend and pilot,
Alan. My gym, for some reason doesn't use the headset format so often 
there are SNAFU's in hearing the instructor. That's kind of a drag.
But I don't think kick boxing or other movement oriented classes 
would be all that worth it, given the overhead involved.
Do keep us posted on your finding a guide.
CarlyAt 08:44 PM 11/12/2008, you wrote:
>Carly,
>
>I have done spin classes.  I could follow it pretty well.  But there 
>was one instructor who did not use the microphone and it was hard to 
>hear sometimes. Yes spin is a great means of cardio.  What appeals 
>to you about it?  I like how you do hills and sprints for variety 
>and you can imagine you're heading somewhere.
>
>I don't see how to follow a very movement based class.  Perhaps I 
>need an assistant to show me and/or give me additional 
>explanation.  The instructors cannot work with me during class 
>because they are leading.  In this case the instructor showed me 
>many moves and explained what way they would turn. Well, for me 
>there was not enough explanation as to where to turn and I struggled 
>remembering all she said to do.  I'd really like to have fun like 
>everyone else.  Maybe I'll look for an assistant to try another class.
>
>Ashley
>
>
>
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>>At 09:07 PM 11/10/2008, you wrote:
>>>Joe,
>>>
>>>Spin class, my friends!
>>
>>I spin each morning, and assuming you have a courteous instructor 
>>who lowers the music while she's talking it is a very GREAT means of cardio.
>>I imagine there are others here who have also tried spinning. Please jump in!
>>Carly
>>
>>>Glad you tried the boot camp and proved you could do
>>>it.
>>>
>>>Well, I don't think cardio kick will work.  I don't know how you 
>>>all follow classes.  I tried it a few times After the first time, 
>>>the instructor gave me a list of common moves they would do; many 
>>>I knew from working with a trainer.  The class was a third 
>>>strength even though its name is cardio kick.  I practiced and came back.
>>>
>>>Although the instructor showed me the warmup, it was a lot of 
>>>steps such as turning to the side and front and doing a punch 
>>>toward that side.  With the combo of fast pace and not sufficient 
>>>auditory cues I got lost.
>>>I'd like to try a cardio dance class but that is probably even 
>>>more visual with many moves than cardio kick.
>>>
>>>Ashley
>>>----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Shaw" <jrs3147 at comcast.net>
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>>>Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] cardio kickboxing or aerobics class
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>>>
>>>>Ashley,
>>>>We have a "boot camp" class at my Y that I had to try because some said it
>>>>was too strenuous for me and I felt they thought I couldn't do it. I was
>>>>satisfied I have the fitness for the class, but this was more crap than I
>>>>wanted to deal with in the long run. It was like the arobics version of a
>>>>really fast hoky poky. There are so many movements in this thing that it is
>>>>just more than I want to do and I feel like the "am I doing this right"
>>>>portion of the program was cancelling out any benefit I would have gotten
>>>>out of it. I was okay once I, and more importantly everyone else (smile),
>>>>was sure I could do it. Go for it!
>>>>Joe
>>>>----- Original Message ----- From: "Ashley Bramlett" 
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>>>>Sent: Friday, September 05, 2008 11:40 PM
>>>>Subject: [Sportsandrec] cardio kickboxing or aerobics class
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Hi all,
>>>>>
>>>>>I've mentioned my interest in fitness classes.  I've done spinning and
>>>>>found that to be accessible.  There are auditory instructions so you know
>>>>>what to do.
>>>>>
>>>>>Classes look so fun at my health club but they are mainly dance based and
>>>>>real fast.  Classes such as step aerobics and cardio jam are examples. I
>>>>>thought about cardio kickboxing.  I really hesitate to try due to the fast
>>>>>pace and other issues like my not so coordinated body.
>>>>>
>>>>>So my question.  Have you done cardio kickboxing or aerobics?  What was a
>>>>>typical class like?  What sort of moves are in cardio kickboxing?  I'm
>>>>>aware its cardiovascular based and martial arts combined.
>>>>>I may be able to bring an assistant to class to assist me in guiding me in
>>>>>the moves.  I also will talk to the instructor.  So if I don't
>>>>>participate, at least I will satisfy my curiousity about what cardio
>>>>>kickboxing entails.
>>>>>
>>>>>Thanks.
>>>>>
>>>>>Ashley
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