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Stand with right shoulder near bag (if using one), feet shoulder-width apart, knees soft.
Hold fists at shoulder height in front of you.
Keeping knees slightly bent, lift right leg out to side.
Stand, facing bag, with feet shoulder-width apart, knees soft, fists at shoulder height.
Stand with bag behind you, feet shoulder-width apart, knees soft.
Hold arms in front of you at chest height, elbows bent, fingers touching.
Squeeze butt and lean forward, lifting right foot.
In one quick motion, kick straight behind you, leading with heel and snapping foot out and in.
Kick right leg in front of you.
Quickly lower leg and rotate hips right as you punch left fist upward.
Lift right knee, then kick out to side, leading with heel and snapping foot out and in.
Quickly lower leg and rotate hips right as you punch left fist upward.
Now kick left leg in front of you.
Any workout can relieve stressbut making contact during a high-intensity kickboxing session may be especially cathartic.
“It boosts production of BDNF, a molecule that’s considered brain fertilizer.”
Plus, let’s be honest: Punching something feelsgood.
Keep your foot flexed and lead with your heel, not toes.
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