These knock-out celebs choose kickboxing, and the results are pretty obvious. Forget being a damsel in distress – kickboxing is a self-defense workout that includes empowering karate kicks and boxing punches. Beyond training to be hot, kick-ass leading ladies in action films, these celebs love kickboxing, because it doubles as a strength-training session and a high-endurance, cardio workout. Read more

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As the weather changes, just getting out of bed in the mornings can feel like a big undertaking. But trying to motivate yourself to run five miles or make it to that 7 a.m. kickboxing class can feel downright impossible. Yes, exercising in the morning is full of benefits, but you have to actually get up to reap them. Sometimes it's just easier to save hardcore workouts for your lunch hour. Wake Read more

Whether it's heading to the gym for a kickboxing class, or taking to the streets for a five-mile run, having a friend, a loved one, or even a personal trainer join you in your efforts makes all the difference. It not only turns your workout into a social affair, but you have someone there who is sweating it out with you, and they can also give you a motivational pep talk when you're experiencing Read more