Kickboxing for Fun and Fitness

Deb and Lanny Reed are both certified Cardio Karate/Kickboxing aerobics instructors at the Golden Dragon. Lanny taught Cardio Karate/Kickboxing long before the TaeBo craze introduced by Hollywood martial artist and actor Billy Blanks. As instructors with the National Association of Professional Martial Artists, they receive new routines and ideas each month to add variety to the cardio workouts and prevent boredom.

According to kickboxing proponents, the aerobic activity can burn more calories in one hour than any other activity. Muscle and Fitness magazine rates it the No. 1 fat burner with the potential to burn more than 800 calories per hour.

"At the Golden Dragon, we combine both rhythm classes with bag classes," Lanny said. "A bag class gives more meaning to the workout with the actual punching and kicking of special training bags. This along with other routines gives the class more variety and helps achieve a toned body." Other benefits include flexibility, balance, increased blood circulation, as well as building self-confidence.

Many families come to train at the Golden Dragon and the Cardio Karate program. The Cardio Kickboxing class is an excellent way to relieve stress. In a martial arts class a student is so involved in the workout, they forget their troubles. Deb's cardio program runs from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursdays at the Liberty Mutual Building, 1500 Sycamore Road, Montoursville, and is suitable for all ages. More information about the class is available by calling 322-5155.

Golden Dragon Martial Arts
431 W. Third Street St., Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone/FAX (570) 322-5155