Kickboxing Fitness

The ACE Group Fitness Specialty Series takes a comprehensive look at the fitness industry's most popular group fitness classes, and serves as an excellent foundation for anyone interested in expanding their teaching expertise. This book picks up where ACE's Group Firtness Instructor Manual left

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off, providing the specific knowledge to teach a safe and effective Kickboxing Fitness class. And, it will remain a valuable resource throughout your career as a fitness professional.

Mission Statement-The American Council on Exercise is committed to promoting active, healthy lifestyles and their positive effects on the mind, body and spirit. ACE pledges to enable all segments of society to enjoy the benefits of physical activity and protect the public against unsafe and ineffective fitness products and instruction.

Contents

Introduction
Chapter One Introduction to kickboxing fitness
Growth
Benefits
Class types and styles
Chapter Two Exercise science
Safe participation
Aerobic stimulkus
Kinesiology
Dynamic stretching
Chapter Three Teaching a kickboxing class
Equipment
Attire
Envrionment
Music
Modifications
Class introdiuction/health screening
Cueing
Intensity monitoring
Chapter Four Programming
Components
Techniques
Proper progression
Injury prevention
High-risk and contraindicated movements
Sample classes
Glossary
Index
References and suggested reading (bibliography)

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