Take a kickboxing class

“So, now let’s talk about the class. It was exhausting. Given, I obviously hadn’t put in the work to stay in shape, so it felt like a steep hill for me. I had a hard time pacing and breathing. An instructor there, Liz, was with my friend and I through each step as we struggled to adjust. That didn’t stop my soul from trying to leave my body about six times. There was even a point where my leg muscles were trembling so much I couldn’t even stand.”

“Admittedly, it was totally awesome to learn the kicks and punches. Once we got to the bag rounds (wherein you get to punch and kick the bags), the class flew by: 45 minutes felt like 10 tops. After the class, I cooled down surprisingly fast. Now, they tell you when you start, the soreness will hit on the second day after the class. I thought that was silly. The first day I was already sore, but the second day I was insanely sore. I’m talking using my arms to lift my legs onto my bed.”

“I think of myself as a decent athlete. I play a lot of basketball and get to the gym as much as I can during the week [...] But I was not expecting the amount of footwork and lower-body focus this workout provided. Combos were thrown while rocking back and forth on the balls of my feet, and "rest" was given in the form of boxing shuffles and jogs around the room. I left the workout drenched and drained.”