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Kickboxing class in Hickory, NC

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Does Kickboxing Actually Help With Weight Loss?

By Lesley Steiner

Yes — and the reason is simple: kickboxing combines cardio and strength training in the same hour, which burns more calories than steady-state cardio alone while also building the muscle that keeps your metabolism working after class ends.

Our Hickory kickboxing classes are built around high-intensity interval training (HIIT), which means you’re never just standing around between drills. Combined with the accountability of a set weekly class time, most students find kickboxing succeeds where solo gym routines stall out.

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Neill W. Clark Jr. Recreation Center, 3404 6th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC

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