I tried kickboxing today, at 50 yrs old, for the first time
I went to my first ever kickboxing class tonight with my 21 yr old son.
It was 1 1/2 hours of a deadly cardio routine including kicking, punching, running, floor exercises like pushups, crouching down and kicking legs out (like those Russian dancers), flinging your legs around while your crouched down, and a lot more intense exercises all in a fast paced nonstop workout.
I did really well. I couldn’t stand on my hands but neither could anyone else except for one of my son’s friends who used to be in an acrobatic school. He walked across the room like that :/
The instructor commented that I was in good shape and didn’t need his supplimentary class that he recommends to most people. He teaches them to eat clean and get fitter. I told him I eat clean and he wasn’t surprised 
A girl in the class, the only other female, told me at the end of the class that when she came in she was afraid he was going to pair her with me and she was worried because she saw my muscles right off and thought “Oh god she’s strong, she’s going to kick my butt” LOL I took that as an excellent compliment 
My son said I didn’t embarrass him much. I said how did I embarrass you at all. He said because your old LOL
It was totally fun and I wish I could go often but I can’t afford it. I will go once or twice a month if I can.
My thighs, on the top, are aching right now from the Russian dancer thingies that they had us doing. Oh well, I’m used to pain. It’ll probably hurt more tomorrow.






February 14, 2008 at 10:52 am
I have agreed to go to the kickboxing class at my gym tomorrow night instead of doing my usual cardio on the treadmill. The teacher is a hunky young Greek world champion kickboxer.
Just hope to keep up with the rest and not show myself up! I have no co ordination! Will let you know if I can still walk on saturday _hold on, we are working doing our usual rock and roll show!saturday night OH MY GOD……
February 15, 2008 at 3:50 am
Well - my hat’s off to ya. I think you’ve got me beat. Those "Russian dancer thingies" would probably do me in - or at least put a big-o-bruise on my ol’ tailbone when I end up on me arse on the hard ol’ floor
. Give me another 50 yrs - I’ll catch up w/ ya…