Sarah-Marie McDevitt from Pinehill Studios Letterkenny looks at the fun fitness craze that is Piloxing:
Piloxing is a combination of standing Pilates and boxing. This fusion offers you mental as well as physical balance. You will be wearing heavy gloves for the boxing for a round of side jabs and then do some leg lifts.
It is a popular exercise form that also has a sprinkle of dance along with pilates and boxing. It will make your days super charged and your body toned and healthy.
Piloxing at Pinehill Studios
Performed to pumping music, piloxing is for those who like to see quick results and want to tone up.
This is an intense workout and you will be huffing and puffing by the end of the session.
Sarah-Marie McDevitt, Director of Pinehill Studios, Mountain Top, Letterkenny is your local Piloxing instructor and offers this fun fusion class weekly Mon,Tues, Wed and Thurs at 7pm.
Sarah-Marie would like to invite you along to a free taster class of your choice just quote Donegal Daily when booking. Valid on week 1 of term only starting next Monday 18th September.
Why should you try Piloxing?
Suitable for Beginners and the Elite Fitness fanatics
Yes Piloxing can be challenging but most importantly in a fun and enjoyable way. Beginners can take this class at their own pace and once you get used to all the moves Sarah-Marie will be right there beside you to encourage and motivate you to your full potential.
You will burn about 1200 calories per hour
It is Pilates and boxing with some dance moves, so it is intense. It can be considered as cardio as it will increase your heart rate up to 130 to 140 beats per minute. This core-intensive workout will help you burn about 1200 calories per hour. It will also help in losing weight.
Piloxing at Pinehill Studios
Tones and strengthens your muscles
Piloxing will chisel out your muscles. It will tone your body and strengthen your muscles. Practicing piloxing will help your muscles to perform to their full capacity.
Piloxing Gloves
Prevents injury
It improves your balance and makes your body strong. Practicing piloxing makes you more adaptable to movements and improve your muscle mass and the range of motion. This will help in preventing injuries. Piloxing will not only strengthen your muscles but will also eliminate stiffness.
Improves flexibility
With strength training, you are also doing Pilates. These movements will lengthen the muscles and will make you more flexible. You will also improve the range of motion and perform better. Improved flexibility will help you to lower the risk of injuries. You can also reduce back and joint pain. Your body balance will also improve with piloxing.
Piloxing at Pinehill Studios
Improves stamina
Piloxing is an intense workout and it will improve your stamina. Practicing piloxing will provide more energy and build lean muscles. Your body will become capable of doing more with regular practice of piloxing.
Although exhausting, piloxing is fun to do as it has different moves. It will keep your workout sessions interesting and fresh. With piloxing you are doing boxing, pilates, and dancing. So, try this popular workout today.