Cardio kickboxing classes cost $120 to $170 per month on average. Prices depend on the number of classes per week included in the membership plan, the gym or studio location, and whether the studio is an independent local business or a nationwide franchise. Membership plans that include unlimited classes per month typically fall at the higher end of the range.

Most gyms also offer single drop-in classes for $30 to $35 each. On-demand cardio kickboxing classes offered via video online cost $20 to $40 per month.

Cardio kickboxing is a group fitness class inspired by martial arts and incorporates punches, kicks, and knees into a heart-pumping, calorie-burning workout. A typical cardio kickboxing class features a mix of:

• Punches, including jabs, hooks, crosses, and uppercuts
• Knee strikes
• Front, side, back, and roundhouse kicks

Participants may also use boxing gloves, pads, or a heavy bag for punching and kicking.

Cardio kickboxing is an excellent high-intensity workout that can burn 350 to 450+ calories per hour. Kickboxing classes provide a variety of health and fitness benefits:

• Burn fat and lose weight
• Improve your cardio health
• Increase your endurance
• Build your strength
• Tone your muscles
• Boost your energy
• Improve your balance and coordination

Cardio kickboxing classes don't provide self-defense skills but will improve your strength, endurance, and coordination.

However, kickboxing can be effective for self-defense if learned as a combat sport from a martial arts studio. The sport incorporates strikes like kicking and punching while also teaching you to defend against attacks. But unlike Jiu-Jitsu and similar martial arts, kickboxing doesn't incorporate grappling moves designed to help you escape an attacker who is holding you on the ground.

Wear comfortable athletic clothing that allows you to move freely, such as a tank top, T-shirt, or sports bra and leggings or shorts. Choose clothes made from breathable moisture-wicking fabric, as kickboxing is a high-intensity workout that will make you sweat.

Wear cross-training shoes with good traction and support. Some studios also allow barefoot kickboxing.

Cardio kickboxing classes typically last 45 to 60 minutes.

Follow these tips to find the best cardio kickboxing studio or gym near you:

• Compare membership packages from multiple studios or gyms.
• Read studio reviews on Lessons and Google.
• Visit the studio to confirm it's clean and well-maintained.
• Take advantage of a free or discounted trial class or purchase a single drop-in class pass first to ensure the studio is a good fit for you.
• Get the membership contract in writing before making any payments.

When evaluating cardio kickboxing studios, ask these important questions:

• What membership plans do you offer, and how much do they cost?
• What is your class schedule?
• Do you offer a free or discounted trial class?
• How many people are in a typical class?
• How long does each class last?
• What should I wear to class?
• Do I need to be in good shape before I take a class?