For those of you who don't know, I am a third degree martial art instructor and self confirmed gym rat. I always have people asking me about how I stay in such good shape after having four kids. I always say it comes from a combination of martial arts, cardio drills, and weights.
Below is one of my pad drill workouts for all to see. All you need are a set of hand pads, a partner and a pair of boxing/mixed martial arts gloves(optional). If you don't have a partner you can do these drills with a bag or in the air.
The combinations I do are as followed:
I: Left foot forward sparring stance, lead with a left punch
II: Right foot forward sparring stance, lead with a right punch
III: Left foot forward sparring stance, lead with a left punch then follow with a right reverse punch
IV: Right foot forward sparring stance, lead with a right punch then follow with a left reverse punch
V: Left foot forward sparring stance, lead with a left punch then a right hook
VI: Right foot forward sparring stance, lead with a right punch then a left hook
*I do 2-3 minute drills for 10 rounds having a partner call out the numbers in rapid succession or listening to myself on tape.
I add ducking and kicking into these as well but we will get into that in another post.
I hope you enjoy this workout,
LaToya
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