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Originally Posted by hunnychile
I'm just starting a kick-boxing class at a friends studio and wonder if it will tone "everything" up or just the arms and legs?
OKay....I need to work on the junk in the trunk! Jump in anytime ya'll!
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'Toning' as the term is generally understood is a function of body composition. Building muscle gives it shape and definition, and losing fat allows that definition to show through.
Let's see, kickboxing.. lots of cardio for weight loss. As a woman, you'll lose belly fat first, and probably the fat around your hips last -- in other words, the 'junk in the trunk' will probably be the last to go. On the other hand, all of that working with your legs will build muscle on them.
You'll probably want to supplement the kickboxing itself with some calisthenics. Think crunches and push ups here. This will help you to build more muscle, which will cause you to burn the fat faster (muscle requires energy, which means a higher metabolism) and also make you a better kickboxer. A kickboxing class combined with a good training routine is pretty much the complete workout.
I'm not going to address diet here, because I don't want to turn this into a book-length post -- suffice to say, that it's key to the whole weight loss thing, and less isn't always more in this situation.
As for the flappy, flabby skin, I have no advice beyond what's been said. Vitamin E and time are going to be the most practical route.