Can Kickboxing Help with Depression?

Group fitness kickboxing class with high energy

In today’s fast-paced world, mental health has become a significant concern for many people. A question often asked is: Can kickboxing help with depression? The answer is increasingly pointing towards a positive yes, as more people find relief through physical activity and structured workouts like kickboxing. Most importantly, when our Shape Up Kickboxers come to class, they […]

Will Kickboxing Cause Bulkiness?

“Fit woman kickboxing in studio with toned arms”

Kickboxing is an exhilarating workout that combines martial arts techniques with high-energy cardio. It’s known for burning calories, improving cardiovascular health, and toning muscles. However, a common concern among many individuals, especially women, is whether kickboxing will cause bulkiness. Let’s dive into this topic and dispel some myths. * * * Understanding Muscle Growth To […]

Shape Up Success Story: Martina

Martina smiling after a Shape Up Kickboxing class, representing her fitness transformation and recovery journey

We love hearing and sharing Shape Up Kickboxing Success Stories! For more stories like Martina’s, check out previous articles below! Four years before I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy (my second one!), I had gestational during pregnancy. I was on insulin. After my delivery and with so many other impacts, I was not […]

Shape Up Success Story: Jim

Man smiling after weight loss from kickboxing

Shape Up Kickboxing gave me my body back! In 2019, I arrived in Georgia, 39 years old, 45 pounds heavy, and 10 years since I had last been in shape. I committed to my body and started making a change at Shape Up Kickboxing. At first, I felt like it was hopeless. I felt too […]

Shape Up Success Story: Alex

Kickboxing class in Duluth GA with happy members

I started kickboxing with Shape Up Kickboxing Duluth in October 2022. Since then, I have improved my cardio endurance, built strength and muscle, gained a family and community, and stretched myself farther than I previously conceived I could stretch. I found myself in an incredibly low point in 2017 that lasted for several years, reaching […]

Shape Up Success Story: Raymond

Man celebrates massive weight loss from kickboxing workouts

Shape Up Kickboxing helped me lose almost 200lbs in a little over year!!! I look forward to seeing what Shape Up can help me accomplish in the year to come. In 2022, I weighed nearly 480lbs, and my health was declining. My wife suggested we try Shape Up Kickboxing after seeing them finishing their workouts […]

Shape Up Success Story: Sharolyn

Former athlete returns to fitness through kickboxing

Growing up, I’ve been an athlete my whole life by playing softball from high school, college, and travel teams. I never thought of ever getting older and worrying about doing anything else to stay active and to stay in shape. Low and behold, reality set in, and I became older and ceased playing softball, and […]

Shape Up Success Story: Rachel

Before and after lifestyle change with Shape Up Kickboxing

In the last year, I have made a commitment to my health and fitness. This change was spurred on by low energy, an unwelcome appearance in the mirror, and most importantly by disturbing data on blood tests during a routine physical. I had been fairly consistent attending regular kickboxing classes, but what I was not […]

kickboxing Lawrenceville Georgia: Indoor workout solution

Shape Up Kickboxing Lawrenceville indoor fitness class

Shape Up Kickboxing Lawrenceville Georgia is your solution to working out this winter! As it’s cold, it’s tempting to hibernate and push off you fitness goals with you. But what if we told you that the secret to staying active and energized during the cold season lies in the heart-pounding, empowering world of kickboxing? Welcome […]

Try Group Fitness Kickboxing Classes for amazing Winter Workouts!

Women doing cardio kickboxing together indoors

Group Fitness Kickboxing Classes are your key to staying active this winter! As the cold season is heading our way, it’s tempting to chill with the cozy blankets and hot cocoa. However, don’t let the cold weather keep you away from your fitness goals! For an extra dose of motivation, join Shape Up Kickboxing’s Group […]