Try It: Thai Boxing

I checked out a thai boxing facility for a 1-1 session prior to signing up for cardio class membership.

Things I wish I'd known prior to going:

1. How to wrap my hands

I was handed two, long pieces of material and placed in front of a placard like this:

(from Ironside)

I wrapped, unwrapped, and rewrapped for twenty eight minutes. At one point, the gym's owner encouragingly explained why he would not assist me: "I could give you a fish. Or I could give you a fishing line and show you how to fish." Which doesn't take into account my proclivity to tangle the fishing line around my neck and strangle myself.

2. There are 7 types of punches.

That's a lot, dude.

3. Humans have the potential to stink like hell.

I was worked over for an hour (apparently my 28 minutes of wrap time didn't count towards my session). Punching, kicking, striking, and blocking all while shuffling my feet. I. Was. RANK.

4. Have dinner ready before your workout

I was so exhausted I could barely keep my hand from shaking to get out the bag of rice. Thank goodness the hubby stepped in to finish up or I would have passed out.

5. Thai Boxing is super addicting

I had to join the gym!! I'm skipping out on the fight training and sticking with the cardio classes but it should be awesome.

** UPDATE ** It's a few hours later, and my pinky toe nail just ripped off, I'm guessing from all the kicks. Mother. Effing. OUCH.