Fitness changed Cat Cormany's life, and she tries to "preach that gospel" to all of her classes.

In this extended interview she talks about her philosophy of fitness and what happens in a kickboxing class.

“It’s not about being skinny,” she said. “It’s not about what other people think of how you look or what dress size you’re wearing. Fitness is from the inside out. It’s about healthy living, healthy mind, body and spirit, and I try and bring that to all my classes.”

Cormany said cardio kickboxing is an amazing sport and that research has shown participants can burn up to eight calories per minute. Over 45 minutes, that’s the equivalent of a five-mile run.

Benefits for a class include improved stamina and muscle tone, stress release and weight loss. And for seniors, Cormany said, kickboxing can improve balance and reaction time, increasing overall wellness and quality of life. Kickboxing moves can also be modified for people with physical challenges, such as bad knees or back problems.

Special Guest: Cat Cormany.

This week we try out Cardio Kickboxing, the high intensity interval training technique inspired by the martial arts. You’ve got to love how incredibly fierce it looks - but what’s a class actually like? Is it just for elite athletes - or something that works for a range of fitness levels? The crew tries 2-3 classes over two weeks and comes back to talk about the results.

Find out more about our expert, fitness and kickboxing instructor Cat Cormany on Facebook at ZumbaWithCat.

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Special Guest: Cat Cormany.

Kombucha seems like it’s popping up everywhere these days - there are entire refrigerator cases full of the stuff at our local grocery stores - but what is it? (We actually had to figure out how to pronounce "kombucha.") We learn what it is, take two weeks to try it out, and then talk about our experiences with it.

Find out more about our expert, nutrition health coach Andrea Spangler on Facebook.

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Special Guest: Andrea Spangler.

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