It gets dark early. It is cold outside. The couch looks better than the gym. Sound familiar? Winter is actually a good time to start kickboxing. You train indoors, in the warmth, with a fixed routine. This article explains why the dark season works in your favour. And how to keep the barrier low.
Why Winter Works for a Fresh Start
Summer is full of distractions. Terraces, holidays and festivals. In winter most of that falls away. You have more time and more reason to find a steady activity. Kickboxing gives you that structure.
Kickboxing is an indoor sport. Rain, wind or frost make no difference. You train in a heated gym, whatever the weather does. That is a big advantage over running or cycling. You have no reason to stay home.
Exercise also helps you through the dark months. The World Health Organization advises adults to do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week. Two or three kickboxing classes already take you a long way. You keep your fitness up while many people slow down.
A Fixed Routine Keeps You Going
The first weeks are the hardest. After that it gets easier. A fixed class time helps. You put the class in your calendar. You show up at the gym. The rest follows.
In a group class you train alongside others. That is motivating. You are less likely to slack off when people count on you. This way you build a rhythm that lasts all winter.
A few things that help:
- Pick fixed class days and stick to them.
- Lay out your gear the night before.
- Start with twice a week and build up slowly.
- Agree to go together with someone.
Kickboxing Clears Your Head
The dark months weigh on many people’s mood. An hour of training helps with that. For one hour you focus on nothing but your technique. Your work and your phone are set aside. You leave the gym with more energy than you came in with.
Kickboxing demands focus. You watch your punches, your guard and your breathing. That attention pulls you out of your head and into your body. Many members experience it as a calm point in a busy week.
A Head Start on Spring
Many people wait until January for their resolutions. You can get ahead of that now. Start in November or December and by spring you already have weeks of experience. Your technique is better. Your fitness is higher. You feel better in your own skin.
Starting kickboxing in winter gives you a head start. You do not have to wait for the perfect moment. That moment is now.
What to Expect as a Beginner
You do not need any experience. You start with the basics. Punches, kicks, guard and footwork. The trainer explains everything step by step. You go at your own pace.
Your fitness grows fast at first. After a few weeks you notice you last longer. You learn real technique in the Dutch style. And you do it in a group without ego.
What Can Spallys Do for You?
Spallys is a kickboxing school in Amsterdam East, on the Eerste Oosterparkstraat. You train here in a warm gym, even in the coldest months. The atmosphere is welcoming and the guidance is personal.
You can choose from several options:
- Group classes for technique and combinations.
- Personal training if you want to work one on one.
- Heavy bag training to build your strength and fitness.
- The Learn the Dutchstyle programme for real technique.
Whether you are completely new or getting back into it, you are welcome. At kickboxing in Amsterdam East it is all about technique, fun and respect.
Conclusion
Winter is no reason to sit still. It is a good reason to start. You train indoors, you build a routine and you are a step ahead by spring. Kickboxing helps you become fitter, stronger and more confident.
Want to try it yourself? Come by for a trial class at Spallys. You will feel right away what it is like to train in winter. We look forward to seeing you in the gym.
