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Rockstar Fitness Kickboxing Helps Folks ‘Get Their Sweat On’

Nov 06, 2020 04:49AM ● By Daralyn Chase

Cardio kickboxing can burn 350 to 450 calories per hour—and that’s just one of its many benefits, says Lindsay Gowing, owner of Rockstar Fitness Kickboxing (RFK), in Fort Walton Beach. “It improves cardiovascular fitness and endurance, builds lean muscle, increases fat burn and builds confidence,” she says. “And then there’s the best part: It’s so much fun you’ll forget you’re working out.” 

Gowing, who began cardio kickboxing as a member of RFK in June 2018, says she fell in love with the sport and ended up purchasing the gym a year and a half later. 

“I was stuck in a rut in a job I felt didn’t give me much freedom,” she explains. “I wanted to make a difference and help people live their best lives. I took the plunge in January of 2019 and got my certification in group cardio kickboxing and haven’t looked back since. I love helping others reach their goals. My gym family is my family. We look out for each other and keep each other motivated.”  

The gym is filled with 20 heavy bags hanging from a large steel frame, moving lights, and music chosen to help folks “get their sweat on,” Gowing says. “It’s important for me to provide an enjoyable workout experience for all age and fitness levels—a place where everyone can get a great workout in at their own pace. Our youngest members are teens and our oldest members are in their 60s. Literally anyone can do this, and it’s the best therapy in town.” 

Location: 722 Beal Pkwy., Unit D, Fort Walton Beach, FL (just south of Sam’s Club). To attend a free class, contact Lindsay Gowing at 850.803.6200 or info@rockstarfitnesskickboxing. For more info, visit RockstarFitnessKickboxing.com.

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