As the weather gets a little chilly here in Southern California many people head inside for their cardio workouts. Gone are the long sunny days of summer where swimming, running along the beach and rollerblading help you break up your cardio workouts.

So what to do? One thing I like to do with my clients year round - but they love especially during the winter months - is boxing.

Boxing is a great workout that offers great cardio training as well as weight resistance so you get the best of both worlds. I almost always incorporate boxing into my clients' workouts for at least one session per week. During the summer months, boxing outside or on the beach keeps your core working hard the whole time and inside through the colder months doing jumping jacks, jump rope or burpees between rounds keeps the blood pumping. All my clients enjoy it as it's fun to do and gets the adrenaline going while at the same time being a great stress reliever. You'd be surprised at the number of people who have never thought about throwing a punch being absolutely on a high after a just a couple of rounds with the heavybag.

Boxing is a full body workout that incorporates shoulders, arms, back, abs, and legs. You can also add jump rope for a one minute round during the boxing session. It also is great at developing coordination and increasing your endurance. Before you start any boxing regimen be sure to have the proper equipment - wraps and gloves - and for the first timer I would recommend you have a professional show you the proper form and punching technique to avoid injury.

As the holidays approach and we start to slow down our pace a little bit, just remember there are plenty of different ways to keep up your wellness regimen and your motivation. Boxing is just one routine we can all incorporate to keep training interesting and that's what will keep you on the path to a healthy life.