Kicks, punches, elbows, knees … Many flee from Muay Thai because they find this Thai martial art too aggressive, but the benefits to the body make the effort worth it: more flexibility, more defined muscles and less grease – all in a workout beyond agitated
Muay Thai training continues with perfecting different forms of punching, kicking, elbowing and knee and clinch. There are also the famous ‘gloves’, when the training partners do simulate fights, one to three rounds of two to four minutes. To finish, more exercises of physical conditioning, stretches and massages. Take your breath away, but do not worry: physical exertion only brings health benefits. Check below the advantages of Muay Thai pointed out by professionals of this fight:
Improves physical fitness
Muay Thai exercise is a great alternative to improve fitness and fitness. “Physical fitness is the preparation of the body for intense exertion, composed of four groups of variables: body composition ( percentage of fat , waist circumference and body mass , for example), muscle strength and endurance (ability to perform squats, arm and abdominal crunches), cardiorespiratory fitness (ability to perform races, trotting, struggles without fatigue or early fatigue) and flexibility (involving movements with good amplitudes without difficulties or limitations by shortened muscles or ‘locked’ joints). A good Physical fitness can be easily obtain by mean of this game.
Raises self-esteem
Muay Thai is also capable of increasing the self – esteem of those who practice. “By practicing a combat sport, people become more confident and confident, their self-esteem improves, and they are more willing to face the challenges of life,” says the teacher. But, calmly, that does not mean that the practice of Muay Thai itself does not prepare the person for self-defence, against assaults and urban violence.
