One of the great beauties of Martial Arts training is that it is a constant learning experience that disguises the burn of fitness training. You are having so much fun learning and training that you don't always realize how much work you are putting in. You actually want to come! You want to get up off the couch and come train because you have friends there who you want to see and train with. You definitely don't want them getting ahead when you are not there!
"People have to discipline themselves to go the the gym on a regular basis. With Martial Arts you desire to go and desire always excels over discipline!"
When you desire to do something, it is not hard to discipline your self to do it. While you are here training and learning you are getting one of the greatest workouts you can get. Your body works itself in so many different ways through martial arts training. Take a look at how many calories you burn during some of these different types of martial arts classes.
In a moderate one hour training session of:
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kickboxing
or Mixed Martial Arts
at 170 lbs, I would burn approximately 700 calories per hour. That's a moderate training session! It would be the equivalent of me running 6 miles at 11.5 minutes per mile. Most people, once they get more involved in their training, like to do roll sessions, sparring sessions or at least some intense pad work. These people would be burning at least another 300 calories per hour! That's up to 1000 calories per hour!!
"The best part about it is that you are having so much fun that you don't even realize how hard you are working!"
You feel great after a good martial arts work out. You just trained your body, mind and spirit in a way that doesn't even compare in the gym. On top of the great workout you receive during class, most people also begin to create better eating and hydration habits because it enhances their training performance. Good diet and exercise create a healthy, more alert and focused lifestyle. Training in martial arts is one of the greatest forms of exercise you can receive. Overall good fitness is one of the many fruits you reap when training even in a moderate paced martial arts class!
Now most martial arts schools even offer some sort of fitness program. These fitness programs usually implement simple martial arts techniques that anyone can do. At my school, the Clinch Academy, we offer a fitness program known as "Title Fight Fitness". Title Fight Fitness uses the structure of an MMA Title Fight with 5 Five minute rounds. There is a 60 second break between each round. During the 5 minute rounds participants get a mix of exercises that include muscle endurance training, strength, coordination, cardio, agility, flexibility and much more all in one!
Here is a quick sample round used in our Title Fight Fitness program. You could take this quick sample workout and do it at home today! Give it a try and you will notice quickly how effective a full Title Fight Fitness workout would be. Check it out!
Do you want to get in the best shape of your life?
Than you should consider Martial Arts training as one of the best options as it creates a lifestyle that helps get you into shape and stay in shape!
