Learn a Martial Art – the best way to get fit
9 August 2012
Fitness is the key to any Martial Art
There are many types of Martial Art classes available in Leicester from; Kickboxing, Taekwondo, Karate, MMA to Kung Fu. With all these martial arts, fitness is a key element to becoming a good martial arts student.
Our Leicester PKA kickboxing classes focus student training on improving fitness. This is achieved through:
- Pad work – We teach you how to throw punches and kicks quickly for several minutes at a time
- Sparing – one of the best work outs possible is a 2-3 minute round in a boxing ring
- Interval training – sessions of slow and then fast exercises designed to keep your heart rate high
We also encourage all our students to take part in exercises out side of our classes. This includes; running, swimming, gym work and cycling.
Kickbox and get fit
There are so many benefits to getting fit with marital arts. Some are obvious improvements such as weight loss and a better mood. Other improvements are more subtle but no less important; cardiovascular health and quicker reflexes.
Loss Weight with Martial Arts Classes
Weight loss is a great benefit of our martial arts classes based in Leicester and is the main reason why new student visit our free introduction classes.
One pound of fat is equal to approximately 3,500 calories. Therefore, in order to lose one pound of fat in a week, you must eliminate 500 calories from your diet each day. By participating in one of our martial art sessions, you can burn 500 calories. The type of exercises taught in our classes will help you loose weight and a fast rate.
INTERESTED IN LOOSING WEIGHT – Try our FREE introduction class
Cardiovascular Health
A main benefit of exercising with martial arts is improving cardiovascular health. A weak cardiovascular system can result in shortness of breath, weakness, fatigue, and in severe cases can even cause a heart attack. The cardiovascular system is composed of your heart, as well as the veins and arteries that transport blood. Research has found that the best way to improve your cardiovascular is by regularly taking part in activities which make the heart work at a fast pace. Our one hour classes is an ideal way to improve your cardiovascular health.
INTERESTED IN IMPROVING YOUR HEALTH – Try our FREE introduction class
Get Fit and Feel Happy
Researchers have found that regular exercise such as martial arts like kickboxing is one of the best ways to improve your mood. This is achieved by relieving stress and frustration which can help to make you feel happier. The endorphins released by the exercise stay in your body for up to four hours after exercise.
Improved Muscle Mass and Tone
Martial art exercises can improve the amount of muscle mass your body contains. The more muscle you have, the more toned your body will look. The higher your muscle mass, the higher your metabolic demands will be, and subsequently the more calories you will burn each day, thereby helping prevent obesity and even leading to potential weight loss. High levels of muscle mass also lead to increased agility, thereby preventing falls as you age.
Quicker Reflexes
To be good a sparing in martial arts you need to have fast reflexes. By joining a martial arts class you not only improve your reflexes while performing the activity, but actually experience faster reaction times during all activities of your life.
WANT TO GET FIT – Try our FREE introduction class or call 07771 562 201
