Say goodbye to anti-aging creams and collagen drinks, because there’s a better, healthier way to keep yourself young (while getting in shape)! When we say “young”, we don’t just mean your appearance, but also how you are as a person.
Yes, the fountain of youth exists – and no, you don’t have to go on a grueling quest like Captain Jack Sparrow did, because it’s much closer to you than you think.
If you want to be forever young, then make a trip to your nearest martial arts gym and reverse the aging process! Today, Evolve Daily shares 5 Scientific Ways Martial Arts Keeps You Awesomely Young:
1) It gives you smoother, more radiant skin
If you don’t already know, the sweaty secret to soft, glowing skin lies in regular physical activity. That means practicing martial arts regularly would keep your skin looking younger, or even reverse the process of skin aging!
Each time you work up a sweat, your skin enjoys the benefits of a mini-facial. This is because your pores dilate, allowing any trapped oil and dirt to be expelled by your sweat.
What’s more, an intense martial arts training session would boost your body’s collagen production, and keep wrinkles at bay! As more blood reaches your skin’s surface, these collagen-rich nutrients can repair any damage caused by environmental pollutants or the sun.
Apart from giving you great skin, your martial arts training would sculpt your body and make it beach-ready all year round!
2) It enhances your memory
Muay Thai utilizes a beautiful symphony of kicks, punches, knees, and elbows with fluidity and grace.
Besides keeping you physically young, training martial arts would strengthen your memory and sharpen your cognitive skills. Basically, you’ll be able to learn, read, think and focus better!
According to a study, regular aerobic exercise plays a part in expanding your hippocampus, which is a region of your brain that is linked to your memory. So the next time you worry about being forgetful when something slips your mind, boost your memory with an intense session at the gym!
3) It reduces your risk of various diseases
2x BJJ World Champion Teco Shinzato shares details with his students at Evolve MMA.
Having a bad case of the sniffles? Then it’s time to keep your immune system robust by regularly training at your martial arts gym! Whenever you work out, your immune system encourages your body to produce more white blood cells, which means fewer bacteria and viruses can attack you.
Apart from that, when your muscles contract during physical activity, they help your lymph nodes to effectively pump waste out of your system. As a result, you’ll look less puffy.
It has been reported that regular exercise reduces the symptoms and risk of over 20 mental and physical health conditions, including cancer, dementia, stroke, depression, heart diseases, and high blood pressure, among others. That means you’d be keeping your body young from within whenever you work out.
“Being physically active is the most powerful lifestyle choice any individual can make to improve their health,” the International Journal of Clinical Practice reveals.
4) It helps you sleep better
You can burn up to 1,000 calories in a 60-minute Muay Thai class!
We always feel refreshed after a good night’s sleep, and tend to be more productive and cheerful. But do you know that you reap more benefits than just that when you get quality shuteye?
When you’re in dreamland, the human growth hormone (HGH) is at its highest level of production. This hormone is responsible for maintaining muscle mass and metabolism, plus, it keeps your skin firm and glowing. So it comes as no surprise that well-rested people are more attractive than their sleep-deprived counterparts.
If you have problems clocking in 7 to 9 hours of quality sleep every night, why not spend some time in the gym? An intense martial arts class would require you to exert a great amount of energy, so staying up all night would definitely not cross your mind after that.
5) It gives you more energy
Practicing martial arts fires up your body and brain, so you’ll be full of vim and vigor after training! That means you’ll have an extra spring in your step and be ready to take on the world.
What’s more, your brain would release tons of endorphins while you’re busy hitting those bags. So you’ll not only look great, but feel great too!
Are you now convinced that martial arts keeps you awesomely young? Why not try it yourself and watch magic happen!
Book your complimentary trial class with our World Champions below!
If you have any other questions regarding Evolve MMA and the programs we offer, you can get in touch with our membership executives at the following locations:
Evolve MMA (Far East Square)
26 China Street
Far East Square #01-01
Singapore 049568
Phone: (65) 6536 4525
Evolve MMA (Orchard Central)
181 Orchard Road
#06-01 Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Phone: (65) 6536 4556
Evolve MMA (KINEX)
11 Tanjong Katong Road
#02-52 KINEX
Singapore 437157
Phone: (65) 6288 2293
Evolve MMA (Clarke Quay Central)
6 Eu Tong Sen Street
#04-18 Clarke Quay Central
Singapore 059817
Phone: (65) 6226 2150
Evolve MMA (Star Vista)
1 Vista Exchange Green
#02-26A The Star Vista
Singapore 138617
Phone: (65) 6539 9590
