Muay Thai is a beautiful martial art that utilizes a symphony of kicks, punches, knees and elbows with fluidity and grace. As it is known for its tremendous power, maximum efficiency and raw simplicity, it comes as no surprise that Muay Thai is one of the most powerful and effective martial arts in the world.
When some ladies think of Muay Thai, they conjure up a mental image of a grungy gym and a bunch of tough guys drilling at full power on heavy bags. Hence, they might feel intimidated and end up writing it off as a male-dominated martial art, without even giving it a chance. However, in recent years, more and more women have been picking up the art of eight limbs – and being just as great at it as men. Just look at ONE Atomweight World Champion Angela Lee, UFC Strawweight World Champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk, as well as Muay Thai World Champions Caley Reece, Tiffany van Soest and Lucy Payne, and you’ll get what we mean.
Ladies, are you ready to embark on your Muay Thai journey? Today, Evolve Daily shares 7 Ways Muay Thai Helps Women Get Into The Best Shape Ever:
1) It Burns Up To 1,000 Calories In An Hour
At Evolve MMA, you get to train under Muay Thai World Champions.
There’s no better full body workout than Muay Thai. This is because you’d utilize various muscle groups when you execute all those punches, kicks, knees and elbows, as well as clinching. So if you’re looking to build lean muscle and/or melt away fat, then perhaps you should consider training Muay Thai!
2) It Is A Great Confidence Booster
A 60-minute Muay Thai class can burn up to 1,000 calories.
When you train Muay Thai, you’ll gain confidence as you nail down all kinds of techniques and make progress as a martial artist. Apart from that, you’d have a nice, toned body which would look great in any outfit! So you’ll be able to replace those baggy dresses with your favorite body hugging clothes. And the best part? You’ll totally rock it.
3) It Increases Productivity
Training with a heavy bag improves your technique and builds strength.
Muay Thai would instill discipline, teach you to be optimistic, and enable you to perform well in a group setting. These are all great traits to bring with you to the office or classroom because it would boost your productivity! Think about it: the discipline and optimism would help you stay motivated (especially when you’re feeling extra lazy) so you can get work done efficiently, and being able to thrive in a group setting would help you function well with your teammates.
4) It Toughens The Mind And Body
The roundhouse kick is an important strike in Muay Thai.
Apart from taking you closer to your dream body, Muay Thai also toughens you up – both physically and mentally. This is because you’d be pushing your limits week after week, and of course, going past them. After all, there’s no point in giving up when you’ve already worked so hard to get to that point. So when you train Muay Thai, you’re not just going to develop your core and overall strength, but also acquire a warrior spirit which would help you overcome adversity in life.
5) It Enables You To Love Yourself
The elbow strike is usually thrown in close range.
Sometimes we can all be a little too hard on ourselves, especially when we fail to achieve what we set out to do. Whatever it is, we need to remember that it’s crucial to be kind to ourselves in such moments, so we can learn and grow from there. Fortunately, you’ll learn to do this when you train Muay Thai. What’s more, you’ll learn to treat your body with the care and respect it deserves, by making healthy lifestyle choices. After all, your body is both your armor and weapon in Muay Thai – so you have to take great care of it so you can perform well in the gym!
6) It Equips You With Self-Defense Skills
Drilling with a partner helps you to understand techniques better.
Because Muay Thai techniques are simple and powerful, you’d be able to defend yourself in a real life situation because it’s easier to use straightforward techniques that come to you naturally rather than fancy moves – especially when you’re dealing with an attacker. Also, these techniques are effective regardless of whether you’re striking from a short range or a long range. That means you’d be able to protect yourself at any distance, and of course, get away from danger.
7) It Keeps You Young And Happy
Training Muay Thai is a great way to boost your cardio.
Psst! If you want to remain young, the secret lies in training Muay Thai. We’re not kidding. Martial arts has been scientifically proven to keep you young inside and out! What’s more, it is a great way to de-stress after a long day, and boost your body’s endorphin production – so you’d feel good after powering through a Muay Thai lesson!
Ladies, are you now convinced that Muay Thai will help you get into the best shape ever? All of us at Evolve Daily believe that greatness is within your reach, so why not start training and unleash your potential in life!
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