WHY MUAY THAI SHOULD BE A PART OF YOUR FITNESS REGIME
Written by Chandni GhoshSep 06, 2016
A martial arts form that was first practiced in Thailand, Muay Thai is the next big thing in the fitness world. So whether you’re trying to lose weight or simply wanting to get lean, this form of exercise is sure to help you achieve your fitness goals. If you’re curious to know more about it, here are some of its benefits.
If you’ve often felt like your legs aren’t strong enough, try Muay Thai because there’s a lot of foot work involved in this form of martial arts. This is because every muscle in your lower body benefits from this exercise.
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Strengthens your core
Defense movements and clinching in this exercise help strengthen your core to a great extent. This means your abdominal muscles will be extremely strong because of the rotational movements involved in this form of exercise.
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Relieves stress
Muay Thai is a fast-paced sport and hence, it helps you de-stress to a great extent. You will also automatically become more determined and disciplined once you indulge in such a sport.
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Written by Chandni Ghosh on Sep 06, 2016