The importance of strength and conditioning for Muay Thai – Main Event Fitness Geelong
Muay Thai is one of the most popular combat sports in the world. The training classes are known for their intensity and only devoted students can expect to become good fighters. However, there are certain elements of Muay Thai that can speed up this process. Strength and conditioning have proven to be very important when it comes to proper Muay Thai training.
Endurance training is part of Muay Thai training. There are few different types of this training, but we can basically divide them into anaerobic and aerobic conditioning. In addition, there are few other tips that can help you remain shape for your next Muay Thai fight.
Anaerobic literally means without air. This is a type of exercise where practitioners try to push the limits of their performance. In other words, they are performing such exercises that result in oxygen deficit because the need for oxygen exceeds the current rate of supply. This is the moment when all your muscles reach the limits and most people will experience a burning sensation in this area because of the higher presence of lactic acid. If you want a good example of anaerobic exercise then try throwing 50+ round kicks without stopping.
On the other hand, aerobic stands for living in air. When it comes to Muay Thai training and aerobic exercise, the body is freely using the oxygen in order to support the energy demand necessary for proper workout. The most common forms of exercise used for aerobic conditioning are biking, running and jump roping (they shouldn’t be intensive). These exercises serve as an excellent basis for the intensive classes that follow.
Using both anaerobic and aerobic conditioning for successful training:
If you are planning to become a successful Muay Thai fighter you will have to find a way to practice both types of conditioning during your training routine. They will provide the much needed energy during a Muay Thai fight.
Aerobic conditioning is focused on performing light or moderate exercises that last for a long time. In this way, you will become stronger and your body will earn how to use the most of the oxygen found in it. However, Muay Thai requires powerful moves too and this is where anaerobic exercises come into play. In most cases repeated strikes can decide who will win the match. If you practice these moves frequently you will learn how to perform them without losing your energy.
The aerobic system is used as a recovery after long anaerobic exercise. That’s why you need to use both systems.
The way your endurance training looks will depend on your current level of physical preparedness and your physical characteristics. This means that it is hard to provide a universal endurance-training program. The good news is that there are several rules that apply for all fighters.
To start with, every student needs aerobic training that uses about 65% of the maximum heart rate you have for more than half an hour. This training should be practiced at least 3 times a week. Some of the best activities used in aerobic training for Muay Thai include: jump roping, swimming, light sparring, bike riding, a combination of heavy bag and pad work etc.
Anaerobic training lasts for a shorter period of time, but it consists of several sets. For example if you are involved in running you need to warm-up for about five minutes, perform 30 second sprints, rest for about 20 seconds and start again. You should do this for 6 times. You can also perform some heavy bag intensive workout, stationary bike, box jumps and fast kicks of the pads, etc.
We hope that these tips will help you determine the basic training routine that will help you with your conditioning for Muay Thai. For more information on strength and conditioning or any of our classes please feel free to contact us
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