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Why Martial Arts is the
Best Exercise for Weight Loss
Being overweight usually leads to lack of energy, mental sluggishness, loss of confidence, and
increased risk of health problems. Fad diets will produce some initial weight loss, but this approach
isn’t usually sustainable. Committing to an intensive gym programme can also be effective, but it
can be hard to stay committed to this long-term. Martial arts is an effective alternative to these
temporary fixes, and it is the best exercise for weight loss because: Practicing Martial Arts Can Burn
A Lot Of Calories The exact number of calories a person burns while practicing martial arts is going
to depend on a number of factors including body weight. On average, a one-hour training session
can burn around 600 calories. Most martial arts also include some form of strength training so
practitioners can expect to gain more muscle. This is good news for weight-loss because muscle
consumes more calories than fat tissue - it means martial artists will be burning more calories even
when they are not training.
Martial Arts Is A Full-Body Workout
One of the great advantages of martial arts is that it can offer a full-body workout that includes
increased flexibility, cardiovascular training, muscle training, and increased stamina. Those who wish
to progress in arts like karate, Kung-Fu, or Tae kwon Do, are going to need to be able to use almost
every part of your body as a weapon. They also need to be fast and have enough strength for the
each blow to be effective. If people want to fight in any type of full-contact event, they are going to
need to condition their body to be able to withstand a great deal of abuse. You can choose a martial
art based on your exact goals (e.g. if you want to be super-fit, choose a more intense practice),
and this is what makes it the best exercise for weight loss.Practicing Martial Arts Can Help Create
A Positive Body Image Practicing a martial art is about learning to master the body. This feeling
of being in control can leads to increased confidence and better choices in regards to health. It is
usually people who have a poor body image that are most likely to engage in weight-gain behaviours
such as comfort eating. This is because they are going to feel less in control of how their body looks,
and this can lead to a type of fatalistic attitude.
Martial Arts Is A Fun Way To Lose Weight
Martial arts can be enjoyed by people of any age, and it provides a lifelong path to good health
and weight stability. The fact that this is a fun thing to do means that it doesn’t feel like any type of
sacrifice. It just becomes a way of life, and this makes it the best exercise for weight loss. Weight loss
is just one of the benefits of practicing martial arts. This is an excellent activity for kids and grown-
ups because it improves self-esteem, reduces stress levels, improves mental health, and can be
used for self-defence.
Find a martial arts class near you and try for FREE

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Why martial arts is the best exercise for weight loss

  • 1. Why Martial Arts is the Best Exercise for Weight Loss Being overweight usually leads to lack of energy, mental sluggishness, loss of confidence, and increased risk of health problems. Fad diets will produce some initial weight loss, but this approach isn’t usually sustainable. Committing to an intensive gym programme can also be effective, but it can be hard to stay committed to this long-term. Martial arts is an effective alternative to these temporary fixes, and it is the best exercise for weight loss because: Practicing Martial Arts Can Burn A Lot Of Calories The exact number of calories a person burns while practicing martial arts is going to depend on a number of factors including body weight. On average, a one-hour training session can burn around 600 calories. Most martial arts also include some form of strength training so practitioners can expect to gain more muscle. This is good news for weight-loss because muscle consumes more calories than fat tissue - it means martial artists will be burning more calories even when they are not training. Martial Arts Is A Full-Body Workout One of the great advantages of martial arts is that it can offer a full-body workout that includes increased flexibility, cardiovascular training, muscle training, and increased stamina. Those who wish to progress in arts like karate, Kung-Fu, or Tae kwon Do, are going to need to be able to use almost every part of your body as a weapon. They also need to be fast and have enough strength for the each blow to be effective. If people want to fight in any type of full-contact event, they are going to need to condition their body to be able to withstand a great deal of abuse. You can choose a martial art based on your exact goals (e.g. if you want to be super-fit, choose a more intense practice), and this is what makes it the best exercise for weight loss.Practicing Martial Arts Can Help Create A Positive Body Image Practicing a martial art is about learning to master the body. This feeling of being in control can leads to increased confidence and better choices in regards to health. It is usually people who have a poor body image that are most likely to engage in weight-gain behaviours such as comfort eating. This is because they are going to feel less in control of how their body looks, and this can lead to a type of fatalistic attitude. Martial Arts Is A Fun Way To Lose Weight Martial arts can be enjoyed by people of any age, and it provides a lifelong path to good health and weight stability. The fact that this is a fun thing to do means that it doesn’t feel like any type of sacrifice. It just becomes a way of life, and this makes it the best exercise for weight loss. Weight loss is just one of the benefits of practicing martial arts. This is an excellent activity for kids and grown- ups because it improves self-esteem, reduces stress levels, improves mental health, and can be used for self-defence. Find a martial arts class near you and try for FREE