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because I usually only go for jogs, go on my punching bag, shadow box and some bodyweight exercises. but I was wondering what are the advantages of these MMA workouts? like do they burn fat etc? and is it ok for a non martial artist to do these? although I did do MMA for a while, kickboxing and boxing but got bored of them. when my fitness improves I’m gonna pick up a martial art again…but my cardio is very bad

Yes.

Also, I wouldn’t get fit to practice MA, I’d practice MA to get fit.

Best of luck.

Such as a kickboxing instructor or a senior fitness instructor.

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I’m a 13 year old boy,
i have access to pull up bar, push up stands, boxing bag, gloves, etc….
i want to build fitness and muscle during the summer

dude im 13 too. Hit the bag, hit the mitts, skipping,jogging,work on your footwork, do as much natural exercises as you can,train your neck and stretch !!!

I want a martial art for self defense and fitness overall.
I am afraid that without head punching, even though you are training full contact without gloves, you might not punch to the head in self defense. But I like the overall atmosphere of Kyokushin, what should I do?

I have never trained in Kyokushin, but Im a 3rd degree BJJ Blackbelt, and have been doing KB for years. KB is great because you leanr to strick and throw GREAT kicks. I have also been doing Muay Thai which is what I would suggest. As it teaches inside clinch as well which is great.Similar to dirty boxing but allows use of knee.

i have a fairly high fitness level
+my own boxing bag and gloves

i would like to get really strong and fast for kickboxing before i take it up seriously

thanks

If you already have a high fitness level then it is worth going for it, everyone starts somewhere. I am very unfit, overweight, and I am doing Judo, I wanted to lose weight and improve my cardio and strength levels before taking it up properly, but I learnt to just go for it, take it up as soon as if you want to do it.

But if you really want to build up before you go for the classes, then just do some regular punching on your heavy bag, and kicking of course, or do some shadow boxing, or put on some protective gear with a friend and do some light sparring.

Hope this helped at least a little.

Good luck.

I am 16 years old. I do kickboxing and train a few hours a day and am pretty fit. I also masterbate 2-3 times a week and was wondering if masterbating affects fitness?

2-3 times a week at your age ?
I used to do 4-5 times a day…
Anyway answer is no…

I try to go one a fast walk everyday, if not, then I go every other day. For fall semester 2010, I have my classes picked out for college, but have lots of extra time on Tuesdays and Thursdays. So I signed up for fitness yoga that lasts 50 minutes on those days. I want to take one more exercise class as well. I can take fitness walking on Tues and Thurs for an 1 1/2 hours, or I can do cardio kickboxing on Mon and Wed for 50 minutes. I’m trying to trim down some fat on my body, so which exercise class would be best to take alongside yoga to lose some fat/inches, cardio kickboxing or fitness walking?

cardio kick boxing, im a nationally certified personal trainer trust me walking does not benefit much. it burns a minimum amount of calories and you stop burning those small amount of calories which you worked so hard to burn to minute you stop walking or running. i use walking or running as a warm up before exercise cause it does increase blood flow and body temperature and prepares you for a more intense and effective exercise. doing kick boxing im sure theyll have you do some running as well, but they will also mix it up with some squats, push ups, or something of your level of fitness that will benefit you more. the kick boxing class with have you work and tear your muscle tissue which will then have to be repaired and in the process of repairing torn muscle tissue you can burn calories for 4 to 6 hours even AFTER your kick boxing class. you’re guarantied to loose weight and trim up doing the kb class with proper nutrition rather than simply walking or running. be sure to drink plenty of water and set a diet plan for yourself to get your proper nutrition

Your doctor has advised that you do no weight bearing exercise with your ankle for seven to ten days while your injured ankle heals. Which of the following activities would most effectively help you maintain your cardiovascular fitness during your recovery time?

touching your toes several times per day

using dumbbells to do arm exercises

seated kickboxing punches

push-ups

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I agree seated punches. Just watch your form you don’t want to injure your back throwing big ones. Just go light.

Also, if you are injured you should just take it easy. Don’t worry so much about your cardio you will be able to recuperate when you return. Sometimes a week or so off is good when exercising.

Im considering starting kickboxing, for fitness as well as defence. What i would like to know is if it is safe to do training while having braces? I know you can get custom made made guard but is there any risk at damaging braces?

yes u can train with braces but it will require the use of an orthodontic
mouth-guard to protect your teeth and lips from injury.

I’m a 20 yo woman, and for the last 3 years I have been physically inactive, I want to be healthy. I have a good understanding of proper nutrition (I eat well) but not fitness. I am fed up with doing nothing and am extremely interested in the mma field. However, I am also confused on where to go, how to train, what type of mma is best for me, where to go to take classes etc.

Basically I don’t even know where to start. The only thing I have right now is the decision and motivation to find out.

If anyone has any basic information/any good websites for me, then I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

here’s the deal, if getting in shape if ur goal then u cant really go wrong with any major striking technique.
it really depends on what is around u and u need to do that research yourself. if u live in a major city i guarantee u can find a kickboxing, muay thia, boxing or kick boxing class that will teach u amazing techniques and also give u a great work out. if ur interested in getting into shape and learning a lot of different techniques then an MMA class (if taught by good instructors) would work perfectly to supply u with a rockin body and some really good self defense styles no matter where the fight goes.

my suggestion is when u find a gym, go watch a couple lessons and c if its what u want watch the people in the class though and talk to them after this is a good way to gage the effectiveness of the instructor. don’t pay right away, after you check it out once or twice and u think its what u want go in and give it a shot. , if some one has been there for 2 months and can throw a great punch and some really good kicks u might have found a great gym but if ppl have been there for 4 months and look like u could whoop on them with no training u might want to go some where else for technique.