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New year new me.
A lot of us say that each January 1st. And a lot of us say the new me is going to get in better shape.
Making a resolution to get in better shape has been proven to be easier said than done. 37% of 20 year olds will succeed with their fitness goal. And only 16% of people over 50 will succeed with theirs. Not good odds by any means. But by following these tips, it might just increase your odds of succeeding.
The jab is quick, fast, and it sets up your shots. People with excellent jabs have calm and relaxed jabs that hit like a small spark of power and hit very accurately. Jabs can be made stronger by stepping forward, or using proper timing with proper footwork and effective angles. Your jab should be strong enough to stop your opponent in the middle of a combination. No more, no less. From there, your jab should set you up to throw your power punches. When used defensively, a jab can make space, keep your opponents away, and distract your opponent while you slide off the ropes.
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1. You don’t need to be in shape to start training Muay Thai. MuayThai is a skill based sport. If you focus on the techniques you are being taught, drill them with focus and patience you will naturally get more conditioned as you practice, being able to do things faster and harder as you get better. If you are gassing out on the first round of pad work try going lighter, it will help you focus on your technique anyway. Sure the warm ups and the conditioning drills will be challenging at first, but you probably signed up to be challenged and improve your fitness. Besides, your instructor and the other students know you are new. No one expects you to be in top shape coming in and no one will make you feel bad if you aren’t. If you feel genuinely uncomfortable in class find a gym that makes you feel welcome. There are many different types of Muay Thai gyms with different vibes and gym cultures. If you are lucky enough to live in a large urban area you should have a variety of gyms to choose from.
Fit Plus will hosting Professor Wendell Alexander February 11th and 12th.
Noted as one of the founding members of Nova Uniao, Professor Alexander has trained and graduated some of the sports most fierce BJJ black belt competitors, including Leo Santos and Bruno Bastos.
Check out more on Professor Wendell on BJJheroes.com.
Saturday, February 11
1:30PM to 3:30PM
Sunday, February 12
1:00PM to 3:00PM
Call (902-404-8424) or drop by the Fit Plus front desk between 5PM and 8PM Monday to Friday to sign up for the seminar. Spaces are limited.
Fit Plus MMA has relocated to a new, state-of-the-art fitness facility centrally located and more easy to access than our previous gym on Broom Road in Cole Harbour.
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