Benefits of Body Combat
Hi everyone, I hope the weekend is treating you well and that you are spending your time resting and relaxing with friends and loved ones. For today’s topic, I want to explore the workout class that has taken the world by storm – Body Combat. Many people have been caught the Body Combat bug because it’s high-paced, non-repetitive and effective. Let’s take a look at what it can do for you.
What Is Body Combat?
It is a high-energy workout, incorporating moves from mixed martial arts set to upbeat music that aims to get your pulse racing. It is far from easy, but there is usually several levels of intensity designed to suit your specific needs and ability, so there is no need to worry about being left behind.
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| Body combat is suitable for all fitness levels. Photo from resolvefitness.com.au |
A variety of offensive and defensive moves from taekwondo, karate, Muay Thai, boxing and other forms of martial arts are used during the hour-long class. Depending on your gym, classes will also switch up moves after a period of time so you do not get too used to it, ensuring an effective workout that is not repetitive.
If you are worried about your fitness levels, there is no need to be! Body Combat is suitable so long as you pace yourself, and as mentioned earlier, the varying levels of intensity should ensure that you can choose what suits you best!
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| It combines a variety of moves from MMA to get your heart pumping. Photo from reps-id.com |
How Does It Help Me
Because of its intensity, Body Combat ensures that you will burn off a significant number of calories. Chances are you will actually burn off more calories than most other exercises or workouts that take up the same amount of time! The aerobic moves will also help to steer the workout towards burning fat as the various combinations tend to be geared towards stamina, power and speed.
It is estimated that a regular hour-long Body Combat class can burn anywhere between 600-1,000 calories per session, depending on the individual and the intensity as well. If you go for classes regularly, you should be losing weight in no time at all.
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| Body combat can burn up to 1,000 calories per hour! Photo from lifeasahuman.com |
Unsurprisingly, Body Combat also builds up your stamina due to the intensity, and is likely to do much more for it than if you simply get on the treadmill several times a week. Make your workouts smarter, not longer! Your heart and lungs will also benefit greatly from the increased activity, keeping them healthier and fitter, and reduces the chances of heart disease.
Your physical traits will also benefit from the classes, as Body Combat can help to improve your core strength, as well as working out your muscles – this tones and shapes them accordingly, depending on the type of moves used in the workout. Your agility and coordination will also improve due to the differences between the moves, as well as you balance.
The recommended number of classes is 2-3 times a week, but if you are fit and eager enough, there is no harm joining more. Body Combat is extremely popular nowadays and classes can easily be found in most gyms. So what are you waiting for?



