In the United States, the American people are divided on an issue. This issue is physical activity. There are those who enjoy physical activity; running, exercising at home, or exercising at the gym. This is great, and these individuals should continue to get their physical activity in whenever they can! Then, there are those who do not enjoy physical activity. This isn’t so great. This can lead to various health issues. Some of these include, but are not limited to, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and a higher risk of heart disease. Needless to say, physical activity is important when it comes to your overall health! In fact, it is recommended that individuals participate in at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day for five days a week. This can drastically improve health and mood. Are you ready to exercise? If you enjoy physical activity, or you need to increase your physical activity, here are the benefits of kickboxing, BJJ, and Jui Jitsu.
Kickboxing
Kickboxing, by definition is a form of martial arts which combines boxing with elements of karate, in particular kicking with bare feet (although you can wear sneakers while kickboxing). In addition, you can participate in a kickboxing class at local gyms, or purchase a kickboxing video to engage in at home. Martial arts is becoming increasingly popular within the United States. In actuality, around 2.38 million American people (ages 6 and above), participate in martial arts as a form of fitness. And, this form of fitness has many benefits.
Stress Reduction: The first benefit of kickboxing is the fact that it is a known stress reducer. Kickboxing is a high-intensity, total body workout, and while you are burning calories and building muscle- you have the opportunity to kick away stress. If something is bothering you, keep kicking and punching, your stress will eventually melt away!
Confidence, Positivity, And Feel Good: Like with any type of workout, your body releases endorphins, or the feel good hormone. Therefore, while you’re working out you will begin to feel confident in the performance of your kicks and punches. You will also feel more confident in your body (appearance and strength). You will also begin to feel an increase in positivity and happiness as more endorphins are released. So, if you want to feel good during your workout and afterwards, try kickboxing!
Calories And Energy: It’s no surprise that kickboxing burns an ample amount of calories. To be more specific, kickboxing can burn up to 800 calories per hour. It also increases and jumps your metabolism, which is ideal for weight loss. Lastly, kickboxing gives you more energy! You’ll have energy that will last you all day!
BJJ
BJJ stands for brazilian jiu jitsu. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a form of martial arts that allows for an individual to protect himself or herself from a stronger opponent by using leverage. Needless to say, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a form of self defense practice. You can practice this form of martial arts to compete against an opponent, or to get into shape. Therefore are various benefits of BJJ.
Improves Core Strength: BBJ is unlike any other workout in that it adds resistance by rolling. It’s a ideal workout for abdominals. In fact, it’s considered an intense abdominal workout. BBJ also decreases the amount of body fat you have on your body. So, if you’re looking to tone your abdominals and lose body fat, BBJ will be beneficial to you.
Self-Defense: As previously mentioned, you practice self defense during BBJ. This may seem like an obvious benefit, because you get the opportunity to defend yourself, and know you can defend yourself against attackers or strangers.
Increase Flexibility: If you want to improve your flexibility, try BBJ!
Jiu Jitsu
There are two forms of Jiu Jitsu, Brazilian and Japanese. There are many elements present in Japanese Jiu Jitsu. Some of these include, but are not limited to, grappling, kata, or elements found in Judo and karate. Either way, the massive benefit to this Jiu Jitsu is it really gets you into shape! You’ll be stronger, more muscular, and healthier!