5 Reasons to Choose Sanda Kickboxing Over a Regular Gym
Kickboxing vs the gym
Introduction
Sanda Kickboxing a combat sport that covers all the elements of stand up fighting including striking and wrestling!
Sanda Kickboxing is the best martial art for fitness as it combines the high intensity training of wrestling and kickboxing creating the best of both worlds. Where you get your heart rate up through kickboxing pad work and drills, improving your cardiovascular fitness as well as improving strength through wrestling drills and lifts.
In this article we will explore which is better for overall health, the gym vs kickboxing!
1. Full-Body Functional Training
Every Sanda Kickboxing session will hit your entire body and is much more dynamic and interesting than the static gym exercises. Sanda helps develop more coordination and agility than a gym session and also teaches you how to apply your strength in a practical dynamic way.
This all makes Sanda Kickboxing a much better form of practice for overall athleticism and fitness!
2. Cardiovascular and Strength Benefits Combined
Sanda’s high intensity nature offers a significantly more intense cardiovascular workout when compared to traditional forms of cardio exercises. You can think of a Sanda class as a unique blend of a hard weight lifting session combined with a High Intensity Training circuit, all while someone is actively trying to hit and throw you during the practice. This combination not only lifts your heart rate and increases strength but also challenges you in an interesting and practical way.
3. Discipline and Mental Toughness
Being able to push through the burn and physical challenges of Sanda Kickboxing can help build mental resilience and focus. You can also have clear goals in Sanda Kickboxing through competition and skill acquisition. Unlike an unguided gym session our expert coaches will help guide you in every class and help you gain new skills and upgrade your fitness.
4. Community and Supportive Environment
At Sanda Kickboxing Academy in London, we have a strong community where everyone supports each other in becoming better martial artists. We will motivate you to improve and work harder The team spirit here will help you get fitter, stronger, and learn new skills.
5. Practical Self-Defense Skills
At Sanda Kickboxing Academy we have a clear understanding of the differences between a combat sport such as Sanda Kickboxing and the skills required in self defence. The set of skills cross over but they are not the same.
You can find out more about our self defence classes by visiting our self defence website
Conclusion
It is important to say that strength training in combination with Sanda Kickboxing training is the best of both worlds, but in our opinion if you had to pick one Sanda Kickboxing would be the superior option for overall fitness, skill building and community.
We would encourage you to come and try our classes first hand and see if you agree that Sanda Kickboxing is the best martial art for fitness!