Learn about 3 ways HIIT and marital arts can help you & 3 specific HIIT exercises that will take your martials arts to the next level
If you are considering using HIIT with martial arts to maximize the benefits of both, read through this short summary;
- HIIT martial arts is a highly efficient workout type that is great for weight loss
- HIIT workouts keep your heart healthy and make it function better.
- The best HIIT workouts for martial art fighters are Push-Ups, Jumping Jacks, and Kettlebell Swings.
- If you need professional help regarding HIIT, reach out to us and join KONGA’s new HIIT classes
What is HIIT?
To understand the benefits of HIIT workouts, you need to know what HIIT is and how it works. HIIT stands for High-Intensity Interval Training, and the name very much describes what sort of workout it is.HIIT is made of short, intense bursts of exercise with even shorter recovery periods in between. For instance, sprinting for 60 seconds and then jogging for 30 seconds for recovery and repeating the whole set 4 times. This is a classic example of a HIIT workout.
Why HIIT With Martial Arts?
You may be wondering; is HIIT good for martial arts? and what gains can it add to martial arts? HIIT has many benefits that can significantly increase the effectiveness of martial arts when combined with it. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of HIIT for martial arts trainers and fighters.Burning Fats
Healthy Heart
High Efficiency
Top 3 HIIT Exercises With Martial Arts
Here are 3 HIIT workouts that can take your martial arts training to another level.Push-Ups
- Get into the high plank position such that each of your hands is right under your shoulder.
- Make sure that your body is completely straight from ankle to neck.
- Lower your body towards the floor while your elbows bend towards your body.
- Now, using your arm and core muscles, raise back to the high plank position.
- Repeat.
Jumping Jacks
- To kick things off, keep your feet straight and at hip-width.
- Now, jump so that your feet go apart while clapping your hands above your head simultaneously.
- Next up, jump again to bring your feet back to the initial position and drop your arms to the sides.
Kettlebell Swing
Here is how it goes with HIIT.
- Hold the kettlebell swing with two hands in a standing position. Keep your feet at hip-width.
- Pull your shoulder blades together and contract your core muscles while expanding your chest.
- Make sure that your knees are in a flexible position. Now, lower them to get into a partial squat position.
- Swing the kettlebell through your legs as your body gets into a squat.
- Raise the trunk of your body to get back to the standing position while swinging the kettlebell forward and upward to the chest level.
Are you interested in working with professionals on HIIT rather than performing it at home? If yes, the new HIIT classes at KONGA are by far your best choice, even if you are a HIIT beginner.
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