Get Fit like a Professional Fighter!

Get Fit like a Professional Fighter!

At Evolve, one of our goals is to get our members fit like professional fighters in a safe, fun, and supportive environment. Most of our members do not fight and have no intention of ever doing so. However, they can still reap tremendous benefits by following the training regimen of elite professional athletes. Some of the benefits include weight loss, stress release, fat loss, cardiovascular fitness, a better physique, lower cholesterol levels, increased energy, and a feeling of rejuvenation.

A typical 60 minute Muay Thai class at Evolve is a shortened version of the typical 3 hour professional training session. Our typical 60 minute class consists of:

A 10 minute Warm Up - Skipping rope and/or shadow boxing
20 minutes of Technique Practice - Members get to learn new techniques and apply them
25 minutes of Pad work - Members get to hit pads and heavy bags at full power in a completely safe environment for 5 rounds at 3 minutes a piece.
5 minute cool down - A light stretch

The great thing about getting fit with Evolve is that our classes are designed for FUN and FITNESS. You will not get bored by this highly interactive, quick paced class. As your fitness level increases, the workouts become more intense. Our Instructors will push you to your limits and take you to new highs. The great thing is that you will also be learning the art of self-defence. Your skills will improve dramatically, especially in the first 6 months of training with our world-class instructors. You can read their bios on our website at www.evolve-mma.com.

We cannot talk about the concept of being in fight shape without talking about the regimen of a professional Muay Thai fighter. Professional Muay Thai fighters train 6 hours a day, 6 days a week since they are the age of 6-7.

Here is the daily routine at the Sityodtong Gym in Thailand.

8am - 11am: Go for a 12km run as a warm up. Skip rope for 30 minutes straight. Hit the heavy bag for 10 rounds. Then hit pads with a trainer for 10 rounds. Spar for an hour.

3pm-6pm: Go for an 8km run as a warm up. Skip rope for 30 minutes straight. Hit the heavy bag for 10 rounds. Then hit pads with a trainer for 10 rounds. Spar for an hour. Do 200-300 situps while a trainer punches your stomach to build pain tolerance. Throw 200 push kicks against a wall.

At Evolve, our Muay Thai classes are geared for FUN and FITNESS. That being said, we do have an invitation-only Fighters Program geared towards professional fighters and the Evolve Fight Team. During those early afternoon sessions, our training is at the professional level. If you are interested in joining those sessions, an Evolve instructor will have to evaluate your skill level and commitment before you are invited to join. To learn more, please go to our website at www.evolve-mma.com!

Until next time!

Best,
Team Evolve