People say you should workout every other day. Does this also apply to martial arts?
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Like was stated earlier, it's a matter of what you're aiming for.  If you're just now getting into it, and are using it for self-defense, exercise, or just the knowledge, then whatever you feel comfortable with is going to be enough as you'll learn at your own pace what your body is comfortable with.\nHowever, for the past few years, I myself have been training 10-12 hours a day 6 days a week with Sunday's off. That includes weight training, cardio training, as well as in cage training, sparring, and learning new techniques. The more you wish to advance the more training it will take. The more time you devote to it, the faster you'll advance and the more you'll learn.
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sort of you need to work out one day and take it easy with the exersize the next day and just alternate like that
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It does not mess things up to exercise at different times during the week.  I have always tried to exercise in the morning, just to get it out of the way and it makes me feel charged and energized.  I have exercised at night also, because that is the only time I can go to my kickboxing classes.  Some say at night messes up your sleep patterns.  It does not bother me.  I think as long as you exercise whatever time of day it is and stick to it, you are doing great!
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how long/hard do you work per day?  i guess the obvious answer is to make sure you sleep enough and eat enough.  if you do, then you can give it a shot...it's pretty cheap.  it's mainly used by bodybuilders so if it gives them the energy to go through their workouts, it should probably get you through the day.
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It's ok to workout a few days in a row, as long as you are training different muscle groups each day. Do not workout everyday of the week, you need days off so the body can recover.\n                  good luck....
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If you work out certain muscle groups on certain days then, for example, work your back and legs, Monday, Stomach and arms Tuesday, then rest a day and start again. This has the most effective results, moving from larger muscle groups to smaller, with day breaks. Alternating days works ok if you do full body cardio or strength training, but the results usually is not as profound. Good luck!
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I just picked up an article from a web site regarding the benefits of martial arts,hope this article can answer your question promptly.\nWhat are Martial Arts?\nMost of us are familiar with the term martial arts, whether it be from personal experience or from watching television shows or movies featuring the moves of this dazzling sport. Technically defined, martial arts are systems of combat and self-defense. Developed in various countries including China, Korea, Indonesia, and the Philippines, martial arts systems have been around for centuries. Martial arts are now becoming more and more popular, especially amongst North Americans. Practiced not only as a way to learn self defense, martial arts allows followers to increase personal fitness, reduce stress, and improve mental health.\n\nHealth Benefits of Martial Arts\nMartial arts aren’t just about self-defense anymore, although this can still be a major benefit to practicing these sports. Instead, more and more men and women are turning to martial arts because of the vast array of health benefits associated with these fitness systems. Some of the health benefits that regular practice of a martial art can bring you include:\n\n\nincreased muscle strength \nheightened stamina \nweight loss and weight maintenance \nimproved flexibility \nbetter posture and balance \nimproved agility\n\nWhen combined with a healthy diet, regular practice of a martial art can even help to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. But the benefits of martial arts aren’t just physical – these sports also work wonders for your mental and emotional wellbeing, helping to:\n\n\nreduce stress \nimprove concentration \nincrease self confidence\n\nWhat Is Involved in Martial Arts?\nEach system of martial arts is different, however, most combine some of the following features:\n\n\nForms: Most martial arts involve the practice of various forms, which are poses or movements performed in a routine. These routines can be practiced alone or with a partner and may involve kicking, jumping, or punching. Forms are typically non-combative. \nSparring Most martial arts feature some type of sparring, whether it be light, moderate, or heavy contact. Sparring involves fighting with an opponent while protected with foam padding and other protective gear. \nSelf Defense: The major goal of most martial arts systems is self-defense. The moves that you will learn will increase your ability to defend yourself against another person’s advances, and help you to deal with physical confrontation.\n\n\nTypes of Martial Arts\nThere are dozens of different martial arts systems that you can become involved with. Here are a few of the most popular martial arts:\n\nKarate\nKarate is perhaps the most well known of all the martial arts systems. It is also the most widely-practiced martial art in North America. Originating on the island of Okinawa in Japan, karate literally means "open hand." This is because all of the movements involved in karate use the hand as the main weapon. In karate, participants focus all of their energy into one contact point in order to overcome their opponent. Most karate movements involve striking with the hands, feet, or elbows, however, the sport also involves some grappling. Karate is excellent for those who want to increase their overall fitness levels and improve their upper body strength and fitness.\n\nJudo\nJudo was derived from the martial arts system, Jujutso, and literally means the "gentle way." Judo teaches students how to use the strength and ability of their opponents in order to win the advantage in a match. It typically involves grappling, throwing, and rolling the opponent. Judo is excellent for those who are looking to improve their fitness levels without bulking up too much. It is particularly well-suited to women and people of smaller physical stature.\n\nTaekwondo\nTaekwondo was created in Korea in the 1950s as an offshoot of karate. It emphasizes kicking t
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A message to all - With regard to martial arts, it is never to late.\n\nDon't think about it another minute. Start researching and get training. You will regret tomorrow what you didn't start today!
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Sorry, but you are so misinformed I don't even know where to begin in answering your question, so I'll just say this. People don't exercise at every waking hour on everyday like a meth junkie shoots up. Your heart gets a work out and then recovers and becomes stronger. This also affects your nervous system in a way that lowers your heart rate when it is at rest, which keeps your heart from weakening prematurely. As far as exercise stressing the mind, there is such little truth to that statement that shouldn't even comment on it, but I will. Exercise causes an endomoprhic rush in the brain that improves your mood, helps you sleep, etc. etc. Nice theory though.
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if you work out everyday then you almost become immune to it. so leave a day between workouts, then next time you go, increase the load but go slower and do fewer reps at a time. and really take your time doing it to get the most out of each rep. ita about quality not quantity. make sure you warm up too.
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Some of the top pros do that, but they train different muscle groups. Basically just train once every two days. You see, muscle 'growth' is what happens when the muscle repairs. Well, it needs time to repair.
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That actually depends on what you're doing. You can do yoga and pilates everyday but weight training needs to have a day in between unless you're alternating body parts. ex: legs back bicep day 1 triceps chest shoulders day 2. Cardio can be done everyday as well but, it's a really good idea no matter what you're doing to take one day a week off!
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Yes it is true\n\nYour body "gets used" to whatever exercise you do whether it be a step class or strenght trainig.\n\nIt is very easy to vary the patterns thought.  For example - instead of doing straight bicep curls break them into "3" - pauseing intentially on the way or do it will barbells as opposed to a bar - or go slow or fast.\n\nSimilarly with aerobic - if you run - inject high knees peridodically or run laterally or backwards\n\nPlay with frequency, itensity and duration
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I have for a very short time. It is high intensity work out which will definitely get your burning some calories if you can keep up. But, don't be like the people in the commercial for Taibo getting lured to thinking that Taibo teaches them self-defense. Taibo has kicks and punches, but it doesn't teach how to do it properly. Don't ever think this is for self-defense or you will find yourself in a really bad situation.
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Work one group on one day, another on the next and another on the next. It's a good idea to give each group a day or two of rest between workouts. What you're doing is damaging the muscle so that it will grow back stronger, but if you don't give it time to grow back, you won't see as good results.
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Do it every other day so the muscles have time to rest in beween days. This is the time they grow. Yes your muscles will grow larger and stronger.
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Good form in weight lifting will help you to target specific muscle areas.  This can make your workout a lot more effective especially if you target groups of muscles in one work out and alternate days.