Fighting modalities continue to rise among the female audience

Businessman in the gym business Heitor Calderan gave tips for those interested in starting classes to stay in shape

The number of women who take up boxing, kickboxing or muay thai classes to get in shape increases every summer. The fact that, according to studies, in one hour of class it is possible to lose about 900 calories justifies this popularity of fighting modalities among the female audience.

Owner of a gym that offers boxing and muay thai, Mato Grosso do Sul businessman Heitor Calderan confirmed that this summer, even with the popularization of beach tennis, demand for fighting modalities remains high among women who seek the gym.

“Certainly most women seek out muay thai or boxing to get in shape or keep it fun, in addition to learning self-defense techniques. Despite being martial arts, classes are not based on fights, on combat hand-to-hand, so there’s no risk of injury,” he explains.

The businessman also reinforces the importance of seeking accredited, well-structured places with teachers with proven training and experience, so that there are no accidents arising from lack of expertise and irresponsibility.

“It’s important to visit the academy and, if possible, take a trial class before enrolling. Find out about the teacher’s history, see if the materials are new, if the academy is clean and if the environment motivates you. These points are fundamental to make the experience pleasant”, he points out.