It\u2019s a fair question. \u00a0Martial arts conditioning is an important part of the Restore – EFSI philosophy. \u00a0We love it because it hits all four elements of Restore. Martial movements build strength, endurance, flexibility cognitive function, and mental health (inspiration). \u00a0Basically, it boosts your balance, brain and body.<\/p>\n
The researchers in this review<\/a>\u00a0 of available studies concerning martial arts and balance found groups of young, middle aged and older adults all show improved balance with martial arts training. The assumption of these researchers is martial arts improves balance by enhancing an individual\u2019s self awareness and physical abilities. \u00a0This focus on motor function and memory is one of the many benefits of martial arts conditioning.<\/p>\n Although science tells us that martial arts training improves cognitive function, it has yet to tell us why. \u00a0Take this 2015 study<\/a>\u00a0 which followed 3 groups of older adults. \u00a0One group continued their normal fitness activities, another group received group fitness instruction, and the third trained in martial arts. \u00a0Only the third group showed an improvement in cognitive function. This includes an improvement in both your reaction time and your ability to pay attention to more than one thing at a time (awareness).<\/p>\n Martial arts training is also a proven way to increase your physical capabilities. Take this 2004 study<\/a>\u00a0which found martial arts practitioners \u201cdisplayed greater aerobic capacity, balance, flexibility, muscle endurance, and strength, and less body fat\u201d than their counterparts who did not exercise. \u00a0In short, martial arts can be great exercise all on its own. Combine that with the effectiveness of interval training…and you have Restore.<\/p>\n Now that we\u2019ve established a scientific basis for our opinion. \u00a0Let us tell you how we plan to make Restore work for you. By coordinating your limbs and muscles into a conditioned pattern with an intense output, we supplement our more conventional strength and endurance training. \u00a0We reinforce those muscles and keep that heart rate high. While we\u2019re doing that, we\u2019re improving your balance, coordination, cognitive function and confidence. You won\u2019t even know it…because you\u2019ll be having too much fun;)<\/p>\n <\/p>\nBrain<\/h3>\n
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