Can you use Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for weight loss?
BJJ training is excellent for weight loss and improved fitness. The warm-up calisthenics, dynamic drills, sparring, burn a lot of calories. When you’re sparring (rolling) you are burning roughly 1,000 calories per hour. Warm-up drills burn approximately 500 calories per hour. In addition, BJJ focuses on strength and resistance training, which promote muscle growth. With the correct diet and intensity of practice, grappling exercises can build muscle mass which leads to increased metabolic rates. Jiu-Jitsu will help you reach your goals of long term weight loss and promote a healthy lifestyle.
