Muay Thai became popular in the sixteenth century, but became widespread internationally only in the twentieth century, when many Thai fighters won several victories over representatives of other martial arts.
How to improve leg speed. Once you have built a good aerobic base and are able to get around your chosen distance, the next target is likely to be to run it faster. To do this you need to increase the speed at which you can turn your legs over. You will make these improvements if you introduce some speed work into your training sessions. Below are sessions that you could include in your programme. 1. Fartlek.
Running takes your legs through a large range of motion, working them from top to bottom. The quadriceps in the front of your thighs work to stabilize your legs and propel you forward, while the hamstrings in the back of your legs bring your legs back and up as part of your stride. Moving these large muscle groups quickly while running helps raise your heart rate.