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.
WORKS: ABS, BACK, LEGS, ARMS. 1. Start in a push-up position, hands flat on the floor and below your shoulders, legs extended behind you. Your body should be straight. 2. Bend your right leg and bring it in toward your chest, then straighten it and return to starting position. Repeat with your left leg. Alternating legs, slowly do as many as you can for 60 seconds, making sure to keep your hips and butt low.