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.
1 Thus, a number of types of speed training need to be defined: 2  Maximum speed is the highest speed an aging athlete can reach. 3  This normally occurs three to five seconds after the start of a race from a stationary position.4  Acceleration speed in sports such as team sports or tennis is crucial. Maximum speed is the highest speed an aging athlete can reach. 2  This normally occurs three to five seconds after the start of a race from a stationary position. 3  Acceleration speed in sports such as team sports or tennis is crucial.