| Out of a small black personal timer on my waist, a | | | | the art. For two hours, we are in constant motion, |
| shrill cry is heard; and it has not come too soon. For | | | | getting a fantastic cardio-vascular workout while |
| the row of exhausted students in my midst running | | | | learning to move in new ways.The purpose of Muay |
| lap drills, it is a sweet sound as it signals the beginning | | | | Thai is to learn about healthful habits. During our |
| of a one-minute round of rest. Some of the students | | | | training sessions students sweat out toxins, burn |
| go straight for their water bottles, some rest their | | | | calories, build muscle, lose fat and increase energy |
| heaving torsos on their weakened hips, while the rest | | | | levels. Moreover, all involved learn a great exercise |
| shrug it off and keep jogging. All however, answer | | | | routine that they can implement into their overall |
| the next bell - the beginning of a new round and with | | | | plans for a healthy lifestyle. Through disciplined |
| it, a new drill.This is Muay Thai Fundamentals, a new | | | | training, students find that they can achieve their |
| physical fitness class at Spring Creek Lodge | | | | physical fitness goals, de-stress and learn to manage |
| Academy. Muay Thai, or Thai Kickboxing, is a | | | | a host of emotional issues.On many levels Muay Thai |
| dynamic and challenging martial art that utilizes the | | | | fits well into the Spring Creek environment. Like |
| whole body in self-defense. Like other martial arts, | | | | many of our studentsʼ programs, the art |
| Muay Thai is about self-improvement. For each of our | | | | stresses a balance between proper thought and |
| two-hour training sessions, students work on a wide | | | | proper action. As in most avenues, a dedication and |
| variety of skills. Some of our drills are designed to | | | | focus in the art brings improvement and success. |
| improve overall fitness while others are specific to | | | | |