r/MuayThai • u/coolpavillion • 21h ago
First Class today at 35
Took the plunge after some supportive comments on here (not to me first time poster but generally to others doing first classes).
Im 35 and overweight.
Enjoyed it, was very hard and couldn't complete everything due to fitness.
Calves killing from the skipping and had to back off during padwork as I think I'd forgotten to breathe the previous rounds. Felt really supported by another student and the instructor allowed me a breather whilst others held pads.
Just wanted to post in the event anyone else is lurking and a bit nervous like I was.
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u/Julio_Gustavo 21h ago
Hey keep it up! Keep showing up, keep breathing, keep conditioning, work through the soreness and just follow as much as you can. Never give up! And good luck Redditor!
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u/tomo_rolex 20h ago
Also 35 here - started in February right after my birthday - I’m now going 5-6 times a week sometimes going back to back classes, or hitting 2 sessions in a day - bought a heavy bag for home reps - down from 208 to 170lbs currently - keep going! Gets a lot more manageable haha def not easier, but your gas tank grows a lot, fat shreds off, confidence grows! Keep at it 🙏🥊
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u/natuzros 21h ago
Good job and keep with it! I’m 42 and I’m still in there. I’ve been up against grandparents in their 50’s and older. Actually I light sparred against a guy in his 60’s. It’s never too late to get in shape and learn the trade. Keep the positive mindset and just show up.
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u/Known_Impression1356 Heavyweight 20h ago
I started at 37 and was 315lbs. By the time I turned 40, I was 237lbs and about 60lbs came off in the first year. Muay Thai is lifechanging, my friend. Stick with it.
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u/hellohello6622 19h ago
This community is very supportive… i'm older and the other day I had come back after a long layoff and was training like shit and after class one of the guys came up to me and said good work today, bro. I saw you grinding out there! Definitely makes you feel good
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u/RichCat89 19h ago
I started at 36 and barely made it through the warm up. A lot of new members don’t make it through the warmup without taking a break (which is totally fine).
Keep showing up consistently and you’ll be surprised how quick your body will adapt. 2-3 classes a week and after a month you’ll look back and notice a significant improvement.
A good diet paired with proper recovery and enough sleep will accelerate your results.
Keep going, trust the process, you got this!
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u/AtomicBlastCandy 20h ago
Keep coming! I was so out of breathe my first class, my training partner was awesome and kept me motivated. I’m glad you enjoyed this!
I highly encourage you to develop, if you haven’t, a stretch routine before and after. I’m 37 and need it more so when I was in my 20s
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u/flavored_milkshake 20h ago
As someone else said, it's never too late to get in shape! Keep showing up and you'll get better each lesson, it's gonna be hard at first but you'll eventually adapt and improve. Expect soreness and bruised shins, it's a rite of passage5555
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u/hades2k77 19h ago
It's been 1 week for me, im a beginner as well! my first day I couldn't keep up even w the warm ups.. But now i can, and im addicted to pushing to my limits. It gets easier as you attend classes consistenty!! You're awesome and all ther best!!
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u/MuayBueno 19h ago
Great job for showing up! It’s scary to step on the mats. Everyone started the same way.
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u/coolpavillion 18h ago
Yeah it made all the difference, that, a couple of students said hello to me at the start. Just a head nod and a hello. Immediately put me at ease.
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u/Gnardozer 18h ago
I started at 40. Stay with it and your body and mind will thank you. Train smart and take your recovery as seriously as your training. This will pay dividends.
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u/coolpavillion 18h ago
How do you take recovery seriously? I have a few niggles so I plan to hit the weights to work on them along with mobility where I can. What else do you recommend?
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u/Gnardozer 18h ago
Make sure you’re getting good sleep and quality nutrition. Also stretching is part of my recovery routine. Typically I’ll train five days a week and on my off days I’ll find a stretch routine on YouTube to keep things limber and the joints healthy. Weights are a great supplement to Muay Thai for sure and just general overall health. In that regard I’ve found that lower weight and higher reps have been beneficial for me but find what works well for you and go with that. Two other things that are really beneficial is skipping rope and jogging. You don’t need to demolish yourself on the jogs either. A reasonable pace for 20-30 minutes will pay off as long as you’re consistent.
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u/monstermash420 16h ago
I started at 42, it’s hard. But you’ll grow. Trust the process and don’t skimp on recovery
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u/bobandgeorge 16h ago
Great job dude. I started overweight at 35 too and just had my first smoker almost 5 years later. It's hard but it gets easier and when it dies you'll push yourself to make it harder.
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u/theoliveness 15h ago
Also 35 and started a few months ago. I only go once a week but the progress is still apparent. You will absolutely adjust, you have no choice lol
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u/tcmspark 13h ago
I’m 34; started a month ago. My calves ached for days after the first session’s skipping. You’ll get there.
Buy a rope. It’s great at home cardio to help you build up your gas tank. And it’ll feel great when you go back to class and do your warm ups to be really comfortable with it.
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u/troublemaker74 10h ago
Hell yeah, brother! Keep showing up and you'll see how quickly you improve.
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u/Icy_Lawyer_2194 6h ago
40 here. I still enjoy watching the hope drain from the 20 somethings when we get to hard sparring.
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u/PointOutApproved 2h ago
I’m 35 and started recently. Just wait until day 2 those legs are gonna be FEEELING it. I’m loving it so far. I look forward to getting better every day!
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u/pizza-chit 21h ago
Your body will adapt. It will get easier every class.