First, unless you’re performing intensive sprints every other minute during your long run then your body will not be adjusted to the quick uptake of glycogen need to perform short, fast kicks and punches. So, your muscles will have to metabolically adjust to this type of exercise which can take some practice. Any type of a fighting art makes your nervous system fire rapidly to create the multiple movements needed for accurate punches,etc..
Also, the complete whole body workout can make your respiratory system work harder than usual. Hence, this is why your body can actually burn up to 1000 calories in one hour workout.
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