What are the benefits of playing sports such as freestyle or Greco-Roman wrestling? Allwrestlerslist talks about the top reasons to put on wrestlers and go out on the carpet.

1. You will improve your physical fitness

Wrestling is a good way to keep fit and shape. To defeat your opponent, you have to engage all muscle groups. During an hour of wrestling training, you can burn about 900 kcal. At the beginning of training, coaches pay attention to the physical formation of the wrestler, and only then - to the technique of wrestling. And wrestling classes will help you become more enduring . 

2. Wrestling will teach you self-defense

Athletes who are engaged in martial arts have a well-developed sense of the enemy. In a dangerous situation, it will be easier for you to predict how the aggressor will behave. In addition, during training, athletes practice the skills of freeing from grips. And it will be much easier for a person with good physical fitness to run away from the aggressor than for those who are far from sports.

3. You will learn discipline

To be successful in wrestling, you need to develop discipline. If you want to achieve outstanding results, you will not be able to come to workouts from time to time, be regularly late, or give all your best on the days when you are in the mood for it. Hard chores and discipline are what you need to be prepared for when you step out onto the carpet. Moreover, discipline is important not only in training: outside the gym, you will also have to adjust your lifestyle - for example, go to bed on time in order to achieve maximum results during sparring the next day. 

4. You will start monitoring your diet (if you haven't already)

A balanced and varied diet is one of the conditions for maintaining an athlete's performance. Wrestlers are advised to include in the diet high-calorie and easily digestible foods, pay attention to the drinking regimen . Proper nutrition is also important for the body's recovery after exercise. 

5. You will be able to make new acquaintances

A martial arts hall is a place where you can meet people who share your hobbies and values. Despite the fact that during training you will try to break your opponent, after the end of the fight you may well become best friends, and also discuss the nutrition system, training approaches or upcoming tournaments.

6. Wrestling will teach you to concentrate

The outcome of the fight largely depends on your attentiveness. Everything is important: the accuracy of performing the elements, the transition from one movement to another, the correctness of the technique and the consistency of movements with the rhythm of breathing. Without the proper level of concentration, it is difficult to assess the strengths and weaknesses of an opponent. Exercise will teach you to be more attentive to detail, it will come in handy in everyday life as well.

7. By practicing the technique, you can avoid injury.

Many people believe that wrestling is associated with an increased risk of injury. But this is not the case. First, athletes are taught the correct and safe fall technique. Without this skill, no coach will allow you to spar. Falls are worked out to automatism, therefore, even if you slip in winter, most likely, you will be able to fall in time and will not get serious injury. Secondly, training takes place on soft surfaces - carpets or mats, which also makes exercise safer.

8. Wrestling can be started in adulthood

Of course, having started wrestling as an adult, you are unlikely to get into the Olympic team. But you will be able to take part in tournaments in your age group. Competitions for adults up to… 70 years old are held in Russia.

9. It will be easier for you to cope with stress.

Exercising not only improves physical health, but also helps to cope with stress and improve mood (during physical exertion, the body produces endorphins). To maintain emotional health, it is important to express negative emotions , not to accumulate in yourself. Wrestling is the kind of sport that allows you to throw out aggression within the established rules. 

10. Struggle develops personal responsibility

You are responsible for your own preparation, discipline, weight maintenance (this is especially important for those who participate in competitions). As with any individual sport, the outcome of the fight depends a lot on you. In addition, you are also responsible for your opponent: in wrestling, it is important to act within the established rules so as not to inflict or get injured.