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the resting and active heart rate. For moderate stamina
training, choose a physical activity that allows you to
maintain a nearly constant pace throughout so that your
heart rate remains at the planned intensity level.
Advanced athletes can train at the tness stamina level,
increasing the pace and integrating interval training with
varying speeds into the stamina training. In running
training, for example, you alternate quick runs over short
distances with longer runs at reduced speed. The body
gets used to strain at di erent levels of intensity and
learns to normalize the heart rate again after the e ort.
Interval training can be any physical activity that is
carried out at different speeds.

Important Tips: The Structure of
Training

Stamina training can be done in separate training
sessions or in combination with Muay Thai training.
Even though many Thai athletes begin their training
with a stamina unit, it’s better to do it after the
training in techniques. That way you conserve
energy and are better prepared for the training
specific to Muay Thai.
Stamina training should be done at least once a
week. Each stamina unit must last a minimum of