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the  demands  of  competition,  which  means  it  is  sensible
  and  frequently  necessary  to  conduct  additional  training
  sessions in the areas of fitness and stamina.
    As  a  competitive  athlete  you  have  to  start  in  the
  appropriate  weight  class,  which  may  mean  that  you  have
  to  lose  body  fat.  Whether  you  have  to  adapt  or  change
  what you eat depends on your percentage of body fat.

  Training as a Professional Athlete
  Professional athletes must adapt their daily routine so that
  they  can  train  with  the  intensity  required  for  the
  ambitious  objectives  of  a  professional.  Thai  boxers  who
  have succeeded in earning their living with the sport have
  the opportunity to conduct two training sessions per day
  and to regenerate their bodies on a short midday break. In
  this  way,  martial  art  and   tness  training  sessions  can  be
  integrated  in  an  optimum  manner.  If  a  Thai  boxer  also
  pursues another profession, however, the training sessions
  must  be  shorter,  be  carried  out  at  higher  intensity,  and
  should   be   speci cally   tailored   to   the   athlete’s
  requirements.
    Professional athletes have no general  xed program, as
  each  individual  has  speci c  training  requirements,  and
  their  training  should  be  structured  around  preparing  for
  upcoming competitions. But there is value in orientation,
  and you will find guidance for it in this book.
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