Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Weight Loss: Why It Works

The best workout for weight loss is the one you'll keep doing. That's the secret behind why so many people lose weight with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: it's genuinely fun.

High-intensity, interval-style training

A round of rolling mixes bursts of explosive effort with periods of controlled movement, a lot like interval training. Your heart rate stays up and your body burns energy long after class ends.

Builds lean muscle

Pulling, pushing, bridging, and gripping develop functional strength. More lean muscle helps your body use energy more efficiently.

Keeps you consistent

Classes on a schedule, coaches who notice when you're missing, and partners who expect you create accountability that's hard to find in a gym.

Encourages healthier habits

Once you start training, you naturally want to sleep better, eat better, and recover better so you can perform on the mats.

Start where you are

You do not need to get in shape before starting jiu-jitsu. Jiu-jitsu is how you get in shape. Beginners go at their own pace and build up over time.

Looking for a fitness routine in Hyannis that doesn't feel like a chore? Try a class at Cristyan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy.