Yesterday I did a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) workout at Universal MMA in downtown Vancouver. Actually, I did two BJJ workouts: one during the lunch hour and one in the evening. The workout during the lunch hour was one of the most intense workouts I’ve ever done. Not just one of the most intense BJJ workouts, but one of the most intense workouts in general, including all of the other forms of exercise I do.
Despite the lunch hour BJJ workout being incredibly intense, at one point during the workout I recall saying to Dave (owner of Universal MMA) that “I didn’t know it was possible to have this much fun while working out.” I wasn’t kidding around. It was a serious comment. I had a blast during one of the most intense workouts I’ve ever done. Sure it was grueling and difficult, but it was way more fun than just going to the gym and lifting weights or running on the treadmill.
The easiest way to get fit and stay fit is to find an activity that you enjoy that also doubles as a fantastic workout. If you can find an activity where you’re doing one of the most intense workouts of your life, and saying “I didn’t know it was possible to have this much fun while working out”, you will truly have found yourself a workout program that will produce lasting results.
If you’re in Vancouver and are interested in learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from one of the top instructors in Canada (Shane Rice, BJJ black belt under Rickson Gracie), I highly recommend you check out Universal MMA.
