A significant impediment to people thinking about trying martial arts is their current physical state. It’s easy to dispense with the idea of beginning martial arts because every martial arts practitioner seems sculpted by some deity. However, martial arts is also an...
Exercise, for some people, is a daily routine. While going about this, the body needs proper rest and diet to recover well from the muscle expansion that happens during the process. But, the question is: does recovery time determine whether or not you are fit? Quick...
Deep breathing is one of the most important techniques you can do for your health. Most people take it for granted, and never think about how to breathe properly. As a result, they’re missing out on all the benefits deep breathing has to offer. The benefits of...
Many martial artists spend hours in the gym, training and conditioning their bodies to perfect their art. The training modalities vary across the different martial arts, one of which is the concept of knuckle conditioning. This leads many martial artists to wonder if...
It is no secret that kickboxers use their shins more than virtually any other sport does. Consequently, you may be wondering how in the world kickboxers do not break their shins more often than they do. After all, the number of kicks endured would sure break even the...
MMA fighters put their shins through a great deal of abuse. This is why many such athletes embark on a program of shin conditioning. Seen as a way of making shins stronger and more resilient during a fight, many wonder if it actually does more harm than good by...
It’s time to turn up the intensity of my workouts. Walking is dandy but running is quicker. Running helps with igniting the fire. I did just that earlier this evening, right after doing some ab work. Well… sort of. I did a little road work instead of a straight run. A...
One of the most overlooked styles of exercising is bodyweight exercises or bodyweight calisthenics. If you want to achieve a great level of functional fitness, this would be the type of exercise you want to incorporate into your workouts. It’s been a while since I did...
