The push-up is a classic exercise. It's a "classic" because it has withstood the test of time. It's a fundamental movement and can be varied to fit any goal in terms of strength, fitness, flexibility and stamina. The push-up mobilizes the whole body. Nearly every muscle of the body is required to work together to…
Continue reading ➞ The Push-Up
It is January and the gyms are full of people whose New Year Resolution is to get healthy, fit and strong. I am talking about beginners here, people who are new to exercise. Who last time they participated in sports where in high school. Or university. People whose lifestyle does not include regular exercise or…
Continue reading ➞ The Best Exercise for Beginners
I wrote last week about how women are often scared of lifting weights because they are afraid they end up looking like a bodybuilder. They think of bulky men pumping iron to achieve beefy biceps and heavy pecs. So instead, many spend hours each week doing cardio exercises such as running. They feel more comfortable…
Continue reading ➞ Why Women Should Lift Weights Too
Many women ask me for advice about how they can become stronger and more toned. And almost always, this question is immediately followed by "but I don't want to get bulky". And images of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone float in their heads. My answer is always the same too: "If it was that easy…
Continue reading ➞ Does Lifting Heavy Make Me Look Like a Bodybuilder?
When is the last time you have been skipping rope? In your childhood? At school? When I was told to pick up a rope to warm up at the gym I joined about 9 months ago, I was surprised and scared. Surprised because I had not even thought about skipping rope for a very long…
Continue reading ➞ Skipping Rope Not Just For Boxers
I am sure all of you who have done Martial Arts know about this kind of ab work. To make sure the abs are tight, your partner or coach punches you. Or in this case hits you with the pads.... It looks impressive and bad ass, but it is actually not that bad. Let me…
Continue reading ➞ Muay Thai Ab Work
I joined my new gym here nearly five months ago. When we moved here I had a look around my new neighbourhood, to find out what gym would be most suitable for me. When my husband suggested Cobra Fitness I was reluctant at first. Checking out their website it seemed to be a proper fighter gym,…
Continue reading ➞ My First Encounter with Muay Thai
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