Kickboxing fitness classes are being introduced across North America, spurred by a consumer frenzy for Billy Blanks’ Tae-Bo, a martial-arts workout developed in Los Angeles, Calif. Unlike other forms of aerobics or group fitness classes, kickboxing is relatively new for the majority of recreational exercisers and fitness professionals. Although boxing-style classes have been successful in the fitness environment for several years, implementing a martial-arts-inspired class requires additional planning and special consideration. (more…)
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Cash in on Kickboxing
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012SELF Challenge 2011 35-Minute Walk/Run
Friday, November 4th, 2011Start walking or jogging at a moderate pace on a flat surface. After a five-minute warm-up, do one of the following drills for one minute, followed by five minutes of walking or jogging, followed by another one-minute drill, and so on. (more…)
Theories Abound as to What Makes Hard Throwing Pitchers
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011Conventional wisdom (what scouts and baseball people say) suggests that tall athletes with lean muscles are more likely to be effective as pitchers than individuals who are shorter with more compact muscles. If you observe enough major-league pitchers on TV you might come to the same conclusion. (more…)
