How To Work Out Through An Injury
No matter if you’re new to Martial Arts, a seasoned trainer or a professional, injuries can happen to anyone. After an injury, it’s important to focus on how you return to training. With this in mind, here are some ways to overcome the initial hurdles of an injury, stay motivated and ease your way back […]
10 Things to Know Before Your First Session at CMA
You have heard so much about our Martial Arts and Fitness classes, and you’re finally ready to give it a go. That’s great! You’ll get to discover more about the workout your friends have been raving about. Signing up for your session is a big step but rest assured, this can actually be one of […]
Your new MANTRA: 31 inspirational quotes to help you achieve more
“I think I can, I think I can…” The Little Engine That Could had it right, although perhaps he should have replaced “think” with “know”. In many areas of life, a mantra or catchphrase can give you the motivation you need to push that little bit harder, stay the course for that little bit longer […]
15 Ways to Stay Motivated This Winter
It’s funny isn’t it? In spite of all the admiration you receive for your dedication, discipline and commitment to training in the summer, and despite your pride for living an active lifestyle, it can still be challenging to maintain day-to-day motivation for fitness and martial arts training in the winter. It can also be confusing […]
Seven protein-filled snacks to fuel your workout
No matter how you choose to work out, the effort you put in taxes and strains your muscles. To repair them and feel your best, you need protein as a building block for good health. A healthy, protein-filled snack is ideal after a heavy workout. Luckily, this essential ingredient is easy to include as part […]
Get Out Of Your Training Rut Now With These Expert Tips
In life, Fitness and Martial Arts, it would be great if we could just keep hitting goals week after week, but this, unfortunately, is not the case. At some stage, training, life or injuries may catch up with you and you will find yourself in a workout rut. Luckily, there are a number of ways […]
Why your last gym didn’t help you trim down!
Many of us sign up to the gym with a vision of getting fit and slimming down, only to find motivation quickly drops away, as do results. If you have struggled to make a regular gym work for you, perhaps it is time to give Martial Arts a try. Here are a few reasons why […]
Five Tips to Avoid Injury Training
One of the great things about martial arts training, as well as our fitness program, is that it isn’t just exercise. Our training is designed to test your mind, push your limits and challenge your body. The constant variations and different styles of workouts means training at CMA will always keep you on your toes. […]
Injury Management and Returning to Training
If you sustain an injury or feel the inklings of an injury, don’t ignore it and hope it will go away. Instead address it to help with a speedy recovery. Injury is a part of any Fitness or Martial Arts training program and here at Canberra Martial Arts we understand that things happen, so we […]
Why It’s OK To Have A Day Off Every Week
You’re an achiever, a man/woman of action, and you work out because you want results! But, did you know that taking that extra workout during the week could actually be jeopardizing the results that you want? In fact working out six or seven days a week won’t necessarily give your body enough time to recuperate. […]