Love Yourself Through Your Workouts
There’s more to exercise than meets the eye. Sure, an active lifestyle keeps your heart healthy and joints functioning but did you know that it also gives your brain a boost? But how can something that exhausts the body be good for our mental health? Wouldn’t it increase stress? According to clinical psychologist Jenny C. […]
Destress Your Day – How Martial Arts Improves Your Mental Health
Do you feel burned out at work or overwhelmed by family life? Are you looking for a productive way to break out of your routine? Martial Arts might be the perfect solution. The Martial Arts hype What is Martial Arts all about anyway? The origins of Martial Arts is a mysterious thing, where it started […]
Daily Eating Habits That Set You Up For Success
To become the fittest version of yourself, diet is as important as exercise. You need to make the right choices to get the best results. Here are five quick tips for good eating habits which will help you achieve better results, faster. Start your day right. When you jump out of bed, start your day […]
How to Start Again with Your Weight Loss When You Failed in the Past
How many times has “Lose Weight” or “Go to the Gym” been on your resolution list in January? And how many times have you shrugged your shoulders in around mid-February when you realised you had done very little to achieve your goal? It sucks when this happens but you’re not alone. The good thing is […]
How to Stay on Track When You Don’t Feel Like It
There goes that 5am alarm! But it’s cold outside and bed is so warm! What do you do — hit the snooze button or force yourself up to make that workout class you booked in for? With a few strategies in place, you will find it much easier to make the right decision on the […]
Why Planking Is Worth The Fitness Pain… Really!
Planking is one of the fitness exercises that many people love to hate. Because let’s face it… it’s flippen hard! But is all that difficulty worth in the end? The plank, also called a front hold or abdominal bridge is a core strength exercise that involves maintaining a position similar to a push-up for the […]
Correct Your Posture Now With Tips From Our Trainer
Ever since you were young you’ve been told to correct your posture… and guess what? It’s not going to stop now. The reason your parents, your teachers and now your trainers go on and on about good posture is that it is essential for good health. For one thing, having good posture can actually trick […]
No Pain No Gain? How Hard Should I Be Pushing Myself?
You’re half way through class warm-up and you’ve had enough. You’re tired, your muscles ache and your trainer’s motivational words are no longer reaching your ears. You’ve heard the expression “no pain no gain” many times but what does it mean and when should you stop? Martial Arts & Fitness are filled with challenges and […]
Breathing Tips That Will Help You Train Harder
Did you know that the way you breathe can actually make a difference to your training? When you breathe ‘right’, you maximise the flow of oxygen around your body. This gives you more energy and helps prevent stitches. It also helps you keep calm as you practice your Martial Art. Keep these quick breathing tips […]
Training Tips For Brand New Mums
If you’ve just become a Brand New Mum, firstly, congratulations on your new family member! If you’re a brand-new Mum then the thought of exercising probably isn’t high on your priority list. There’s feeding routines, hormones and of course sleep to focus on! Pregnancy, birth and the early baby stages are physically and mentally exhausting, […]