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Meditation techniques

Meditation techniques are activity oriented. In general when it comes to meditation techniques, many think only about two major categories. These include the concentrative techniques and the non-concentrative techniques. In case of the concentrative technique of meditation the focus is … Continue reading

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Weighted Boxing Gloves | Advantages And Importance | Benefits Of Weighted Boxing Gloves

There are various types of boxing gloves available in the market which claim to provide wide range of physical benefits to us. Weighted boxing gloves are one of them and popular due to its lots of benefits. If you use … Continue reading

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Different Types Of Meditation Techniques

Most convenient way to relax and attain state of peace is meditation. Meditation is beneficial to everyone to relieve stress and anxiety. It is a good technique to calm your mind and give rest. There are different types of meditation … Continue reading

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The Fuel for Post-Workout Recovery: Protein

When exercising, the body burns metabolic fuels, such as fatty acids, amino acids and glucose. During this catabolic process, anabolic functions, which include protein synthesis, cannot occur. Essentially, the body consumes and does not create proteins during workouts. Importance of … Continue reading

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pre and post workout meals

I have always been interested in fitness and nutrition, but began to slack off in my health routine as I began to enter my 40s. After seeing a picture of my slightly overweight self, I decided enough was enough. My … Continue reading

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How building muscles can jump-start your warrior abilities

It takes many different kinds of abilities and skills to become a warrior and equally, different disciplines require different skillsets. The ninja requires stealth, the samurai swiftness while the martial artist will need technique and flexibility. However, irrespective of the … Continue reading

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The World is Your Gym

Keeping fit doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. Although you can spend a fortune on trendy spandex shorts, expensive shoes, state of the art equipment, and prestigious gym memberships, all you really need to exercise on a budget … Continue reading

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3 Nutritional Guidelines you Should Keep in Mind When Starting a New Fitness Program

Starting up a fitness routine or perhaps simply changing your old routine is a great step in the right direction for managing your health. When it comes to any change in your current activity level, you have to remember to … Continue reading

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The wall and What it means to hit it.

When a athlete says he or she hit the wall, they are basically saying they are out of energy. It happens when an athlete uses up his/hers glycogen stores and starts gaining energy from his/hers fat reserves. Fat takes a … Continue reading

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Fueling and refueling

One of the most overlooked aspects of exercise regimens is fueling and refueling your body. Everyone exercises for their own reasons– for many people, though, the desire to lose weight drives motivation to work out. Many people believe that simply … Continue reading

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Vitamin B12—What You Need to Know

Vitamin B12 is needed for several important functions of the body, including the production of healthy nerve and red blood cells and the formation of DNA.  It is a generally overlooked vitamin because it is found in animal products, something … Continue reading

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Hardest martial arts drills ever

This is just a short list of martial arts drills I did in class that I felt were hard yet very rewarding. 1. The body drag. You start this drill by laying on the floor and pulling your self along … Continue reading

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