Kick boxing is a mixture of many types of martial arts. Karate, Kung Fu, and street fighting are a few sports which are combined to form this sport. Kicking is a major part of the discipline. Round kicks, side kicks, and shin kicks can all be learned and mastered. Shin kicks are not used in traditional Karate. Shin kicks can do a lot of damage to an opponent. Other kicks are used with punching. Kick boxing is a sport that takes makes years to master and is a great way to be and stay fit. It is a sport which … Continue reading →

Women are capable of more than just cooking, cleaning, and raising children. As seen in women boxing, they can also hold their own in the ring. As a sport commonly downplayed, women’s boxing has been frequently overlooked. Now, thanks to boxers such as Laila Ali, the sport is becoming more popular with the mainstream. But, you do not have to be a professional knock out to use boxing as a form of fitness and well being. Women are hopping in the ring the way men hop in the ring, for a fast, fun, high-energy challenging work out. Women, like men … Continue reading →

Using soccer as fitness is an excellent way to get into shape through increased speed, strength and stamina. If you have ever played soccer, or even witnessed a soccer game it is easy to see the workout you can get from playing. Not only is soccer great physical exercise, it is also a great skill building exercise and the great part is that you don’t have to be a professional to use soccer as an exercise tool. Soccer is probably the most demanding sport in that you are constantly running the length of the field and continuously using your leg … Continue reading →

Not only is snowboarding fun, it works several parts of your body at once, especially the lower and middle parts. By the time you do a few runs on the slope, you will probably have already gotten the recommended amount of physical activity needed for the day. Snowboarding became a popular winter activity in the mid-eighties. Because it was so big amid teenaged boys, it acquired a “bad boy” image that remains today. However, despite its rebel reputation, popularity of the sport has spread amongst people of all ages. In fact, snowboarding is one of the fastest growing sports in … Continue reading →

In a day where the percentage of over weight adults in the United States has increased extensively and obesity in children is on the climb, it is important to instill healthy values in children early on. Children must be taught at an early age the importance of eating the right foods and exercising regularly to maintain a healthy body. To stay healthy and maintain a healthy weight, children, like adults, also need to make fitness and exercise a regular part of their daily lives. To keep your child from becoming overweight, there are several ways to help him or her … Continue reading →

There may be dozens of reasons why the average American doesn’t get enough exercise. It’s too cold (or hot) outside. There’s a good game or show on TV. You’re too tired from work. Exercise is boring, uncomfortable, and time-consuming. You just don’t feel like it. Sound familiar? With all of these obstacles, it’s amazing that anyone ever exercises, outside of fitness instructors and professional athletes. But there’s a simple plan that can instantly surmount nearly all of these excuses: join a local sports league in your city, county or place of work. What better way to get you off your … Continue reading →

If springtime is coming and you’re looking to fulfill your New Year’s Resolution of exercising more, consider an old standby: tennis. Now is a perfect time to pick up a racket, brush up your skills, and get in shape. For starters, tennis is widely accessible – most communities have free public courts available for people of all skill levels and one-on-one or group lessons are easy to come by. Equipment is easy: you can buy a racket and tennis balls for minimal cost. Most sneakers will work fine for tennis, but remember that jogging or running shoes can be a … Continue reading →

If you are looking for a high energy, low-impact exercise that is enjoyable to do, slide into the rink and ice skate for fitness. This may seem like child’s play or a winter pass-time, but believe it or not ice-skating can be a great cardiovascular workout for both kids and adults all year round. There is no age limit or age restrictions for ice skating. No one is too young or too old to get a great cardiovascular ice skating workout. Ice-skating helps build coordination and balance, strengthens your leg muscles, and also gives great cardiovascular workout. Winter is the … Continue reading →