You might know kickboxing as a bouncy bodyweight aerobics offering at your local YMCA, an intimidating studio class that involves boxing gloves and heavy bags, or even as the competitive full-contact combat sport of Muay Thai—the sport has range. “There are many different styles of kickboxing,” explains Chris Gagliardi, CPT, CSCS, an ACE-certified personal trainer […]
Returning to the recently vacated Kushi-Ya space I was pleased to see a positive and distinct transformation. The layout remains but is now accented by darker woods and green upholstery. Opening at the start of October, the concept may have changed from Japanese to British, but the small plates have been retained. There is a […]
Ever see an exercise described as an “abs exercise” in one place only to find the same exact movement categorized as a “core exercise” elsewhere? The two terms are often used interchangeably by the fitness industry, and people have varying thoughts on what constitutes each. Plus, there’s plenty of overlap between the two. However, there […]
It’s perfectly normal to be a little self-absorbed during a personal training session. After all, it’s your time to focus on yourself, your goals, and your fitness. It’s your personal trainer’s job to be focused on you, too. That said, putting a touch of thought into what’s happening on their side of the squat rack […]
Ever wondered if you could lose a stone in a week without complex meal plans or expensive ingredients? Meet the James Duncan Diet, a week-long plan that’s taking the internet by storm. With promises of fast weight loss, the 7-day James Duncan diet focuses on simple food combinations that trigger a chemical reaction in the […]