CLAIRE FOREMAN „I’ve moved up a weight class and I’m definitely stronger.“ When you think of a boxer’s diet, you probably envisage plates of steak, followed by eggs, tuna and whey protein shakes. Claire „Fury“ Foreman is a professional Muay Thai fighter with a record of 16 wins and two losses. She is the current
Here’s what you need to know… Modern day living means sitting around a lot. So why go to the gym and sit more on the pulldown machine? The lat pulldown is an effective way to work anything but the lats when poorly executed. Unless you’re a competitive, elite CrossFitter, stop kipping. Avoid straps until you can
Are you ready for a fitVenture in beautiful scenery? Wait no longer. Spring is here. Fitness training in a completely different way: out of the city and (back) into the wilderness! Apart from city skyscrapers, hectic lifestyle, cramped gyms and the usual bootcamp routine fitVenture offers you the chance to be active and to
Have you heard the exciting news? Well I guess the title gave it away if you hadn’t already! Yes that’s right, Mr Universe himself is vegan and he was kind enough to share some insights with us, so without further ado, let’s sit down and have a little chat with the star of the show
Finished! Sydney Half Marathon 2015 is done and dusted! It was a varied course with a lot of curves and a pretty cool atmosphere in the streets of Sydney. Thanks to the key workouts like endurance, speedwork and strength, the fitRun Coogee training program prepared us very well for this event. It is fantastic that
Belly fat is the bane of most dieters, but unfortunately – as you probably already know – is one of the more difficult places to firm and tone up. There are, however, things you can do to help lose weight from this area. Fifteen tips for firming up your tummy are listed below. Girls’ Time
After Cologne in June 2013 I enjoyed another fantastic lesson by Steve Maxwell! His brand new seminar „Mobility-Conditioning for Jiu Jitsu & MMA“ was held in Sydney yesterday and I was quite happy to attend. Finally, after a very long break I started to train BJJ in August 2014. From my point of view this
Increasing physical frailty as you age is commonly accepted as “a fact of life.” Until recently, most studies showed that after the age of 40, people typically lose eight percent or more of their muscle mass with each passing decade. But newer research suggests that this is not a foregone conclusion. One study of 40
(NaturalNews) The importance of a nutrient-rich diet in maintaining mental health has been well documented. What may be understated is the value of physical exercise for preserving and even improving brain function. As we age, the brain slowly loses elasticity and as a result memory loss occurs and the risk for dementia increases. The hippocampus,
1. Increases bone density As with muscle, people lose up to one percent of their bone density per year after the age of thirty — an amount that doubles during menopause. This can lead to osteoporosis. Regular weight bearing exercise counteracts this. 2. Increases metabolism Studies show that for each pound of muscle you gain,
