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Strength Training For Martial Arts

An article on martial arts strength training. Learn everything you need to know about strength training for martial arts and how it differs from general weight training that most people do at the gym. Also includes further reading and related links.

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MMA Strength Training Workouts

Core strength training is important for MMA because it'll help you recover from strikes and will allow you to dictate the pace. If you're stronger than your opponent, you'll be able to outwork him on the ground and finish submissions more effectively. Learn how to get great strength for MMA by following this workout plan.

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Benefits of Functional Stretching – and How NOT to Stretch

Chances are, at some point you learned how to stretch before a workout. Chances are, the way you learned to stretch could actually be slowing you down and increasing your risk of injury! There are four main...

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Pilates - miracle exercise or waste of time?

Pilates strengthens and tones muscles. Toned muscles look leaner - so if you do Pilates you'll look slimmer. Toned muscles work better - so Pilates can help your golf swing or your dance moves.

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Does the Bender Ball Really Work

The Bender Ball is a small nine inch ball. It's very squishy and not supposed to be completely full of air which would make the ball too firm. It was created by Leslee Bender who has over 25 years of fitness...

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Pilates Exercise The 100 & The Single Leg Stretch

These exercises are modified. Check with your doctor before commencing a new exercise programme. Not all exercises are suitable for all individuals. Never work through pain, stop exercising and take medical...

9 comments    health advice fitness
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Core Confusion

Core Confusion?! By Amy Land Next...

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Living With Spinal Arthritis

When I was 27 I had a horse I spent every waking hour with. One day as we were riding under the power lines, a snake suddenly slithered across our path and she reared up, unseating me quickly as I was riding...

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The Six Pilates Principles

Pilates was founded by Joseph Pilates.  It's original purpose was to rehabilitate patients with injuries and diseases. To help create the resistance exercise equipment required by his patients, Joseph...

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How to Choose the Best Jump Higher Training Program

One of the problems faced by basketball or volleyball players looking on information on how to increase their vertical jump height to improve their athleticism is how to judge whether a particular program is...

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