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Dec 26, 2018
Big Benefits of Kickbox Fitness
For many people, one of the biggest obstacles when it comes to fitness is finding a routine that gives them as many health benefits as possible, in as little time as possible. Most people don’t have time to spend an hour on a treadmill or in a spinning class, another hour lifting weights, and another...
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Dec 7, 2018
Get a Head Start on Your New Year's Resolutions
We all know that following a fitness and healthy eating regimen will help us look and feel better, and science backs it up. So, WHY do we find it so hard to start a routine and stick to it? Because we live in a busy, demanding world where almost everything comes before our own health and wellness. Well,...
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Dec 2, 2018
Stretching for Overall Wellness
Flexibility is paramount for anyone desiring a long, pain free, and productive life. As we age flexibility usually decreases without deliberate effort to maintain whatever level of flexibility you’re at. People often ask, what’s the best time to stretch? Should...
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Nov 27, 2018
9Round's 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
In addition to the obvious choices, like raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, these are a few of our favorite things for the fitness-minded people on your holiday gift list this year. 9Round 2018 Holiday Gift Guide 9Round Buddy Lee Jump Rope Whether they’re a fitness fanatic...
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Nov 18, 2018
Stop Resisting Resistance Training
Adding muscle mass to your body is critical for long-term success when it comes to losing weight, maintaining a healthy weight, or – obviously – getting stronger. Resistance training, in the form of bodyweight or free-weight, is essential for this outcome. Strength training sustains and increases...
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Nov 13, 2018
4 Tips To Help You Fall Into Fitness
It’s New Year’s Day, and you’re full of hope (and possibly a little hung over from all of the champagne you drank last night) as you sit down to write out your resolutions for the new year. After what feels like a solid month of over-indulging and escaping the cold weather curled up...
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Nov 4, 2018
Benefits of Working Out with a Trainer
It’s safe to say that the average American has average knowledge when it comes to working out. Whether you are exercising to shed pounds, get toned, or simply to improve your overall health, a lot factors into achieving your desired results; how often you work out, what type of exercise you do,...
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Oct 28, 2018
Kickboxing Basics : Kicking' It
Before you try your hand at a Tornado Kick, you'll need to master what are considered the basic kicks in kickboxing. We've given a short tutorial on each, below. But first, get familiar with the four basic parts of every properly executed kick: The Chamber - This is the most...
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Oct 21, 2018
Kickboxing Basics : Punch Perfect
Before you tackle moves like the spinning back fist, you need to work on perfecting your punches. Mastering the basics of kickboxing will allow you to kick (or punch) your workout up a notch when the time comes. Keep reading for our breakdown of the four foundational punches in boxing, including a short...
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Oct 14, 2018
Concentric vs. Eccentric Muscle Movement
A lot goes on in your body during a workout, and sometimes, learning more about exactly what is happening can help you work out more effectively so you can get better results. Whether or not you've heard of concentric and eccentric muscle contractions, you can benefit from learning the difference—especially...
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