The Centurion | Fitness

5/7/2019 7:00:00 AM

What You Should Know About Fats in Your Diet

By Century Martial Arts

There are many misconceptions about fats. With so much misinformation and so many fad diets, it can be easy to become confused about fats, their purpose and the differences between types of fat. In addition to potentially affecting your fitness goals, fats can impact both your short-term and long-term health. Understanding the difference between good fat and bad fat can help you make the best decisions for your health and well-being.

4/16/2019 7:00:00 AM

The Value of Yoga for Martial Artists

By Century Martial Arts

A quiet yoga class full of students contorting and stretching themselves on mats may not be the first thing you think of when picturing effective supplementary training for martial arts. But think again! In addition to being an excellent workout for building flexibility (like you need for high kicks and squirming out of chokes), yoga is also an incredibly useful second hobby for martial artists.

4/11/2019 7:00:00 AM

How to Become a Morning Person in 5 Easy Steps

By Guest Blogger: Elise Morgan

4/4/2019 7:00:00 AM

Help Knock Out Parkinson's Disease this April

By Sarah Lobban

April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. This disease affects between seven to 10 million people worldwide, including an estimated one million Americans. Each year, approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed.

3/26/2019 7:00:00 AM

5 Sneaky Reasons You Might be Gaining Weight

By Guest Blogger: Elise Morgan

Weight gain can be extremely frustrating, especially when we feel like there’s no explanation for it. Part of the problem is that weight gain really is much more complicated than we think – it’s not just consuming excess calories and eating fatty foods, but is a complex reaction that oftentimes involves a wide variety of potential causes.

3/19/2019 7:00:00 AM

What Are You Fit For?

By Century Martial Arts

When it comes to fitness, we all know what’s good for us and what’s not. That early morning yoga class? Pretty good. Going right to the couch after work and curling up with a bag of chips? Not so good. Research on the topic is abundant as well. It’s irrefutable that weight, level of physical activity, and dietary choices have an impact on our overall health. So with all this knowledge out there, why do so many of us still struggle to actually do anything to change our fitness?

3/14/2019 7:00:00 AM

A Sleek Ninja Sneak Preview!

By Sarah Lobban

“Exercise, diet and sleep,” Eric the Trainer says. “This is the science of transformation.” The creator of the Sleek Ninja fitness program speaks from experience – before this celebrity trainer created his program or took on a single star client, his was the first body he transformed. Eric Fleishman was a self-described “weakling.” He began training in martial arts and fitness as a young teen, and discovered his calling.

2/28/2019 7:00:00 AM

Want an Awesome Group Fitness Class at Your Gym? Try These 7!

By Century Martial Arts

Looking for a new group fitness class to bring to your gym? Whether you’re launching the first program of its kind, or introducing a new program to your agenda to add variety, you definitely want to make sure you class is one people will be lining up for!

2/12/2019 7:00:00 AM

Get Heart-Smart for February!

By Century Martial Arts

Did you know? February is American Heart Month! Although you should be taking care of your heart all the time, no matter where you live, this is an especially crucial issue for those of us in the States: heart disease is the leading cause of death for both American men and women. In fact, one out of every four deaths are caused by heart disease.

1/29/2019 7:00:00 AM

Thinking About Adding Supplements to Your Healthcare Routine? Read This First!

By Guest Blogger: Cheryl Conklin