The Centurion | Fitness

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

1/24/2019 7:00:00 AM

What Makes the Torrent T2 Bag So Great?

By Century Martial Arts

We're glad you asked! Torrent, noun tor·rent | \ˈtȯr-ənt \ A tumultuous outpouring; a rush. The naming process of our Torrent T2 Pro bag was…pretty straightforward. Although you’ll usually see “torrent” used to refer to water elements: a torrent of rain; a torrential flood. We had a different rush in mind, though – the outpouring of strikes from participants in a group fitness class!

1/17/2019 7:00:00 AM

Planning to Get Fit in 2019? Here’s Why You Need to Cut Down on Salt

By Century Martial Arts

If you read The Centurion, you’ve definitely seen one or two posts about sugar: why it’s bad (but so delicious!), why you should probably quit eating it so much and what happens when you do. However, as awful as excessive sugar is for you, it’s not the only hazard hiding in your snacks. Today, we’re looking at another dietary disaster: salt.

1/10/2019 7:00:00 AM

Choosing Your Perfect Eight Count Gloves!

By Century Martial Arts

Hey! You there! That’s right, you – the one looking for gloves for your kickboxing or boxing classes! I have something for you. Whether you’re taking these classes yourself or you’re about to start offering one at your gym, and need gloves to offer in your pro shop, I’m here to help you out.

1/3/2019 7:00:00 AM

Sugar: How Much is Too Much?

By Century Martial Arts

Editor’s note: If you read the Centurion, you probably remember the whole month-without-sugar challenge, and the absolute failure that was the first month and the success that was the second. The people who participated in the challenge noticed some positive results; however, we never really touched on just want makes sugar so bad in the first place. Well, we’re exploring that now!

12/18/2018 7:00:00 AM

5 Stay-at-Home Ideas for Winter Workouts

By Century Martial Arts

As winter hits, so do the snow and ice. Whether you find yourself dealing with seriously unsafe streets, or simply find it too cold to leave your house, winter weather can seriously cut into gym time. This doesn’t mean that you should force yourself to brave dangerous weather or freezing temperatures to stay in shape. You can take a break from the gym and still stay fit!