The Centurion | health

7/16/2019 7:00:00 AM

Fighting Depression With Martial Arts

By Century Martial Arts

It is no secret that an active lifestyle has positive benefits to your physical health. Experts also say that getting a good workout can help your mental health. If you’re feeling low, whether it be from depression, anxiety or general stress and a bad mood, there are ways that you can fight back!

7/9/2019 7:00:00 AM

Joint Health 101

By Century Martial Arts

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.

4/11/2019 7:00:00 AM

How to Become a Morning Person in 5 Easy Steps

By Guest Blogger: Elise Morgan

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?

3/7/2019 7:00:00 AM

The Bare Bones Facts of Bone Health – And Why It’s So Important!

By Century Martial Arts

Your bones are one of the most important parts of your body. They not only provide the support your body needs to hold muscles in place and move freely, but also supply calcium to the body's cells, holds the bone marrow that helps make your blood and bone cells, and protect your organs. Without healthy bones, your body and life would be much different. This is (part of!) the reason why eating right and exercising are so important.

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!

2/26/2019 7:00:00 AM

How to Not Go Totally Insane When an Injury Forces You to Take Time Off Training

By Sarah Lobban

A few weeks ago, I was heading out to hang out with some friends after an afternoon of training. As I was getting ready, I became aware of a growing pain in my lower right leg, starting at the ankle and moving up the shin. It just felt like a bruise, so I ignored it – until I went to put on jeans, and noticed a swelling the size of half a grapefruit (or a large orange; I’m not a fruit expert) ballooning from the limb.

2/21/2019 7:00:00 AM

5 of the Most Common Martial Arts Injuries (And How to Reduce Your Chances of Getting Them)

By Century Martial Arts

Whether your martial art has you rolling on the ground and grappling, striking and sparring, or working with weapons (hopefully the unsharpened variety!), there are five common types of injuries martial artists tend to see. It is nearly impossible to avoid all injuries, but there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of injury that everyone who practices any martial art should be aware of.