The Centurion | health

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.

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.

2/5/2019 7:00:00 AM

The Best Ways for Seniors to Savor Their Lives - And Get Healthier!

By Guest Blogger: Jason Lewis

Do you feel like, as you’ve grown older, you’re losing some of the best of your youthful attributes? I don’t just mean lush hair or tight skin – I mean the important ones, like a sharp mind and relatively pain-free movement. Since aging is inevitable, you may feel like you have no say in the matter. But you have far more control than you think!

1/29/2019 7:00:00 AM

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

By Guest Blogger: Cheryl Conklin

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.

1/3/2019 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!