The Centurion | health

3/18/2020 9:34:47 AM

Coronavirus and Cleaning Your Gear

By Century Martial Arts

Concern about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been on the rise across the country, martial arts schools are no exception.

2/26/2020 7:00:00 AM

Protect Your Heart with Martial Arts

By Century Martial Arts

All martial arts involve physical activity that increases both your mental and physical endurance. But did you know that practicing martial arts also helps to maintain healthy heart function and a strong cardiovascular system?

11/27/2019 7:00:00 AM

Remembering Bruce Lee

By Century Martial Arts

Bruce Lee was born on November 27, 1940, in the hour and year of the Dragon according to the Chinese zodiac. November 27th, 2019, would have been his 79th birthday.

10/8/2019 7:00:00 AM

Fighting Childhood Obesity with Martial Arts

By Century Martial Arts

Did you know that over 30% of children and adolescents in the US are overweight or obese? Fewer than a quarter of children get the recommended amount of physical activity a day: 60 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise. A child who is regularly physically active will be more likely to carry that habits into adulthood. On the flip side, a sedentary child will likely grow into a sedentary adult.

7/30/2019 7:00:00 AM

5 Fitness Tips for Beginners

By Century Martial Arts

Whether you’re embarking on your first journey from the couch to the gym or you're making your triumphant return to the treadmills, you've already completed one of the most important steps: deciding to incorporate physical fitness into your daily routine. Regular exercise has a host of health benefits for your body and mind. Here are five tips to embracing fitness for beginners.

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.