Muay Thai: A Brief History & Why You Should Try It With OBFT!

The origin of what we now call Muay Thai can be traced back to the mid- 18th century during the Burmese-Siamese War. Back then it was known as Muay Boran and used as a practiced fighting technique in warfare. The…

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Why Boxing Is Ideal For Your New Year Fitness Goals

With the new year comes new resolutions and for many of us that means new fitness or health goals. Finding the right place of fitness for yourself can sometimes be tricky but here are a few reasons why a Boxing…

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In Vacation Mode? 5 Ways To Get Back Into A Healthy Routine

As creatures of habit we tend to fall victim to “routines” or “habits”.  Some can be good, such as exercising, walking as much as you can and eating a well balanced healthy diet.  However, the bad habits can include what…

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Three Ways To Stay Fit In Winter

The onset of winter means more comfort food, more hot chocolate, and less training. It means those extra pounds gained, and that gym membership going to waste. It means losing cardiovascular health and smoking a few extra cigarettes a day.…

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Squat Vs. Leg Press

In the eternal battle between squats and leg press for the position as the number one lower-body exercise, I vote for squats. Here's why: 1. Greater muscle activation The leg press is a very quadricep dominant, working mostly the strongest…

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Top Benefits Of Boxing For Seniors

You feel tired, exhausted. Your back hurts, your shoulder slump, and you can’t resist that second piece of chocolate cake. Day in and day out, you feel your physical health start to disintegrate. You know you need to get moving.…

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9 Top Health Benefits Of Pumpkin Seeds

1.  Heart Healthy Magnesium One-quarter cup of pumpkin seeds contains nearly half of the recommended daily amount of magnesium, which participates in a wide range of vitally important physiological functions, including the creation of ATP (adenosine triphosphate, the energy molecules…

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Recipe: Breakfast Hash

Ingredients 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, shredded 1 small butternut squash, peeled & diced 1 rutabaga, peeled & shredded 5-6 slices of bacon Bacon Fat Sea salt & pepper to taste   Directions Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees. Prepare squash…

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Four Reasons To Hire A Personal Trainer

If you’ve been to a gym before, you’ve been through this conundrum: should I hire a personal trainer? Is it worth the money? Every time you pass by the front desk, watch a trainer with a client, or see a…

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