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BodyPump Guide to Full-Body Strength Workout for Everyone

BodyPump is the full body strength training workout for everyone BodyPump landed on the fitness world in 1990 in New Zealand, home […]

admin-minorsanJune 9, 20267 min read
Fitness, Self-Defense

Lower Body Strength: The Secret Weapon for Self-Defense

Why Lower Body Strength Matters in Self-Defense Ever tried to run, kick, or hold your ground without strong legs? Your lower body […]

admin-minorsanOctober 6, 20252 min read
Fitness, Fitness & Health, Mental Health

Why New Year’s Resolutions End So Quickly in January

Here’s why New Year’s Resolution end New Year’s resolutions end during the third week of January, and subsequently, goals fall by the […]

admin-minorsanJanuary 22, 20245 min read
Fitness, Fitness & Health, Martial Arts/Self-Defense, Mental Health, Self-Defense

Your Safety Quotient and How to Measure It

What is your Safety Quotient? Level of Confidence Creates Your Safety Quotient  How is your confidence level when it comes to self-protection […]

admin-minorsanMay 7, 20187 min read
Fitness, Fitness & Health, Martial Arts/Self-Defense

Lessons Learned from the Wharf to Wharf Race

Lessons from the Wharf to Wharf This past weekend I ran the Wharf to Wharf with a bunch of fun wild ladies […]

admin-minorsanJuly 26, 20164 min read
Fitness, Fitness & Health, Nutrition

Summer Works for Weight Loss When You Have a Plan

  Summer works for weight loss due to several factors A recent study, which was highlighted on a daily news show, indicates […]

admin-minorsanMay 16, 20162 min read
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Why I Teach Martial Arts & Fitness Simultaneously

Teaching martial arts, self-defense & fitness go beyond “passion” There is purpose behind what I do Often I’m asked why I teach […]

admin-minorsanApril 5, 20168 min read
Fitness, Mental Health

Breaking Habits in 5 Steps: How Simple It Can Be

Yes, you can break habits in 5 steps Five steps might not be so easy, but they are doable. I’ve already talked […]

admin-minorsanJanuary 7, 20155 min read

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