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Martial arts and fitness a winning combination

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  Real estate veteran, car lover, and fitness enthusiast Gene Bernshtam believes that there are several paths that people can take on their fitness journey. There are sports, bodybuilding, weightlifting, CrossFit, yoga, and more. However, there is one that he has always found interesting— martial arts. In the past few decades, countless fitness routines have incorporated martial arts in one way or another. Martial arts is both a discipline and a way to defend oneself and others. Fitness is most definitely required to do martial arts to the best of one's abilities. Image source: wordpress.com One of the most popular forms of martial arts that incorporate fitness is boxing. It's hard to find fitter athletes in combat sports than professional boxers. Most boxers go through rigorous training that allows them to go round after round in the competition. Any who’s trained in a boxing gym will attest to the fact the training is more than just punching. Gene Bernshtam also me...

COVID-19 and working out: On safely pumping the weights at home

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  For months now, gym-goers have settled for home workouts, outdoor running, and urban cycling to staying fit. Experts are divided on exercising in a gym with masks on as this might cause breathing problems in some individuals, and working out in an enclosed area still poses threats of the virus.  Image source: indianexpress.com Working out amid a pandemic is something everyone must try to do daily. Countless studies have found that exercising lowers the risk of contracting health conditions such as diabetes, depression, heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. In a week, be sure to include three to four days to focus on health and physical fitness, says Gene Bernshtam. There are plenty of online workout videos available for people to follow at their own pace. To get to the groove slowly but surely, try doing yoga exercises first. This will help ease the body into physical activity while improving one’s strength and flexibility. Resistance training doe...