Punching and kicking a heavy bag for fitness

Punching and kicking a heavy bag for fitness

I was the typical gym member for many years doing free weights, strength machines and running on the track. At my gym there was a heavy bag and I used to punch and kick it as a warm-up before tackling the weights.  I didn’t know what I was doing as far as the...
Is Group Blast and martial arts enough for my legs?

Is Group Blast and martial arts enough for my legs?

I do different things for physical fitness including weight lifting, martial arts and group fitness classes. One of my muscle groups I don’t do direct strength training any more is my legs.  I used to have a leg day for weight training , but between Takwondo and...
The best gym in MY world is open. Fort Wayne Fitness Blog

The best gym in MY world is open. Fort Wayne Fitness Blog

It was my first day back at Spiece Fitness since the forced lock-down in March. I was happy to be back in the best gym in my world after two months.  Luckily, I didn’t stop my martial arts training with Sensei Basche at Basches Martial Arts over the last two...
My new Physical Therapy. Fort Wayne Fitness Blog

My new Physical Therapy. Fort Wayne Fitness Blog

About three years ago I was diagnosed with sciatica (pinched nerve in my spinal area).  I though it was from my physical activity like Martial Arts but it came from having desk jobs and sitting at computers for several years. I failed to stretch and bend frequently...