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Workout Buddies Make Workouts Better
Having a workout buddy can be an essential ingredient for success in the gym. Workout partners are good for a lot of different scenarios. Weight lifting, circuit training, running drills on boxing, practicing your jiu jitsu, or sparring. Hey, find someone to run on the beach with, if that's your thing. When it comes to HBUTC, we see a lot of our members either bring buddies in with them, or meet people to work out with along the way. There are actually a lot of benefits to working out with a partner, and it doesn't have to be in a synchronized, jump rope routine kind of way. Here are some of the benefits we've seen in having some sort of workout buddy. ACCOUNTABILITY ....
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What to Do When You Feel Like You’ve Totally Messed Up Your Fitness Goals
Nearly everyone has experienced that low feeling that comes when you know you’ve messed up your fitness goals. Maybe Taco Tuesday got out of hand. Maybe you’ve slipped back into old fast food habits for a few days or weeks. Maybe you’re partaking in too much recreational … um… substances, and you’re not working out like you know you should. Whatever the reason, we’ve all been there. The important part is to not let a setback derail your entire fitness mission. This blog explores three suggestions for what to do when you feel like you’ve totally messed up your fitness goals.
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Trainer Profile: Jeff Glossner
Jeff Glossner is an amateur MMA fighter about to go professional for his next bout. He’s been training hard in boxing, and keeps his wrestling skills sharp in between teaching boxing and kickboxing to his Orange County students. Around HBUTC, he is known as the trap king. If you haven’t been to his Tuesday-Thursday cardio kickboxing class at 6:30pm, get there to hear the latest from Future, Kendrick Lamar and Migos. He keeps the boxing combos interesting, and gets heart rates up with jump squats or other calisthenics between rounds on the bag. We connected with Jeff to get some insight into this very personable and fun trainer, and here’s what he had to say. ....
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Healthy Green Foods for St. Patrick's Day
Everyone’s wearing green and gearing up for gulps of green-stained beer for St. Patrick’s Day, but what if you want to get into the spirit without all the carbs and dehydration? Read on for some ideas for healthy green foods for St. Patrick’s Day. Green Fruit Kiwi Pear Green Apple Avocado Honeydew Limes Green Veggies Kale Celery Green Beans Broccoli Spinach Asparagus Lettuce Peas Green Peppers Green Cabbage Zucchini The list goes on… Check out these two recipes for keeping it green on St. Patrick’s Day. Delicious Green Smoothie Recipe 1 Scoop “ Sun is Shining ....
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Why Join an Independent Gym?
It’s tough searching for a new gym, whether getting in shape for the first time, coming back to your workout routine after some time off, or simply exploring options in your neighborhood. One of the decisions to consider is whether to join a commercial gym, or seek a more independent place to sweat. This blog outlines some of the reasons an independent gym may be the best fit. Independent Gyms Bring a Sense of Community At a big box gym like 24 Hour Fitness, it’s hard to build a sense of community. There are so many people in and out, and the facilities are often so large with so many different things going on, it’s easy to get lost in the commotion. An ....
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Why Interval Training Works to Burn Fat
Interval training is one of the core principals of our Ultimate Fit classes here at Huntington Beach Ultimate Training Center, because the method helps to burn fat and build muscle at the same time. Interval style training also keeps your workouts interesting, and introduces a little element of fun and challenge into your routine. Who wants to run at the same pace on a treadmill for 75 minutes? Usually not us. So, what is interval training, and how does it work to burn fat? Interval training means exercising in intervals. You’ll work for a short period, usually 60-90 seconds at full capacity, then rest for a shorter period, like 30 seconds. In our Ultimate Fit ....
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5 Benefits of Martial Arts for Kids
Martial arts, and sports of all kinds, provide immense benefit to kids . Processed foods, sugary drinks and increased amounts of screen time create an increased need to return to balance in people of younger and younger ages. Jiu-jitsu and other forms of martial arts help to provide that balance with physical activity, and practice with mental focus. This blog shares five benefits of martial arts for kids.
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Martial arts, including Brazilian jiu-jitsu and kickboxing, help kids to learn how to pay attention to an instructor for an extended period of time, and perform the requested actions with focus. When children see their peers paying attention, they are influenced to .... -
5 Myths About Women and Kickboxing Gyms
There are a lot of myths out there about working out at a martial arts training facility like a kickboxing gym, or muay-thai studio. This blog presents the five most common misconceptions about women and kickboxing. We want to debunk the myths out there, because kickboxing, cardio kickboxing and other forms of fight-based training are SO GOOD FOR YOU. It would be a shame if you were turned off because of some silly rumor that gyms like ours are just for men. Read on to learn more. Kickboxing Gyms Are for Men
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One of the most prevalent myths about kickboxing gyms - or martial arts gyms in general - is that it’s a guys-only thing. This actually couldn’t be farther from ....