Karate is a Japanese martial art that has traditionally been practiced by the Japanese. It is the country’s national sport. The word ‘karate’ comes from the Japanese words “ka” meaning “empty” and “rai” meaning “hand.” It emphasizes punching for self-defense, while using kicks and open-handed strikes for fighting opponents who are too close to strike […]
Why Pilates Is So Popular And A Great Alternative To Yoga
What Is Pilates? Pilates is an exercise program that emphasizes movement, fluidity of the spine, breathing control, centering of gravity for stability, and strengthening of the deep abdominals. Pilates exercises are typically done on a mat on the floor. Unlike many other types of exercise programs that focus on repetitive movements or quick bursts of […]
10 Things You’ll Definitely Regret When You’re Older
We all have this fear that when we get older, regret will consume us constantly. We may even start to question whether or not we would have done anything differently if we had the chance to go back in time. The truth is, there are some things you will always regret no matter what. But […]
5 Popular Sports Myths Debunked
Sports are a major aspect of our culture and many people hold strong beliefs that the myths associated with the sport they follow. This section will highlight some of the most popular myths within sports and why these beliefs are not true. There are many myths about sports that persist to this day. We will […]
Bikram Yoga – Benefits of Hot Yoga for All Levels
Bikram Yoga is a series of 26 poses and 2 breathing exercises that were created by Bikram Choudhury in the 1970s. Bikram Yoga has been practiced for decades and it’s often referred to as “hot yoga” because practitioners sweat profusely due to the heat conditions. It was designed to help cleanse toxins from the body […]