POWERSTRIKE 5 DVD with Ilaria Montagnani

POWERSTRIKE 5 DVD with Ilaria Montagnani Review

Powerstrike

i hate cardio & kickboxing videos that rely on jumps - ilaria's routines are great b/c they incorporate great moves w/ great music. the arms get a workout too, the pace gradually ramps up so that before you know it you're sweating a lot. i'm advanced (cathe, jari - and LALOFIT - really great) & i always put this dvd in when i need dependable cardio.

Feature

• Voted "Best Workout" by New York and Shape magazine
• Voted "Best Kickboxing DVD" by Health magazine
• Enjoy and be challenged by this full body, fun cardio workout
• Powerstrike concentrates on safety and proper form
• Ilaria will teach you how to kick and punch like a true martial artist!

Overview

Ilaria's newest kickboxing workout, Powerstrike 5 is filled with energy-packed, exciting new drills and choreographed routines. As always, her concentrated focus on safety and proper form reflects her vast experience and commitment to the martial arts. The intensity of this cardiovascular exercise allows you to maintain a target heart rate zone for 90% of the time and engages every muscle of the body.Prepare to sweat and be challenged as Ilaria and her team of instructors get you into the best shape of your life!52 minutes

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Kimberly Spreen: Absolute Kickboxing, Kick Box Interval Workout

Kimberly Spreen: Absolute Kickboxing, Kick Box Interval Workout Review

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Overview

IN STOCK! Absolute Kick-Boxing with Combat Intervals, with Kimberly Spreen. Warm-up (6 min.) An all-new mix of Kickbox moves and combos get combined with challenging Bootcamp style athletic drills of strikes and blocks with a weighted bar. (45-50 min.) Cool-Down (5 min.) Weighted Core Training & Stretch (15 min.) The DVD will have multiple options for different lengths of workouts for optimal fitness results. Kimberly Spreen is an all-around Fitness Pro: a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Motivational Speaker. She is a National Fitness Presenter, Continuing Education Provider for ACE & AFAA, Gravity Trainer and BOSU Master Trainer. Well known for her enthusiasm, passion, humor and D.C. Style, Kimberly has been education and motivating instructors, students and clients alike for over a decade.

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TKO 100 lb. Canvas Heavy Bag Set 522CS-BK-100

TKO 100 lb. Canvas Heavy Bag Set 522CS-BK-100 Review

TKO

This heavy bag set was exactly what I needed. The included speedbag was just an additional plus. The included gloves don't really provide much of a use but it's worth it to have a little extra fodder in the package to have a heavy bag that's sturdy and well built.

Feature

• 16 oz canvas PVC coated bag shell
• Heavy gauge welded rings
• Powder-coated steel chain & swivel
• Double-end tie down design
• Hydraulically filled for even weight distribution

Overview

HEAVY BAGS AREN'T JUST FOR BOXERS ANYMORE! In fact, heavy bag training can improve your self-defense skills, your sense of well being and your overall health and fitness. Combined with proper diet and exercise, not only can you become fit, but you can dramatically lower your cholesterol, decrease your chance of a heart attack by strenghening your heart and relieving stress.

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Double Mouth Guard - Clear

Double Mouth Guard - Clear Review

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Overview

Comfortable/allows for easy breathing and speaking
Custom design fits over orthdontic appliances and bridgework
98.9% PSA Rating
Includes protective case
Color: Clear

Weight: 1 lbs

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Muay Thai Training Techniques

Muay Thai is a Thai mixed martial art form. It has many techniques of fighting. During treatment with Muay Thai techniques, also known as "Mae May Muay Thai use," fighters of the entire body including fists, elbows, shins, feet and knees.

The basic Muay Thai training techniques include punch techniques (jab, straight right / cross, hook and uppercut), elbow techniques (horizontal, diagonal-upwards, diagonal downwards, uppercut,downward, backward-spinning and flying) and kicking techniques (push kick, roundhouse kick, etc.). Following are some specific techniques, Muay Thai:

The Clinch

This technique will be used exclusively in Muay Thai fights. During the fight the fighter is the technique by his opponent either around the neck and head or around the body. It is as well known Thai Clinch.

To clinch is applicable to be holding the fightersOpponent either around the neck and head or around the body. The fighter has also press his forearm against his opponent's collar bone while his hands are around the head of the latter, rather than the neck.

Clinch a common technique used in Muay Thai fights to his head, then tap enter throw down. The fighter can also throw the opponent to let in his case, the latter with a knee from the right. It can cause the opponent to lose his balance.
The Kru

This is a difficult technique. A new fighter takes a lot of training and hard work to learn this technique. The technique is obtained from the Krue fighters or Thai boxing training. The trainer makes the fighter to work hard and learn the technique. It is a tradition for the fighters to bring about his respects to his coach expressed by a ritual called Wai Kru.

There are some elements that are part of the Muay Thai training techniques. These include: --

• Running - A trainee has (at 18 km running per day for about 12 km in the first half and run) about 6 km in the second half.

• Stretching - The student has to do, a distance of approximately 20-30 minutes. It improves elasticity and reduces the muscle stretch reflex.

• Shadow Boxes - This training will consist of approximately 20 minutes of shadow boxing. Shadow boxing is practiced normally before a mirror.

Muay ThaiTraining takes a lot of hard work. To be a good young fighter must go through a lot of physical and psychological stress. It takes pure dedication, commitment and never-say-die "attitude that a trainee becomes a good Muay Thai fighter.

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