Often enough, someone being described as “fit” has a lot more to do with their physical appearance rather than their physiology. If you were to ask a distance runner, however, they may describe being “fit” more along the lines of one’s physical ability. A gymnast or yoga enthusiast may be akin to relating flexibility and range of motion to one’s fitness level. To my mother, being able to perform daily tasks without shoulder, hip, or knee pain would make for an “in-shape” pers

Muay Thai, translated into English as Thai Boxing, is the national sport of Thailand and is a martial art with origins in the ancient battlefield tactics of the Siamese (or Thai) army. It evolved from Krabi Krabong, literally long and short weapons, the weapons tactics of the Thai army. The early Muay Thai bouts pitted different companies within the Siamese army against each other in unarmed combat (Muay Boran) with few rules and no weight divisions or time limits. They becam

Boxing workouts are increasingly popular and not just for boxers in training. The average person who will never step into a competitive ring can benefit from this type of workout. It involves cardio, agility, and strength. Boxing fitness can be a rewarding and fun new challenge. With intense cardio, strength training, core work, agility, and footwork all in one workout, how couldn’t there be benefits? Proponents of boxing workouts have good reason to rave about them. Thes