No Nonsense Fitness
Personal blogs, opinions, success stories and workout logs.
What is Yoga Bandha The word Bandha means “a lock” – in yoga it refers to a muscular contraction which aims to increase physical strength, muscular control, support the spine …
What is Yoga Bandha – The Locks of Yoga Read MoreWhat is Pranayama Pranayama is a Sanskrit word that means breath expansion. Pranayama is performed as part of yoga practice as an interface of body and mind and it can …
Types of Pranayama – Yoga Breathing Techniques Read MoreRelaxation can be practiced at the beginning and at the end of each yoga practice. It can also be practiced on its own as a way to distress and release …
Yoga Relaxation Techniques Read MoreYoga Kriya is an activity that involves cleanliness as part of the second of Patanjali’s eight limb of yoga path, Niyama. Kriya activity is carried out with the intention of …
Yoga Kriya – Neti, Trataka and Kapalabhati Read MoreWhat is Chakra The theory of yoga explains the existence of the human body in a physical form as well as in a subtle form. The anatomy of the subtle …
Names and Location of the Chakras Read MoreIn October 2009 the Schools Health Education Unit in the UK issued a warning that more teenagers had been starving themselves and skipping meals in an attempt to lose weight. In direct contrast to the …
Teenagers Skipping Meals To Stay Thin Read MoreSarn Bo Jin, which translates to Three Step Arrow Punch, is generally the first form taught in Southern Praying Mantis styles.
The form develops core strength from the feet to the waist, and also starts to develop the gen power through repetitive phoenix eye punches and forearm and rib extensions and contractions.
Sarm Bo Jin (3 step arrow) – Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis – First Form Read More
It is essential to have correct equipment, to prevent injury. Equipment for an activity may range from general items of clothing to special protective suits or apparatus.
The Importance of Safety Equipment in Sports and Exercise Read More
For F1 drivers the key area to work on is the core, from the waist up to the neck. A strong core helps to prevent injury during crashes. A strong neck is vital to withstand the G-force pressures when cornering at high speed, and accelerating and braking quickly.
F1 Workouts – How Do F1 Drivers Train? Read More
Chris Hoy’s training regime is very varied, as well as incredibly intense. We shall look at just one part of his sprint training here, the V02 Max Intervals.
Chris Hoy’s V02 Max Interval Training Workouts Read More
How to Do the Headstand Yoga Pose Start by placing yourself opposite to a wall. Sitting on your legs, bend the elbows and place hands on opposite arms. Lean forward …
Step-by-Step Instructions on How to do the Headstand Yoga Pose Read More
To help get an idea of how you can have your cake and still manage your weight, here are a list of activities that will burn the same number of calories as found in an average sized slice of cake.
Cake Burner Workouts – How Many Calories In A Piece Of Cake? Read MoreJeet Kune Do means Way of the Intercepting Fist, and is the martial arts style that Bruce Lee developed to combine what he had discovered after spending years studying every popular fighting style available to him.
Jeet Kune Do Skills and Workouts Read MoreThe Beast is the name given to the ultimate circuit training challenge. If you have been training for a while, you may well have a higher than average level of …
Extreme Circuit Training – Are you Hard Enough To Tame The Beast? Read MoreThis dry-land swimming workout focuses on building both muscular and cardiovascular endurance in addition to strength. The emphasis is on exercising the upper body as strong arms and shoulders play …
Swimming Workout – Sport Specific Circuit Training Read MoreGerard Butler stated that he was in training for 4 months prior to the film to get himself in excellent physical condition. The 4 month workout plan certainly worked.
Spartan 300 Workout – Warrior Training Read MoreAs every pregnancy is different you should exercise at a comfortable pace according to your own needs. Be aware of your body and adapt the postures to accommodate your tummy …
Safety Precautions for Prenatal Yoga Read More
The Swiss Ball can be used during pregnancy to help relief from lower back pain and pregnancy discomfort. Sit on the Swiss Ball and practice rotating movements to take the …
Swiss Ball Exercises During Pregnancy Read MoreChinese kung-fu training is famous for the extreme measures students go to to develop and condition their bodies to help improve their art.
Jet Li and Jackie Chan Workout – Get Kung-fu Fighting for Fitness! Read MoreJust like any other workout program, football training must work towards specific aims and objectives. Every football workout should start with a warmup, and finish with a cool down stretch. …
Football Training Drills and Soccer Workouts Read MoreFor as long as I can remember, people have said that you should sit up straight to avoid getting a bad back. However, I have always found sitting slightly reclined …
Leaning Back is Good For Your Back – Do Not Sit Up Straight, Slouch! Read More