Explosive Shield Training Workout

by Tambuli Media | Jul 23, 2016 | Fitness, Martial Arts, Authors, Kevin Kearns

by Coach Kevin Kearns Many martial artists and school owners have kicking shields lying around at home and at the dojo. They are a great piece of equipment, as you know, for training kicks and the like. What some people don’t realize is that they are also a great way...

Stance Training for Leg Strength [video]

by Tambuli Media | May 11, 2016 | Fitness, Strength & Conditioning, Chinese Martial Arts, Authors, Alan Orr

There are many benefits to the martial arts, especially the arts that focus on deep stances to train and strengthen the legs. Not only can stance training condition your legs, it also develops overall stamina, endurance, cardiovascular conditioning and spiritual...

Use Bands to Strengthen Your Shoulders [video]

by Tambuli Media | Mar 9, 2016 | Fitness, Strength & Conditioning, Authors, Dennis Angelina

Injuries to the shoulders are something you want to avoid. Unfortunately, as we age and become naturally less supple, but then try to lift too much, or exercise too hard, or utilize the shoulders’ range of motion without first warming up, we can tear the rotator cuffs...

Tone Your Abs and Thighs on the Mini-Trampoline [video]

by Tambuli Media | Mar 9, 2016 | Fitness, Strength & Conditioning, Cardiovascular, Authors, Kevin Kearns

Exercise needs to be fun. After all, if you’re having fun while you do it, you’re more likely to stick to it and get and stay healthy. And who’s not bored with crunches and dead lifts? Well, get ready to get fit and have fun… Here Coach Kevin Kearns shows you two fun...

Side Planking for Hip, Core and Shoulder Strength [video]

by Tambuli Media | Mar 9, 2016 | Fitness, Strength & Conditioning, Authors, Tema Esberg

One of my all-time favorite exercises is the plank. It is simple, requires no space, no equipment, no gym, and no investment in time. Standard planks are great for core strength. But when you need to go to another level, and want to work the hips and core together,...

Chinese Animal Exercise Trends

by Tambuli Media | Jan 13, 2016 | Health, Chinese Medicine, Strength & Conditioning, Authors, Dr. Mark Wiley

Observation shows that animals in nature appear healthier than we humans. I mean, when was the last time you saw an obese giraffe, a lion with arthritis, or a depressed chicken? Most of the animals I see (at the zoo and on television, anyway) look fit and well. One...