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Cary Williams – Never too pretty in Hollywood for Boxing

Hollywood is looking to Cary Williams for Boxing Cary Williams, a former fighter and Olympic level coach, is an expert in boxing and is gaining popularity in the entertainment world as the female boxing coach to go to for television…

End the year on a high note with Boot Camp

From the creators of Comes the Revolutionary Outdoor Group Training Program Looking to burn some calories before the holiday (eating) season begins? Sign up for Original Boot Camp! Intensely fun December programs next week at these locations below: KLCC Park KLCC…

How many calories does CrossFit burn compared to gym workouts?

Is CrossFit doing as much for you as a typical half-hour at the gym? Hurricanes and CrossFit workouts have one thing in common: Some of the most brutal ones are named after women. When scientists at Kennesaw State University studied…

Different workouts for different moods

We’ve all been there—frustrated from a bad day at work or antsy because your regular workout isn’t cutting it. Rather than giving up all together and choosing Netflix instead, match your mood to the workout to reap the particular benefits…

Metabolic Conditioning for Spartans

Metabolic Conditioning 1.0 “Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Warm-up 75 jumping jacks (Zone 1-3) Jog 5-10 minutes (Zone 3-4) Dynamic warm-up – 3 moves at 25…

How a Personal Trainer prepares for Reebok Spartan Race

Gerren Liles – Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, ReebokONE Ambassador shares some advice Running a Reebok Spartan Race challenges you completely, both mentally and physically. As a Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer, I have always worked out all the…

Obstacle tips from Reebok Spartan Race Elite athletes

Need tips on conquering your next Reebok Spartan Race? Hear from Reebok partners and Spartan elites Amelia Boone, Hunter McIntyre, Rose Wetzel, and Matt “The Bear” Novakovich on how they overcome the toughest obstacles that come their way. Favourite &…

Triathlon Tips: Two tried-and-true swim sets for maintaining swim fitness

Are you in your triathlon ‘off-season’ but still thinking about maintaining your swim fitness? It’s important to maintain fitness in the pool, but you don’t necessarily want to be at your peak. Sometimes taking a mental and physical break can…

The Crossover: Blake Griffin flexes MMA skills

We know that Blake Griffin can dunk, shoot, rebound and block. But can he grapple? Can he kick? Can he box? Can he stick and move? MMA fighter Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone recently got up close and personal with the NBA…

Earn Your Armour Challenge 4 with Under Armour and Monarchy MMA

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Trainers Bruninho Barbosa and One FC Champion Peter Davis were on hand to guide fitness enthusiasts whom had signed up for free workout sessions organised by Under Armour at Monarchy MMA in Bangsar, KL recently. The…