Basic Capoeira - Ponte! The Bridge!

Learn how to do the basic ponte capoeira move in this free Brazilian martial arts class on video with beginner capoeira techniques from our martial arts expert.

Basic Bodybuilding - Walking Dumbell Lunges!

Be sure to take a long enough stride to ensure your knee is always over your heel. Lunges are great moves but the prevention of knee injury is paramount.

Stretching for Runners - Before and After!

Dynamic stretching before a run loosens muscles while priming the nervous system. Static stretching after a run promotes cool down and relaxation.

Basic Aikido - One Point Walking!

Aikido is a martial art used primarily to redirect attack. Keeping one point is the crucial technique which lowers center of gravity and maintains balance.

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Intermediate Yoga - The Lotus Pose!

The Lotus Pose requires flexibility in the knees and ankles and is more difficult than it appears. Here Esther Ekhart show the correct method.

Floor Moves by Ido Portal

Portal's amazing mix of strength and grace is worth a closer look. Here he reveals a simple series of strength building floor moves that take up where traditional animal walks leave off.

Basic Bodybuilding - The Dumbell Row for Lats!

Keeping an arched back keeps pressure off the discs while working the lats right down to the insertion point! Great move.

Gear Review - The Ultimate Kayacking Travel Paddle!

A great paddle boasting superior portability and quality manufacture for your Kayack away from home.

The Number One Fat Burning Exercise of All Time!

Engage your entire body and kick up your metabolism with a combination of Dumbell Hang Clean, Push Press and Dumbell Squat! Burn, baby, burn!

Basic Yoga - The Warrior Poses

These 3 yoga warrior poses will open the hips and work on your strength and stamina.

The 90 Degree Pushup - Handstand Strength Builder!

Learn how to do ninety degree push ups in this free combat sports conditioning video from our expert martial arts trainer.

Basic Capoeira - The Au Cortado (Cartwheel)

Learn how to do the basic au capoeira move in this free Brazilian martial arts video with beginner capoeira techniques from our martial arts expert.

4 Minute Neck and Shoulder Stretch!

Yoga teacher Rodney Yee walks you through a 4-minute routine for stretching your neck and shoulders at your desk. This is a great soltuion for office-workers short on time and long on stiff muscles. From: http://www.gaiam.com/category/wellness-clinic/pain-relief-back-care.do

The Golden Rules Of Recreational Kayacking!

The 3 Golden Rules of Recreational Kayaking are a set of rules that let you paddle the most efficiently, comfortably and safely.

Book Review: The Paleo Solution

Robb Wolf, research biochemist, strength coach and author, describes his new book, The Paleo Solution.

Basic Boxing - The Right Uppercut

A good move against a shorter opponent. As in a all boxing, move in with the body first.

Four Key Stretches For Mixed Martial Arts!

Fighting from the ground tends to tighten up very specific opposing muscles. Stretch to maintain your flexibility and keep injury free.

Basic Capoeria: Dodge Your Opponent! The Esquiva

Esquiva just means "dodge" and this is a go to Brazilian Capoiera movement.

Basic Bodyuilding : The Dumbell Shoulder Press

Sometimes called the military press, the dumbell shoulder press can be done standing or sitting.

Get You Heart Rate Up! - The One Arm Push-up!

The one arm push-up is a classic strength building exercise for chest. Not as easy as you think!

Basic Yoga - The Crane/Crow Pose With Esther Ekhart

A wonderful centering progression from downward dog to crane pose. This lesson emphasize yoga's calm centering and the slow build of necessary physical strength.




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Basic Bodybuilding - The Dumbell Bench Press

In many ways the dumbell bench press is superior to the barbell bench, especially where the rotator cuffs are concerned.

The Seven Secrets of Barefoot Running

Barefoot running is enjoying a re-newed interest. Avoiding unnecessary stress and injury are key considerations.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Animal Walks!

Animal Drills are a tradition in many fighting disciplines. Here are some examples from Brazilian martial arts.

Jumping Rope for Cardio Fitness!

A jump rope is a simple tool than anyone can afford. Plus it's easily stored and eminently portable. Check it out!

Old School Weightlifting - The Way It Was!

These boys are not fooling around! Heavyweight Squats, Cleans, and more! Eat your heart out, Arnold!

Aikido - The Spiritual Roots of Fight

Listen to a master explain one-point as applied to the Martial Arts.

Gear Review: New Balance Minimus Trail Shoe!

This is New Balance's latest edition to the natural/minimalistic running game. The shoe is surely to be a hit. It's light, flexible, and comfortable. Weighing in at 7.5 oz in a size 9.5 (Mens), the shoe is lighter than most of its competition.



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Kata! - A Demonstration of Karate's Explosive Force

An up close and personal look at the Shito Ryu Kata Chanta Yara Kusanku as performed by World Games Kata Champion Antonio Diaz. A Tom Leeman Production.

Basic Yoga - Downward Dog with Esther Ekhart!

Downward Dog is a great yoga pose for strengthening the upper body. Soften your heart and stretch out with Esther!

Beginner's Handstand - Up Against A Wall!

Balance is an important component in athletics but it takes core strength for a controlled lift into a handstand. In the meantime just kicking up against a wall can help get you started.

Stretching Warmups - Capoeira Style!

Here, Mestre Barrao shows a flexibility and warm-up routine specifically designed to prep the student for dynamic Capoeira.

Basic Boxing - Throwing the Right Hand!

As in all power moves, throwing the right hand comes from the hips, not the shoulders!

Programmed Fasting - Is It For You?

Brad Pilon is the author of Eat Stop Eat, an easy and effective weight loss program based on the combination of flexible intermittent fasting and resistance training.

Competitive Cycling Tips - Base Miles for Training

Base miles are moderately paced bike rides that can help you get familiar with your bike when training for competitive cycling. Learn how to train with base miles in this free bicycling video lesson.

MovNat - The Workout the World Forgot

MovNat is a philosophy and practice that empowers Zoo humans to experience their true nature. Our true nature is to be strong, healthy, happy and free.

Gear Review: Vibram Five Finger Footware

It started with the barefoot running craze but athletic foot ware manufacturers quickly caught on.  These ahtletic shoes and others like them come close to the barefoot experience while still giving some protection to your sensitive feet.  Check them out.
 



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Your Bodyfat Mass Index - The Easy Way

Three ways that are better than just using the scale to see if your fitness program is working.

Using a Foam Roller for Muscle Recovery!

A foam roller can help you stretch out the sore spots in your muscles and fascia. The result? More flexibility and faster recovery.

More Important Than Breakfast? Your Post Workout Meal!

Most people would agree that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  But you post workout meal is very important as well, and the window of opportunity for maximum gain can be small.

Book Review: The Naked Warrior - Bodyweight Exercise

The Naked Warrior

The Graduate Course In Instant Strength Gains

Have you noticed - the greater a man's skill, the more he achieves with less?  And the skill of strength is no exception.  From the ancient days of Greek wrestling, to the jealously guarded secrets of Chinese Kung Fu Masters, to the hard men modern spec ops, warriors and allied strongmen have developed an amazing array of skills for generating inhuman strength.

Now, for the first time, Russian strength expert and former Spetnaz instructor Pavel has gathered many of these devastating techniques into one highly teachable skill set. In The Naked Warrior, Pavel reveals exactly what it takes to be super-strong in minimum time - when your body is your only tool.

• Gain more brute strength in days than you did in years of bodybuilding or calisthenics
• Discover the martial secrets of instant power generation-for rapid surges in applied strength
• Discover how to get a world-class powerlifter's quality workout - using your body only
• Master the one-arm/one-leg pushup for crushing upper body force
• Forge super-piston, never quit legs with Spetnaz favorite "Pistol"
• Discover the magic of "GTG" - guaranteed the world's most effective strength routine
• No gym, no weights, no problem - get a dynamite workout at a moments notice

 

 

Cardio Kickboxing Basics - Get Your Moves on!

Kickboxing is a great cardio workout that helps to raise the heart rate as well as build muscle.

One Arm Pushups - The Right Way!

Nick Tumminello shows you how to do a one arm push up! - the right way! Single arm push ups are one of the best exercises you can do...period!       http://nicktumminello.com/ 

The Pistol Squat - A Bodyweight Powerhouse!

Build enormous strength by squatting on one leg. Not for those with knee injuries!

The Ginga - Basic Capoeira!

The amazing sport of Capoeira combines martial art, dance, and music to achieve an amazing level of sports performance. Quite simply, Ginga means "to swing". This is the basic Capoeira evasive move. You owe it to yourself to learn more about this outstanding skill set.

Gathering Skills for Balance

I chanced on Mr. Ido Portal's videos and was immediately drawn by the strength of his routine. What I didn't know was his mastery as a teacher. These videos speak for themselves.

Balance Your Workout - The Amazing Ido Portal

I stumbled on this video while searching around Youtube for "functional fitness". I don't know if Ido Portal's fitness is functional for ordinary beings, but in his world fitness brings him ultimate freedom: freedom from gravity.

Portal is inspirational as an athlete, artist, and human being. His skill points out that there is more than one route to fitness and more than one kind of freedom.

Ride Your Mongoose to the Sky - Bike Antics by Danny MacAskill

Way Back Home is the incredible new riding clip from Danny MacAskill, it follows him on a journey from Edinburgh back to his hometown Dunvegan, in the Isle of Skye. Just a man and his Bicycle!

Basic Boxing - The Left Jab

From a good base all it takes is a slight rotation of the arm and a movement from the shoulder. Protect your chin with that same shoulder and find your target from your base without leaning forward!

Boxing's Ten Commandments: Essential Training for the Sweet Science

Rope Climbing Skills! Can you make the cut?

Rope climbing is an old military skill. Doing it safely requires both strength and technique. The "Crimp", "Scoop and Stomp" and "Wrap and Stomp" are three foot techniques used in co-ordination with arm strength get the job done.

Sport Climbing: From Top Rope to Redpoint, Techniques for Climbing Success

Spider Monkey - Prasara Yoga Flow

Based on the series by Scott Sonnan, international fitness coach, this yoga flow is worth practicing.

Advanced Aikido

Yoshimitsu Yamada, a direct student of O Sensei for more than ten years, is an 8th dan and the chief instructor at the New York Aikikai. Currently, he is Chairman of the Board of the United States Aikido Federation and the Latin America Aikido Federation. He is the author of Aikido Complete and has made multiple aikido training tapes.

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Advanced Stretching Techniques From Darin Steen

Darin Steen is an advanced fitness coach whose results speak for themselves. Here he demonstrates some advanced stretching for general fitness.  Be sure to warm up first!

Back to Basics Yoga : The Tree Pose - Nike Dynamic Yoga

A simple matter of matter of balance, the tree pose looks easier than it is. Here the folks at Nike move toward static balance through a range of dynamic preparation moves.  A nice approach.

Yoga Morning Flow - Esther Ekhart

A great way to begin your day, demonstrated by the beautiful Esther Ekhart.

Superfoot Wallace : High Kick Flexibility

The high kick is one of the benchmark moves in martial arts and Bill Wallace is the master.

Five Reasons Why Interval Cardio Is Better

Interval cardio workouts trump traditional cardio by a mile. Find out why.

Basic Boxing - Footwork Essentials

Moving in and out of range, keeping your feet on the ground, bouncing on the balls of your feet, keeping rhythm...the essentials of footwork.

Changing a Road Bike Tire

It's a little more complicated than you would think, but changing a bicycle tire shouldn't ruin your ride.
 

Plyometrics - The Safe Way

Plyometrics are dynamic exercises that build speed, promote agility, get your heart pumping and burn fat.  But like all high intensity exercises they must be approached with an eye to safety.  Here are some basic points to keep in mind.




Jumping into Plyometrics, 2nd Edition (Book & VHS Tape)

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Basic Warmups - The Jumping Jack

Dr. Fred Roberto demonstrates a basic warm up exercise for whole body: The Jumping Jack. Simple, effective, easy to learn, the jumping jack is the go-to calisthenic we all remember.



You Are Your Own Gym: The Bible of Bodyweight Exercises