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Actor Sean Patrick Flanery – Brazlian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt

I was in an interview with Troy Duffy the director of The Boondock Saints 2: All Saints Day, sequel to the cult classic The Boondock Saints, released ten years earlier.  I flippantly asked Duffy if he worked out in hopes of finding another angle to sell my interview. He chuckled and said loudly “No!” But, he [...]

Healthy Snacks for the Oscars

Oscar parties can be a time to indulge, but that doesn’t mean your slim figure should suffer. Formulating a fitness program to eat right and watch your food consumption is great.  Sugar, carbohydrates and calorie intake shouldn’t increase just because you are at a social event. You can still eat the right foods and celebrate with [...]

Hinders in Racquetball

I still get baffled and even frustrated by hinder calls in racquetball. If you are a racquetball player you understand what I mean. Hinders are the calls that truly separate the good players from the mediocre players.   During my years of playing, I have experienced some of the most ridiculous hinder calls ever. I have even been [...]

Water Our Life Source

I drink so much water every day that it feels like I drink gallons on any given day. I drink so much because I am a very active person. I work out every day. I know water is my life source. Water is my life source for a very good reason. My body feels better [...]

Taking a Kickboxing Class

After a long day of random work and putting out fires, I joined a 45-minute kickboxing class. It was fast and invigorating. In kickboxing you kick up a storm while getting one of the best cardio workouts available. Not to mention lots of relief from a hectic day on planet Earth. My knees pumped, my [...]

Plyometrics with Racquetball Training

Because I perform plyometrics exercises, I have increased my winning average. I have more power and my recovery time is faster.  Plyometrics are common in the fitness industry. More and more racquetball players consider them mainstream. My personal trainerdescribes plyometrics as explosive movements. If done routinely, they will help build your strength and power. Below [...]

Bodybuilding with Raw Power!

My chiropractor swears by eating raw food. He says it keeps him happy and healthy.  He does look healthy and seems happy.   I personally like to eat cooked food every now and then. I can’t image eating only raw food.  I’d miss out on holiday meals and trips to the frozen yogurt shop.  Raw Foodie [...]

Michael Jai White Kicks High

I watched the movie trailer for Black Dynamite and drooled over Michael Jai White. He stars in the 1970′s-style blaxploitation action film about the legendary super crime fighter. The DVD hits the streets this week. White’s charismatic physic comes from training in martial arts for more than 20 years. He owns black belts in six styles: Shotokan, [...]

Plyometrics Builds Power for Racquetball

I try to improve my racquetball game through conditioning exercises like plyometrics.  Plyometrics is nothing new to the athletic world.  It is an exercise program that personal trainers and coaches use to help increase their athletes’ power and performance. Increase Strength The plyometrics that I do help increase my strength and power on the court.  I [...]

Kickboxing Workout

When I took my first kickboxing class, I jumped in without a life-jacket. I had no consideration for my current fitness level. Luckily I fared well. Now, I am a regular kick boxer who attends classes each week.  Technically, you need to start the martial arts-based program gradually. You want to come out of your first foray [...]

Van Damme Sets Kickboxing Match with Kamsing

I came across a news item from ESPN that Jean-Claude Van Damme has big plans this year. The fact that he’s turning 50 in October is the reason for making big plans.  First and foremost, Van Damme wants do a kickboxing bout for a reality TV show. The martial arts action movie star wants to fight [...]

Kickboxing Awesome Workout!

  I was introduced to kickboxing when I only had 45 minutes to work out. I wasn’t in the mood for a cardio-machine workout. A fellow member of my athletic club suggested I take the Kickboxing class. I hesitated at first. Then, I decide what the heck. I will give the class a try. My [...]

Japanese Food is Healthy

Discovering new ways to boost my health is sometimes an adventure, especially when I try new foods. Recently, I took a look at adding Japanese staples to my diet. I found that Asian food is tasty, unique, healthy and kind of fun to eat.  Nori  Nori is traditionally dark green sheets. But can be found brown [...]

Healing Foods

I picked up an Energy Times the other day and glanced at an article called “Eating to Heal” by Linda Melone. The article sparked my interest because my left knee and hamstring are bothering me.      My knee has a dull ache and my hamstring feels strained from kickboxing. My chiropractic treatments are helping. But I [...]

Dwayne Johnson’s Workout and Diet Routine

Former pro wrestler Dwayne Johnson currently stars in the movie The Tooth Fairy.  Yes, he plays a Tooth Fairy in the movie. Prior to the Tooth Fairy role, he starred in the movie Return to Witch Mountain.  I thought he was great in Witch Mountain as a taxi cab driver who helps two teenage aliens save the world. [...]

Some Racquetball Basics

I tell novice players you need to learn the basics of racquetball in order to play well.  If you don’t learn the basics, you get hurt or lose interest in the game fast.  Like handball and squash, the racquetball court consists of four walls, a ceiling and a floor. You play the game to 15 [...]

Racquetball Injuries

Racquetball injuries are common. If you play the sport enough times, you are bound to get hurt. The injuries happen many times due to the velocity of the ball and the quick movements required with the intention of winning the game.    The little ball travels in the confines of a relatively small court.  Your body gets [...]

Wii Creates Interaction

I am happy to inform you that trends in video games are changing.  I am seeing more active participation and less individualization. I am speaking of video games like Wii from Nintendo.   I see players moving about and interacting with other players while they play a Wii game of tennis, bowling, baseball or racquetball. Moms Like Wii USA Network reports that the Wii [...]

Cooper and Jackson in Shape for ‘A-Team’

To pound his body into shape for the big-budget version of The A-Team, Bradley Cooper speed-hiked up the Grind, a famous trail outside of Vancouver that shoots up 2,800 feet of mountainside, completing the grueling trek in just 37 minutes. “The man,” says director Joe Carnahan, “is a beast.” Another Beast But I think there [...]

Getting Familiar with Racquetball

Many times I am asked by new players how to play racquetball. They watch the game and feel perplexed by all the random motion in such a small court. If you have ever watched a game, you know that it looks more complex than it appears. Understanding the basics of racquetball is the key to [...]

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