Health and Fitness

Some people call circuit training a shortcut to fitness. It burns up to 30% more fat than a typical workout, while rapidly elevating fitness levels. If you're a runner and you mix in circuit training, you'll find an improvement in your long distance times.  Many people ask me if I do weight training. I don't. My Shaolin Circuit Training DVDs are the main workout I do on a daily basis. These DVDs are designed for fit busy people who want results fast . Combining push ups with punches while keeping the heart rate elevated means the muscle are being constantly challenged.   If you're pushed for time then you'll achieve more from circuit training than any other type of exercise .  Shaolin Circuit Training combines cardio and strength training into 9 tough interval circuits.   The level of intensity depends on how hard you push yourself but you should be working at an uncomfortable level of exertion the entire time. How many punches can you do in round one?...

Shaolin Forms. What's the point of them?   Haven't they had their day? Aren't there more efficient ways to exercise the body? Not if you want to awaken every cell in their body. Awaken The Body Shaolin Forms teach the many muscle groups in our body to work together. They are the only exercise I've come across where every muscle is engaged and you're simultaneously building flexibility, strength, endurance, balance, and power. These ancient forms come from nature, they awaken the body,   helping us to let go of our small self and experience a connection with the very fabric of the Universe. They then teach us how to move in our modern life, whether that's carrying our groceries home or climbing the stairs to the subway. Everything becomes part of our training: total mind-body wellness Circuit training in the gym consists of squats with weights, press ups, and lunges.   There's nothing wrong with this kind of training but it looks monotonous and doesn...