At Big Hit Kickboxing Studios, we are always looking to add the best of the best to our team so that you receive a diverse and challenging workout every single time. Each coach that joins the studio brings something unique to the table and our latest addition Sari Pryor is...
Having tight hamstrings can be an impediment to any workout. Whether you are taking a boxing class, running or doing yoga, tight hamstrings will get in the way. If you want to reach your full potential when you exercise, then it's time to loosen up those hamstrings and surrounding areas. By...
Training on focus pads is one of the best ways to improve your reflexes, punching, striking and defense technique. Pad training is also a fun way to relieve stress, burn fat, and tone your muscles. While a traditional Big Hit class does develop your skillset, a personal pad work session is an...
When you are asleep, you can create an optimal state for weight loss if you just adjust your bedtime routine. While it's common knowledge that getting a good nights sleep is the key to a leaner body, there are also other things that you can do to benefit your waistline....
Pushups and planks are incorporated into most Big Hit classes thanks to their array of benefits from strengthening your core to improving your posture and activating your entire body. However, despite the benefits, pushups can also put additional strain on your wrists as you repeatedly perform the motion. So how can you protect your...
At the core of the success of Big Hit Kickboxing Studios are our kick-ass members! Each and every week they show up to class and work hard to achieve their goals one sweaty session at a time. Our members not only inspire one another but they also encourage the trainers...
While kickboxing is a great way to get your sweat on and stay in shape, it’s important to take the time to learn proper technique. Yes, even if that means sacrificing the pace of your workout until you can properly perform all of the movements. As anyone who has experienced an injury firsthand will tell you, it’s far better to slow down during a few sessions than to risk an injury and be out of the gym entirely. So whether you’re new to kickboxing or need a refresher, here are six tips that will help you to avoid injury during a session.
Every coach at the Big Hit Kickboxing Studios has a vast bank of knowledge that is unique to their experience as a trainer. For Toronto coach Irina, rocking mornings is just one of her specialties.
After more than ten years working as a personal trainer, group fitness coach and massage therapist, coach Irina has amassed a number of early morning tips that she loves to share with her clients. Starting most days at 5 AM herself, Irina has had plenty of experience with combatting those early morning workouts and getting the most out of them. So the next time you sign up for an early session, use these five handy tips from Irina to help you excel.
Selecting the right pair of kickboxing gloves for your body, could mean the difference between a good workout and a great one. Yet, when you go to the store to purchase some, there often isn’t enough information available to help you make the right choice. So before you select your next pair of gloves, here are the three steps that you need to consider for the best possible purchase.
In order to maximize the benefits of every workout, it is important to understand what kind of footwear you should be wearing for the exercise that you are doing. For instance, the best shoes that you could possibly wear for golfing will vary greatly from the best shoes that you could wear for running. So if you want to enhance your kickboxing workout and get the most out of it, it’s worth the investment to buy shoes that complement your workout and not hinder it. Here are the top nine shoes on the market today to boost your kickboxing workout.