April 27, 2024
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Mark Philip is a writer, a martial artist and coach, a health &wellness lifestyle advocate, a father, and a believer that life should always be about progression based on right effort. One of the first Certified UFC Gym Coaches in the UK, Mark is a second degree black belt and former full-contact kickboxer. He left that and coaching behind to undertake more than a decade of unbroken muaythai training in Bangkok in some fairly hardcore backstreet Thai gyms that resulted in a deep understanding of the art and its application. Mark Philip’s main areas of interest are related to helping others reach their goals in terms of living healthier, more confident, and more inspired lives.
Fitness Tech and Productivity

Do You Actually Need a Fitness Wearable?

Fitness wearables, such as FitBit, WHOOP, and Apple Watches, have been growing in popularity over the last several years. But how much do

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Fitness Training Principles

Warm-Up Set Ideas | The Best Warm-Ups to Get Your Workout Started

A good warm up is essential for a successful workout. It helps to prepare your muscles and joints for the work ahead, and

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Training Principles Workouts

How to Train Like a Thai Fighter

Thai fighting is a physically demanding sport, and training for it keeps its competitors in incredible shape

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Supplements Wellness

Do Thermogenics Actually Help You Lose Weight?

Over-the-counter weight loss and weight management supplements are a big business, especially thermogenic supplements. Do they actually help with weight loss?

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Training Principles Workouts

Build Your Triceps with These Skull Crusher Alternatives

Skull crushers are a great exercise for your triceps, but they may not be an option for everybody. Here are some of the

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Lifestyle Self-Improvement

Set Yourself Up For New Year’s Resolution Success

Every year, thousands of people make New Year’s Resolutions to get in better shape in the coming year. Here’s how you can make

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Training Principles Workouts

A Week of HIIT Workouts

HIIT workouts are great for burning calories and breaking a sweat. Here’s a week’s worth of high impact workouts you can do in

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Lifestyle Training Principles

Not Your Typical Hobby | How I Got Started with Muaythai

Muaythai is largely considered as the most effective stand-up striking art. But how easy is it to get involved in the sport, and

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Training Principles

Signs You Aren’t Training Hard Enough | When to Increase Workout Intensity

Your body naturally tries to create stasis, so if you’re not periodically increasing your workout intensity, you’re going to hit a plateau and

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Wellness Workouts

Calisthenics at Home | Practicing with Limited Space and Equipment

Calisthenics can be a great way to get in shape, and you don’t have to have access to a special gym or expensive

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Fitness Training Principles

Burning Calories with Calisthenics

Bodyweight exercises can be a great way to make exercise part of your daily routine, but how effective are they at contributing to

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Training Principles Workouts

No Excuses to Skip Leg Day | Calisthenic Leg Workouts to Know

Training legs is key to any workout routine. Here are our recommendations for bodyweight exercises that will set your leg muscles on fire

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Fitness Training Principles

Bodyweight Pec Training | Chest-Focused Calisthenics

Building a strong, defined chest can be challenging, but these calisthenic workouts can help you get there.

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Fitness Training Principles Workouts

Killer Core Calisthenics Training

Your core muscles are integral for your posture and stability. Here’s how you can use calisthenics to strengthen and tone them.

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Fitness Workouts

How Much is too Much?– How Often to Train Calisthenics

Every exercise program requires periods of rest. How often should you train calisthenics for maximum impact?

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Fitness Training Principles

Bodyweight Training for Back Strength, Size, and Stability

Body weight exercises to build a stronger back don’t have to be overly complicated. Try this calisthenics back workout.

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Fitness Workouts

Get Boulder Shoulders with Calisthenics Workouts

META: Strong shoulder muscles provide strength and stability for dozens of movements, and using calisthenics for shoulder training can help improve performance and

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Uncategorized

The Bodyweight Gym | Calisthenics, Equipment, and Maximizing Workouts

Calisthenics is a form of exercise that relies on your bodyweight as the primary form of resistance. That said, you can often enhance

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