March 22nd, 2012 by kwilliams
Former WEC Lightweight Champion Razor Rob McCullough details how to properly wrap your hands in the MMA style. It is important that your hands are wrapped properly to avoid injury to your hand or wrist.
March 22nd, 2012 by kwilliams
Zab “Super” Judah vs. Vernon Paris on NBC Sports Network Fight Night, Saturday, March 24 at 10 PM ET
NEW YORK – March 14, 2012 – Zab “Super” Judah, former undisputed welterweight and junior welterweight champion, will be featured in Fight Night 36: Zab Judah, premiering Wednesday, March 21 at 10:30 p.m. ET on the NBC Sports Network.
The NBC Sports Network extends its all-access 36 series to boxing for the first time with this 30-minute special that chronicles 36 hours in the life of the Brooklyn boxer as he prepares to face Vernon Paris in a box-off for the No. 1 contender position in the Junior Welterweight division. Judah’s match with Paris will air on the second edition of the NBC Sports Network Fight Night boxing series, Saturday, March 24 at 10 p.m. ET.
“Compelling, story-driven access is something we want to grow in the NBC Sports Network original space, said Ron Wechsler, Vice President, Original Programming and Development, NBC Sports Network. “Given the success we have seen with NHL 36, we are excited to extend the brand to boxing. With Zab Judah returning to his hometown of Brooklyn, we have an amazing hook for our first Fight Night 36 special.”
“The NBC Sports Network’s decision to support its Fight Night professional boxing series by extending its 36 format into the sweet science is just the kind of support that our sport needs,” said promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events. “Every boxer I know is his own reality show. I am quite confident that we will win lots of new fans to the sport with this type of programming. I can’t wait to see the premiere.”
Following are reairs of Fight Night 36: Zab Judah: March 22 at 11:30 p.m., March 23 at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., March 24 at 6 p.m. and at 9:30 p.m. as the lead-in to the Judah-Paris fight. All times are ET.
March 19th, 2012 by kwilliams
PHILADELPHIA (March 19, 2012) – LA Boxing®, the world’s largest boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) fitness franchise, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with local entrepreneur Mike Durso and his business partners to open Pennsylvania’s first LA Boxing gym in Philadelphia. Planned to open in fall 2012, the new LA Boxing will be the first of more than 10 locations the company plans to open in the market within the next 18 to 24 months.
“LA Boxing is the perfect fit for our lifestyle and professional goals,” said Durso. “We’ve been huge fans of boxing for years and were looking for a way to turn our passion into a business. After looking into the LA Boxing franchise opportunity, the decision to open our own gym was a no brainer. LA Boxing gives us the opportunity to pursue what we love, with the resources and guidance we need to help us reach our goals.”
Local resident and technology executive, Durso and his partners were looking for a way to turn their hobby into a business without sacrificing their professional careers. Since the LA Boxing business model does not require the owner to be on site full-time, the franchise opportunity allows them the ability to maintain full employment outside the gym.
“We’re looking to grow throughout Philadelphia with franchisees like Mike who are business savvy and fitness-minded,” said Philip Jacobs, LA Boxing Director of Franchise Development, adding that there is a high demand throughout the market for alternatives to large, impersonal fitness centers. “We have found that local consumers are increasingly interested in fitness concepts like LA Boxing that offer an unconventional way to stay in shape and break from their typical routine.”
LA Boxing focuses on fun, efficient and effective group boxing workouts and intense one-on-one personal training in a clean, welcoming and friendly environment, taught by instructors with actual fighting experience. Unlike individual workouts at most gyms, LA Boxing’s group classes are filled with a mix of all fitness levels and, although intense in nature, members are encouraged to workout at their own pace. While gaining intangible growth in self-confidence and determination, members have the ability to burn up to 1,000 calories in hour-long classes.
The bright colors, clean environment, and well-organized layout break down the conventional image of a boxing gym. Each LA Boxing is outfitted with a designated area for rows of heavy punching bags, speed bags, a boxing ring, an MMA area, and cardio and strength equipment. LA Boxing has thoroughly researched and tested all components of its concept—location and layout, equipment mix, marketing plans, staff responsibilities, and class schedules, among others.
With nearly 75 locations open nationwide and another 50 in the development pipeline, expansion throughout Philadelphia is part of the company’s strategic franchise expansion plan which calls for more than 220 locations to open nationwide by 2015. The gyms will be concentrated in most major U.S. cities including Brooklyn, Chicago, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Seattle, among others.
For more information on LA Boxing or franchise opportunities, visit http://laboxing.com/franchising/ or contact Philip Jacobs at: (714) 668-0911 or philip@laboxing.com.
About LA Boxing
LA Boxing® is the world’s largest boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts fitness franchise with nearly 75 locations open nationwide and another 50 in various stages of development. The LA Boxing Workout™—aimed at suburban men, women, and children—which burns 800-1,000 calories per hour, is taught by professionally-trained boxers, kickboxers and mixed martial arts fighters. For more information about LA Boxing, visit http://laboxing.com/.
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January 20th, 2012 by LA Boxing
When we’re not sparring in the ring, you can find us on network television. LA Boxing Astoria made it’s debut on TV with a brief cameo in the CBS show Person of Interest!
December 15th, 2011 by LA Boxing
What a year it has been for us! After opening 10 new LA Boxing locations, we are proud to announce the new line of LA Boxing apparel! You know you’re kind of a big deal when you have a fashion show for your gym clothing line.
For more info on how you can rep your favorite gym visit your local LA Boxing or go to www.laboxingstore.com.
December 2nd, 2011 by LA Boxing
The effectiveness and safety of multivitamins have come into question on many occasions – so how do we know if they are good for us?
Over the past few years, consumer health organizations have done many studies on multivitamin labels and containments. In a test of 21 vitamins by ConsumerLab.com, just 10 met the stated claims on their labels or satisfied other quality standards.
Avoid the vitamins singled out by ConsumerLab.com, and stick with mainstream names such as Centrum Silver and One-A-Day Women’s, which were found to be free of impurities and accurately labeled. Also, check vitamin bottles for the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP), NSF International (NSF), or ConsumerLab.com (CL) seals. The USP and NSF are nonprofit groups that verify whether companies offer contamination-free products and use good manufacturing practices.
Vitamins are vital nutrients your body needs to function properly and help supplement your diet. If your diet is rich in fruit, vegetables, fiber and lean protein, you may not need to take a multivitamin and would be better off supplementing only the vitamins you don’t get through your diet such as vitamin D or anti inflammatory like fish oil pills.
Keep in mind – taking a multivitamin every day does not give you a “free pass” to eat a poor diet filled with processed, junk foods. And as always, it’s important to balance your diet with regular exercise. To get in the best shape of your life – try the LA Boxing workout and click here to find the gym nearest to you.
November 15th, 2011 by LA Boxing
The holiday season doesn’t represent one day of overeating. It’s the period that begins around Thanksgiving and extends through the new year where there’s more alcohol, snacks, finger foods and appetizers, which are typically very high in calories.
A big part of enjoying the holidays is bonding with friends, family, coworkers, etc. around a table of food –eating, drinking and being merry. For this reason, the social aspect and family traditions can make it very difficult to avoid overindulging. If you want to still have fun and eat what you want, without paying the price of gaining weight and feeling uncomfortable – follow these 5 tips:
The LA Boxing Workout is an ultra calorie burning, complete workout experience that incorporates cardio, strength training, toning and techniques that mimic real fighting. Group classes are taught by professional fighters and can burn 800-1,000 calories in one hour.
November 2nd, 2011 by LA Boxing
Despite Tough Economy, LA Boxing Continues to Grow as More People Demand Engaging Fitness Routines
SANTA ANA, Calif. November 1, 2011– LA Boxing Franchise Corporation announced today it has awarded ten new U.S. territories, giving fitness enthusiasts who prefer a demanding workout of strength, cardio and mental training a lot more locations from which to choose.
The company is adding a Birmingham facility – the first LA Boxing in Alabama. The other new locations are in Long Beach, West Hollywood, Fullerton and Tustin, CA; Miami, FL; Baton Rouge and Lafayette, LA; El Paso, TX; Leesburg, VA; and Silver Spring, MD. All of these facilities will be open and operating in 2011 and 2012.
Combating the trend of economic uncertainty, LA Boxing has shown sustained growth into new markets over the past 10 years. With nearly 130 sold territories in the U.S. and Puerto Rico and over 66 locations operating nationwide, the company is America’s largest boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts fitness franchise.
“LA Boxing continues to open new locations despite the economy because we have a proven, turn-key business model,” Philip Jacobs, LA Boxing’s director of franchise development, said. “We attract very smart, well-capitalized investors who have a passion for fitness and success.”
The fitness industry is seeing a rise in niche gyms as demand grows for more personalized and engaging workout routines, according to industry reports. The LA Boxing workout model focuses on group mixed martial arts-styled workouts guided by skilled instructors, most with professional fighting experience. Workouts combine stretching, cardio endurance, strength, agility and stress management to achieve results unlike any other group fitness class.
Cristy Welker, owner of the new LA Boxing territory in Birmingham, is a firm believer in the company’s fitness model and philosophy.
“I am a nurse, so I wanted a business that focused on health and fitness” Welker said. “After extensive research, I found LA Boxing. It is a great concept which I can believe in. Also I found that the members love the energy and dynamic of a group workout. The concept is far more interesting than weight lifting and cardio machines.”
Franchises are currently available. For more information, please contact Philip Jacobs at 714-668-0911.
About LA Boxing:
LA Boxing® is the world’s largest boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts fitness franchise. It has more than 66 locations nationwide and is recognized by the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association as one of the fastest growing fitness chains in the country. The LA Boxing Workout™, which burns 800-1,000 calories per hour, is taught by professionally trained boxers, kickboxers and mixed martial arts fighters.
October 21st, 2011 by LA Boxing
LA Boxing is honored to host legendary Muay Thai trainer Master Toddy at Tysons Corner LA Boxing on Saturday, November 12, 2011. Come join us from 10AM – 5PM to learn from the man who has trained Randy Couture, Tito Ortiz, Gina Carano, Bob Sapp and over 40 other world champion fighters.
First getting his start in Muay Thai at the early age of 5, he has trained under Grand Master Ajarn Seri Ramaruud, Grand Master Ajarn Sanong Rakwanid, and Grand Master Ajarn Pansak Ratanaprasit. Being a trainer and coach in Thailand, Master Toddy had the opportunity to train in both Muay Thai and Taekwondo at the same school. Not only was he exposed to these martial arts, he was also able to learn from champions of other styles who were housed in the same school. At a very early age he had the opportunity to teach along side his Master where he learned to adapt his training style to various students’ capabilities and strengths.
Be sure to pre-register for the event as spaces will fill up! Enjoy a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn from the master himself.
Read more about Master Toddy – http://www.mastertoddy.com/
September 29th, 2011 by LA Boxing
FITLOSOPHY AND LA BOXING TEAM UP TO KNOCKOUT BREAST CANCER
COSTA MESA,Calif. — September 27, 2011 – fitlosophy, inc. creator of the fitness + nutrition journal and goal setting system, fitbook TM, has teamed up with LA Boxing in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month with a special campaign to knockout cancer called boxing4boobs. The mission of boxing4boobs is to create awareness about breast cancer prevention, raise funds for breast cancer charities, and provide opportunities for men and women to try the healthy-living solutions offered by fitlosophy and LA Boxing.
Beginning October 1, 2011 a limited edition fitbook PINKTM will be available at LA Boxing locations across the country and online at www.getfitbook.com. fitbook PINK will contain all of the benefits of the original fitbook, only it will feature pink binding and display a pink breast cancer ribbon on its cover to support breast cancer research and awareness programs. fitbook is a unique 12-week planning system that provides the framework to set goals, record workouts and log food intake on a daily basis. LA Boxing will be giving back to the community in honor of breast cancer awareness month by offering free kickboxing classes all day October 8, 2011 at gyms nationwide and donating a portion of proceeds during the month of October.
fitbook will be available for purchase throughout October and for every fitbook PINK sold, $4 will be donated to breast cancer charities. Half of all contributions will be given to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade whose beneficiaries range from leading cancer research and clinical centers to community-based, non-profit breast health education programs. The additional funds raised from each fitbook PINK will be donated to MyLifeLine.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of cancer patients and their families and friends to foster connection, inspiration, and healing.
In addition, fitlosophy will also be offering pink tank tops printed with the company’s mantra: “live life fit” throughout the boxing4boobs Campaign. Tank tops will be available for purchase at www.getfitbook.com and $2 for every shirt sold will be donated to the designated breast cancer related charities.
“fitlosophy is tickled PINK to join forces with LA Boxing this year to give breast cancer a healthy punch through the boxing4boobs campaign,” said Angela Manzanares, chief fitlosopher of fitlosophy, inc. “Through our fun-spirited boxing4boobs campaign we hope to inspire women and men of all ages to integrate fitness into their lifestyle and positively impact the means in which they approach their health.”
boxing4boobs is spearheaded by Manzanares and LA Boxing Director of Marketing, Keith Williams. Manzanares and Williams will be on site at the LA Boxing Costa Mesa location engaging with the public at the 9:30am kickboxing class and sharing their message to be proactive about early detection, lessen their personal risks, and to live life fit.
About fitlosophy, inc.
Based in Orange County, California, fitlosophy, inc. is the creator of fitbookTM, a revolutionary line of fitness journals that have transformed the way people reach their fitness goals. fitlosophy’s mission is to inspire people to live a healthy, active lifestyle by motivating and supporting them with innovative products, to redefine how people integrate fitness into their lifestyle. The company’s founder, Angela Manzanares, embraces a fit life and has a passion for positively influencing the lives of others. The fitlosophy mantra: live life fit. Learn more about fitlosophy online at http://www.getfitbook.com.
To learn more about fitbook or the Boxing 4 Boobs campaign please contact:
Golie Alemi, PR for fitlosophy, inc., PR@getfitbook.com, (949) 735-2445
Angela Manzanares, founder fitlosophy, inc. Angela@getfitbook.com
