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Joe Rogan – stand-up comic, MMA fan/UFC colour commentator, and former host of TV’s Fear Factor – is in terrific shape. He’s functionally strong, and super flexible, likely as a result of his Taekwondo and other martial arts training. Joe was in Toronto last week for UFC 129, where he came through with his usual detailed on-the-spot analysis. Earning his black belt in Taekwondo at age 15, and holding a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Eddie Bravo, this guy knows what he’s talking about!
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Want to get back into shape, work towards a leaner physique, and learn more about natural movement? StrengthBox Beginnings may be for you. It’s a new month-long class that’s being offered three times per week (M-W-F at 7am) at the StrengthBox gym in Toronto that’s designed to get you moving again in a safe, fun and co-operative environment.
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What: Practical Martial Arts and Self-Defense Training — covering the fundamentals of striking, joint manipulations, grappling, locks, throws and submissions.
Where: StrengthBox (#5-45 Cranfield Rd, Toronto, ON)
When: Monday evenings at 8:30pm and Saturdays at 12:00 noon
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My good friend Femi Doyle-Marhsall, hosts a weekly community radio program called “The Pursuit of Fitness” for CHRY 105.5 FM in Toronto. Last month, Femi took the opportunity to interview MovNat founder Erwan LeCorre to get a bit more perspective on his style of training. I met Erwan and Femi at the StrengthBox, an industrial gym in Toronto that specializes in MovNat and natural movement training.
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Just as Erwan LeCorre predicted, I have mixed emotions about returning home. After spending five days at his MovNat Expansion course in West Virginia last week, I’m gratified to take a few rest days, heal my wounds and sleep in my own bed. Nevertheless, there’s another part of me that’s longing to be back at Sumersville Lake, with its unpredictable weather and rough terrain, facing more MovNat combo and course challenges. What an adventure.
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StrengthBox is pleased to announce 2 great opportunities to train first-hand with MovNat founder Erwan LeCorre!
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Think you can’t practice natural movements in a gym setting? While it’s great to get out in nature, absorb some Vitamin D and get some oxygen, it’s not always possible.
At our industrial gym in Toronto (StrengthBox), this is how we roll (or run, climb, lift, carry, throw, catch, walk, balance, ok – you get the point)! Check it out:
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One of the most frequent questions I hear is “how long before I can see results”? The answer is usually not so crystal clear — people define results differently, and have far different expectations about what they can achieve. Most people focus on their physical appearance when they talk about success:
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Deciding to make changes in life is never an easy decision to make, and following through can be even harder. What holds people back from achieving their fitness goals? Is it lack of time Perhaps it’s bad exercise habits or a lack of motivation? Maybe, although many people have conquered these factors and still didn’t get the results they were looking for. Often enough, the real limiting factor is the lack of a good support system. That’s where StrengthBox comes in! Located in East York, Toronto, StrengthBox gives clients all the tools necessary for success.
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