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Lifestyles of the Fit and Famous

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:35:07 +0100

The latest fitness craze sweeping LA is Mixed Martial Arts, a tough regime involving sledgehammer – slamming, kettlebell training, medicine ball throws and giant rope swinging. Scarlett Johansson credits the trend with transforming her body.

Here are three reasons why you should give it a go:

It burns calories quickly: MMA burns calories like crazy – up to 500 calories an hour. There are many different types of exercise so you’ll really work up a sweat.

It Increases stamina: The sheer combination of exercises means your muscles have to keep adapting and guessing what’s coming next, meaning you’ll feel the burn.

It will make you super flexible: One minute you’re swinging a kettlebell, the next you’re swinging a rope – not only is MMA fun but keeping up with all the moves will boost your strength and flexibility too.

First Female Victory

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:53:01 +0100

DIONNE Johnson has been hailed as a role model after winning her first ever Thai boxing bout.

The former amateur boxer is Chongi’s first female fighter and she stormed to victory on her debut at an inter-club tournament.

Chongi Kid's Coach Deb, said: “Dionne is a great ambassador for the club. For the women who want to fight she is a real inspiration and for those who just want to get fit and have fun, she’s a motivator and good mate.”

Johnson unleashed a series of fast, sharp jabs and powerful crosses to beat her opponent on points.

The former amateur boxer, who is also a talented hockey player, was the clear winner in rounds two and three.

Chongi fighter Wez Vickerman won his second bout in style at the same event. But clubmate Stanislaw Czekajlo was defeated by a more experienced opponent.

Best Fighter Award

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:45:59 +0100

WILL Robinson was our star fighter at our recent Manchester inter-club tournament.

The 24-year-old won his second bout for the club and picked up the ‘best fighter’ prize against competitors from across the region.

Will said: “It’s like getting the man-of-the-match award. We train really hard to win in the ring, but this extra award means it’s not just about strength and speed, but technique as well.”

Shane Mellor, Stanislaw Czekajlo, Grant Howell and Scott Hampton were also in action