Just now, I was thinking about a way of training the angles 1 and 4 into focus mitt training. When you take away the stick and do an angle 1, that's like doing a hammerfist or forehand strike, and angle 4, without the stick becomes a raking back...

Salford University's gym has had a massive facelift. A brand new feel to welcome the students of 2009-10 and beyond. Its looking all rather good. A lot of gyms have sprung up in the Manchester area, but Salford Uni has the best! All...

What is it about the gym that keeps me going? That's an easy one. In the gym, I feel free. Free from all the things that drag me down elsewhere. Free from all the uncertainties, insecurities and idiosyncracies. OK maybe I don't train as hard as I used...

The Roman orator, Cicero said: "It is exercise alone that supports the spirits, and keeps the mind in vigor". Best reason ever. Even as we get older, staying physically and mentally active helps us to stay sharp as we age. There is an important...