Posts Tagged ‘Burn with Kearns’
Burn with Kearns: Think outside the box – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing fitness and exercise writer “Think outside the box” especially for training As a strength coach for over 34 years now, I believe in evolving constantly. Every year I try something new and different. Now, to be honest, I was not always that way. I thought years ago “I need a gym…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: How to make your fight game explode – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on exercise, fitness Explosive Power in most sports is a must. In MMA it’s as natural as throwing a jab or muay Thai kick. We have seen many an athlete and many a fighter be extremely explosive right out the gate. It reminds me of thoroughbred racing. You look at…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: COVID challenges us to power-up, build our strength – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, fitness and nutrition coach, RINewsToday contributor Eagle warriors! I spoke to a colleague and collaborator of mine in the mental health sector yesterday. He told me something which I thought was very profound. The pandemic we lived through and are still dealing with was – and is – heinous! I agree 100…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: To Cross Fit or Not to Cross Fit – that’s the question for the 40+ guy – Kevin Kearns
By Kevin Kearns, contributing writer I have to hand it to cross fit – they are great getting people off their asses and in the gym. There’s one on just about every corner, or at least there used to be. I want to say one thing before we go any further – no exercise is…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Limb strong, core weak. Older we get the core is more important – Kevin Kearns
Burn with Kearns: Limb strong – core weak. Why the core is so important the older we become I’m going to ruffle some feathers with this one, but, oh well. It is possible to be limb strong and core weak. In other words, your “beach muscles” might look great, but being able to bench press…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: The Bucket List – Kevin Kearns
By Kevin Kearns, contributing writer “How a 50-year old body builder transformed himself to fight in his first Muay Thai Fight” Yes, you read that right! It was on a 50-year old’s bucket list to fight in his first ever Muay Thai fight. When I first received the call, I have to admit I thought…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: How and why you should be engaging in active recovery – Kevin Kearns
By Kevin Kearns, contributing writer Many years ago, it feels like forever at age 53, we just worked out on a formula of 3 days on, 1 day off, or 2 on – 1 off. No one really discussed active recovery. Years ago, I read an article on the great bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger who never…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Hit it, don’t quit it, when you’re over 40 – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer How to hit it and not quit it when your 40 ? Ok, we all heard about HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). It’s the latest rage with gyms like Orange Theory popping up everywhere. What is it? HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, is a training technique in which you give…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Agility for total mobility – Kevin Kearns
By Kevin Kearns, contributing writer There is no doubt in my mind after working in the field of strength and conditioning for over 30 years, that everyone needs agility. Whether you are a UFC fighter, weekend warrior, or child on the soccer field, you need to be able to move. Those movements need to be…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: How to choose a personal trainer – Kevin Kearns
By Kevin Kearns, contributing writer How to choose a personal trainer – a comprehensive guide My name is Coach Kevin Kearns. I have been a personal trainer and strength coach since 1987. Personally, I have worked with over 15 UFC fighters and have created our own MMA Fitness Training certification system, which is now global,…
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