Exercise can actually reduce chronic back pain as it strengthens your back muscles; increases blood flow to the discs and can control weight gain which aggravates back pain You should- · select appropriate exercises that will not aggravate your back. Low impact aerobic exercise, swimming or walking is recommended ·warm up first by doing stretching exercises that increase blood flow to your back muscles making them less likely to strain ·if necessary, adjust the exercise to ensure that it does not cause you pain while you are doing it ·obtain approval from your medical adviser prior to undertaking the exercise ·be aware of your posture. It is important to maintain good posture even when you are not exercising and not to slouch ·be cautious when doing any twisting exercises ·if you are using weights, limit the weights to not more than 10 – 20% of your body weight ·limit your exercise workout when you have severe back pain and rest ·consult with your medical adviser if the pain persists ·when lifting weights, squat while keeping your back straight; grab the object bringing it close to your body, then stand up, ensuring that your thigh and bottom muscles are taking some of the strainTherefore you will note that it is more beneficial for your back to exercise than to be sedentary. ...read more

Dear Sensei Warren, why is your Fitness Boot Camp the best in the Five Towns area? A. That's an easy one, for so many reasons! Quick results. We conduct a unique program that helps you burn up to 1,000 calories in just one 60-minute class. We use many different physical activities such as band training, ball exercises, dumbbells, calisthenics, plyometrics, kickboxing routines, and resistance training. This combination of exercises will boost results much quicker than typical exercises and workout classes. Helps you push yourself harder. Most people rarely push themselves as hard as an exercise professional will. We will push you to work harder than you normally would on your own. This helps you build stronger muscles faster, develop better endurance, and accelerate your fitness goals. Support group. Much like any program or association, when people are all going through the same thing together a common bond is formed. Boot camp is no different; you will form friendships within your group. This helps you stick with your workout program, and provides you with instant "accountability" partners. Everyone works to keep you on target and feeling good about yourself. Cheaper than a personal trainer. Get all the benefits of a personal trainer, with less than half the cost. Fitness Boot Camp is much more cost-effective than hiring a personal trainer. Because the boot camp is conducted in a small group of people per class period, we can extend to the participants much cheaper prices . . . but still provide you with all the benefits of a personal trainer. Fitness Kickboxing and Boot Camp is a wonderful workout program, regardless of your level of fitness. Anyone can do this class and you do not need any previous martial arts training to participate and have fun working out! Shihan Warren Levi holds a 6th degree black belt in shotokan karate. He has a bachelor's degree in physical education/exercise physiology. He has won numerous world titles. ...read more

Warren Levi Martial Arts&Fitness; offers a wide variety of classes and most recently we introduced our increasingly growing Men's Fitness class. It's a combination of martial arts, boxing and conditioning drills, it's definitely intense and primarily focuses on strength and speed. Whether your goal is to lose weight or gain muscle our Men's Fitness will kick you into shape. ...read more