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Be in the Pink this October!

The numbers can be shocking: one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. So October has been designated as Breast Cancer Awareness month, during which funds are raised and the facts about this devastating disease spread to women across the world.

10 Male fitness habits that women hate!

If most women were to list their ideal man then after personality and sense of humor,  they might list a few physical attributes too. These might include their man being buff or at least toned and in shape. Perhaps more so than these qualities, women like a man who does things.

3rd Annual Zombie Defense Night!

2013 Zombie Defense: Humans vs. Zombies
 
Friday October 25th starting at 6pm.
Be prepared for when zombies attack! Join us on Friday, October 25th for our third annual zombie defense. As part of our members workshop series, October brings out the zombies at First Defense.

Teach your kids to be fit: part 2!

Anyone who has kids would probably agree that parenting is anything but passive and this relates to every area of life, learning and development. It's also important to be proactive rather than overly reactive, and in the quest for a fit and healthy child, it's the adults who need to take the lead.

New Maryland Classes Starting October 21

Starting on Monday, October 21st, we will once again be holding classes at the Ohr Kodesh Congregation in Chevy Chase, MD.

We have a limited Fall schedule before going back to a weekly schedule in 2014.  For the Fall of 2013, Classes are on Monday nights from 7:30-9:00pm and will start October 21 and run through November 18. 

The classes will be held at the Ohr Kodesh Congregation, 8300 Meadowbrook Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815.

For more information, email Jonathan at info@thekravmagaedge.

How to transform a weekend warrior!

Are you still partying like it's 1999? If you "get" this song reference then perhaps it's a sign that you've been enjoying the overindulgent side of life for quite some time now! Are you a graduate of the Class of '99, and still reserving your weekends for drinks and socialising?  Is the last of your youthful energy being spent on dancefloors rather than in gyms? Then perhaps it's time for a bit of a lifestyle change.

Why a woman needs a strong backbone!

 To function in a busy world where demands and challenges, both physically and mentally come from all quarters, it is essential that women create balance for their health and wellbeing. Integrating lifestyle, diet and nutrition and holistic checks and treatments is an important aspect of looking after your whole being.

A positive attitude to PT: Part 2!

A bad workman blames his tools, so the saying goes, and when it comes to many aspects of life it is easy to look around for someone to point the finger of failure at than to look closer to home. Think about times when you've started a health and fitness plan and not quite followed through.

Effective Striking

This clip demonstrates a great use of effective striking to end a confrontation.  Size does matter in a fight, but she was smart in using her kick to prevent his size and strength from ever becoming an issue.

Best of the best fitness men!

Every man on some level would love to be a sporting hero, or rise to a physical challenge and excel above and beyond. The ambitious, competitive, macho streak of single minded determination is lurking in even the most office-bound non-gym type of male.