Here is our second instalment of How To Fix Your Feet by Sarah Woods. Firstly, if you want to fix something you have to assess what is going on before you can address it. Foot Dynamics What are the parts & functions? Each foot contains 26 bones, or roughly a quarter of the total bones […]
All March, we’re going to be doing a deep dive into feet because they are so important. By Senior Instructor Sarah Woods Let’s talk about some basics. When you wake up, you stretch out in bed and likely wiggle your toes. Then, swing your legs over the edge of the bed and your feet hit […]
Like most trainers I burn through shorts and jogging pants. Between training and coaching I can never seem to have enough pairs or keep the ones I have for very long. I was excited to check out some gear from Born Tough because even teaching online via Zoom trainers need to look good and feel […]
It doesn’t matter if you do No-Gi or Gi, a great pair of durable shorts is a must have for any Jiujitsu practitioner. I was happy to try out the No-Gi shorts from Elite Sports and I have to say they will be my new go to on the mat. Solid stitching, great fit and […]
Your Guide to Exercise for Fat Loss By Senior Instructor Tania Tetrault Vrga This is the most common question we get from people new to exercise. So we have put together a few tips to help you along your journey. Though fat loss is often the primary reason people start an exercise program, let me […]
Agatsu CEO sits down with Sean Patrick Flanery to discuss his new hit Martial Arts movie, Born a Champion. “The most authentic old school fighting Jiujitsu I have every seen portrayed in a movie. This is a martial masterpiece” -Shawn Mozen […]
Tyson LaRone, Strength & Speed Director and Senior Kettlebell Instructor “Functional Fitness”. A term so widely used and abused that I’ve almost grown to hate it, but at its core it refers to exactly what we are all striving for at Agatsu, which is to teach people to “train in a way that is safe […]
Growing up we were told to ‘stand up straight’ , ‘No sloughing’ & ‘Pay attention”. Well this is more important than you may think. Good posture supports good health both mentally and physically. Having better spinal alignment helps reduce pain in the body as it mitigates excess strain on your joints and muscles. Less pain, more gain. Better posture also helps […]
Its time for another product review. We are excited to let you know that we will be putting some gear from Born Tough and Elite Sports apparel to the test. It doesn’t matter if you are training at home or busting a move in the gym, we want stuff that fits great and is built […]
By Tania Tetrault Vrga I get it. It’s intimidating. Maybe you are brand new to the whole fitness thing, or maybe it’s been awhile since you set foot in the gym or joined an activity. Maybe you are waiting for the perfect time to start. You tell yourself that you just need to get in […]