MartialxFitness Xavier Castro
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- Hälsa och motion
This podcast is for any aspiring martial artist and anyone who is curious about the world of health and fitness. I go over topics that range from health related, martial arts and fitness type content. I do all the hard work for you guy in researching and break it down in a casual manner
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Boxing Challenging Fall Risk of Parkinson Disease Patients
On this episode I discuss how boxing is actually effective in lowering the risk of falls in Parkinson Disease Patients
Sources:
“Benefits of Physical Activity.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 Nov. 2021, https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/pa-health/index.htm.
Canning, Colleen G, and Catherine Sherrington. “Exercise for Falls Prevention in Parkinson Disease.” Neurology, vol. 84, no. 3, 20 Jan. 2015, pp. 304–312., https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.0000000000001155.
Horbinski, Craig, et al. “Longitudinal Study of Boxing Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease, Including Adverse Impacts of the COVID-19 Lockdown.” 2021, https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-355283/v1.
MarrasC, Beck JC, Bower JH, et al. Prevalence of Parkinson’s disease across North America. NPJ Parkinsons Dis. 2018;4:21
Marusiak, Jarosław, et al. “Eight Weeks of Aerobic Interval Training Improves Psychomotor Function in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease—Randomized Controlled Trial.” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol. 16, no. 5, 2019, p. 880., https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16050880.
Moore, Abbie, et al. “A Community-Based Boxing Program Is Associated with Improved Balance in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease.” International Journal of Exercise Science, vol. 14, no. 3, 2021, pp. 876–884.
Morris, Meg E., et al. “Boxing for Parkinson's Disease: Has Implementation Accelerated beyond Current Evidence?” Frontiers in Neurology, vol. 10, 2019, https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2019.01222.
Nero, Håkan, et al. “Long-Term Effects of Balance Training on Habitual Physical Activity in Older Adults with Parkinson’s Disease.” Parkinson's Disease, vol. 2019, 2019, pp. 1–9., https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/8769141.
Pelicioni, Paulo H., et al. “Falls in Parkinson’s Disease Subtypes: Risk Factors, Locations and Circumstances.” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol. 16, no. 12, 2019, p. 2216., https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16122216.
Sangarapillai, Kishoree, et al. “Boxing vs Sensory Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.” Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, vol. 35, no. 9, 2021, pp. 769–777., https://doi.org/10.1177/15459683211023197.
Simon, David K., et al. “Parkinson Disease Epidemiology, Pathology, Genetics, and Pathophysiology.” Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, vol. 36, no. 1, 2020, pp. 1–12., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cger.2019.08.002.
“Stages of Parkinson's.” Parkinson's Foundation, https://www.parkinson.org/Understanding-Parkinsons/What-is-Parkinsons/Stages-of-Parkinsons.
Vieira de Moraes Filho, Ariel, et al. “Progressive Resistance TraininimprovesBradykinesia, Motor Symptoms and Functional Performance in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease.” Clinical Interventions in Aging, Volume 15, 2020, pp. 87–95., https://doi.org/10.2147/cia.s231359. -
The Benefits of Walking
On this episode I discuss the benefits of walking. Yes, I know it seems like a trivial topic but its actually really important and to not take for granted. On here I gives some research study examples and of the benefits of walking. I give some ideas and tips on how to incorporate it into your lifestyle or more of the activity.
Resources
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/walking-your-steps-to-health -
Understanding Ego: The Good & Bad
In this episode I discuss about what exactly is an ego and its effects in training in the ring and outside the ring.
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Short Jabs: A brief History on Boxing
On this episode I give a brief history on boxing. I explain the history, background, techniques, rules, fighters and my personal opinion on the art.
References:
“Boxing Equipment and History - Olympic Sport History.” International Olympic Committee, 15 May 2018, www.olympic.org/boxing-equipment-and-history#:~:text=In%20the%20beginning,hands%20and%20forearms%20for%20protection.
Cowie, Ashley. “The History of Boxing: Gory Gladiatorial Origins, Back Street Venues, and Big Money.” Ancient Origins, Ancient Origins, 7 Nov. 2018, www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/history-boxing-0010959.
“Sign Up Now.” Fight Club America, fightclubamerica.com/about/history-of-boxing/. -
So you want to throw hands?
On this episode I discuss a bit about myself and what exactly you need to understand and learn if you want to learn martial arts from home or alone. By no means does this replace real training at a gym but its a great supplement if you are a casual, someone who doesn't have a gym near by to start and just looking to get back into shape.