Reported by Susan Aldridge, PhD, medical journalist

Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym.

There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.

The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute.

The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older.

Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older. Martial arts good for middle-aged fitnes Martial arts practice is good for all-round fitness and could be an excellent alternative to the gym. There are many different types of martial arts but few studies have assessed their impact on fitness. Researchers in New York now report on a small investigation involving nine practitioners of soo bahk do, a Korean martial art like karate. They compared their fitness with that of nine largely sedentary people.The participants, with an average age of 46, were tested for body fat, balance, muscle and grip strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. The sedentary group had 12 per cent more body fat than the martial arts group. They could not do even half the number of sit-ups and press-ups performed by the martial arts group in one minute. The average time for holding balance was 26 seconds in the sedentary group and almost 62 seconds in the martial arts group. Regular exercise is known to prevent decline in physical strength and flexibility as we age, as well as warding off disease such as diabetes and heart problems. Martial arts, according to this study, is a complete form of exercise which promises great benefit to its practitioners as they get older.