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LIFESTYLE READS

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Senzu beans is the magical food that immediately recuperates a warriors wounds in the Dragon Ball series. These may not exist in our world, however there are similar beans that can provide it's own health benefits to help us improve performance.

Are you new to cosplay or are you looking for some new cosplay ideas for your next convention? Here are 15 anime cosplays we came across in 2023 that may help spark your creator mind and get the wheels turning.

I recently had the opportunity to visit the San Diego Comic Con Museum in sunny San Diego, California. Although the actual Comic Con Convention may be a huge hit, this just wasn't the same. Here is my review on the San Diego Comic Con museum.

As a self-defense instructor, I think it's important for cosplayers to know how to protect themselves. There will always be creators at conventions trying to get the best photos or videos of cosplayers and most of them are great to work with but unfortunately, not all are the best. Here are some things to keep in mind when you head out to your next convention as a cosplayer.

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TRAINING RESOURCES

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How to calculate estimated VO2max
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How to calculate calorie surplus

Take the guess work out of your cardio training and train more efficiently by learning how to train calculate and training in heart rate zones.

Although VO2max tests do exist, it takes a lot of equipment, time and money to complete the official test. If you are not prepared for an official test, you can learn how to calculate your estimated VO2max to measure your current fitness level.

We warriors can lift as much as we can and as heavy as we can but shouldn't we have an idea of how much we could potentially lift? Learn how to calculate your estimated 1 rep. max to have a set goal to work toward.

For those warriors who are seeking to build a physique like Broly, Goku, Baki etc., it's imperative to "bulk" up if you haven't already. Learn how to calculate your calorie surplus to start putting on weight before you enter your "cut" phase of training.

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LATEST CHALLENGE

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Do you Dragon Ball fans remember when young Vegeta hopped into his gravity chamber to train for the battle of the Androids? Unfortunately, we currently don't have the technology to modify gravity in the atmosphere, however we can make some modifications to our workouts to best mimic the feeling of a gravity chamber! Click here to view this 5 exercise challenge.

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POPULAR WORKOUTS

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No matter what your current warrior level is at, it's important to build and maintain a strong base of strength. Complete this full body calisthenics workout, Base Builder to start your journey or maintain the strength you've already gained.

Inspired by the Mashle series, this fight fit workout will take warriors through three rounds of fight fit techniques to build stamina, strength and of course fight skills.

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2024 Events

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Find us at Power House Comic Con on Saturday, June 8. We'll be out there interviewing, capturing photos and videos of cosplayers, artists and fans! Visit Power House Comic Con to purchase your tickets today.

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Find us at GalaxyCon San Jose August 16-18. We'll be out there interviewing, capturing photos and videos of cosplayers, artists and fans! Visit GalaxyCon to purchase your tickets today.

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