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Alright gentlemen, step away from the computer, this party is for the ladies only. KnuckleUp is hosting an entire afternoon of health and fitness activities aimed at women. It's going to be a great time, and a great way to set a great tone for 2012!

New Year Resolved

Every year people make New Year's resolutions to get fit and eat healthy, and probably more than a few of you reading this now did the same thing. But making a resolution is the easy part. Trying to actually live by it is a lot harder! So Amanda and Jordyn have decided to put together various activities to help you learn to live a healthier lifestyle.

Amanda and Jordyn will be hosting the event, and there's more than a few things to get into. Amanda has been doing a great job teaching the cardio kickboxing classes, and Jordyn has finally brought Zumba to our humble gym. Between the two of them, there isn't a much faster way to get in shape. 

Whole Host of Activities

And while the festivities do begin with a kickboxing class, followed by Zumba, there's oh so much more! In all, Amanda and Jordyn will be hosting:

• Cardio Kickboxing
• Zumba
• Strength and Training
• Healthy Cooking Demo by Mike Mazza
• Health and Wellness Seminar
• Refreshments
• Prizes and Giveaways!

Oh, yeah, the prizes and giveaways. Nearly every salon and spa on the Outer Banks, plus a few others, has donated something for the drawings, and you'll have chances to win things throughout the day. We'll have gifts from Hairoics, Reflections, Planet Pleasing Goods, Style Divita, Diamonds & Dunes, Lotus Spa, and more! And all donations will go to support the Outer Banks Mommy & Me! 

So what are you waiting for? It's all happening this Saturday, January 21, from 12-5.  So get your tickets now! They're only $20, but get them quick because space is limited and quite a few people have already signed up!

Don't miss your chance to start the new year right with the best place for fitness on the Outer Banks! 

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Tags: Cardio Kickboxing, fitness Outer Banks, fitness training, knuckleup outer banks, obx, outer banks, Outer Banks Zumba, women's fitness

Bryan Maher's updated results! He just cant stop looking better

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Tags: brazilian jiu jitsu, Bryan Maher, fitness Outer Banks, fitness training, Kickboxing, KnuckleUp, knuckleup fitness, knuckleup outer banks, matt costa, outer banks, outer banks fitness, outer banks gym, weight loss

Rev. Jay Bowman rocking a completely new body after experiencing the KnuckleUp Lifestyle!

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Tags: fitness program, muscle gain, muscle tone, obx fitness, outer banks, weight loss

Matt Costa, KnuckleUp Instructor of the Month

You might not picture a Certified Executive Chef (C.E.C), experienced in 4-diamond French cuisine the same way you would a Military trainer with 8 years of experience in the Marines (including 2 combat wars).

KnuckleUp Instructor Of The Month: Matt Costa

When I was interviewing Matt for this post, I was blown away by such an unusual professional combination. A former marine, with a 2-0 amateur MMA fight record, knows what a beurre blanc sauce is?

But as we continued our chat, it became clear that the distinct professional achievements are a reflection of this amazing instructor's determination and commitment. Whether in the Marines, in the kitchen, or at KnuckleUp, Matt refuses to settle for mediocrity. Average is not part of his vocabulary.

His success as a chef placed him in the kitchen of movie stars and as the head chef for 4-diamond restaurants, a lifestyle that Matt refers to as "good living"; but which gave him an extra 40 lbs and a sedentary routine.

The KnuckleUp Effect...

The sedentary routine was extremely hard to break due to the lack of exciting training in Outer Banks gyms, according to Matt, and it wasnt until he found KnuckleUp that his routine was finally broken. Matt began taking the kickboxing classes religiously, and soon he had lost 40 lbs!

But Matt Costa's extensive military training experience didn't let him go unnoticed; his excellent boxing skills and aptitude for leadership roles (from the Marines) captivated not only several students who sought him during training, but KnuckleUp management as well.

Matt was hired as an instructor and started teaching his own kickboxing classes.

Even though Matt wasn't technically a drill sergeant in the Marines, students soon realized his commanding power brought amazing results; they were pushed, challenged, and ultimately, motivated to give their best to finish exercises and commit to the training.

A signature style was born...

The Outer Banks Beach Bootcamp

This Thursday, August 6th, at a cool 5:30AM, the 3rd edition of Matt's beach bootcamp will start.

The 5-week bootcamp meets twice a week at KnuckleUp in Kitty Hawk and then head out to the beach where the entire training is conducted.

Matt guarantees his bootcamp training is not very far from a military one, specially in regards to the mental challenges he presents his students in order to strengthen their self-confidence and motivation, so they can finish the arduous training.

The training includes, but is definitely not limited to:

• Short & Long Distance Running (a 7-Mile run is usually celebrated by students with tears of achievement)
• Ocean Swimming
• Team Training
• Weight & Strength Training
• Diet Monitoring

And exactly how effective is Matt's bootcamp?

The 500 Club

In its short existence, the outer banks beach bootcamp, under Matt's leadership, has helped students lose OVER 500 LBS!

----> One student experienced complete body reconfiguration as she lost over 100 lbs with Matt's help. <-----

The unique training methods put forward by this amazing instructor are unmatched anywhere; in the Outer Banks, Matt is able to combine a highly effective program with the beautiful Atlantic ocean scenario to create the ultimate fitness experience.

You can also contact Matt directly at mattcosta1[at]hotmail.com. He's got only a few extra openings for personal training sessions during this month that will be taken sooner than he expects. If you'd like to have Matt working one-on-one with you, now is your chance.

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Tags: beach bootcamp, diet monitoring, lose weight, matt costa, obx gyms, outer banks, team training, weight loss

Vonnie joined KnuckleUp in the winter and enjoyed a "bikini-proud" summer. Check it out!

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Tags: how to lose weight, lose 30 lbs, obx lose weight, outer banks, weight loss