Energy ball or fiery planet?
I had to double-take a recent photo of Venus as it bore a remarkable resemblance to the BMF rootwood tai chi balls. Can you tell which is which? Both have a warm orange glow to them and both can be said to generate heat! However, that is where the similarities end as...
Introducing the BD-X Crossover Club with Tom Crudgington
Tom Crudgington, founder of Body Development and one of the UK’s most respected teachers of Indian Clubs & Persian Meels, presents a new club in collaboration with Body Mind Fit: the BD-X Crossover Club. Bringing together BMF’s passion for equipment innovation,...
How to maintain your wooden training equipment
Wood is an incredibly strong natural material and products made from it will give you many years of service when treated with care. But as a natural material, wood can be affected by its environment. That’s why it’s super important to make sure that your Indian Clubs,...
6 Tips for Home Workouts!
While our beloved gyms and studios are closed and look like they will be for a while, now is the perfect time to perfect your home workout practice. We asked the experts for their advice on maintaining a workout practice from home. Here are our favourite pieces of...
10 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
The immune system is the body’s way of protecting itself against disease and other potentially damaging foreign bodies. When functioning properly it identifies and attacks viruses, bacteria and parasites. The immune system is spread throughout the body, comprised of...
Which Persian Meel weight do I need?
First things first: What are Persian Meels? Meels (or mils) tend to be larger than Indian Clubs, and generally weigh between 2 and 10kg each. Sometimes heavier! They originated in Persia (now Iran), as a key strength building exercise. They were developed in the 13th...
Sim D Kehoe Indian clubs
We're really pleased with the way our replica Sim D Kehoe Indian clubs have turned out. They top the scales at over 4.5kg each club so are really suited for the experienced club or clubbell swinger who prefers a more strength-based workout. They are a stand-out shape...
Global Training Traditions
A few months ago, I had a call from Guy Lockhead, who created one of the first cooperative gyms in the UK, based in the city of Bristol. Guy has a diverse range of experience within the fitness world, and has explored all kinds of physical disciplines. This month he...
Tai Chi Ball
Although using Taiji balls is a new discipline for me, I have practiced qi gong for 30 years around Europe and the UK, as well as two periods of intensive study in China. It only seems natural to have come across them now, as the paths of physical and spiritual energy...