Budokon - a Hot Way of Losing Weight

Budokon is the hot stuff in Hollywood celebrities’ agenda for losing weight and maintaining great shapes. This new program for losing weight was created in 2000 by Cameron Shayne. The founder of Budokon claims it is more a healthy lifestyle than a simple program to stay fit. He has discovered this new program through his own experience.

Cameron Shayne is an international speaker, the corporate chairman of four companies, and is considered the world authority in yoga martial arts. He also produced number one- best selling yoga and martial arts DVD of all time.

The general principles of this practice start form a healthy eating plan and a balanced life. Budokon is the Japanese word for “way of the spiritual warrior”. The class starts with a warm up similar to a martial arts warm up and continues with yoga postures. You develop both physical and mental strength, endurance, control, and balance. In general, Budokon is very intense, dynamic, and sociable. In one session you could burn up to 900 calories. It has a similar approach to Thai Chi Chuan and Bagua. Some successful actors revealed it really changed their life.

The biggest fans of this practice are Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox. Celebrities like David Arquette, Sean Penn, and Kerri Walsh brought its fame to the West Coast. Now it is getting quickly to Midwest and Great Britain. Jennifer Aniston said it helped her getting through her divorce from Brad Pitt. Courtney Cox credited it for returning to her model shapes after giving birth. Kerri Walsh, US athlete, believes it was responsible for the Olympic gold in women’s beach volleyball.

Those who opt for this technical maintenance have to avoid the excess of alcohol, fat, and sweets. The food plan should include lean meat, vegetables, fruits, and natural sweeteners.

Budokon has a grading system like many other martial arts. This keeps motivation and competition high. Competition won’t let you become bored with this fitness program.
If you decide to try something new and challenging, this is one great way to begin with.  Don't forget to check with a specialist before undertaking any fitness or diet program. Start to create balance in your everyday life.