Dudes In Asia Podcast

The Dudes talk about fitness, leaving Japan, 5-star hotels in Vietnam, and interview Andrew, a Cambodian-American expat teaching English in Taiwan.

by H8R So you've decided to get into better shape, right? Good for you! Now where do you start? A lot of people will go and shell out a ton of money to join a fancy gym with nice amenities that you'd never use. Some gyms in Japan can cost up to $100 a month! My advice is to skip the gym and either workout in your house or outside! Aside from the money you'll save by not having to pay for a gym membership, you can also save some time in your day by not having to commute to and from the gym. In today's post, I'll outline a SMART and SIMPLE workout plan that ANYONE can do almost ANYWHERE . Three types of workouts For my workout, I generally have 3 different types of workouts. They all roughly take about 20 minutes to complete. They are: Cardio Strength training Circuit training Cardio This will boost your stamina and endurance so you can work harder without getting as tired. Here are some activities to choose from: Cycling Swimmin...

H8R talks about martial arts. Topics include the definition of martial arts, history, types of martial arts, and training philosophy.

by H8R Expat life can be pretty demanding. You've decided to leave your hometown, friends, family, and the comforts of home behind. Many expats find themselves in an unfamiliar (and sometimes unwelcoming) environment with a host of challenges to face and obstacles to overcome. Take into account that you've also ditched your support system and those expat blues can start to sink in PDQ (pretty damned quick). As people become depressed, they often find comfort in food. If you start to adopt a sedentary lifestyle and put on some extra pounds, this can compound the effects of that expat despair and lead you to a dark, dark place. So what can you do about this? When life gets you down, it's best to get moving! Exercise has been shown to provide many benefits for your physical and mental health including a better mood and sustained energy throughout the day. If you can consistently stick to a fitness plan, you'll find that other parts of your life start to ...

The Dudes talk about being consistent on workouts, getting ready to move, and sports.

by Noogie Keeping your fitness goals is never an easy thing. Trust me, I've broken those goals every year as long as I can remember.  However, this year has been different and I would like to share with you guys some tips on how to keep your goals this year. Not only will you unleash your inner beast, but you'll make the right lifestyle changes for the rest of your life.  Ready for the tips? Let's get started. Check out our podcast about fitness in Japan and Vietnam here! #1 - Have the Vision You need to know what you're about to embark on will lead to. There will be a lot of challenges and pain involved to reach your goals so you will need to remind yourself daily or when you need it the most "why" exactly you're doing this.  If there's no solid answer to " why " you are doing this, you will give up and walk away quickly. Paint the perfect picture of what you hope for and wish to see inside your mind ...