Interested in ... fencing?

Would you like your fitness program to be more exciting than lifting weights in the gym to the sound of last year`s pop? More sociable then jogging around the park on a rainy day?.. Perhaps it`s time to become a victim of the latest fashion and to join a fencing class!

Fencing provides a unique mix of physical, intellectual and emotional stimulation. Unlike many other sports it`s very sociable and still carries notions of honour, chivalry and nobility.

Improved coordination, concentration, endurance and cardiovascular fitness – these are just a few of the health benefits provided by regular fencing. It is also a solid workout. You can burn up to 450 calories an hour, working the stomach and the lower body muscles in particular. Firm strong thighs and butt are probably the most typical features of a dedicated fencer!

Fencing, indeed, is the ideal sport for a woman. It is an activity which is more tactical than physical. It requires flexibility and balance rather than brute force, resulting in elegance, courtesy and quality of the relations between the fencers. You don`t need to be big or strong to fight – in fact, it can work against you – but you do need fast reflexes, good co-ordination, timing, intuition and a great sense of ancipation.

Another attractive feature of fencing is its powerful romantic appeal…