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Kettlebell Cardio: A Top Notch Cardio Workout For Serious MMA Conditioning!

June 30, 2011
Brandon
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It is no secret that in order to compete in the world of MMA you’ve got to have mad cardiovascular conditioning. This physical trait is absolutely essential being that many fights are won based on which guy can hang on, grit his teeth, and go longer and harder than the other. This is why you’ve got to have your entire program structured to achieve a sound level of cardio whether you are specifically working on “conditioning” or specifically “strength.” The key is that you should be achieving a sound level of cardio no matter which aspect of your training you are focusing on at the time! Whether you are a competing MMA fighter or not this should be the focus of your training.

Out Of Control Cardio Workout For MMA!

June 26, 2011
Brandon
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IMG_1744 by CrossFit On The Move

I just recently engaged in a fairly sick little cardio workout experiment to put my competing MMA fighters through. The premise of the workout certainly falls in line with my strength and conditioning philosophy and hinges on yet another use with the kettlebell. If you are interested in jacking up your heart rate while transforming your body into a chiseled rock of admiration then give this little training session a try.

MMA Fitness: 2 Strength Training Drills To Give You Bull Rushing Takedown Power!

June 25, 2011
Brandon
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Do you know why very few men will get in the ring with a bull? It’s because bulls are big, mean, and most of all powerful! If you are looking to take your MMA fighting skills to the next level then you have got to include drills outside of the ring to enhance your performance inside the ring! Keep on reading if you want to learn how you can have bull rushing takedown power!

Plyometrics: A Single Explosive MMA Workout Routine!

May 30, 2011
Brandon
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1. Are you familiar with plyometrics?

2. Did you know that plyometrics can significantly improve your fitness and performance for MMA, sports, and life?

3. Did you know plyometrics are also a means to help you shred body fat in addition to upgrading your athleticism?

As a strength and conditioning coach I’ve been able to successfully use plyometrics for years to train hundreds of MMA, competitive athletes, and serious fitness enthusiast. Plyometrics are defined as exercises that are designed to produce short intense burst of powerful movements such as jumping and bounding.

In a nutshell plyometrics are designed to trigger your nervous system so that your body’s muscles are repeatedly stretched and shortened in a rapid manner. This type of training is exceptionally valuable for all forms of athletic performance including MMA fighting performance. Keep on reading if you want to know how to ramp up your MMA program.

10 Ways To Make Yourself Look Like A Gym Idiot!

April 21, 2011
Brandon
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Too many times I have seen guys and girls that do really stupid things while they are trying to get a so-called workout! This list should be read by everyone. If you are engaging in any of the following tactics then do us all a favor and stop trying to workout!