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

June 30, 2011
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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.

Functional Core Strength For Fighting, Life, And Sport

June 28, 2011
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What does having functional core strength even mean?
Are you functionally strong?
Are you curious as to why athletes such as fighters are referenced for having tremendous “functional core strength?”
Are you interested in building functional core strength from head to toe to improve your fight skills?

5 Do you feel that your workouts are limited because you lack functional core strength?

Depending on who you ask there are many answers to question #1, but to knock out the answer I prefer the following definition to functional core strength.

Functional Core Strength: To possess the strength, skill, and ability to execute movements that mimic real life activities with prowess and without inhibition.

Out Of Control Cardio Workout For MMA!

June 26, 2011
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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
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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!

3 Top Reasons Why Your MMA Workouts Should Include Kettlebells!

June 23, 2011
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Kettlebell Grove by jameskitcher91

If you haven’t already started to include kettlebells into your MMA strength training program then you are doing yourself a disservice. Having been a strength and conditioning specialist in the Atlanta, Georgia (Buford) area now for over 10 years I can tell you up front that kettlebells will supercharge your MMA fitness and take your performance in the ring to the next level! This is why I have included 3 top reasons why you should include these iron balls into the scope of your strength training program.