Category: Fitness

  • MMA Strength & Conditioning Program · pdf · [2026]

    MMA is one of the world’s most demanding sports. Technique is paramount, but so is fitness – and of course mental resilience and physical toughness. You definitely don’t want to gas out and get tired in a fight if you can help it! Whether you are a pro MMA fighter looking for a strength &…

  • High Altitude Training – The Research

    Live High, Train Low – MMA, Boxing & the Research of High Altitude Training For information purposes only. Exercise at your own risk.  After Tito Ortiz was “out-cardio’d” by Frank Shamrock, the story goes that Tito began to focus on his endurance and began training at high altitude in Big Bear, California. But why? What…

  • Exercise & Type I Diabetes – A Scientific Overview

    For information purposes only. Exercise at your own risk Please note that (A surname in brackets) relates to the person who conducted a study and that “et al” just means ‘and colleagues’ i.e. that he/she had help from others to do the study. ‘To know Diabetes is to know medicine and healthcare’ (Haire-Joshu)  Professional MMA…

  • Exercise & Heart Disease Guidelines & Recommendations

    For information purposes only. Exercise at your own risk Overview – Exercise & Heart Disease If you already have heart disease and/or issues with your heart, then it is crucial that you speak to your doctor before changing your physical acitvity levels. A doctor can review your ‘clinical status’ before giving you the all-clear. More…

  • Exercise & Type II Diabetes

    For information purposes only. Exercise at your own risk Due to the increasing prevalence of sedentary lifestyles and diets high in sugar, type II Diabetes is rising among the UK population at an alarming rate. Whilst many people rely on drugs for many years, diet and exercise have been proven to be a much more…

  • Spinal Injuries in MMA & Other Contact Sports

    Spinal Injuries: Part 1 For information purposes only. Exercise at your own risk. Always consult a doctor if you sustain an injury Neck (Cervical Spine) Injuries  In this 3 part blog post, we will be taking a look at the most common spinal injuries that can arise from both MMA training and competition. Due to…

  • Can You Exercise with High Blood Pressure?

    You certainly can exercise if you have high blood pressure and in doing so, you can actually lower your blood pressure significantly. Especially when combined with a suitable diet full of whole foods and low in sugar. Consult your doctor before increasing physical activity levels Exercise & Blood Pressure High blood pressure or hypertension means…

  • Lomachenko Training (Footwork, Tennis Ball, Fight IQ)

    Lomachenko is an amazing fighter. What’s more interesting however, is his approach to training – using dancing, tennis balls and a range of activities to improve his decision making skills (i.e. brain-training) – is the Ukranian boxing champ on his way to pioneering the way fighters train? Let’s take a look at his father, Anatoly…

  • BJJ Strength & Conditioning · Workout .pdf Included 💪) [2026]

    The best way to build ‘strength & conditioning’ for BJJ, is to drill techniques and roll. 🤙 💪 The body will always adapt specifically to the demands placed upon it. To get fit for BJJ, you must do BJJ! in addition, the better your technique, the stronger & fitter you will appear. For MMA –…

  • Wellness Podcast – Attempt 1

    This is my first attempt at doing a podcast. It’s not great as it’s just mean and I’m not that exciting. Will try and do better next time.