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  • Preppers Checklist (2022) .pdf included

    Nobody saw COVID-19 coming. Well, Bill Gates did in a Ted Talk, and perhaps the Chinese authorities did – who knows? The majority of us didn’t see it coming however. Now many of us are taking other threats seriously too; like global disasters or a breakdown of civilisation resulting in looting and the like. It’s…

  • Feel Good Happiness Hack – Lockdown Walk

    Not sure what the rules are elsewhere, but in the UK we are allowed out once a day for exercise. Green/outdoor exercises has been shown in studies to improve feelings of wellbeing (study here) Saunas have been shown to improve mood in general and have all kinds of health benefits (more info here) So –…

  • How to be Happy in Middle Age?

    Having observed many people aged 30 to 50, the secret seems pretty simple: Don’t be bitter! This can be broken down somewhat: Don’t blame other people Don’t judge people – judge actions, not people Move on – bad things happen to everyone Find productive ways of dealing with negative emotions Easier Said than Done Keeping…

  • Foods & Supplements to Help Fight the Coronavirus COVID-19

    *Disclaimer – these foods & supplements are not evidence-based, in that – with the possible exception of vitamin C, they haven’t been shown to treat COVID-19.However, I think it’s misleading in a sense to say there’s no evidence for any supplements to help prevent or treat COVID-19. In instances like these, where there is very…

  • Quitters Never Win by Michael Bisping – Review

    Having listened to Michael Bisping on the Joe Rogan Experience a year or so ago – he made me feel a lot better about my annoying sport and MMA related injuries. The guy not only has one eye, he has a weird neck/shoulder injury that seizes up all the time on him and a knackered…

  • Once a Week Workout Programs .Pdf

    If you are a busy parent and also busy at work most of the day, it can be difficult to get to the gym 3 or 4 times a week like back in the day. It’s important to remember that the benefit of one workout per week is massive, compared to doing nothing – so…

  • Easy Takedowns for BJJ (No Gi)

    Takedown System for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu The Most Common Positions you’ll find yourself in regarding wrestling in BJJ are: Wrestling Clinch Wrist Control Over/Under Position (or a variation) Single Leg The easiest way to get a takedown, in my opinion, is often an ankle pick or from a headlock or variation. If you are new…

  • Swimming for MMA Conditioning

    For information purposes only. Exercise at your own risk Written by Kevin O’Hagan Always consult a doctor before undertaking a new exercise routine. If perform incorrectly these exercises could result in injury or death.  In this blog post we are going to look at the benefits of swimming as a training aid for the Mixed…

  • Tips for Starting Out in the Gym or Taking Up Exercise (Free Exercise Planner .pdf & Google Sheet)

    If you fail to plan and prepare your new routine, then you are bound to fail! Getting started and continuing an exercise programme can be a challenging yet rewarding undertaking. Fifty percent of those who begin an exercise programme will drop out with-in six months. You can implement various techniques to improve your adherence to…

  • Elbow Injuries in MMA

    Elbow Injuries For information purposes only. Exercise at your own risk. Always consult a doctor if you sustain an injury Anatomy The elbow is a hinge joint that is formed by 3 bones – the humerus (upper arm), the radius (thumb side) and ulna (little finger side) of the forearm. The elbow joint flexes (bends) and…