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Category: MMA

  • Supplements for Allergies

    The bane of my life – allergies – terrible for focus (blocked sinuses) and for recovery from training sessions due to the amount of inflammation and general soreness they can cause. Symptoms of allergies include: Inflammation Joint Pain Muscle Pain Blocked sinuses Dizziness A general shite feeling Feeling spaced out / brain fog Not wanting…

  • Solgar Ashwagandha Review

    Not too much to say about this product, other than it’s very good!   It’s a great adaptogen for dealing with stress and as well as a promoted of physical and mental energy. It’s also good for you, which is a big bonus making it a great supplement for when you want to have a…

  • MMA for Beginners

    This will look at the technical aspects of MMA, rather than the rules etc, for those who want to train, rather than exclusively watch the sport. Boxing Before you begin Adopt a side-on boxing stance Usually your dominant foot is at the back, so most people will have their left leg in front Be on…

  • Michael Bisping’s Career – The Toughest Middleweight of All Time

    Michael Bisping’s Career – The Toughest Middleweight of All Time

    Say what you like about Michael Bisping, but he has heart, bravery and fitness like nobody else the middleweight division has seen.     He’s been a top 5 middleweight for years and has fought in the UFC for over a decade. He’s consistently been edged out in number 1 contender elimination fights, usually to…

  • Chin Ups for Beginners

    Chin Ups for Beginners

    If you are training at home, a chin up bar is arguably the one essential piece of kit. I use the Power Bar 2 from Amazon: How to Do Your First Pull Ups At your own risk – be careful – slow & controlled chin ups are essential to prevent injury Try putting a chair…

  • Treating Muscle Pain & Joint Pain

    From over-training, to general stress & anxiety, muscle pain & joint pain are increasingly common complaints. Pain can be a direct cause of depression and anxiety, but equally mental health issues including stress, can be the cause of the pain. Whatever the source, physical pain and mental health seem to have a direct association. Whether…

  • GSP Workout

    GSP – a lovely chap, great fighter and a potential underwear model. GSP put on some serious mass for his fight with Micheal Bisping, we look at how you can do the same. To Build Mass You Need Calories GSP might turn up to fights looking like he’s about to step on stage at a…

  • How to Treat IBS & Acid Reflux

    Updated March 1st, 2021 Try apple cider vinegar 5-10ml in 100ml water before meals (this is acidic so swill water in your mouth afterwards to mitigate damage to tooth enamel) – Update – I now use Apple Cider Vinegar tablets Update 2021 – Livespo Probiotics really, really helped my IBS – it’s now non-existent Try…

  • How to Increase Energy Levels

    Not a morning person? Or an afternoon person? Hopefully these tips will help – 1. Breath Work – Deep & Powerful Breaths Don’t ask me how this works, it just does! Deep, powerful breaths, definitely give me more energy. Try breathing in for a count of 4, holiday for 2, then breathing out powerfully for…

  • Targeted Ketogenic Diet for MMA (.pdf included)

    Thanks mainly to the true guru of MMA – Joe Rogan, ketosis (and psychedelics) has become a hot topic in the changing rooms of every MMA gym worth its Himalayan salt. The Targeted Ketogenic Diet for MMA & Crossfit Consume 30g-50g of fast-acting carbohydrate around 40 mins pre-exercise Stick to a normal ketogenic diet at…