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  • Limiting Factors of Human Performance

    For information purposes only. Exercise at your own risk Please note – studies in the blog post are referenced by the scientist’s name and then the year in brackets. eg. Williams (1994) refers to a scientist called Williams, who carried out a relevant study in 1994. “et al” basically means “and colleagues” i.e. other scientists…

  • Neck Bridges for MMA

    Your spine if very precious and important! Don’t risk injuring it with neck bridges. Bridges are traditionally used by wrestlers and boxers to develop strength in their neck. A strong neck can help to reduce the risk of concussion and also reduce the risk of an injury to the neck during competition. Neck bridges certainly…

  • 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…

  • How Do MMA Fighters Make Weight – Legal & Illegal Ways

    Making Weight is Dangerous – Hire a professional. Article for information purposes only To become a great fighter in the ever-evolving world of MMA, an individual requires a very specific blend of psychological and physiological abilities and skills. All modern day martial artists are superb athletes and physical proficiency structures the foundation of every distinguished…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Joe Rogan – Iron Neck Machine (Scientific Research)

    The Iron Neck is a fantastic machine for building up the muscles in the neck. The iron neck is effectively a ‘halo’ that attaches to your head and chin via straps/bands. The Iron Neck also has a pump – which inflates to get the apparatus to fit perfectly to your head. Iron neck Training Joe…

  • Joe Rogan – Psoas Device

    Myofascial Release with Pso-Rite The psoas stretching device that Joe Rogan discusses on one of his JRE episodes, is the pso-rite Someone has also designed a DIY version to save a few $$£. You can see the design here. It doesn’t look like PSO-Rite available in the UK yet. My poor-man’s-version is to use a…

  • Joe Rogan – Inversion Table

    “I’ve suffered from several back injuries over the years from jiujitsu and working out. One of the things that has helped me a lot is using one of those Teeter Inversion Tables…I strap my ankles into this thing and I hang upside down – it’s a great way to decompress your back and get rid…