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…

*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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

Vasyl Lomachenko 🥊 is known for his breath-taking footwork, his matrix like movement and overall boxing prowess. But what does the Ukranian World Champion eat? Vasyl Lomachenko Diet Plan (During Fight Camp) Breakfast (10am) Oatmeal, fresh berries, buts, banana. Orange juice. Then later on: omelet. coffee Lunch vegetable soup/meat soup. Pasta. Chicken. Dinner seafood salad…

MMA is the best sport on the planet. Nothing quite compares to the excitement and the beauty of watching or being part of a technical fight (emphasis on technical, not a fan of slug-fests personally). Grappling does ruin your body though, all those isometric contractions, pushing & pulling on your neck, heavy take downs –…