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Essential Fatty Acids Benefits For the Body & Human Brain
Two classifications of fat are – Saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Saturated fats, are solid at room temperature. It used to be touted as standard that saturated fats are extremely damaging to general health, but in particular, heart health. This is because they increase the amount of cholesterol in the arteries. This does not appear…
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Mixed Martial Arts & Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs)
Success in any sporting event is determined primarily by genetic endowment in combination with a training regime aimed at maximising trait potential. Therefore, an individual’s athletic realisation and success is determined by the interaction of innate ability and environmental factors including training structure and nutritional strategies. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is one of the most…
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Strength Training in Older Adults (Starting Exercise at 50+)
A phrase or remark used quite often when discussing certain forms of exercise is ‘I’m too old for that now’. This is not true, for most types of exercise at least, maybe for wrestling or bungee jumping, but not weight training There is much interest in the aging process at present. The population of Britain…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…