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Dr Rhonda Patrick – Vitamin D
Sourced from: FoundMyFitness Vitamin D Infographic. Low levels of vitamin D are associated with stress and illness. Although correlation does not necessarily equal causation (i.e. low levels of Vitamin D in stressed people, doesn’t mean it’s the vitamin D that’s the problem), it is associated with a range of mental health problems including depression when…
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Boston Crab Submission in MMA
This guy pulled off the wall of Jericho, AKA the Boston Crab in an MMA fight: Image Taken from Sherdog.com Forum (probably the best MMA forum in the world, especially now the Cagewarriors forum is gone!) Check out some other excellent and entertaining WWE Pro Wrestling moves in MMA in this video: List of…
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Easy Ways to Increase Positive Energy
Not directly MMA related, but an optimistic mindset and enthusiasm will definitely help with the grind of training and pre-fight nerves. Positive Self Talk Have a mantra such as “Cool, calm & collected” Here‘s a list of other possible mantras Positive Room Entrance Each time that you walk into a room, pick out 2 things…
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Cardio Hacks for MMA
Wim Hof Check out the Wim Hof Breathing Technique, this will increase the strength and power of your lungs, providing a better ‘base’ for your MMA specific cardio. Baking Soda Baking soda buffers lactic acid, allowing you to grapple and fight at a higher intensity before getting a burning sensation in your muscles. Start…
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How to Grow New Brain Cells (6 Potent Hacks) 🤓
MMA is a new sport, established in the 90s (although Vale Tudo & NHB fighting has been around a lot longer). It’s still a bit of an unknown, in terms of the long term health implications. With ex-fighters in their 40s, like Big Daddy Gary Goodridge, developing a range of quite severe brain & mental…
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Beastgear Hand Wraps Review
Great Product as ever from BeastGear! As far as handwraps go, they are as good as they get – usual great attention to detail and care in the product from the manufacturer/brand. Extra long, strong material, stretchy, comfortable, well made (not like flimsy almost see-through cheap wraps). Good quality fastener. Gorilla logo means it looks…
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Intermittent Fasting Diet Plan
I’ve been suffering with pretty painful joint and back issues this week, and I think I’m going to give intermittent fasting another go. I tried it once before and lost too much weight. This time I’m going to add some raw honey and cherry juice to try and increase the calories. Weekday 12pm – Overnight…