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  • Beta Alanine Supplement Review

    Beta alanine is a non-essential amino acid, which when consumed increases carnosine levels in muscle cells, which in turn increases the muscle’s tolerance of lactic acid (a by-product of high intensity exercise which is often a limiting factor of athletic performance). Beta Alanine Dosage Standard dose is 2-4g taken pre-workout. Research suggests that supplementing daily…

  • Why Bodybuilders Can’t Punch – Increase your Punching Power

    I know, I know, MMA Bellends are always sharing stuff on social media about ‘He lifts but he can’t fight’ etc. So it’s getting old, apologies…but I lifted weights and attempted to be a (very poor) bodybuilder years before doing MMA, so I have had all the ‘bad mechanics’ to overcome, and I’ve just worked…

  • Conor McGregor Infographic

    Not my best infographic ever! Well, actually, it has Conor McGregor all over it, so it probably is!  

  • Conor McGregor Punching Power

    Relax to Hit Harder A concept that’s been about since Bruce Lee – relax to increase punching power. Conor (or Conor’s social media executive) shared the post above on his Facebook page, which seems like a rare, intelligent breakdown of how to execute a punch. Breakdown of a Powerful Punch A pivot of the foot…

  • Can Conor beat Floyd?

    Well, the simple answer is – “yes, but it’s unlikely” Conor was beaten on the feet by Nate Diaz, who had him in big trouble & close to getting knocked out before Conor was forced to shoot for a double leg takedown, which ultimately led to him getting mounted and choked. A few things to…

  • Tips for Boxing

    This is a reference for myself more than anything. My training is so sporadic at the moment that I keep forgetting bits. Here’s so ‘boxing hacks’ (sorry to use the terms hacks, but it is searched for a lot online). The Russian Hook or Casting Punch To throw a hook with a longer-reach, throw it…

  • Strength & Conditioning for Boxing · pdf · [2026] · Updated Weekly

    Boxing Strength & Conditioning Program pdf Last updated 31st December 2025 Boxing is an amazing sport and hats off to anyone who is brave enough to step into the ring and compete – there’s too many opinionated armchair fans. Possible Exception – Andrew Tate – if he really is as bad a person as he’s…

  • Functional Chest Workout ⋅ 2023 .pdf included  ✔

    Functional Chest Workout ⋅ 2023 .pdf included  ✔

    Functional Chest Workout – Build Explosive 🔥 Power with This Chest Workout! Functional chest exercises, are a bit of a contradiction. In order to make an exercise functional, it should utilise the entire body, instead of isolating the chest, in a lying or seated position. For a Boxing Chest Workout, please see this article Making…

  • Fight Nerves – Have a ‘go to’ technique

    Having ballsed-up many a fight and competition thanks to fight nerves and adrenaline, one of the things I would highly recommend to anyone else who suffers with pre-fight nerves is to have a ‘go to’ technique. There’s great potential to freeze and morph into the proverbial rabbit-in-head-lights if you get too nervous. That’s why I’d…

  • So I filmed the mrs on the pads…

    And then myself on the bag(s) Noticed I drop my opposite hand every time I throw a hook, and kind of, oddly, rub my nose before I throw a combo.