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  • Can You Exercise with High Blood Pressure?

    You certainly can exercise if you have high blood pressure and in doing so, you can actually lower your blood pressure significantly. Especially when combined with a suitable diet full of whole foods and low in sugar. Consult your doctor before increasing physical activity levels Exercise & Blood Pressure High blood pressure or hypertension means…

  • 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…

  • Cross Training for MMA – Infographic

    Cross-training is integral to building overall muscle strength and helping bring your conditioning to the next level. It doesn’t matter how much time you spend in the ring, performing the same moves over and over again will only get you so far. Switching it up to include strength training and conditioning, in addition to your…

  • Training Goals for Summer 2018

    I basically want to become an enlightened, humble MMA meathead. Training Goals: Outcome Goals Fix Back & Neck (make them less, painfully stiff) Fix Golfer’s Elbow – so it’s not constantly painful Improve Left Hip mobility so I can do a left high kick/roundhouse Improve Cardio (not sure of precise goal on this yet, will…

  • Vitamin D Side Effects

    Thanks to Dr Rhonda Patrick, Vitamin D (in large doses) is now a common supplement in BJJ and MMA circles. Vitamin D Benefits Vitamin D does have many benefits, particularly if you don’t get daily sun exposure. I put vitamin D drops in my daughter’s drink in the morning to prevent rickets. Vitamin D is used…

  • Why Every MMA Fighter Should Learn to Fight Southpaw

    I remember one of the first times that I attended a boxing class – the first thing I was asked was “what ‘handed’ are you?”, to which I replied – right handed – “orthodox stance then” was the reply. I’m not complaining, this is pretty standard stuff in boxing – left handers fight southpaw, right…

  • NUTRiBULLET Blender Review 600 Series (2018 Version)

      I am very happy with this blender. I previously had one from Breville, which to be fair was a lot cheaper, but couldn’t blend an avocado to save it’s life. Well it could, but it took about a minute and loads of manual shaking to get the job done. The NUTRiBULLET blends an avocado…

  • Reduce Stress & Increase Focus with Adaptogens

    Adaptogens are herbs or foods, that increase the body’s ability to cope with and adapt to stress. Adaptogens are a unique group of herbs & plants that can help to improve or maintain the health of your adrenal system – which in turn impacts upon immune-function and mental health. They are also used to enhance focus…

  • Groundology.co.uk Review – Grounding is the New CBD Oil

    Groundology.co.uk Review – Grounding is the New CBD Oil

    Increase Recovery, Reduce Inflammation & Increase Energy with Grounding Grounding (AKA Earthing) has been dubbed as the biggest health discovery of the 21st century and is thought to provide a range of health benefits for help with chronic pain, insomnia and even recovery from tough MMA sparring sessions. Having looked over the research, I was…

  • Dad Bod Home Workout

    I’ve noticed that people don’t listen etc unless you’re ripped/lean etc. so anyway – I popped my topless cherry with this 5 minute workout: Dad Bod Back, Traps & Biceps Workout Location is variable but for effect I’ve chosen the nursery Equipment Door Frame Chin-Up bar – Amazon link Resistance Tubes/Bands – Amazon Link Kettlebell…