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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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Spinal Injuries in MMA & Other Contact Sports

    Spinal Injuries: Part 1 For information purposes only. Exercise at your own risk. Always consult a doctor if you sustain an injury Neck (Cervical Spine) Injuries  In this 3 part blog post, we will be taking a look at the most common spinal injuries that can arise from both MMA training and competition. Due to…

  • 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…

  • Lomachenko Training (Footwork, Tennis Ball, Fight IQ)

    Lomachenko is an amazing fighter. What’s more interesting however, is his approach to training – using dancing, tennis balls and a range of activities to improve his decision making skills (i.e. brain-training) – is the Ukranian boxing champ on his way to pioneering the way fighters train? Let’s take a look at his father, Anatoly…

  • Joe Rogan – Psoas Device

    Myofascial Release with Pso-Rite The psoas stretching device that Joe Rogan discusses on one of his JRE episodes, is the pso-rite Someone has also designed a DIY version to save a few $$£. You can see the design here. It doesn’t look like PSO-Rite available in the UK yet. My poor-man’s-version is to use a…

  • 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…