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  • 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!  

  • Joe Rogan & Dorian Yates – Episode 989

    Great podcast, I’m a big fan of Dorian; I feel like a very very very poor-man’s version of him – My Dad died when I was 6, I got in to bodybuilding as a youngster, then I went all spiritual as an off-spin of MMA and yoga. Dorian Yates & Bodybuilding They discuss how Dorian…

  • The Reverse Hyper Machine – AKA “The Joe Rogan Back Machine”

    Thanks to his podcast, this piece of kit is often referred to as the “Joe Rogan spinal decompression machine” – Touted by Joe as awesome for back pain & back injuries, the reverse hyper machine (AKA the spinal decompression harness) is said to work by decompressing the spine and the intervertebral discs, therefore providing a…

  • Yoel Romero Workout [2026] .pdf plan included

    I love MMA, because it’s a bit like football / soccer – all body types & physique can find a style that suits. Yoel Romero is a beast, full of explosive power, agility & athleticism. Yoel Romero Workout – Last Updated 30th Jan 2023 Tall and skinny is often the way to go for most…

  • Fitness Infographic

    A fitness infographic from Monster Supplements – I actually created this when I was working for a marketing agency and doing a campaign for them.     4 minutes of Exercise can Produce Significant Benefits I’d also like to add – for those put off exercise due to time, that you don’t need a lot of time…

  • How I lost Half a Stone by Accident

      Ah, I hate before and after pictures, but here you go: Before     After       After speaking to PPC and weightlifting guru, Alex Guest he convinced me that the “eating every 3 hours” protocol was in fact another great example of bodybuilding marketing b@llocks, and that intermittent fasting is great for natural…

  • The Benefits of Exercising Outdoors (Green Exercise)

    The Benefits of Exercising Outdoors (Green Exercise)

    Research suggests that exercising outdoors – in nature, has mental health benefits, above and beyond that normally experienced with exercise indoors. A meta analysis, which examined the results of 10 UK studies concluded that exercising in nature had significant long and short term positive effects on both self esteem and mood. very green environment improved…

  • Healthy Shopping List – UK

    A quick list of what you should look to pick up at the local supermarket. Having crap food in the house is a massive hurdle/barrier to committing to a new healthy-living regime.  Buy healthy foods, throw out or give away the sugary crap. Shopping List Fruit Bananas Blueberries Red grapes Apples Vegetables Cucumber Rocket Broccoli…

  • Strength & Conditioning for Paintball [2023]

    Fitness for Paintball Playing paintball is great for your health. Running, jumping, climbing, crawling and getting your heart rate up and socialising are all solid benefits for you. Once you get serious about playing paintball, you’ll see how fitness plays a key role in how well you can play. If the opposing team turn up…