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  • The Joe Rogan Neck Hammock

    The Joe Rogan Neck Hammock

    As you may have noticed, everyone who has competed in MMA and/or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu who goes on the Joe Rogan Podcast, and is over the age of 40 – has extensive spine-problems. Big John McCarthy for example, has had multiple operations on his neck and still has problems with it. Same goes for the…

  • How to Get Rid of a Stiff Neck [2022]

    Summary of How to Get rid of a Stiff Neck Magnesium Oil Infrared Lamp or Sauna Light Stretching Trigger point & Foam Rolling Therapy Kava Kava   A very small amount of Kava Kava in the evenings, then 20 minutes of infrared light on the back of my neck, is now part of my daily…

  • Grappling Fundamentals For MMA

    Grappling Fundamentals for MMA An If-This-Then-That style approach to grappling. I never want to be stuck in a position thinking “I’ve absolutely no idea what I’m doing” (which happens a lot) It’s always best to learn basic positions and escapes before elaborate submissions, in my opinion. TOP THINGS 4 ME TO REMEMBER 1. Frame on…

  • Intrinsic Goals vs Extrinsic Goals – How they can hinder success & happiness

    Goals have been associated with sports psychology and general high-achievers for several decades. They’re also inherently tied to personal development and Positive psychology. The type of goal you set is in many ways, as important as the outcome. Coaches and athletes tend to set outcome/extrinsic goals. However, according to Hardy, Jones and Gould (1993) elite…

  • Conor McGregor Diet (Practical Guide to Breakthrough Training Plateaus)

    Conor is apparently, a fan of the Sirt Food Diet. This diet is high in sirtuin activators, which help prevent diseases related to age and stress (study here). The diet is best know however, for allowing both dark chocolate and red wine. The diet appears to require a foundation of the following foods: Green Tea Apples…

  • Conor McGregor Workout (Gain the Competitive Edge)

      Love him, or hate him, Conor McGregor is a great fighter and his a physique to match his athletic-ability. Not everyone wants to be an MMA fighter however, it’s lots of hard work, dedication and pain, and your body will not thank you for all the injuries you’ll inevitably accumulate.  You may wish to…

  • DIY Muscle Massage Gun (Ideal for MMA & BJJ)

    Get rid of knots, trigger points, annoying muscles in spasm and risk your life with a DIY Percussion Massage Gun. Preparation Time 20 mins   Equipment Universal Jigsaw Adapter (available from Amazon.co.uk here) Metal File Industrial Super Glue (available from Amazon.co.uk here) Golf Ball or Dog’s Ball Drill Jigsaw Power Tool (I used this one from…

  • Do Altitude Masks Work? [2026]

    Do Altitude Masks Work? In a word “yes” – but mainly by strengthening respiratory muscles, rather than simulating the benefits of altitude. The altitude thing is more of a marketing play. Altitude masks have 2 main physiological effects: 1. They generate a hypoxic training environment – by restricting oxygen intake 2. They strengthen respiratory muscles…

  • 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…

  • 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…