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Boxing Chest Workout – .pdf included [Updated Sept. 2023]
Boxing 🥊 is a very demanding sport. There are lots of aspects of fitness that go into conditioning for boxing – one crucial thing I want everyone to know however – is that chest-strength, does not equate to punching power! Very little power if generated specifically from the chest. The whole body (or kinetic chain)…
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Benefits of Working Out / Exercising in the Heat
Metabolic Responses to Exercise in the Heat – Scientific Analysis For information purposes only. Exercise at your own risk Any team or athlete that competes on an international stage will no doubt have to deal with the physiological challenges that extreme environments can present them with. Competing in extreme heat, is beyond a challenge, it…
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Neck Bridges for MMA
Your spine if very precious and important! Don’t risk injuring it with neck bridges. Bridges are traditionally used by wrestlers and boxers to develop strength in their neck. A strong neck can help to reduce the risk of concussion and also reduce the risk of an injury to the neck during competition. Neck bridges certainly…
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How Do MMA Fighters Make Weight – Legal & Illegal Ways
Making Weight is Dangerous – Hire a professional. Article for information purposes only To become a great fighter in the ever-evolving world of MMA, an individual requires a very specific blend of psychological and physiological abilities and skills. All modern day martial artists are superb athletes and physical proficiency structures the foundation of every distinguished…
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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…
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Cardio Hacks for MMA
Wim Hof Check out the Wim Hof Breathing Technique, this will increase the strength and power of your lungs, providing a better ‘base’ for your MMA specific cardio. Baking Soda Baking soda buffers lactic acid, allowing you to grapple and fight at a higher intensity before getting a burning sensation in your muscles. Start…
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How to Grow New Brain Cells (6 Potent Hacks) 🤓
MMA is a new sport, established in the 90s (although Vale Tudo & NHB fighting has been around a lot longer). It’s still a bit of an unknown, in terms of the long term health implications. With ex-fighters in their 40s, like Big Daddy Gary Goodridge, developing a range of quite severe brain & mental…
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Dangers of Weight Cutting in MMA
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Beastgear Hand Wraps Review
Great Product as ever from BeastGear! As far as handwraps go, they are as good as they get – usual great attention to detail and care in the product from the manufacturer/brand. Extra long, strong material, stretchy, comfortable, well made (not like flimsy almost see-through cheap wraps). Good quality fastener. Gorilla logo means it looks…
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Intermittent Fasting Diet Plan
I’ve been suffering with pretty painful joint and back issues this week, and I think I’m going to give intermittent fasting another go. I tried it once before and lost too much weight. This time I’m going to add some raw honey and cherry juice to try and increase the calories. Weekday 12pm – Overnight…