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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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