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  • Ketogenic Diet for Beginners

    Ketogenic diets are becoming more popular – especially in the MMA and weight-loss communities. But what is ketosis and what does it do? What is the Ketogenic Diet? The ketogenic diet, is a dietary protocol consisting of a low amount of carbohydrate, with higher fat and moderate protein intake. Most people who aren’t athletes, eat…

  • Power Training for MMA

    There are 3 types of fighters in MMA, those who are great athletes – e.g. Tyron Woodley, those who are technically superior – e.g. Demian Maia and those who have both e.g. GSP. Building explosive power, is arguably the quickest way to up your MMA and BJJ game. Just be careful – power training is…

  • Fitness Training for Firefighters

    Training ideas for those wanting to join the fireservice. The fitness tests, that form part of the selection process in the UK are: The 6 National Firefighter Physical Tests Ladder Climb Casualty Evacuation Ladder Lift / Lower Simulation Enclosed Spaces Equipment Assembly Equipment Carry There is more information about each test on the official website,…

  • Hemp Infographic

    This took me so long to do, that I have no energy left to write an intriguing introduction. More information on my cbd oil page however. Hemp will heal the world! Hopefully…  

  • 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…