Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Champion?
Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA for short, combines aspects of virtually every unarmed combat technique into making one the most well-rounded fighter you can be.
Combining wrestling, muy thai, Brazillian Ju Jitsu, and techniques from other martial arts, it is one of the fastest growing sports in the world.
But it takes more than flawless technique to survive grueling rounds of punishment at the hands and feet of your opponent. Here are 3 workouts designed to condition you to the aerobic and anaerobic requirements needed to make sure you emerge as the ultimate fighting machine.
Use these tips to maximize your strength training results.
Pre and Post Workout Nutrition:
Approximately one hour before workout ingest BCAAs (Branch chain amino acids) and some simple sugar with protein, but not too big a meal or shake. Immediately after works out take a mix of fast-ingested carbs, protein and BCAAs such as a protein shake smoothie to begin recovery.
Grip:
Don’t use workout straps, as they will weaken grip. If needed, use gloves or chalk during Olympic style lifts.Form: If you don’t know a movement search it online to see proper form.
Cycle:
This workout should help improve your cardiovascular health, functional strength and all around conditioning. A cycle is also known as a circuit or a giant set, which is when you do 2 or more exercises without rest to complete one working set. One working set = one cycle. A workout like this should help improve your cardio-vascular health, functional strength and all around conditioning. It is short but intense.