Martial Arts

MMA Circuit Training For Weight Loss ⚖️✅

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Female mma circuit training on boxing bag

Circuit training is one method for MMA athletes to lose weight. In the old days, it was thought that you needed to run A LOT to lose weight. Cardio is not the only method by which someone can burn calories. You can burn calories doing anything, it all comes down to energy expended.  

How To Increase Your Punching Power 🥊🥊🥇

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As a combat sports athlete, you are more than likely going to be throwing punches. While some individuals may have heavier hands than others, a powerful, quick punch is important. It is a quality that some athletes may be genetically gifted with, but it is something that can be improved through specific training.

Benefits Of Box Jumps For Strength Athletes 🦘🏠🏀

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Box jumps can be one of the scariest general fitness exercises to conquer. Most of us have not spent the past 5 years practicing how to jump as high as possible, and we have not been practicing jumping onto a stiff box that can eat up your shins when we overreach.

How To Improve Your Running Economy in 2021 (+Sample Workout) 🏃🏃📈

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Sprinting to improve running economy

This article is evidence-based, verified by Blake Conner, Certified Strength, and Conditioning Specialist.

Cardiovascular activity is a staple in many activities, sports, and careers. Some of which may require it, and with others, it may be highly recommended. You may be interested in getting started with such activities, so we’ll cover a concept that will allow you to improve. Specifically, this article is going to be focused on how to improve your running economy for military and combat sports such as MMA or boxing.  

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Ultimate Metabolic Conditioning Workouts For Beginners in MMA 2021 (How-To Guide)🤸‍♂️🥊🏋️‍♂️

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The fact that you are reading this article right now shows that you are an athlete determined to take your training beyond the comfort zone. You know in sports circles they say that strength, combined with cardio, is dominance. Metabolic conditioning workouts for beginners in MMA are crucial to building a solid base for your fitness levels.

As a combat athlete, you need to be among the best-conditioned athletes in the world for you to edge towards the championship. Fights tend to intensify, and one simple mistake can cost you the round or more. Yes, skills training is a priority for you as a fighter. But if you lack the conditioning and the strength to utilize your skills, then they can avail nothing, and as they say, they might be as useless as yesterday!

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Best Functional Kettlebell Exercises For Fat Loss At Home 2021 (+Workout Plan)🛋️🏡🏃

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Functional Kettlebell Exercises For Fat Loss At Home

Let’s face it. Most of us want to lose weight and we all want to be healthy. Getting into the gym can be a hard task though. Not everyone has the time or money to get to the gym on a regular schedule, and that situation can get even worse if you aren’t a gym person already. One of the easiest solutions for weight loss and consistent work on your health are closer than you think.

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5k Training Plans – How Strength Training Boosts Endurance 🏃🏋️‍♂️🚴‍♂️

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For modern professionals, 5k runs have become a very convenient and fun way to feel fit. If you’re a beginner, 5K runs are excellent and can effectively improve your VO2max. Moreover, they also play a crucial role in improving running form and efficiency.

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Should I Do Pull-Ups Every Day? (7 Reasons Why)💪

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Pull ups on the bar

Doing pull-ups every day because we’ve seen it in a Rocky 6 montage might look great but is it good to do? Some variation of a pull-up should be in your workout routine, but to do it every day goes against a lot of the science. The old saying “less is more” is highly relevant in answering this question. In short, you probably shouldn’t be doing pull-ups every day if your goal is strength, muscle growth, endurance, or to do more pull-ups!

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