I have been a fitness trainer and strength and conditioning specialist here in the Atlanta, Ga.(Buford) area now for over 10 years. I know I could tell you, but my fighters and athletes will all tell you that you’ve got to have a well planned strength and conditioning program in order to be successful in the sport of MMA, as well as, any other sport for that matter.
Have you ever wondered why so many MMA fighters have a ripped physique? Are you interested in obtaining the same physical traits for yourself? If so then you have stumbled onto the right place my friend. Keep on reading if you want to learn about what it takes to get ripped MMA style!
There are many advantages to taking your MMA strength training outside. Over the years I’ve taken many fighters outdoors for their MMA strength training sessions. The thing is that space can dictate how you approach your day’s training. With more space you’re capable of performing movements that might not be feasible for an indoor environment. Continue reading to learn more.
It is no secret that in order to compete in the world of MMA you’ve got to have mad cardiovascular conditioning. This physical trait is absolutely essential being that many fights are won based on which guy can hang on, grit his teeth, and go longer and harder than the other. This is why you’ve got to have your entire program structured to achieve a sound level of cardio whether you are specifically working on “conditioning” or specifically “strength.” The key is that you should be achieving a sound level of cardio no matter which aspect of your training you are focusing on at the time! Whether you are a competing MMA fighter or not this should be the focus of your training.
I just recently engaged in a fairly sick little cardio workout experiment to put my competing MMA fighters through. The premise of the workout certainly falls in line with my strength and conditioning philosophy and hinges on yet another use with the kettlebell. If you are interested in jacking up your heart rate while transforming your body into a chiseled rock of admiration then give this little training session a try.
