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Strength Training Faith…Have You Bought Into What You Are Doing?

February 4, 2012
Brandon
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faith moves mountains by jimalone

“My God given talent is my ability to stick with training longer than anybody else.”– Herschel Walker

The truth is that in order to succeed at any endeavor you’ve got to have faith in what you are doing. In terms of being either a great athlete or in super great shape you’ve got to believe in your strength training program, period. Without the belief in what you are doing you might as well be sitting on the couch eating twinkies while breathing louder than anybody in the room.

Outdoor MMA Strength Training And Performance

July 1, 2011
Brandon
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Are you familiar with how an outdoor arena can transform your MMA strength training program?
Are you looking for dynamic strength drills to significantly improve your fitness and MMA strength training program?
Do you feel like you can’t develop an MMA strength training program without the availability of a fully stocked gym?
Are you interested in building a lean, strong, athletic body that is fit for fighting?

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.

Kettlebell Cardio: A Top Notch Cardio Workout For Serious MMA Conditioning!

June 30, 2011
Brandon
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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.

Functional Core Strength For Fighting, Life, And Sport

June 28, 2011
Brandon
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What does having functional core strength even mean?
Are you functionally strong?
Are you curious as to why athletes such as fighters are referenced for having tremendous “functional core strength?”
Are you interested in building functional core strength from head to toe to improve your fight skills?

5 Do you feel that your workouts are limited because you lack functional core strength?

Depending on who you ask there are many answers to question #1, but to knock out the answer I prefer the following definition to functional core strength.

Functional Core Strength: To possess the strength, skill, and ability to execute movements that mimic real life activities with prowess and without inhibition.

Out Of Control Cardio Workout For MMA!

June 26, 2011
Brandon
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IMG_1744 by CrossFit On The Move

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.