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.
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.
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.
Do you know why very few men will get in the ring with a bull? It’s because bulls are big, mean, and most of all powerful! If you are looking to take your MMA fighting skills to the next level then you have got to include drills outside of the ring to enhance your performance inside the ring! Keep on reading if you want to learn how you can have bull rushing takedown power!
If you haven’t already started to include kettlebells into your MMA strength training program then you are doing yourself a disservice. Having been a strength and conditioning specialist in the Atlanta, Georgia (Buford) area now for over 10 years I can tell you up front that kettlebells will supercharge your MMA fitness and take your performance in the ring to the next level! This is why I have included 3 top reasons why you should include these iron balls into the scope of your strength training program.
