MMA Cardio Training Using Running Drills
Here’s a workout that we used getting ready for Tough Mudder events we ran last year. This is a great workout for outside, and a track is ideal. The goal is to complete each lap without resting. If needed rest at the end of a lap.
By Doug Balzarini, Strength and Conditioning Coach for UFC World Champion Dominick Cruz
If you’ve ever witnessed or participated in a metabolic circuit designed for combat
athletes, you’ve seen hard core. You’ve seen guys pushed to their physical limits. You’ve
probably seen tire flips, prowler pushes, and ground & pound drills. You may have
even seen some guys on their knees reaching for the nearest bucket. There are many
variations out there these days, but the majority consist of circuits that are 3-5 rounds
(sets) that last up to 5 minutes long and include a variety of compound movements
designed to improve the athlete’s strength, power, endurance, coordination, and overall
physical and mental toughness.
Fads or trends? Cynics or innovators? It can definitely be difficult to distinguish at times. Especially true when you consider the constant bombardment of marketing and information that comes through the fitness and performance industry. Possibly no implement and training system has come under more debate than sandbag training.
The Importance of Tabata Protocol When Training for MMA Conditioning & Performance
In order to properly program training sessions for Athletes, you must look at their sport. More importantly, how individual athletes move, how their competition moves, and what the active and passive timing of movement is involved in the game/event of competition.
This workout was done with a partner but can be done solo. A truck tire is needed, use at least 200 lbs or more. Depending on your fitness level and goals, tires can range up to or over 800 lbs. Make sure to preform a proper warm up, of at least 10 minutes.
Build the Engine Before You Tweak the Engine – MMA Training and Conditioning
By Dr. Rick Kattouf II
Whether you compete in MMA or you just want to train like an MMA fighter, it is important to properly train your energy systems in order to be in top form. I want you to start to view your body like a car engine and your heart is your tachometer. I am no car mechanic, but I think we would all agree that it would be more challenging pull 600 horsepower out of a 4-cylinder engine as compared to a V-10 or V-12. So, let me show you how to build and then tweak your human engine for maximum horsepower and performance so you can take your fight game and fitness to the next level.
