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- Mark Hominick's Daily Training Blog: Week Two
by Mark Hominick
As an exclusive to MMATraining.com, UFC, WEC and TKO veteran Mark Hominick is documenting his daily training regimen leading up to his fight against Savant Young at the Affliction Banned event July 19th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Continue … - Mark Hominick's Daily Training Blog
by Mark Hominick
As an exclusive to MMATraining.com, UFC, WEC and TKO veteran Mark Hominick is documenting his daily training regimen leading up to his fight against Savant Young at the Affliction Banned event July 19th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Continue … - Strength Work is Not Skills Work
by Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
There are all kinds of fads and trends in the fitness/strength & conditioning world. Think back over the past 30-40 years or so. Even if you're not old enough to have known training styles and trends that old, you probably still have heard of many of the things that have been popular over the years. Continue … - Train Your Butt Off!
by Kevin Kearns
When you train fighters you need think like them and what they need in the ring. When you look at the body as a whole unit there are some key areas to consider when designing and implementing strength and conditioning program. Continue … - Single Side Exercises: The Secret to Unleashing your Best Abs Ever!
by Ben Wrastler
There are many tools you can use to burn body fat. However some tools or methods will get you there faster than others. If we look, for example at Metabolic Conditioning (also known as Cardio) you may or may not know that Interval Training is.. Continue … - Want to Lose Fat? Then Stop training your Muscles!
by Ben Wrastler
That title is no misprint. You must stop training your muscles if you want to lose fat. Or at least change your mindset to training movements rather than muscles. Save the bodybuilding routine for those who have the time.. Continue … - Push And Pull: An Essential Pillar of Human Strength
by Kevin Kearns
Whether we are fighters or not we all want the most bangs for our buck in the gym. Everyone wants to obtain the maximum amount of results in the minimum amount of time and see results. Continue … - Philosophy, Complexity, and the "Regular Joe"
by Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
Training is a lot more complex than most "regular joes" like to think it is. At the same time, it's not nearly as complicated as most trainers would like you to believe. "Wiggy" looks at the philosophy and complexity of training in this article. Continue … - MMA Sample Training Program
by Jeff Harrison
Looking to drop 20 pounds in three weeks to make weight, while improving on his striking and ground game, Jeff often follows a training program much like the one described below. Try it out and see if you have what it takes. Continue … - Calorie Intake - Nutrition For Fighters
by Terry Donaldson
Part One of Terry Donaldson's Nutrition For Fighters series focuses on the nutrition required to maintain the energy expenditure of mixed martial arts. Continue … - Keeping A Healthy Back
by BurnWithKearns.com & Be Physically Fit, Inc.
This article focuses on maintaining back strength through flexibility, strength, and especially mobility. Continue … - Core Training - The Saxon Side Bend
by Kevin Ferrell
Core training has become the latest fad in exercise routines - and for good reason. Continue … - Posture Up: Dealing With Upper-cross Syndrome
by Kevin Ferrell
Upper-cross syndrome, often caused by chronic bad posture, is signified by rounded shoulders, head in front of the body and an apparent curve in the neck and upper back. Continue … - Shoulder Training - Avoiding Common Mistakes
by Kevin Ferrell
Many people struggle in their quest to build a wide, thick and complete shoulder complex. Kevin shows you how to correct some more common mistakes. Continue … - Boulder Shoulders
by Tammy Strome
Shoulders can take several years of solid training before they reach their peak development. Continue … - Battle Of The Bloat
by Tammy Strome
If you have spent some time over the holidays eating extra decadent foods and relaxing from the gym then you are likely feeling that physical sense of puffiness or distention otherwise known as "bloat". Continue … - Endurance Supplements
by Tammy Strome
Do you run, swim, bike, or row two or more days a week for periods of 15-20 minutes or more? You are an endurance athlete! Continue … - Explosive Lifting For Power
by John Barban of The Adonis Effect
In order to generate the explosive power that is needed for sports like MMA or football you need to incorporate some explosive style training into your workout routine. Continue … - Strength vs. Power
by John Barban of The Adonis Effect
Training for maximum strength and training for maximum power are two very different styles of workout that many people get confused. Continue … - 300 Workout Tips
by Craig Ballantyne of TurbulenceTraining.com
Craig Ballantyne shows you a workout designed to give you the look seen in the hit movie 300. Continue … - Bodyweight 500 Workout: Circuit Fat Burning
by Craig Ballantyne of TurbulenceTraining.com
This advanced workout is designed to burn fat quickly using bodyweight exercise competitions. Continue … - Sample Turbulence Training Workout
by Craig Ballantyne of TurbulenceTraining.com
This Turbulence Training workout is designed to help you find a personal fat burning routine that suits you best. Continue … - 5 Fat Loss Tips
by Craig Ballantyne of TurbulenceTraining.com
Craig Ballentine offers 5 helpful tips to help you achieve your fat loss goals. Continue … - 3 Best Bodyweight Exercises
by Craig Ballantyne of TurbulenceTraining.com
3 kick-butt bodyweight exercises you can do anytime, anywhere to burn fat, stay energized, and avoid overeating. Continue … - 10-Minute Fat Loss Workouts
by Craig Ballantyne of TurbulenceTraining.com
A great body-changing workout that can be done in a matter of minutes. Continue …
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