Article by 360 Conditioning
What’s all the buzz about Mixed Martial Art (MMA) training?
As we become more aware of the connection between mental and physical health, the benefits of MMA training for people of every age, becomes more apparent. Even thought mixed martial art training was designed to improve the strength and conditioning of fighters , in recent years it has become part of many people’s general work out routine.
The benefits of training are:
StrengthCombat training targets all major muscle groups of the body. Because of this, it is an excellent workout routine that improves core strength, upper and lower body strength and helps guard against degenerative diseases such as osteoporosis and muscle and bone weakness associated with aging.
EnduranceIncreased stamina is an enormous benefit that comes with MMA training. Through regular work outs, the condition of you cardiovascular system – lungs, heart and other organs – and stamina increase over time. You can improve your resistance during with training equipment like a Python Striker. Along with improved resistance and stamina, MMA training drills encourage muscle memory so that these exercises become second nature. The movements in these training drills are a great way to relieve the stresses of everyday life.
BalanceWhen you think of what your goals are for any exercise routine, top goals include balance and flexibility. With MMA training, as your core strength improves so does your balance – resulting in ease of movement and a reduction in falls and other injuries. Exercises using a stability ball for core push-ups help improve your performance and prevent injury.
ConfidenceAS your balance, endurance and strength improve, so will your self-confidence in all of your daily activities. As you complete each work out, the power you feel in your body, along with having achieved the goal of completing the workout so too will your self-confidence in yourself.
Self-respectMMA training requires commitment and as your physical fitness level improves, so will your self-respect. Mastering the training moves in this training requires self-discipline and goal setting. provides many of the the same mental benefits as other martial art training regimes and can be a lot more entertaining.
Mixed martial art training is a great way to strengthen your body and mind. Begin your training program today and start feeling and looking better!
TIP: When doing Mixed Martial Art training be sure to have the right equipment and gear to practice with such as the Stroops MMA line of equipment at 360 Conditioning.
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Article by Avi Marents
Not too long ago, I made the decision to append my workout with some strength and conditioning workouts in order to get stronger. Basically, I was attempting to get a bit more of a rush of HGH within me, despite the existing challenges of my strength training routing. This necessitated the addition of a full body workout routine that included plyometrics and kickboxing, among other activities.
Why would I push myself even if I’m performing an effective strength training routine? The answer is that I want to make sure I’m mentally and physically exhausted after each workout. The challenge is that I don’t necessarily want to train my muscles to failure as tighter, denser muscles are formed by not training to failure. This makes it a challenge to increase my heart rate and wear myself out without resorting to mucsle fatigue.
The goal in exercising intensely is so that my body increases HGH (human growth hormone) levels. HGH is a hormone that burns fat while preserving muscle mass. You may be aware that some athletes in a bid to give themselves an advantage over others use illegal HGH supplements to boost their physical abilities. However, your body can naturally increase HGH through intense exercise.
I find that intense cardio is the best way to get my HGH levels boosted. Three days a week I will undergo some high intensity interval training just as I normally do. It is just my aim to boost the fat burning capability of my body by (after I have finished my strength training) working out with another intense routine.
What’s more, strength and conditioning workouts are great because I loved doing them when sports practices were over, due to how they worked for me. While maybe I didn’t ‘love’ them, they were still good for me. After a grueling practice, only the mentally and physically strong can survive and endure further conditioning. You learn what you can do when you are focused enough, you really get an idea of your limits and they are often a lot higher than you thought.
For my conditioning workouts I aim to use compound exercises that really push my body as a whole. These kinds of workouts are sure to get that blood pumping. Sweating will occur, and you’ll get very high HGH levels if you do this exercise. If you check out these ideas, you will have it within yourself to make the perfect full body workout routine to go along with your existing exercise routine.
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Article by Joey Capone
With all the hype in today’s market for new supplements promising quick, “fast and easy weight loss”, “get pumped in no time”, it’s easy to understand why the average consumer would get lost and easily con’d.
There are supplements that truly work and also tons more that don’t do jack! The right supplements can definitely help you achieve your health and fitness goal. Whether you want to truly increase fat-loss acceleration or increase muscle mass, there are systems in place for achieving these simple goals.
Let’s start with…
PROTEIN POWDERS
Most people get the wrong idea that protein alone will build muscle-this can’t be further from the truth. Muscles need to be physically worked first, protein supplementation is effective during workouts and also afterwards, for feeding and rebuilding muscles.
Protein synthesis is important for rebuilding tissue, developing the hormones and enzymes which are responsible for healthy bones, blood and skin. Protein will only build muscle when used in conjunction with weight lifting.
SO HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU INGEST?
It is recommended one gram of protein per each pound of body weight. There are a few exceptional shakes nowadays that really utilize protein synthesis.
Try to take your protein shake before your workout to help feed your muscles during as well as rebuilding the muscles post workout.
CREATINE
So what is all the creatine hype? Creatine has been widely debated but has not been studied equally. Creatine provides energy to your muscles and is usually obtained in your diet by meat, poultry or fish products. Creatine increases performance and also strength in weight-lifting.
Creatine can cause dehydration, so be advised to increase your water intake!
HOW TO USE CREATINE?
The proper dosage is not generally/widely known. I would highly recommend following the dosage on the labels of popular products.
HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE
HGH (Human Growth Hormone)’s are becoming widely popular amongst weight-lifters these days. The hormone is released naturally from your body by the pituitary glands. HGH delivers body functions such as development/repair of muscles and increasing energy.
The effectiveness are still widely unproven, but yet there are many individuals who swear by hormone therapy.
Moderation is key with this component. HGH therapy involves mainly injections, pills (both herbal and synthetic)
GLUTAMINE
Another high quality amino acid that is produced naturally by the body. This amino acid delivers the glucose that gives the body energy and also helps maintain muscle mass and aid in recovery post workout. There are plenty of Olympic athletes who swear by glutamine as their source of energy and repair when they have overworked their muscles.
Recommended dosage is between 5 grams after an intensive workout and then another 5 grams an hour afterwards. It is recommended not to ingest more than 25 grams daily(unless your a SUPER athlete kickin’ it in the gym every single day for 4+hours)!
and finally…
AMINO ACIDS
Protein that has been ingested eventually breaks down into amino acids, which develops your body’s enzymes and digestion. This acid also helps greatly with muscle tissue repair post workout and while you are asleep.
Essential amino acids can only be obtained from food sources, whereas non-essential amino acids occur naturally in your body.
How to take amino acids? One gram of powder three times daily is sufficient enough. It is best to take 10 minutes before a workout or immediately after a workout to help repair and feed tissue.
The best amino acids are leucine, valine and isoleucine(all of which promotes muscle growth and development) and glutamine in it’s most raw form will give a quick burst of energy.
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Joey Capone is a fitness expert specializing in sports medicine and is the editor of the popular men’s health blog, http://www.menshealthzine.com His blog is updated daily with free quality advice on enhancing your looks, feeling your best and creating success in every area of your life.He is also the creator of Face Sculptor and the ultimate Anti-Aging,Body & Success Bible- http://www.menslifezineultra.com
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Can someone please tell me what excersises target the shoulders,chest and arms specifically.And what is the best way to build muscle fast without taking protien and all that.I really dont care how hard the work out is,I’m ready for that,it’s just I dont know what to do and how to do it to build muscle fast.And when i get to where I want to be,how can I maintain that without building more muscle.
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