You have been training on the mats for months, maybe years, yet your opponent is always stronger than you. You both have the same amount of technique, skill and experience, yet you feel over-powered at every turn. Read More »
Tag Archives: conditioning
Feed SubscriptionConscious negligence: The athlete’s battle with mind and diet
Do you engage in poor eating habits yet convince yourself they are not bad enough to justify a change? Coach Travis Steffen sheds light on these excuses and reveals six ways to improve your nutrition. Read More »
Video: UFC 143 open workout featuring Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz trains at the UFC 143 open workouts on Wednesday at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. He also talks about his upcoming fight with Carlos Condit and how he started doing triathlons. Read More »
ProMMAnow.com Book Review: Convict Conditioning
ProMMAnow.com Editor Jack Bratcher takes a look at "Convict Conditioning," a strength training manual developed by man who spent nearly 20 years in prison learning about fitness and the body's potential. Read More »
Sean Sherk introduces high elevation training mask for MMA workouts
Elevation Training Mask today announced the sales of its training equipment, which is specifically designed to improve cardiovascular stamina and simulate high stress situations. Former world champion and current top contender Sean Sherk helped create the mask for high altitude ... Read More »
Pro MMA Now strength and conditioning spotlight: Kelly Tekin’s Team Conditioned
Kelly Tekin is the strength and conditioning coach for some of the UFC and WEC's top fighters including Jon Jones, Rashad Evans, Clay Guida, Donald Cerrone, and Leonard Garcia. ProMMAnow.com recently spoke to Kelly Tekin about the athletes she works with and her "Team Conditioned" system of training. Read More »
Coach’s blog – Shut up and get on the f’ing mat
This is for all those guys that say they want to be fighters. If you train to get in shape, or because you like gym camaraderie, the following isn’t directed at you. “I can’t train today because I am sore, ... Read More »
Brandon Vera trains for UFC 105 fight with Randy Couture
Brandon “The Truth” Vera prepares for the biggest fight of his life against the legend Randy “The Natural” Couture. The fight takes place on Nov. 14, 2009, and will serve as the main event for UFC 105. This video documents ... Read More »
Gina Carano gets her strength from “Satan”
Gina Carano prepares for her Aug. 15 Strikeforce bout against Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos. Her strength and conditioning coach Norm Turner, affectionately known as “Satan,” pushes her to the limit outside the cage so she will be ready for the toughest ... Read More »
Wanerlei Silva, Robert Drysdale training video
This made me tired just watching it. Here we have top level world-class MMA athletes showing what it takes to keep their conditioning at the highest levels. Drysdale is a grappling and jiu jitsu instructor at the Xtreme Couture training ... Read More »