The Independent Voice of Mixed Martial Arts
Carbs are one of the three main food types that our bodies need to function, besides fats and protein. Carbohydrates give us energy, and the body breaks them down right after we ingest carb-rich foods or saves for later. When we eat much more carbs than we actually need, they are stored in our muscles … Read more
Having a toned body needs constant exercise as well as proper diet. It’s known that weight lifting builds lean muscles, jogging enhances cardio health among other sporting exercises. However, one can only wonder, does the same apply to mental fitness? Mental health is essential as it involves steps to enhance psychological functioning. You can engage … Read more
Before competition, you will need to lose weight to comply with the demands of your weight category. But if you are a beginner, you may not even know how to cut weight! To help you, we are going to present you with 3 essential weight loss strategies used in martial arts. Increased training Increased exercise … Read more
Say you’re a boxer or even an MMA fighter who needs to break 10 to 20 pounds until fighting, what technique will you use? Of course, you’re going to look for the quickest way of cutting weight that’s not so easy for your body. You may have seen pictures of Conor McGregor weight cutting, reading … Read more
If you read the match fixtures listings and have grand dreams of being discovered one day, don’t worry you are not alone. Being successful in your MMA field is a combination of talent and training and those big names that make it to the top work hard to get where they are. Here at freetips.com, … Read more
Sports medicine expert Dr. Beau Hightower once told Bleacher Report that pro fighters often emerge from the ring looking like they’ve been in “several car wrecks.” There’s no denying that combat sports of any kind require serious physical fortitude, and for as much emphasis as is placed on pre-match training and preparation, boxers and mixed … Read more
Losing weight, having a strong and ripped body is a dream but when a person is morbidly obese, then weight loss can be a long journey. People procrastinate losing weight for various reasons like adopting a disciplined lifestyle, clean eating or just the fact that it is a long and time consuming process. But the … Read more
Each macro and microelement is a “brick” on which the health and youth of any person is based. But one of the main roles in this “foundation” is played by iron (the chemical name is Fe, ferrum). It is very important that products containing it in large quantities are present in the daily diet. Otherwise, … Read more
There are few professions more physically demanding than being an MMA fighter. The high-energy and stamina required on an almost constant basis means the diets of most MMA fighters do not resemble that of your average Joe. Outside of the ring, MMA fighters train intensely up to 7 days a week and they need to be in tip-top shape if they stand a chance in this incredibly competitive industry. … Read more
Baldness doesn’t have to be a part of your daily experience when you find the right treatments for it. Often baldness is genetic, but it can also occur because of poor diet, stress, and lack of essential vitamins in your system. Start by discussing your baldness with the dermatologist then educate yourself on how to … Read more