The Independent Voice of Mixed Martial Arts
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
The benefits of a regular yoga practice are manifold. Successful athletes from a multitude of sports use the time-tested methods of yoga to help supplement their training and extend the longevity of their careers. Mixed martial arts (MMA) and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) can be very hard on the body, muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints, … Read more
Coach Edmond Tarverdyan has former UFC women’s bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey working out on the beach with some of his other pupils. Since Rousey lost her title to Holly Holm late last year, her nemesis Miesha Tate has claimed the throne. Tate has a date with Amanda Nunes in July and Rousey will likely get … Read more
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones‘ return to the Octagon has yet to be announced, but the pound-for-pound king has been busy weightlifting and bulking up in anticipation of a future at heavyweight. Watch Jones put some meat on them “Bones” and build muscle as he deadlifts 500 freakin pounds. Get swole yo. https://youtu.be/PEcE60wjVvg … Read more
We told you about Conor Mcgregor‘s secret weapon Ido Portal before UFC 194, and if you didn’t pick up on that, that’s on you. Now look, the UFC has a new featherweight champion for the first time in years after McGregor ended Jose Aldo’s night in just 13-seconds this past Saturday in Las Vegas. There have been … Read more
Gainz Fitness Center is a 36,000 sq. ft. gym located at 1204 Main St. in Hamilton, Ohio. The Center, described as “where Health Club meets MMA gym”, offers a state of the art fitness facility, old school iron gym, and high level mixed martial arts training under one roof. The facility contains cardio machines, two cardio … Read more
Look, I’m no bodybuilder nor want to be one. I am 44-years-old, active and do workout on the regular. I also used to be 265-pounds but am now under 200 and have been so for about three years as a result of lifestyle changes. I lean toward high protein, healthy fats, low carb, low sugar dietary … Read more
Let’s be honest; there are some really, really great bodies in WWE – and some not quite so pretty. And, by the way, the latter are always the villains. So let’s concentrate on a few that are the best of the best and atop the whole pile on the guys’ side of the fence has … Read more
Most people don’t need more work. They need better results. What would you do if you found out that the reason you’re not experiencing the results you want is because you are working too much, or too hard? If you are like most athletes you are spending a lot of time lifting, running, drilling, rolling, sparring … Read more
We are all familiar with the continued struggle to lose weight. In this blog, I will explain why most people’s “weight loss” journey often turns sour. Believe it or not, “losing weight” goes against universal law. Human beings, by definition, are not designed to lose, nor pursue any type of loss according to the growth … Read more