Build the MMA Workout of a Fighter

By Espen Hanson

One of the most common ways for a fighter to build and MMA workout is to break it up into five minute circuits. These five minute circuits are usually separated by a one minute break between circuits. This type of training mimics how fights are designed in this modern era of mixed martial arts fighting.

Warming up prior to strenuous physical activity is essential for avoiding injuries. Jogging on a treadmill, biking on a stationary bike, or even using a jump rope can help warm up the muscles before fighting. It is important to stimulate the muscles before a challenging MMA workout.

It is very important to improve your cardio for mixed martial arts fights. Running and cycling are the most often used for this. Some fighters also use swimming as well since it is a total body workout and great for cardio. Circuit training can also be incorporated into a workout.

In addition to good cardio, it is important for a fighter to be physical strong. Using strength building exercises are a key to success. It is important that a fighter be physically strong so they can strike harder and impose their will upon an opponent. Strong fighters are able to overwhelm weaker fighters.

Developing good bag work skills is not only vital for strikers, but for all combatants. Bags can be used for throwing and training ground and pound skills as well. But bag work is most often used to develop good striking technique and to work on combinations.

Finding a partner, or multiple partners, to train with is an absolute necessity. Finding a partner with an appropriate size and skill level to train with will help you become better at your craft. It is important that both fighters understand that the goal is not to hurt the other fighter, but to push them and train hard.

The majority of fitness gyms will have everything that a fighter needs for strength training. They will the majority of what most fighters need for cardio. However, you may need to find a good MMA gym to get all of the equipment that is required for full training in mixed martial arts.

Developing good dieting habits and having good nutrition is a key to a solid foundation in mixed martial arts. Good nutrition is the fuel that a fighter's body requires. The better the fuel that is put in the better results a fighter will see. This also allows them to stay in top physical condition for weigh-ins.

Many top tier competitors use coaches for mental preparation. The mental game of fighting is considered by most to be just as important, if not more so, than the physical game. Obviously to be a complete fighter, one must be both physically and mentally tough. The nature of both training for a fight and actually fighting is mentally challenging.

Overall, it is important to put all of these parts into your MMA workouts to be successful. Not every MMA workout has to have each of these parts, but the entire training regimen should include all of these aspects. It doesn't matter if you're interested in just getting in shape or becoming a fighter, this blueprint will help with both. - 31491

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