WORKOUTS
How to Become Stonger, Faster, and Leaner
What are two of the BEST type of workouts which will TRULY make you stronger, faster, and leaner? I'm not talking about treadmills, yoga, or some latest fad type of training. I'm talking hardcore workouts that have PROVEN themselves to be extremely effective for transforming yourself into a tougher, stronger, and cardio superior MAN.
Mixed Martial Arts Training
In order to find the BEST type of training let's look at some of the BEST conditioned athletes. Hands down, that would be MMA fighters. Mixed martial arts training provides some of the most effective results all around. You not only get lean and mean, but you develop a whole new skill set. You actually LEARN.
If you are going to bust your ass doing cardio anyway, why waste your time doing it on a STAIRMASTER? Why not learn some actual skills while you burn the fat and develop unstoppable cardiovascular powers.
With MMA training you have plenty of choices. You can practice one or a combination of all three of the main elements of mixed martial arts. Here are the 3 main forms of training you can choose from (or practice all of them):
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Here's the SECOND most effective form of training which is a unique combination of using weights while improving your cardio, with the goal of muscular endurance, which leads to very effective fat burning, while developing muscles and building an overall STRONG and TOUGH physique.
We're talking about:
KETTLEBELL TRAINING
Kettlebell training is incredible for developing functional strength and just becoming an all around tougher, stronger, and better physically fit individual. All yo need is a kettlebell that is the appropriate weight and proper instruction on how to perform the exercises. Here are some basic kettlebell exercises which provide an excellent base for your strength training. And below is a link for 125 more kettlebell exercises and excellent instruction on how to perform each and every exercise.
1. The Swing.
I like to start out with the "2 arm swing". You take one kettlebell and grip it with both hands in front of you. With your legs spread and head up, you swing the kettlebell between your legs so it goes behind your rear end, then thrusting your thighs forward you swing the bell in front of you so that it's just about chin level or so, and then repeat.
2. The Alternating Swing.
From here you can do one arm swings in the same manner, except your free arm should be extended out on the side so as to balance out your body during the motion. Do repeated repetitions with the same arm, then switch to the other arm. After single arms, you can do alternating one arm swings. When the kettlebell reaches your chin level, grab the handle with your other hand (so momentarily both hands are grabbing the bell) and then proceed with the movement and continue to alternate each time.
3.. The Clean.
Lower the kettlebell while pushing your hips back, moving it down and back similar to the swing, your hamstrings and glutes should feel the load. Next, snap hips forward while squeezing your glutes, cleaning the bell all the way up, so your elbow becomes tucked in, and the bell is at your chest with your thumb touching the chest.
Click Here for a HIGHLY EFFECTIVE Kettlebell Workout
Mixed Martial Arts Training
In order to find the BEST type of training let's look at some of the BEST conditioned athletes. Hands down, that would be MMA fighters. Mixed martial arts training provides some of the most effective results all around. You not only get lean and mean, but you develop a whole new skill set. You actually LEARN.
If you are going to bust your ass doing cardio anyway, why waste your time doing it on a STAIRMASTER? Why not learn some actual skills while you burn the fat and develop unstoppable cardiovascular powers.
With MMA training you have plenty of choices. You can practice one or a combination of all three of the main elements of mixed martial arts. Here are the 3 main forms of training you can choose from (or practice all of them):
- Stand Up. This involves hitting and striking; boxing, kickboxing, or a combination of both is an example of stand up training. Anyone who has done a boxing workout can tell you how amazing the cardio benefits are.
- Ground Game. This involves wrestling, Ju-jitsu, or submission ground fighting. Some may think the stand up game would be tougher training than the ground, but those who have rolled around would likely disagree. Training on the ground uses your whole body and at the same time there is constant tension, unlike the stand up where you have moments of "disengagement" from your opponent. On the ground it's usually continuous, and the training that goes along with the ground game is definitely grueling and extremely effective for getting in TOP shape.
- Fight Conditioning. Even if you are not interested in hitting, kicking, or wrestling, you can still train an extremely important aspect of Mixed Martial Arts, which is fight conditioning. These are various drills you go through to greatly improve your cardio. You can get started with these right away with at home training guides, and then once you get conditioned you can make the decision to add some stand up or ground training to your routine.
Click Here for the Ultimate MMA Strength and Conditioning Course
Here's the SECOND most effective form of training which is a unique combination of using weights while improving your cardio, with the goal of muscular endurance, which leads to very effective fat burning, while developing muscles and building an overall STRONG and TOUGH physique.
We're talking about:
KETTLEBELL TRAINING
Kettlebell training is incredible for developing functional strength and just becoming an all around tougher, stronger, and better physically fit individual. All yo need is a kettlebell that is the appropriate weight and proper instruction on how to perform the exercises. Here are some basic kettlebell exercises which provide an excellent base for your strength training. And below is a link for 125 more kettlebell exercises and excellent instruction on how to perform each and every exercise.
1. The Swing.
I like to start out with the "2 arm swing". You take one kettlebell and grip it with both hands in front of you. With your legs spread and head up, you swing the kettlebell between your legs so it goes behind your rear end, then thrusting your thighs forward you swing the bell in front of you so that it's just about chin level or so, and then repeat.
2. The Alternating Swing.
From here you can do one arm swings in the same manner, except your free arm should be extended out on the side so as to balance out your body during the motion. Do repeated repetitions with the same arm, then switch to the other arm. After single arms, you can do alternating one arm swings. When the kettlebell reaches your chin level, grab the handle with your other hand (so momentarily both hands are grabbing the bell) and then proceed with the movement and continue to alternate each time.
3.. The Clean.
Lower the kettlebell while pushing your hips back, moving it down and back similar to the swing, your hamstrings and glutes should feel the load. Next, snap hips forward while squeezing your glutes, cleaning the bell all the way up, so your elbow becomes tucked in, and the bell is at your chest with your thumb touching the chest.
Click Here for a HIGHLY EFFECTIVE Kettlebell Workout