The sport of mixed martial arts has gone from pay per view reject to the fastest growing sport in the world. The majority of this new found popularity is because of the UFC. With the smash hit show The Ultimate Fighter on Spike TV, millions of people got a first hand look at the life and training of professional fighters. Because MMA is such a demanding sport, fighters must train several times per day as well as drop weight for each fight. With hours of training followed with a strict diet, MMA fighter physique has become as popular as the sport.
MMA training is 100% conditioning. Take a look at any UFC; every one of the athletes competing has a tremendous amount of endurance. Most fighters divide their training into different sections. With so much training going into every fight, fighters must be smart and not over train.
Here are some of the training sessions that most MMA fighters use to achieve a fighting physique:- Boxing
- Jiu-jitsu
- Thai Boxing
- Wrestling
- Strength training
As you can see with that much training per week obtaining the physique of an MMA fighter is obtainable. Practicing martial arts and implementing resistance training is a recipe for success. MMA training workout can be grueling, if you want the muscle and all of the other benefits associated with MMA then you need to take supplements.
Sports Nutrition Supplements allow the athlete to recover faster and become stronger without the use of steroids.
In 2008, BSN became the official sponsor of the UFC. BSN specializes in products designed for the training athlete. NO-Xplode is one of the popular pre workout formulas of all time. Athletes from a variety of sports have used NO-Xplode to increase performance and mental focus.
Here is what you can expect from NO-Xplode:- Muscle size and mass
- Fat loss
- Strength
- Increase in training intensity
- Mental focus
Along with NO-Xplode, BSN has nutritional supplements for fat loss, weight gain, energy, testosterone, and the most important protein. Syntha6 is an extended release protein powder that contains all of the necessary nutrients to support the physique of your dreams. Protein is the athlete’s best friend. Protein helps fighters muscles recover as well as build. Protein also increases the production of enzymes, boost your immune system, as well as builds muscle. Syntha6 offers 23grams of protein per serving along with a delicious taste that is out of this world.
Following a meal plan that is high in protein is optimal for a MMA fighter physique. It is also a good idea to keep your carbohydrate intake moderate with a focus on natural foods. Fruits are vegetables are also excellent choices. A good rule of thumb is to try and shoot for 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight. If you are looking to increase muscle mass I would recommend increasing your protein to two grams per pound. Good luck with your quest on reaching your desired physique.
Josh Rafferty
Professional MMA Fighter and Coachwww.i-supplements.com
Josh Rafferty has been absorbing and learning about Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness since childhood. Josh has competed in Mixed Martial Arts for over ten years both in the ring and in the corner of some legendary fighters. His fighting career has made him famous, appearing in the hit television shows The Ultimate Fighter and Adrenalin and even made a cameo appearance in the major motion picture Redbelt. Find more from Josh at www.i-supplements.com
