Rob DeCillis

Rob DeCillis got his start in the strength and conditioning world in 2006, when he had the opportunity to train an IFL heavyweight fighter. After a stint with Velocity Sports Performance, he followed his passion for training combat athletes by starting Combat Trainer Strength Systems, where he trains all types of athletes using many of the same methods he uses with fighters.

In 2011, Rob started competing in obstacle course racing, and this led him not only to take his training to the next level, but also to coach other obstacle course race athletes. Check his website at http://obstaclecoursetraining.com.

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3 Unconventional Obstacle Race Training Drills

April 26, 2013 | Rob DeCillis

If you have an upcoming Spartan Race, no doubt the extreme obstacles are already haunting your dreams. Crawling under barbed wire, climbing a slippery wall and jumping over fire will push your body and mind to the limit. Worse, if...

Runners: Don't Overlook These 2 Types of Training

April 21, 2013 | Rob DeCillis

Being a runner doesn't excuse you from hitting the weight room or track. Whether you plan on running a 5K or a marathon, strength and sprint training are critical for achieving your personal goals and staying healthy. (Learn how to...

Training for Mud Runs, Part 4: Long Trail Runs

March 20, 2013 | Rob DeCillis

All challenging mud runs have segments that require you to run for long distance, often on a muddy trail. These parts of the race can fatigue you physically and mentally. It's important to improve your endurance so you can complete...

Training for Mud Runs, Part 3: Anaerobic Conditioning

March 10, 2013 | Rob DeCillis

Mud runs are designed to push your body to the limit. You are forced to run for several miles and overcome obstacles, all while dealing with the worst terrain imaginable. If you want to finish a race, you must condition our...

Training for Mud Runs, Part 2: Strength Workout

February 27, 2013 | Rob DeCillis

In my previous article, I discussed the need to set up a training schedule for your obstacle course race. In this segment, I explain how to create a total-body strength workout that will prepare you for the rigors of obstacles...

Training for Mud Runs, Part 1: Schedule Overview

February 27, 2013 | Rob DeCillis

You just signed up for your first obstacle course race (a.k.a. "mud run"), but do you know how to prepare for it? Many folks just go out and pick a random workout that they think is hard core and will...

Two Best Exercises for MMA Athletes

September 17, 2012 | Rob DeCillis

In the sport of MMA, strength is key. If two fighters have equal technique, the stronger one usually ends up with his hand raised at the end of the fight. With so many great athletes on the rise in MMA,...

Build Your Own MMA Conditioning Circuit

August 20, 2012 | Rob DeCillis

There's a big difference between conditioning drills and MMA conditioning drills. MMA-specific drills build your endurance and stamina in a manner that mimics the intensity of a fight, with movements that mirror MMA skills. Several MMA skills—kicks, punches, knees, takedowns and...

Maintain Wrestling Strength and Power With 3 Bodyweight Exercises

June 28, 2012 | Rob DeCillis

Wrestling, which dates back to ancient times, has long been considered one of the most difficult and demanding sports. Olympic champion Dan Gable put it simply when he said, "Once you have wrestled, everything else in life is easy." Throughout the...