Training for Mud Runs, Part 4: Long Trail Runs
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. [...]
Training for Mud Runs, Part 3: Anaerobic Conditioning
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. [...]
Training for Mud Runs, Part 2: Strength Workout
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 [...]
Training for Mud Runs, Part 1: Schedule Overview
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 [...]
Two Best Exercises for MMA Athletes
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. [...]
Build Your Own MMA Conditioning Circuit
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 [...]