The Importance Of Weight Room Training When Preparing For A Mixed Martial Arts Fight.
02/12/2010
The Importance Of Weight Room Training When Preparing For A
Mixed Martial Arts Fight.
By Yoshi Kundagawa
Contrary to what many believe, the importance of weight room
training when preparing for mixed martial arts fights cannot be
understated. Over the years, many people mistakenly believe that
weight training will cause loss of flexibility and a decrease in
speed and this is not so when weight training is tailored to
martial arts requirements.Weight room training is a very
important part of Mixed martial arts training for a very a
number of reasons.
A mixed martial artist needs not only the strength and power
for use as attack but must also have the muscle power and
stamina to absorb an attack from his opponent. Stretching is
very important as it helps create flexibility by increasing your
range of motion and the better your range of motion, the more
muscle fiber will be stimulated, the more muscle will be
produced. This not only increases your strength but also your
balance, speed and agility. It also helps provide protection
against injury of the tendons, ligaments and connective tissue.
When thinking about weight training, it is vital to remember
that there are many forms of weight training and these forms are
used to suit the individual and what they are trying to achieve.
Sometimes, the word weight training conjures up the picture of a
huge muscle bound weight lifter or a massive footballer. These
people work at producing large muscles to lift heavy weights for
a short time. With mixed martial arts training, the artist wants
to increase muscle strength while producing greater speed and
stamina.
It should be obvious that if one person has been training and
doing squats and bench presses, he is going to be stronger than
the guy who only does half the amount of weight training. Nobody
is suggesting that you go to the gym and begin to bulk up, far
from it. But with a program especially for the mixed martial
artist, with your body weight and shape in mind, you will be
able to notice a difference in no time. As an example, doing 3
sets of 15 reps of squats, the same with leg curls and leg
extensions, add to this walking lunges, standing or seated calf
raises, all while using dumbbells (not overly heavy) and
including some bench presses should see you building strength
fairly quickly.
At this stage, though, as with any new mixed martial arts
training regimes, you may notice some soreness as you will be
working muscles that have not been worked at this intensity
before. Any soreness will decrease as your body adjusts to this
new regimen and begins to strengthen. It is wise to consult a
trainer at your gym with regards to the exact type of weight
training that is right for you. Advise him that you do mixed
martial arts and as a precaution, be sure to advise him of any
injuries you have had in the past.
About the Author: Yoshi E Kundagawa is a freelance journalist.
He covers the mixed martial arts industry. For a free report on
mma training, visit his blog at:
http://blog.martialarts3000.com/2007/07/04/how-to-make-the-right-choice-when-looking-for-a-karate-school
Source: http://www.isnare.com
Permanent Link: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=172322&ca=Sports
Mixed Martial Arts Fight.
By Yoshi Kundagawa
Contrary to what many believe, the importance of weight room
training when preparing for mixed martial arts fights cannot be
understated. Over the years, many people mistakenly believe that
weight training will cause loss of flexibility and a decrease in
speed and this is not so when weight training is tailored to
martial arts requirements.Weight room training is a very
important part of Mixed martial arts training for a very a
number of reasons.
A mixed martial artist needs not only the strength and power
for use as attack but must also have the muscle power and
stamina to absorb an attack from his opponent. Stretching is
very important as it helps create flexibility by increasing your
range of motion and the better your range of motion, the more
muscle fiber will be stimulated, the more muscle will be
produced. This not only increases your strength but also your
balance, speed and agility. It also helps provide protection
against injury of the tendons, ligaments and connective tissue.
When thinking about weight training, it is vital to remember
that there are many forms of weight training and these forms are
used to suit the individual and what they are trying to achieve.
Sometimes, the word weight training conjures up the picture of a
huge muscle bound weight lifter or a massive footballer. These
people work at producing large muscles to lift heavy weights for
a short time. With mixed martial arts training, the artist wants
to increase muscle strength while producing greater speed and
stamina.
It should be obvious that if one person has been training and
doing squats and bench presses, he is going to be stronger than
the guy who only does half the amount of weight training. Nobody
is suggesting that you go to the gym and begin to bulk up, far
from it. But with a program especially for the mixed martial
artist, with your body weight and shape in mind, you will be
able to notice a difference in no time. As an example, doing 3
sets of 15 reps of squats, the same with leg curls and leg
extensions, add to this walking lunges, standing or seated calf
raises, all while using dumbbells (not overly heavy) and
including some bench presses should see you building strength
fairly quickly.
At this stage, though, as with any new mixed martial arts
training regimes, you may notice some soreness as you will be
working muscles that have not been worked at this intensity
before. Any soreness will decrease as your body adjusts to this
new regimen and begins to strengthen. It is wise to consult a
trainer at your gym with regards to the exact type of weight
training that is right for you. Advise him that you do mixed
martial arts and as a precaution, be sure to advise him of any
injuries you have had in the past.
About the Author: Yoshi E Kundagawa is a freelance journalist.
He covers the mixed martial arts industry. For a free report on
mma training, visit his blog at:
http://blog.martialarts3000.com/2007/07/04/how-to-make-the-right-choice-when-looking-for-a-karate-school
Source: http://www.isnare.com
Permanent Link: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=172322&ca=Sports
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