In MMA
October 01, 2007
There are three domains of fighting in mixed martial arts: fighting on the feet, fighting on the ground, and the transition between the two. Fighting on the feet includes moves and strategies from many different striking arts, such as kickboxing and Muay Thai. To take the fight from the feet to the ground, a fighter must be versed in arts such as wrestling and judo. Once on the ground, there are myriad techniques… Continue Reading
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In ExPhysiology
October 01, 2007
Every single kind of exercise researcher and practitioner known to mankind has been indoctrinated with the concept of specificity of training. The idea is so well entrenched in the professional psyche that it even has an acronym, the S.A.I.D. principle--Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demand. In a lot of ways, it's pretty correct physiologically. We all remember Dr. Hans Selye and his General Adaptation Syndrome model, which explains how the body… Continue Reading
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Nutrition can be a touchy topic, like politics or religion, that people take very personally, but good nutrition is the foundation not only for general health but also for high-performance fitness. Much of the public information about diet, particularly the emphasis on low fat and high carbs, has resulted in a near epidemic of obesity and type II diabetes. In this first of a two-part lecture excerpt, Coach Glassman explores some of the science… Continue Reading
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In Kettlebells
October 01, 2007
Pressing weight overhead has been one of the classic tests of strength for centuries. Pressing barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, sandbags, logs, bodyweight, etc. all have their place in a well-balanced training program, and all offer slight variations in stimulus and technique. Kettlebells, like dumbbells, have the advantage of permitting either one-arm or two-arm lifts, and they are biomechanically easier on the elbows and wrists than barbells and… Continue Reading
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