conditioning for martial arts - JP Fitness Forums

D.ROBERTS · 06-13-2007, 11:07 AM

Hi everyone,i am starting to do martial arts and i was wondering what i should do for the conditioning side of things?Now should i run every day or start small and work my way up?I was thinking of sprints/jogging and stair running for now doing it 3 times a week aswell as muay thai and weights 3x a week too.Now i am gonna compete eventually as my club is big on the competition thing so i want to stay heavy weight,how do i create a diet that will keep my current bodyweight of 230lbs when still getting fitter?

Any help would be fantastic!Thankyou

Steve-O-68 · 06-14-2007, 08:22 AM

HIIT would be the best bet. MMA bouts are usually made up of short bouts of intense activity intermingled in low activity holds, guards, and standing. Burpees, thrusters, sprints, would be good options. I'm also a big fan of unconventional HIIT with sledge hammers, tires, kegs, sleds, etc.

As far as the nutrition plan goes, you'll just have to add cals to account for the added activity. Have a good p+c PWO shake, and maybe an extra meal throughout the day. Experiment a little to see what works.

D.ROBERTS · 06-15-2007, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve-O-68

HIIT would be the best bet. MMA bouts are usually made up of short bouts of intense activity intermingled in low activity holds, guards, and standing. Burpees, thrusters, sprints, would be good options. I'm also a big fan of unconventional HIIT with sledge hammers, tires, kegs, sleds, etc.

As far as the nutrition plan goes, you'll just have to add cals to account for the added activity. Have a good p+c PWO shake, and maybe an extra meal throughout the day. Experiment a little to see what works.

Sounds cool,gonna get some training advice from rossboxing also should be fun to train mma

kuri · 06-15-2007, 03:59 PM

I think it depends on how fit you are at present.

M.A. practice will probably involve alot of "intervals" so that might take care of the bulk of your conditioning, at least to begin with.

Instead of focusing on your weight I'd suggest improving your conditioning (and skill, obviously) as much as possible. If that takes you down into a lower weight class then why not? You'll likely be one of the stronger guys AND well conditioned.

Maki Riddington · 06-20-2007, 04:48 PM

Just spar more. Focus on getting stronger as a whole. Then work on your weak links.

To much emphasis is put on conditioning outside of the dojo. Just get in more often and roll, box or whatever it is you do.