When you go to the gym, one piece of equipment you can be sure everyone is using is the curl bar. There are two reasons why this piece of equipment is always in use. First, it just looks cool when you are using it. Second, the guys who use...
The various versions of the Keto Diet have been in the media quite a bit lately. Rather than being just another diet fad, science suggests that a ketogenic diet actually may have numerous health benefits.
The Keto Diet essentially is a high fat, low carb eating plan, and variations of...
Ringworm, or tinea as it’s known medically, is an infectious skin disease caused by mold like fungi called Dermatophytes. These Dermatophytes thrive on dead tissues on skin surface and follow a circular path to spread its infection outward. Combative sports participants need to take an active measure to prevent...
Proper nutrition is important for everyone, but especially professional MMA fighters who train six to eight hours a day. Nutrients foster everything in the body from adequate energy levels in muscles to healthy skin and muscle growth. Unfortunately, many fighters face the pressure of dropping 10, 20, 30 or...
Sometimes when you’re training, there are things you want to work on again and again and again or even at home, in your garage or without the use of a partner. Sometimes you can’t get someone to stick around and allow you to throw them to the ground time...
If you have not heard of a Roman chair, you may think that we are talking about an artifact that was unearthed in Italy. The truth is that a Roman chair is a piece of exercise equipment that has pads that allow you to lock your feet underneath. There...
Right off the bat, let’s get down to it.
Our top pick of the best bag gloves is the Ringside Apex Bag Gloves. Not only will are these gloves very affordable, they will do a great job protecting you. Bag gloves are an essential to anyone who is hitting the...
Some days you might feel like training two or three sessions at your gym, which means that you could need your gear for MMA, a grappling session and a stand up session. It is almost impossible to just throw all of these things in your car and expect to...
Have you been doing body weight exercises for some time and feel that you want a more intense challenge? Maybe you are not ready for using free weights or using resistance machines. However, you want something that provides the best of both. If so, resistance bands may be exactly...
When you’re training Brazilian jiu jitsu, you’ll find that wearing the gi on it’s own can be very uncomfortable, itchy, hot and can even cause rashes and skin burns. That’s why it is very important to wear a rash guard under your jacket to keep your skin protected and...