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05-07-2006, 01:39 PM
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Douchey Mc Douche
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Brampton, Ontario
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Switching from bodybuilding training to MMA training
I am almost embarassed to admit that for the past year and a half, I have opted to prioritize the aesthetic aspect of weight lifting as opposed to training for something useful. Now, I find myself with almost no cardiovascular conditioning and limited flexibility, which makes alot of my past MMA training useless.
What would you guys recommend as an introductory conditioning routine, that will help build the foundation for re-entering MMA (on a recreational level)?
Thanks for the help
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05-07-2006, 01:42 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Om Tat Sat
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A penis.
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05-07-2006, 02:18 PM
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Skankin' It Easy...
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Southern California
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Originally Posted by Revok
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Errrr youre cool now.....
to the original poster, if i were you a would start by building a base with something low intensity like jogging. once youre comfortable with that start increasing intensity with things like sprints, burpees, etc.
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05-07-2006, 04:13 PM
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yea start low with easy cardio then work your way up with more sprints and likewise, its not an easy road especially after a extensive period of time, good luck buddy
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05-07-2006, 08:55 PM
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Amateur Fighter
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: asia
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A decent strength routine since you'll hav to develop function over form. the 5x5 will be a good place to start
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05-07-2006, 11:50 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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For basic cardio, maybe jogging and jumping rope. 3-4x a week combined with your training should get you a decent base. For flexibilty, obviously stretching, but you could also try some bickram yoga classes.
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05-09-2006, 03:16 PM
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Location: SoCal
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Revok, you're an ass.
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05-12-2006, 11:08 AM
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Hey Brampton (I'm in Kitchener)... my advice would be to ditch the weights entirely and focus exclusively on plyometrics - using your own bodyweight for conditioning (burpees, pushups, crunches, etc). Join a good Muay Thai gym and the plyometrics + skipping will whip your cardio into shape.
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05-15-2006, 10:30 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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Originally Posted by canucknoob
Hey Brampton (I'm in Kitchener)... my advice would be to ditch the weights entirely and focus exclusively on plyometrics - using your own bodyweight for conditioning (burpees, pushups, crunches, etc). Join a good Muay Thai gym and the plyometrics + skipping will whip your cardio into shape.
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Great advise, i dont have muay thai but will be joining kenpo in september, i started bootcamp and works great for me, bodyweight squats, puch ups and more.
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05-15-2006, 11:17 PM
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White Belt
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Toronto, Canada
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My background was only bodybuilding for 13 years and 3 years ago picked up Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu a year ago. The way I transitioned was I kept doing weights but upped my reps. So I dropped the weight I was using but bumped up the repetitions. I also dropped my weight days from 4 days to 2 days, doing full body workout during each session. Instead of doing lets say 5 exersize for chest and 3 sets each, I now do 2 exercise, 4 sets, high reps and move from bodypart to bodypart fast (low rest time in between).
Add cardio 3-4 times a week (remove a day per day of Martial art you add). I do martial art 4 days and cardio for 2 days.
PM me if you want more info (I'm in Mississauga actually).
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