Tamil turned me on to this and I think it's a great idea! This log is for ME primarily, although I hope others find some sort of benefit from it... due to my current life situation(s) I greatly regret that I will no longer be training and/or conditioning as often as I have been. However, my plan is to keep going forward despite my lack of time to invest. So, I will simply have to be more efficient
and maybe this log will help...
Female
25 yrs.
mother of two (noted because it has an impact on the body)
150 lbs. walk around
current estimated body fat is 18% via callipers X2
140 lbs. competition (completely hydrated) estimated via two multi Ch. female fighters
RHR 58 bpm
Started working out early 2005
Started training late 2006
No prior history of sports competiton (except maybe two or three Jr. High basketball games!)
No interest in any other sport aside from fighting and hockey (because my son plays)
Sport: MMA
Style: Strong Muay Thai, strong Boxing, poor ground game, decent cardio, very powerful striking... lots of drive
Favorite Things: 1. Thai pads and/or focus mitts held by an experienced heavy weight, 2. Sparring of all genders, weight classes, and styles 3. Very heavy bag work 4. Training in general!
GOALS:
WEIGHT~ I would like to walk around at 145 lbs.
I would like to fight at 135 lbs. and feel that I could get there because I'de be cut as hell and it's a very nice weight class.
CONDITIONING~ Future goals will be different, but for at least the next three months, I will be happy to maintain where I am at and hope to increase my cardio/strength.
Main goals are to increase/maintain cardio via 1 hr. Spin classes. Strength with weights both free and machines, all except legs which are helped by spin (trainers do not want me using weights for my legs). I hope to increase muscle mass in my forearms for blocking purposes. I also hope to increase muscle mass in my abdominals for better protection against body shots... basically anything that helps my game, but because I want a lower weight, I don't want access muscle. I would like to get my RHR to the mid 50's. All kinds of other excercises utilized as well, but for now...
BOXING~ faster and cleaner footwork. Right body hook needs some help. Better head movement. Participate in Kickboxing exhibitions this year.
MUAY THAI~ leg checks need to be MUCH faster. Defense in clinch. Hips more square (get out of KB mentality)
GRAPPLING~ Refresh memory on basic submissions. Develope a strong take down defense. Good escape technique. Learn the basics well. Compete in grappling tourney this year (promoter will not allow me to fight MMA until I have competed in some grappling tournies)
MUAY THAI PADS~ I want to be able to complete six, six minute rounds with 30 second rest (like they do in Thailand) I currently am able to do four, four minute rounds... long ways to go!
SPARRING~ Block/slip more punches. Throw more punches to the body once opponent is on defense. No hesitation on countering. Keep hips more square. Double-up on kicks. Set up kicks with kicks. More controlled breathing to prevent fatigue. NO turning when the heat is on! (it's been a while, but it's the worst thing to do!) Spar at least weekly.
BAG WORK~ I want to be able to do ten 3 minute rounds with 30 sec. rest on 100 lb. thai bags.
I would like to incorporate more ab exercises (can never get enough!) and more defensive drills into my training.
I will be recieving personal training for Muay Thai, BJJ, and Boxing 1-2 a week. Open mat and/or group MMA once a week. Strength/cardio at the gym 1-3 a week. And am considering hiring a sports nutritionist to help me lose some damn weight without compomising my training.
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