How Do You Get A MMA Workout?
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a fast paced and extremely exciting sport. Fighters within organizations like the UFC and Pride Fighting Championships compete against each other using a vast array of techniques both on their feet and on the ground. Getting a MMA workout will exhaust you faster than almost any other activity. Warm up properly. You should not jump into any strenuous activity without properly warming up. Jump rope. This exercise goes back to almost all fighting sports. It increases your endurance and timing. Hit and kick a heavy bag. This can be just an ordinary punching bag to a Muay Thai kickboxing bag. Make sure to visualize an actual fight or opponent when striking the bag. This will help you simulate an actual fight while getting a lot of exercise. Spar with a training partner. This should be done with 16-ounce gloves, headgear, groin protector, mouthpiece and protective shin guards. Sparring should not be about inflicting damage on your partner. It should be about simul