Weight Loss isn't as simple as using more calories than you take in.

Calorie Counting and Weight Loss Dogma

For many of us, weight loss is an issue. We diet and workout hard several days a week just to burn off unnecassary calories that may eventually be stored as fat. There are so many workout programs that promise to deliver results and many do. However, there is a percentage of the general population that seems to have a lot of trouble losing that weight, … Continue reading Calorie Counting and Weight Loss Dogma

According to many people, in order to compete at the highest levels, you must use steroids. However, that rule doesn't apply to everyone.

But Everybody Who’s Successful at the Highest Level Does It …

A few months ago, I had a conversation with a parent who has his kid playing pop-warner football. He was saying that, high school was as far as he would push his kid to play football. The reason being is that “all of the pros do steroids.” He went on to say, “whether it’s MMA, baseball, boxing or football you are going to take steroids … Continue reading But Everybody Who’s Successful at the Highest Level Does It …

Many people say that developing cardio is just a matter of working hard. Well, there is more to it than that.

There’s More To MMA Cardio Than Cardio

Well, we’ve talked about Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) use with regard to the rate of energy production as well as ATP use over extended time. However, we still have not talked about how effectively and efficiently your body utilizes ATP. The efficient use of ATP comes from training your skills, techniques, nervous system and most importantly to understand when and how to put you foot on … Continue reading There’s More To MMA Cardio Than Cardio

There is No Safe Sport!

Taking into consideration the nationwide discussion surrounding football safety and concussions, there seems to be a growing contingent that is opposed to youth athletes participating in tackle football. It should come as no surprise when you see some athletes (even former combat athletes and coaches) who love watching football, condemn people who allow their children to play tackle or pop-warner football. And even though there … Continue reading There is No Safe Sport!