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A mish mash of several other similar titles on the market, presented quite poorly in a cheap production. Would not recommend this text at all. I did not find an original idea, concept or exercise in the entire book.
Like any athlete, the mixed martial artist needs a high level of aerobic fitness as a base for almost everything he or she does, and you're not going to get that just by doing intervals, etc. The aerobic guy will not only recover better between rounds but, since he can generate more energy aerobically during the round, he won't gas as fast. anaerobic training.
The predominant training is aerobic.Tangentially, you might keep that in mind the next time you read an article about how a mixed martial arts guy (who may be doing repeat rounds of 4-5 minutes with a short rest) should be doing nothing but interval work for conditioning. Which isn't to say that fighters of any sort should be doing nothing but or enormous amounts of aerobic work mind you; both extremes are going to result in poor performance. Because, simply put, the guy with the bigger aerobic engine will outperform the guy running on higher anaerobic capacities.
My biggest gripe with this book is the author's WAY oversimplified discussion of aerobic vs. Sure there's an anaerobic component but it's typically done in fairly small amounts to 'sharpen' the athlete right before their event. But I'm getting off topic."
His whole argument is aerobic training is a waste of time for the MMA athlete, which is inaccurate and potentially harmful. Conditioning expert Lyle McDonald has written: "Rowers, whose even lasts roughly 6 minutes or so do the same, an enormous amount of aerobic work for the same reason.
I would also add that while the tactics would help those doing MMA, it isn't that specialized and is a nice reference for any althelete or weightlifter who wants to shake things up. The book is made of poor quality pulp, but that keeps the price low which is fine by me. This book was nice as he outlines quality workout methods. Sections dealing with body weight, sandbag, and other outside the gym techinques are particularly helpful, as these are harder to find and I discovered a few new things to try.
He gives a list of email addresses to buy simple things to use as well.I am not a gym rat by any means, but this book teachs you to fill a sand bag or pull a weight sled and train at home vs spending $$$ money $$$ at a high priced gym only to wonder around not knowig what to do next, and at a fraction of the price.his book fills you in on supplements that dont work, to exercises that will work the smallest muscles in the body keeping you healthy and able to prepare for a fight.If you're serious about fighting, get this book and train, when ready, join a good MMA school in your area and you will be miles ahead of your class and will impress them all with your quickness, and strength.This book is 5 stars all the way. in no way am i writing this for Jason Ferruggia, this book speaks for itself.If you train you would know that the tools needed to win are high, the price of glory is never free.this book allows a person man or woman to train with the tools and common items found around the house to improve ones strength and quickness.
I was still running miles, using the stairmaster, etc. Bought it to prepare for the US Sr. A great value, clearly written, with lots of practical and specific, detailed advice. Have done this since wresting in high school in the mid 80's.Jason clearly explains a much more effective and rational training protocol, and also covers topics like making weight, diet, and stretching. Nationals in taekwondo, although it applies to athletes in many disciplines. An eye opener.
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