Fighting Fit

When it comes to controversial nutrition topics, dairy is on the top of the list. There’s a lot of information out there about the pros and cons of consuming dairy as part of a healthy diet, and it can be daunting to sort through fact…
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Blueberries possess a diverse arsenal of disease-fighting nutrients. To top off their impressive nutritional benefits, blueberries are low in calories and offer a natural sweet flavor. Since frozen berries are just as healthy as their fresh…
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The key to getting the most out of your diet is variety. Many healthy eaters have a diverse intake of fruits and vegetables but get stuck eating the same three whole grains: wheat, brown rice, and oats. These grains are excellent additions…
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The core row is one of the best exercises to build strength and size in the upper back. Strong lats and rhomboids are important for fighters because they help boost punching power and improve shoulder health. Fighters also need a super…
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Your body must be ready for action. It doesn’t matter if you’re getting ready to practice Muay Thai, wrestling, jiu-jitsu, or if you’re about to hit the weights, your muscles and joints must be prepared. Many injuries…
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From the outside looking in, I believe the game plan for Jamie Varner was to use his striking to land power shots, thus setting up his takedowns so he could score with ground-n-pound. I think Henderson’s game plan was to fight at long…
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Consuming ½ cup of canned pure pumpkin (not the pie mix) per day will give your body a team of nutrients, including alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, magnesium, and pantothenic acid. Pumpkin is also high…
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A staple of the Incan warrior’s diet, quinoa (pronounced kin-wa) is a solid addition to any fighter’s nutrition regimen. While often mistakenly referred to as a grain, quinoa is actually a seed that’s related to leafy…
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The nutritional arsenal of fresh and cooked tomato products should not be underestimated. By making tomatoes a daily staple of your diet, you’ll boost heart health, fight oxidative stress, protect against a number of cancers, and…
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Green tea has been an Eastern staple for more than 4,000 years. Once considered a favorite beverage of the Samurai warrior class, green tea has remained an integral part of Asian cultures and is enjoyed in those regions in quantities…
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