What Is Abdominal Bracing? Abdominal bracing sets the foundation for functional movements to be performed correctly and safely. When done correctly, you won’t just be using your abs more efficiently—you’ll increase strength in your entire core: your abs, obliques, and lower back muscles. There are some misconceptions about abdominal bracing out there. Some people assume […]
7 tips to ease a Seeker’s Journey
1.) Exercise: Ease your Mind and Body. You probably hear this advice all the time. Get out and get some exercise. Chemically you produce endorphin which, awesome. It provides a time to focus and clear the mind. Exercising is just good for you. But don’t forget that muscle in your skull. Exercise by reading and […]
Ancient roman techniques for Gladiator fitness (part 3)
Final part of the Ancient Roman techniques for Gladiator fitness (part 1) and (part 2) SPEED Sprints (1 Energy Unit) (Approx. 4 Minutes) Sprint training is an anaerobic workout, which means greatly improved muscle gain and fat burn over aerobic exercise like lighter jogging. My sense is that, for 99% of all competitive grapplers and martial […]
Ancient roman techniques for Gladiator fitness (part 2)
Starting where we left off from Ancient Roman techniques for gladiator fitness (part 1) Favored provisions for Honored champions Extra Praise and Dramatic Embellishment (5 victories by beheading) Swiftly turning into the favorite of the crowd was never easy. Especially when dealing with trained killers and ferocious animals and other enemies with ridiculous advantages. For […]
Ancient roman techniques for Gladiator fitness (part 1)
A gladiator was an armed combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire. Always in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and condemned criminals. Mostly captured or purchased slaves, sometimes condemned criminals, and occasionally people of high social status. Gladiators offered spectators an example of Rome’s warrior spirit and, in fighting or dying well, they could […]