Building a Fighter

If you care about you training, then organizing your training process should be a constant topic of interest. Too many athletes and fighters get stuck in the bodybuilding approach of training isolated body parts within each workout. This is not the best approach, *in general* for athletic performance training. but… Monday is Chest day, bro! Sure there are benefits to this isolation training approach. Adding mass, gaining specific strength, and specific rehab when the isolated part is broken are good examples. Organizing training by movement patterns, athletic qualities, and end goals is much more athletic for athletic success. Training the “part” has value, but is not the end goal. Performance with the “whole” is the end goal. Know your context, know the situation and train appropriately. If you have questions where and when to train isolated parts vs. training movement patterns reach out to us with an email, or DM in Instagram. We appreciate the support and look forward to hearing from you soon! 

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Alex: IG @strong_a.f email: [email protected]

Austin: IG  @warriorsportswellness email: [email protected]

If you care about you training, then organizing your training process should be a constant topic of interest. Too many athletes and fighters get stuck in the bodybuilding approach of training isolated body parts within each workout. This is not the best approach, *in general* for athletic performance training. but… Monday is Chest day, bro! Sure there are benefits to ...

We have a guest! Christina Chu is a performance dietitian consultant based out of Chicago, IL. She works with all level athletes and elite corporate members to optimize their nutrition to fuel their lifestyle. She has developed and implemented sports nutrition programs in Chicago-area performance centers and clinics to best support high-level athletes in the Windy City. Christina earned her Bachelor's and Master's degree in Nutrition at Boston University, completed her DI at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Needham, and has had past performance nutrition experiences at Boston University Athletics and the UFC Performance Institute.

We explore nutrition within MMA with Christina and talk about anything relating to that world since we typically stray away from that topic. Christina does a great job laying a foundation and giving us a stepping off point to approach nutrition within MMA since it is such a nutritionally based sport. We loved having Christina on the podcast, and hope to have her return in the future! You can find her on her website http://www.christinaychu.com/  or on IG @christinaychu.Thanks, and talk to you soon!

@buildingafighter on Instagram

Alex: IG @strong_a.f email: [email protected]

Austin: IG  @warriorsportswellness email: [email protected]

We have a guest! Christina Chu is a performance dietitian consultant based out of Chicago, IL. She works with all level athletes and elite corporate members to optimize their nutrition to fuel their lifestyle. She has developed and implemented sports nutrition programs in Chicago-area performance centers and clinics to best support high-level athletes in the Windy City. Christina earned her Bachelor’s ...

“High Performance Team” this has been a goal of building a fighter since day 1. Recruiting expert coaches, dieticians, physical therapists, chiropractors, and support staff who are all working to a common goal is a mecca of sports performance. When the goal is athlete performance, health, and wellness we have a recipe for success. There seems to be “something in the water” when you walk into these environments. We dig deep into building this atmosphere within your space, and around your training. Some key points we identify, are 1. getting the right people on the bus, 2. A Unified goal, 3. Lead by example, 4. Effective Communication, just to name a few. Give a listen and rate, then @ us to let us know what you think. We appreciate the support!

@buildingafighter on Instagram

Alex: IG @strong_a.f email: [email protected]

Austin: IG  @warriorsportswellness email: [email protected]

“High Performance Team” this has been a goal of building a fighter since day 1. Recruiting expert coaches, dieticians, physical therapists, chiropractors, and support staff who are all working to a common goal is a mecca of sports performance. When the goal is athlete performance, health, and wellness we have a recipe for success. There seems to be “something in ...

Rotational training and getting into the transverse plane should be a staple in your program. Within a logical and integrated program rotation should ride right-along that curve. From building a base of anti-rotation to demonstrating power through a rotational movement we must carry this along in the training process. Correctly progressing and teaching rotational movements has traditionally been a lacking piece in most S&C programs, this cannot be a fault of mma S&C where rotation is so rampant. We dive deep into how to train rotational and the value in correctly addressing this plane of movement. Listen in and maybe add a few rotational movements into your training. It will make you better, especially in mma! Shout out to us and let us know what you want to hear about! Thanks

@buildingafighter on Instagram

Alex: IG @strong_a.f email: [email protected]

Austin: IG  @warriorsportswellness email: [email protected]

Rotational training and getting into the transverse plane should be a staple in your program. Within a logical and integrated program rotation should ride right-along that curve. From building a base of anti-rotation to demonstrating power through a rotational movement we must carry this along in the training process. Correctly progressing and teaching rotational movements has traditionally been a lacking ...

The shoulder. Mobility, Stability, Power, Strength, and Range of Motion. Where should we prioritize our training around the shoulder? It depends. One thing is for sure is that we need the shoulder to move. A large active range of motion through the shoulder blade adds range to our punches, adds pop on the end of the punches, and can enhance your defenses. We get into some good anatomy, mma tactics, joint centration, and of course shoulder training methods in this one! Let us know what you think of our Anatomical Approach to Training series!

@buildingafighter on Instagram

Alex: IG @strong_a.f email: [email protected]

Austin: IG  @warriorsportswellness email: [email protected]

The shoulder. Mobility, Stability, Power, Strength, and Range of Motion. Where should we prioritize our training around the shoulder? It depends. One thing is for sure is that we need the shoulder to move. A large active range of motion through the shoulder blade adds range to our punches, adds pop on the end of the punches, and can enhance ...