Today, more than ever, athletes are bombarded with products that are marketed to increase performance, endurance and overall athletic ability. The question is, how many of these products actually work? And are they safe or are they doing more harm than good? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen fighters at the gym or in [...]
recovery
Most fighters, to one degree or another, have experienced times of physical overexertion. They have overworked themselves in training by pushing their body past it’s limit. On one hand, this is an essential component to, not just elite boxers, but any athlete because “pushing yourself” is what creates progress. Stepping out of your comfort zone [...]
Training intensity is crucial to success, but so it rest and recuperation. Too little sleep, 4-6 hours, can be detrimental to your stamina and endurance. Getting 8-10 hours of shut-eye accelerates the release of the hormones that improve recovery time. It also improves your reflexes and the ability to give it your all in the [...]
