Hey guys, I’d rather this not be a debate about the values of crossfit for mma, I’ve decided to start it and it feels good so far. We all know a debate about crossfit can go a long way, and so can a debate about how to train for mma, I’d really rather not combine the two.
For those who do use crossfit as their conditioning/strength training mode, how have you worked it into your schedule effectively. Its great that the workouts are short and don’t interfere with work etc, but I worry about over training etc. if I do all the workouts recommended…did you pick and choose and if so, on what basis.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
the doc
This is a side note to any conditioning discussion, but I finally have started to gas people out in training with out feeling at least a little rundown myself.
I spent a good chunk of time doing tough conditioning circuits with high-rep Olympic lifts, sled dragging, sledgehammer work, etc. That helped a little, but not as much as what I’m doing now.
What I’m doing now is just training BJJ more often. I do some lifting, but only focus on strength training, not making it some kind of dual hybrid.
I didn’t believe it when people told me what I’m saying now. But for me I sure wasted a lot of time looking for the perfect workout when I should have just spent more time on the mat.
Yep. A combination of time on the mat, and really intense conditioning. One thing my coach likes to do is for two workouts a week, we do 45 min minimum of intense conditioning work (hill sprints, calisthenics, stair runs and more) followed by 45 mins of hard sparring/rolling. Combines the best (worst?) of both worlds.
It really helps to learn how to fight when you are already exhausted.