Archive for May, 2009

An Introduction To Muay Thai Posted By : Al Dawson

By Article Dashboard: Recreation & Sports | Martial Arts On May 30, 2009 NO COMMENTS Article on the martial art of Muay ThaiClick here to continue reading

UFC 99 Preview Posted By : Bet Online

By Article Dashboard: Recreation & Sports | Martial Arts On May 28, 2009 NO COMMENTS Even with all the hype surrounding UFC 100, UFC 99 odds can't be ignored. We've got a preview for you right here, along with all the best picks for the card's top matches.Click here to continue reading

Creating a Perfect Martial Art Posted By : Al Case

By Article Dashboard: Recreation & Sports | Martial Arts On May 27, 2009 NO COMMENTS An analysis of the three most important elements to consider when creating a martial art.Click here to continue reading

An Introduction To Capoeira Posted By : Al Dawson

By Article Dashboard: Recreation & Sports | Martial Arts On May 26, 2009 NO COMMENTS An article on the national sport of Brazil, the martial art of CapoeiraClick here to continue reading

An Introduction To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Posted By : Al Dawson

By Article Dashboard: Recreation & Sports | Martial Arts On May 25, 2009 NO COMMENTS An article on the immensely popular martial art of Brazilian Jiu-JitsuClick here to continue reading

UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida Review Posted By : MMAPW Dot Com

By Article Dashboard: Recreation & Sports | Martial Arts On May 24, 2009 NO COMMENTS Well, looks like the LHW title isn't going anywhere for a good while.Click here to continue reading

How To Choose The Best Kickboxing Gloves Posted By : Naomi West

By Article Dashboard: Recreation & Sports | Martial Arts On May 24, 2009 NO COMMENTS Kickboxing gloves are used to help people fight in this particular type of sport. Learn how you are able to find the right sized gloves that can best fit you or your family.Click here to continue reading

An Introduction To Aikido Posted By : Al Dawson

By Article Dashboard: Recreation & Sports | Martial Arts On May 24, 2009 NO COMMENTS Article on one of the best and most popular martial art in the United States today, AikidoClick here to continue reading

An In Depth Look At Muay Thai Posted By : Al Dawson

By Article Dashboard: Recreation & Sports | Martial Arts On May 23, 2009 NO COMMENTS An article on the martial art of Muay ThaiClick here to continue reading

How to Get Rid of Weight Cutting in Mixed Martial Arts

By Bruce Lee Workouts On May 22, 2009 NO COMMENTS

All combat sports competitions deal with the issue of weight-loss. Most combat sports including amateur wrestling, mma, boxing, or kickboxing require their competitors to be at a certain weight limit. Depending on the regulations of each sport, the amount and methods of weight cutting can differ greatly.

 

The term weight-cutting is often used broadly by athletes to refer to both the long-term process which includes dieting and the short-term process which focuses primarily on shedding water weight shortly prior to the weigh-in.

 

Mixed Martial Arts events often hold public weigh-ins (much like boxing) up to 24 hours prior to the athletic events. In these cases, it not uncommon to find athletes losing and gaining back in excess of 10% of their body weight. These massive short-term weight cuts often involve trips to the sauna, sweat suits, and low-intensity cardio exercises intended to cause sweating with minimal exertion. Cycling is the preferable cardiovascular exercise

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