I’m Shrinking! Six Week Assessment

We're two weeks away from the competition day on June 1 and I'll predict that I have added a rep to my military press record. The snatches I'm not so sure of.  The six-week assessment creeped up so I had to evaluate what the diet's been doing. I know I'm getting stronger with the ease …

Final Self-Assessment of the PM for MMA

Well I finished the 18 week program and took two steps forward and one step back. Since the last assessment I started really watching the carbs to cut the fat; and it worked very well since I'm back in my comfort zone. However it appears I sacrificed some size and my strength remains the same. …

Second Self-Assessment of the Year; Round Two of PM for MMA Complete

Two-thirds of the way through the Program Minimum for MMA; seeing some gains and efficiency as I progress. Before I was having problems maintaining three minutes of steady swings, which was really bothering me. Then three weeks ago...I broke it...the swing barrier. This past Friday I swung the 44lb kettlebell for 5 minutes straight. Very …

Program Minimum For MMA; Six Weeks In and A Long Way From Fighting Form

Taking a small break from the body of politics to see how my training has affected my body. Six weeks into the variation of the Program Minimum for MMA program designed by Steve Baccari, and I am displeased with my progress as far as stamina goes. It did increase from what I have started with. …