[quote]AsaAkira13 wrote:
[quote]idaho wrote:
This is your first post, so: Greetings.
I find your post to be the scatter gun approach to different requests. First, although there are very knowledgeable people on this forum, you should consider posting this on the BSL Forum, if your focus is on BB or “weight training”. If you are asking for advise on improving your fighting skills, then this is the place. Swimming is an excellent exercise for general health, but, it is no substitute for training in your chosen art.
I think if your focus is on fighting or learning a fighting art, you should take some time to read through Ranzo’s , Donny’s, or Irish’s training logs. Ranzo is an active MMA fighter, Irish and Donny are boxers, and, if Sento jumps in, you will receive excellent advise on RMA’s. So, decide what your focus will be and welcome to the combat forum.[/quote]
So if I want to get into shape for grappling or muay thai just grapple and do Muay thai?
I just figured that seeing as I am in pretty bad shape and am struggling to build a respectable level of strength, that weight training and conditioning would be important for helping me not gas out which ends up killing my technique because I am too exhausted to do anything properly.[/quote]
No, I didnt explain my comment correctly: My main issue was you needed to decide what your main PRIORITIES are, if you want to concentrate on strength and conditioning, then focus on that area, if you want to improve in fighting, then train hard in grappling and striking. This area has been debated many times on which is more important. That is why I suggested reading through the logs of active fighters. Each of us have different goals, work demands, and responsibilites. I have to train a certain way for my job, others have more luxury in their choice. I do know that unless you have a goal, and you can not actually visualize completing that goal, then you will just fail.
I have posted a link from a thread started by Irish, entitled “Your typical workout” I am on a government computer and it ofen will not allow me to link an address. If it doesnt work, look it up, lots of good responses from forum members on their workouts, mine included. I hope this helps.