The second method of cardio training for MMA fighters is Interval Training. This type of training involves bursts of high intensity work followed by short periods of low activity. The reason that this kind of training is so important is because it naturally follows the ebb and flow of a fight. During the fight, the MMA fighter will have times of high intensity activity followed up by times of rest. During the fight, the fighter may throw a series of rapid punches during a combination and shortly thereafter be involved in a clinch.
MMA workout routines for Cardio
There are countless ways to apply Interval Training. One example is to have the fighter warm up for five minutes with a light jog on the treadmill. After the athlete is warmed up, they should sprint for one minute and jog during the one minute cool down phase. This activity should be repeated six to eight times. This type of training will greatly assist the MMA fighter’s cardio by allowing them to increase their VO2 max. The Maximal Oxygen Update (VO2 max) is the widely accepted measurement of cardiovascular fitness. It measures how much oxygen the athlete can transport to the lungs during exercise. Consider Interval Training as the bread and butter for the MMA fighter’s cardio routine. Incorporate Interval Training at least three times a week into the fighter’s schedule.