Hardcore Circuit Training for Men by authors, Jim McHale and Chohwora Udu, should be a staple in anyone's library who trains mixed martial arts for personal benefits or as professional fighter. Although the book can be a useful tool for anyone who simply wants to get in shape or improve his athletic performance it is especially valuable for MMA fighters who rely on a whole arsenal of skills that require maximum as well as explosive endurance.
"Effective circuit training is spectacular for MMA", said Dan Pearce, founder of Tactical Nutrition and Conditioning. "It is utilized by many top trainers such as UFC Leightweight Champion Frankie Edgar's conditioning coach, Martin Rooney, as well as IHP (Institute of Human Performance) who assist American Top Team fighters with conditioning as the combination of full body training and constant movement task, multiple metabolic pathways and closely approximate the physiological demands placed on fighters during competition."
With boxing being one of the disciplines that are trained by many MMA fighters, both authors gain instant credibility as former boxers and trainers since their wisdom has been tried and proven to enhance endurance and muscular strength for cage fighters as well.
This article appears in Sep 9-15, 2010.