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Dietary Fats and is it an essential nutrient for health and sport?
What different types of dietary fats are there and can you tell me about them?
There are several types of dietary fats available from food:
Saturated Fatty Acids which come from animal sources such as beef, lamb, pork, chicken, egg yolk, dairy fats such as cream, milk, butter and cheese. Also they come from plant sources which include coconut and palm oil, vegetable shortening, hydrogenated margarine, commercial made cakes, pies and biscuits also contain lots of these types of fats. These types of fats are not recommended in high doses as are related to an increase in bad cholesterol (LDL's) which can increase clogged arteries. Small amounts pose no threat.
MMA Training Tips
Fast twitch muscle fibre exercises
Whatever level of fitness you’re at, as a fighter it is important to note that in addition to your Cardio training which assists your endurance level during rounds you should also focus on the finer muscle tissue training.
MMA Physio
Muscle Injuries, Rehab and Symmetry
What is the best way to recover from muscular injuries like tears and strains?
Muscle tears can be a partial tear or full rupture. A first degree strain is a tear of less than 5% of the muscle. Usually you just feel a slight pain and do not lose range of motion or strength. A second degree tear is a bigger tear of the muscle that is not a full rupture. There is significant pain on contraction and loss of range of motion. There will be pain to press on the muscle. A full rupture will be unable to contract the muscle and may require surgery.
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Newsflash
 | Tear Up 9 is just around the corner! |
Get ready for the next instalment of full contact MMA action to hit Bristol. On Saturday 9th June 2012, TEAR UP 9 will showcase some of the UK's hottest MMA talent with fighters from London, Bristol, Bolton, Wales, Leeds, Swindon and Bournemouth to name a few. | |
| | Made 4 The Cage speak with Tom 'Kong' Watson |
Made 4 The Cage recently spoke with BAMMA World Middleweight Champion Tom 'Kong' Watson discussing his renewed passion for the sport, the UFC and Strikeforce and Jimmy Wallhead. Take a look at their video interview here. | |
| | Cage Warriors 47 add another three bouts |
CAGE WARRIORS have added three preliminary bouts to the card for CWFC 47, which takes place at The Helix in Dublin, Ireland on June 2. | |
| | CWFC Fight Night 6: Ling v Carlos |
The card for CWFC Fight Night 6 in Manama, Bahrain on Thursday, May 24 is now complete, with the addition of the middleweight clash of Mike Ling and Alan Carlos. | |
Interviews
Interview with Phil Marsden on Strength & Conditioning
Phil Marsden is a Strength & Conditioning Coach that operates out of Warrior Strength Training which he runs from his own private warehouse coaching facility based in Leigh, Lancashire. His main clients are MMA Fighters and Rugby players and he describes his training as hardcore and old school, getting back to basics with a no-nonsense attitude. In Part One of our Strength & Conditioning Interview with Phil we found out a bit about his background, what Strength & Conditioning is all about, why it is important for an MMA fighter, and a typical S & C programme offered by Phil.