LoneRider
Purple Belt
Greetings. I intend to start taking up MMA in about a year or so, after I finish an Individual Augmentee assignment with the Navy (basically working for an Army unit despite being a Navy officer). After that's done I'll be (God Willing) transferring my commission to the US Army (around next October).
Currently I PT five to six days a week alternating with the following general schedule. Running (distance or speed), Swimming (upwards of 1000-2000 m or yds), and Strength training (full body circuits in Crossfit type fashions). I alternate running and swimming days for distance or speed (basically if I ran distance on Monday my Thursday run would be for speed).
A typical circuit for me might be something like this:
30-45 minutes continuous for as many sets as possible of:
25 and 5 pushups (25 regular/5 diamond)
30 back extensions
Squats (with 2 plates): 20 reps
8 pullups
20 plate situps (45 lbs plate).
How might I balance training to be Army fit with the unique demands of MMA physical training?
Any advice would be much appreciated...Especially ways to keep fit on my upcoming deployment (with an Army BCT).
Currently I PT five to six days a week alternating with the following general schedule. Running (distance or speed), Swimming (upwards of 1000-2000 m or yds), and Strength training (full body circuits in Crossfit type fashions). I alternate running and swimming days for distance or speed (basically if I ran distance on Monday my Thursday run would be for speed).
A typical circuit for me might be something like this:
30-45 minutes continuous for as many sets as possible of:
25 and 5 pushups (25 regular/5 diamond)
30 back extensions
Squats (with 2 plates): 20 reps
8 pullups
20 plate situps (45 lbs plate).
How might I balance training to be Army fit with the unique demands of MMA physical training?
Any advice would be much appreciated...Especially ways to keep fit on my upcoming deployment (with an Army BCT).