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Martial Arts Workout ProgramMartial arts workout programPlyometric training, also called fast eccentric training, is invaluable for Martial arts workout program. If you haven't incorporated it into your martial arts bodybuilding program yet, you're missing a valuable tool for increasing speed and strength. Plyometrics take full advantage of the power of eccentric contractions, the stretch-shortening cycle and the elasticity of muscle to produce the highest force and power capacity in skeletal muscle. Complete instruction on Plyometrics is beyond the scope of this article; however, there are general points that should be brought up. Always keep ground contact to a minimum. That is, as soon as your feet land you should be taking off again. In the case of upper body medicine ball training, keep contact with the MB to a minimum. For example, in a MB chest pass, as soon as you catch the ball, you toss it back to your partner. The longer you wait before contracting again, the more stored elastic energy will dissipate, thus decreasing eccentric efficiency. This needs to be incorporated in the Martial arts workout program. During the Martial arts workout program, when performing lower body Plyometrics, stay on the balls of your feet. When landing, the best optimal foot position is with a dorsiflexed foot and 2/3-foot contact with an emphasis of weight on the front of the foot. Rolling the foot or moving the ankle joint slows the response. It is important to consider the landing surface, including the type of shoe worn. Too much cushioning will defeat the purpose of reactive landings. Grass is often the optimal surface for training. Thin-soled shoes or even bare feet are most suited for Martial arts workout program as they provide the safest option in terms of minimizing excessive heel contact and pronation. The Nutrition during Martial arts workout program is different. While undergoing martial arts bodybuilding program you do need not eat like a bodybuilder. Protein is still important, but complex carbohydrates are even more so. Often the training that goes into a fight is upwards of 25 hours per week. Without enough carbohydrates in the diet, the martial artist would never make it through such a high volume of training. A diet consisting of 50% carbs, 30% protein and 20% fat is ideal to begin with. Be sure to monitor your energy levels and adjust your split accordingly. When training so intensely it's easy to lose track of your calorie intake and not eat enough. It should be monitored closely. If you begin losing weight unintentionally during the Martial arts workout program, increase your calories slowly (200-300) until you're able to maintain your weight. Keep track of your weight throughout your Martial arts workout program. If you are at the top of your weight class, you'll need to watch that you don't spill over into the next weight class. If you are at the bottom of your weight class, you'll likely want to gain muscle mass/bodyweight to move up a class or drop weight to go in at the top of the next class down. How much time you have and where you fit in your class will determine which way to go. Whatever your goals in martial arts and bodybuilding, I suggest you maintain a training and nutritional log. It is the easiest way to track progress and overcome plateaus during the Martial arts workout program. |