Update From Samson (my new warrior name)
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Just wanted to give a quick update from me.
I’ve found myself doing more and more Jiu Jitsu and athletic training lately. I’m loving it. Here’s the schedule I’ve been keeping:
Monday:
5:30-6:30 Renegade Athletic Training (mma)
6:30-7:30 Jiu Jitsu
Tuesday:
7:00-8:00 Weight lifting, PRESSES (chest, shoulders, and usually some biceps). Super high intensity. I’ve been doing timed training. 30 seconds bench press, 30 seconds shoulder press, 30 seconds bicep curls for a total of 1:30 of pure hell. Workout partner does the same, then it’s my turn. (do this for 3-5 rounds then go onto more fun stuff that hit the same primary muscles)
Wednesday:
5:30-6:30 Renegade Athletic Training (mma conditioning)
6:30-7:30 Jiu Jitsu
Thursday:
7:00-8:00 Weight lifting, PULLS (back, triceps). Super high intensity. I’ve been doing timed training. 30 seconds pull ups, 30 seconds bent over rows, 30 seconds skull crushers for a total of 1:30 of pure hell. Workout partner does the same, then it’s my turn again. (do this for 3-5 rounds then go onto more fun stuff that hit the same primary muscles)
Friday:
5:30-6:30 Renegade Athletic Training (mma conditioning)
Saturday:
Weight lifting, LEGS. Super high intensity.
Anyways, I LOVING this new schedule. My Jiu Jitsu skills are getting pretty solid, I’m more athletic than I’ve ever been (quick, agile, balance, everything) along with keeping a fair amount of bulk and strength.
Needless to say, I’ve been training like a madman and I’m loving everyday of it. One of the BIGGEST benefits I’ve noticed is my mental toughness is going off the charts. Mental toughness is something that very few people have. I was WEAK mentally when I first started training Jiu Jitsu and MMA. Like total pussy weak, yet I thought I was tough. This new found mental toughness has carried over into all aspects of my life and I’m reaping benefits from it. The bottom line: putting yourself through hell PaYS.
Here’s a progress pic showing off some bruises from grappling :)
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Hi! I want to say thanks for an interesting site about a subject I have had an interest in for a long time now. I have been lurking and reading the posts avidly so just wanted to express my thanks for providing me with some very good reading material. I look forward to more, and taking a more active part in the discussions here.
awesome job mate
Give us a new update, what’s going on?
Thanks for this site, it has made me change diet and training program
Cheers
Vick,
Thanks for the comment. I’m in the process of building a new site. Check it out if you get the chance. I’m going to close this one up once I’ve updated and transferred the information. Check it out: http://TheSamEffect.com
I hope you’re experiencing the results you deserve, and I’m happy to hear you’ve found this resource valuable.
Sam
Most of the things you talked about made sense and I can definitely agree with them. The part that still has me thinking, though, is are take on how much exercise we should do.
Have you read the book “Born to Run?” In it, the author argued that humans are build for endurance and not speed or power, and he makes an even more convincing argument. It’ll take too long for me to explain it, so I won’t, but short bursts of energy usage is actually extremely taxing on the body.
I think in this day and age, anything that gets you moving is beneficial IF that diet is on point as you explained. If the diet is off, nothing else really matters.
Great videos btw!