Brazil’s top MMA conditioning routine
Ever since Royce Gracie entered the octagon in the early 1990s, Grappling has been one of the dominant fighting styles used in mixed martial arts. So it’s really no surprise that one of the best MMA conditioning programs available, actually originated as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu grappling workout. Even today, this workout remains one of the best conditioning programs for fighters, grapplers and mixed martial artists you will find anywhere.
The United States has become the world’s center stage for MMA, but the roots of mixed martial arts grow deep in the country of Brazil. And Brazil continues to produce some of the best fighters and grapplers in the world today.
If you’re looking for an MMA conditioning routine, you can learn a lot from the training methods the Brazilian fighters have been perfecting since before MMA ever existed in the US.
A different way of conditioning for MMA started in Brazil.
Alvaro Romano, a world renown fitness instructor, now shares his special MMA conditioning workout, and it’s unlike anything you have ever seen before.
Maybe you have never heard of Alvaro Romano or his fitness and conditioning routine called Ginastica Natural. But Romano, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, has worked with some of the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighters in the world. It’s not unusual to see mixed martial artists like Renzo Gracie or world class grapplers like Xande Ribeiro, utilizing his training methods.
His unique conditioning style is derived specifically from the movements of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. And it goes without saying that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training is a huge part of modern day MMA. So these workouts are already perfectly designed for an MMA conditioning routine.
What makes Romano’s conditioning routine so unique is the movements and exercise combinations.
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The exercises resemble grappling moves and therefore build strength that is readily useable for MMA, grappling, submission wrestling, and any other combat sport. Your movement, coordination and flexibility on the mat will improve almost immediately.
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So what exactly is Alvaro Romano’s Ginastica Natural fitness program?
Imagine taking drills from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, combining them with animal like bodyweight exercises, and adding in a mixture of unique yoga exercises. Then combine the movements together with flawless transitions. Do all of that and you’ve just touched the tip of the iceberg of what Ginastica Natural is. It’s one of the most unique conditioning workouts anywhere.
The missing link in your MMA conditioning routine
Probably the greatest thing about Alvaro Romano’s unique conditioning methods is that they focus on the aspects of training that are the most overlooked by many mixed martial artists.
Ginastica Natural focuses heavily on flexibility training, body awareness, balance and coordination using bodyweight movements. You’ll get the benefits of full-body conditioning, balance training, and a session of yoga all in one workout.
As I mentioned earlier, Alvaro Romano’s special methods are designed specifically for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighters. So anyone looking to boost their MMA conditioning should definitely pick up a copy of his Ginastica Natural for Fighters DVD. Your conditioning on the mat, in the ring, and in the gym will improve in ways you never even thought of before.
More Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Pages
MMA Conditioning and Strength Training,
MMA Conditioning Part One,
MMA Conditioning Part Two,
Mario Sperry’s MMA Conditioning Routine
Alvaro Romano’s Home Page
