Category Archives: martial arts fitness training

George St. Pierre Workout Routine

I wrote a post yesterday highlighting the upcoming UFC fight: George St. Pierre vs Koscheck on December 3rd, 2010 in Montreal Canada. I wanted to include some of GSP’s workout routines but I decided to do a post dedicated to his workout routines.

George St. Pierre’s Workout Routine

Over the years Georges (George) St. Pierre’s (GSP) workout routines have evolved to include many different aspects of physical fitness and even energy work that is prominent in some approaches to alternative medicine. This is evident by the fact that he can frequently be seen right before the opening bell of a fight massaging his upper chest right below the collar bone with one hand while simultaneously massaging the base of his skull with the other. For those interested this appears to be an Applied Kinesiology/Touch For Health technique to balance and boost his internal energy.

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Martial Arts Fitness Training – BodyWeight Workout Outside The Dojo

In the recent past Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) competition has become increasingly popular. But, it also provides a competing image to what most people thought of martial artists. 20-30 years ago the prevailing persona of a martial artist was sort of like a philosopher that lead a pretty minimalistic life. And, even though they may have looked like your average person they seemed able to perform amazing acts of physical power that appeared to go against natural laws. Today, in the 21st century, the martial artists of the UFC and Strikeforce look more like the stuff of nightmares but equally demonstrating physical abilities that seem more than humanly possible.

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