Why You Should Do Yoga at WNY MMA

Why You Should Do Yoga at WNY MMA

You know what I find surprising, its that the participation in yoga around the western new york area is not at the level that it could be. This could be due to the misconception that the practice of yoga is only for women. This couldn't be further from the truth, and I will shed some light on why the guys can benefit from the practice, aswell as post a video at the end for your viewing pleasure of course. All this courtesy of WNY MMA.

Propioception

coming from the latin word propius which means ones own or individual and perception, propioception is the ability to sense where your body parts are in relation to space, aswell as the amount of strength being employed by them. In other words, its a very big deal. You can develop this sense to some degree throughout life, but it is significantly increased through athletic endeavors like; martial arts, gymnastics, yoga, etc. 

Improved Flexibility & Physical Condition

 Common issues for guys are tight hips, Calves and lower backs. Aswell as weak hip flexors, of course anything can be fixed once you know about it. But you won't find out how inflexible or weak your muscles are until you practice yoga. Those weaknesses will become apparent once you start working through the many postures and series of movements. Don't feel anxious about it, over time you will become stronger, no weights needed. Oh, and that flexibility will definitely come in handy for your grappling and striking, just a lil something to keep in mind.

Respiratory Issues?

Not after practicing yoga, in a study that included individuals who suffered from asthma, showed an improvement in vital lung capacity, forced expiratory volume, and expiration flow rate over the course of 8 weeks when compared with a control. What does this mean for you, gradual increase in respiratory health and performance. Meaning, you won't need that inhaler as much. 

Extras:

this was a relatively short article, but I will post some valuable information for the other benefits of yoga, aswell as a video of a UFC competitor that lived in india for a period of time to improve himself through the use of yoga. Its a very interesting video. So all in all, come by WNY MMA for your dose of yoga and mma. The more people to show interest, the more yoga classes we can have. So, the more the merrier. 

Thats all for today, WNY Signing out.

WNY MMA & Fitness: 5 Butt Exercises for the Beach

I know that those wonderful summer months are creeping on us, well, once the rain stops that is. Once that happens, everyone will be at the beach getting a tan. But I know you want to show off a bit at the beach, so why not add a little bit to your routine so that your butt looks absolutely amazing. Not saying that it already doesn't, but who doesn't want to look better. So I decided to share with you Alyssa Shaffers 5 Butt Exercises for the beach. If you are not the work out on your own type, then come on by WNY MMA & Fitness. We have Womens only fitness classes and Coed Fitness classes that are sure to get you looking great. I'm positive that its better than the gym you are currently going to. 

5 Butt Exercises for the Beach

Don’t just lie out on the beach—turn it into your own gym with this fun, fresh body-weight circuit

May 6, 2015

Alyssa Shaffer

Photography by: Ben Welsh/Corbis

Warmer temperatures tempting you to bare a bit more of your bottom? Hit the beach and get a workout for both body and mind. "Exercising outside provides an almost instant psychological and physiological boost that can’t be simulated anywhere else," says Jimmy Minardi, a personal trainer and founder of Minardi Training in East Hampton, NY. Minardi, who often brings his clients to work out on the white sandy beaches near his home, especially enjoys training seaside. "You’ll burn more calories when you exercise on the beach since your body has to fight to stay stable on the uneven ground. Plus, you’re coping with elements like wind resistance and shifting terrain."

But even if you can’t get beachside, you can still benefit from taking your routine outdoors. "You can do these moves in your backyard or a neighborhood park—anyplace where there is fresh air and open space," says Minardi, a former professional cyclist and lifelong proponent of outdoor fitness.

Try this high-intensity circuit, part of the Minardi Beach Workout taught year-round, to help strengthen all your major muscles while also burning calories and fat.

Mountain Climbers
Do these on an incline, alternating legs as quickly as possible. Do two sets of 30 reps per side; increase leg speed by about 20% after every 10 reps.

Jumping Jacks
Do 30 regular jumping jacks followed by 30 deep squat jacks. (After jumping with feet wide, do a deep squat, then jump back to center.)
Option: If you’re on a beach, do these in ankle-deep water for increased resistance.

Incline Pushup Series
Do these moves on a large rock, log, bench, or other raised surface.

• 10 Incline Pushups: Wrists should be directly under shoulders, with back flat; one set.
• 10 Triangle Pushups: Move hands together so your thumb and index fingers touch, forming a triangle shape; one set.
• 5 Alternating One-arm, One-leg Pushups: Raise one arm and opposite leg; switch; two sets total.

Lunge Split Jacks
Stand with feet staggered and lower into a split squat, then jump up and scissor-kick your legs, landing with your opposite foot forward for a total of 30 reps.

Plyometrics
Find a log, stick, rocks, or shells to use as a marker.

• 10 Tuck Jumps: Bringing your knees toward your chest as you jump up, land just over your marker and explode into the next rep as soon as your feet hit the ground.
• 10 Rotating Jumps: As you jump in the air, rotate your body 180 degrees to engage your core and land softly in the reverse position.

Agility Drills
Find 10 sticks or rocks and an incline. Space the markers about three feet apart in a vertical line. Weave in and out of the markers, slalom-style, staying as fluid as possible. Do 10 intervals, going through all the markers.

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WNY MMA: Up and Coming BJJ Tournaments

WNY MMA: Up and Coming BJJ Tournaments

So, you guys already know about the MMA fights and who is competing where. But maybe, just maybe, you are a member of the grappling community and don't really care too much about mma. Well, I got something for you too, so sorry if i made you feel left out. There will be a number of Bjj tournaments coming up in the next few months that will definitely be worth your time and effort, so why not start training up for them. Ill give you a run down of the tournaments, the dates, and the locations. Remember who your information center is, wny mma and fitness that's right.

First up is the 2015 Ontario Open International Jiu Jitsu Championship will take place on May 2nd and 3rd at Brampton Soccor Centre, located at 1495 Sandalwood Pkwy. East Dixie Rd & Sandalwood Pkwy, L6R 0K2, Brampton, Ontario. It will be filled with Gi and Nogi matches over two days. There are competitors between the ages of 5 and 50 coming from all over Canada and the US, so why not make this a stop on your yearly tournament calender, wny bjj certainly will.

Also on May 2nd, the Hayastan Grappling Championship will be in full effect in Fredonia, NY. The venue of this gi gripping, arm wrenching tournament will be Fredonia High School 425 East Main St, Fredonia, NY 14063. Early registration and weigh ins will be that Friday, May 1st from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. There will also be event day registration for those who will be too busy living up their friday nights, Saturday from 8:30am to 12pm. For more information please click here for registration and prices. The question is, will you be gripping?

Last, but definitely not least. We have our very own Buffalo Classic BJJ Tournament on May 23rd, it will be located in downtown Buffalo's inner harbor at 359 Ganson St. Buffalo, NY 14203. Near the First Niagara Center where the Sabres play, just off the 190. All belt levels in the Kids, Youth, Teen, Junior, Adult and Master categories. Registration opens this month and will close several days prior. If you want to support your hometown, then you can either compete or support. All proceeds will go to benefit Vector BJJ, which is a nonprofit community youth development program. Last year Buffalo Classic raised $950.00 for the cause.