posted on Oct, 19 2012 @ 04:55 PM
I’m going to start this post off by admitting that I am a workout elitist. I definitely agree that people need to focus more on physical
preparation, as many think a gun/knife is all they need in a fight. I think far too often, especially in regards to 'preppers’ or those in the
military; the pinnacle of fitness is seen as being able to run many miles and do many pushups. I think this mentality is outdated and very limiting. I
believe all you need to do is dinosaur training, 5/3/1 style program, sprints, rucking, sledgehammer work, and some heavy bag/shadow boxing/
double-ended bag work. If you can’t join an MMA program (like me) just use the heavy bag/sand bag to throw around in different positions and fight
as if it were a human (ground and pound). Burpees will take care of fitness (pushups, plyometrics, bodyweight squats) but will also carry over into
the sprawl and functional fighting ability. Abs will be hit by doing all this but I would also suggest barbell rollouts and suitcase deadlifts. If
this is all done, you will be one strong, long-winded, fight ready S.O.B. Throwing in some myofascial release (foam rolling, pressure point therapy)
and stretching will keep you fresh, limber, and ready to engage at a moments notice.