Training hard is not enough; getting your nutrition right is a big part of improving performance and becoming the best athlete you can. European ranked no.2, James Brum gives an insight into his nutrition plan.

8am - Ectomuscle Protein shake, and tablets from the Fighter V-Pack™ (Alpha Lipoic Acid, L-Carnitine, Omega 3 Fish Oils).

10am – Pro team training.

11am – Breakfast meal, consisting of chicken, nuts and tablets from the Fighter V-Pack™ (Multivitamin and D3).

5 star rating – Fighter V-Packs 

 12noon – 30 minutes before training, take tablets from the Fighter V-Pack™ (Alpha Lipoic Acid, L-Carnitine and Omega 3 Fish Oils).

1pm to 3pm – Strength and conditioning training with coach Lee Waite followed by an Ectomuscle™ Protein shake to refuel.

6pm – Light meal with tablets Fighter V-Pack™ (Omega 3 Fish Oils).

6.30pm – Brazilian Jujitsu training.

8pm to 9pm – MMA training with Gym01 Coach Brian Adams followed by an Ectomuscle™ Protein shake to refuel.

9pm – lean protein such as beef and vegetables.

11pm – ZMA 30 minutes prior to bed.

Fighter V-Packs™ available from www.Ectomuscle.co.uk or www.Ectomuscle.com

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Before we can improve something we must know what it is! Power can be represented as: Force (F) x Distance (D)

Time (T)

The aim of Power training is to reduce the amount of time it takes to apply a set amount of Force. So peak Power is typically seen at loads around 30% of 1RM whereas with higher loads you are looking more at increasing Maximal Force.

The relationship between Force and Velocity and it’s affect on Power explains why an athlete can be exceptionally strong but lack significant Power if they are unable to apply much of their strength over a short period of time. So once an athlete has achieved a good base of Maximal Force Production a shift towards Rate of Force Production is needed to see an increase in power.

So we have a brief understanding of what it is. So how to train/improve it?

Once a good Maximal Strength (Force) base has been achieved a shift to Explosive Strength Training combined with Ballistics and Plyometrics.

Explosive Strength training example:

Squats @ 75-85% 1RM 3-5reps x 3-5sets Rest Interval 2-5mins Tempo Fast

Ballistics:

Med Ball Slams @ 30% 1RM 10-20reps x 3-5sets Rest Interval 2-3mins Tempo Explosive

Plyometrics:

Platform Jumps @ Body Weight 5-10reps x 3-5sets Rest Interval 2-3mins Tempo Explosive

Try combining an Explosive Strength exercise with either a Ballistic or Plyometric exercise for example:

Squats to Platform Jumps

or

Weighted Pull ups to Med Ball Slams.

Recover from your sessions with Fighter V-Packs, 30 day supplement pack for MMA.

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The article talks about modern diets and what supplements will support combat sport athletes with Recovery, energy, endurance, strength, muscle and mental performance.

It also features our one of a kind, 30 day Fighter V-Packs™.

Learn how the 6 key supplements in the V-Packs™ will improve recovery, improve body composition and many other benefits to your training.

Thanks to Lee Waite for his contribution on writing of the article and Editor of Fighters Only and THFE Magazines Nick Peet for putting us in print.

Fighter V-Packs™ in THFE

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Cage Warriors 2012 Fighter of the year James Brum

Winning by a huge 49% of the votes. James was the only MMA fighter to have won 3 CEFC bouts this year. He is ranked 4^th in Europe at bantamweight.

James next fight will be in Dublin in New Years Eve against Moktar Benkaci at Cage Warriors 51.

James won some training goodies from www.londonfightstore.com

We can’t wait to see James career continue to reach new heights in 2013.

Well done James, you deserved it.

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The take away:

• Improve athletic performance and strength
• Improve testosterone levels
• Boost your immune system
• Improve cardiovascular health
• Become more sensitive to insulin
• It acts as an anti oxidant
• Elevate mood and avoid depression

Our 30 day supplement packs V-packs™ contain ZMA and 5 other key supplements to improve lean muscle mass, fat loss, energy and endurance, mental performance. Check them out. 

V-pack™ Multivit, D3, Lipoic Acid, L-carnitine, ZMA and Omega 3

For Charles Poliquins article on ZMA click here

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Five exciting Knockouts to view from top athletes doing battle.

The five selected videos can be viewed on Cage Warriors site. To vote for your favorite choose via the poll , you may have to register. http://www.cagewarriors.com/forums/showthread.php?80658-CWFC-2012-Awards-KO-of-the-Year

MMA KO 2012 awards

MMA, FAYCAL HUCIN versus Gareth Joseph at CWFC Fight Night 3 | VIDEO

MMA, OLIVIER PASTOR versus Dino Gambatesa at CWFC Fight Night 6. | VIDEO

MMA, IVAN BUCHINGER versus Diego Gonzalez at CWFC Fight Night 6. | VIDEO

MMA, DALE HARDIMAN versus Ido Pariente at Cage Warriors 48. | VIDEO

MMA, BRETT BASSETT versus Mike Ling at CWFC Fight Night 7. | VIDEO

The athlete that you select as Cage Warriors KO of 2012 will receive 5 ectomuscle™ Fighter V-packs™. Each pack contains a 30 day supply of vitamins, minerals and fish oils. They support  performance improvements such as muscle, mental performance, energy and endurance. With MMA training being as tough as it gets the V-packs™ are the ideal supplement to support the athletes.

Our very own MMA athlete James Brum has also been nominated for the Fighter of the 2012 category also, we are not surprised, he is such an exciting athlete to watch. Good luck Brum!

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http://www.charlespoliquin.com/Blog/tabid/130/EntryId/118/Why-Fish-Oils-Are-The-Most-Important-Supplement.aspx

In this article Poliquin talks about the studies of fish oils and the numerous advantages of getting adequate levels.

In summary:

1. Possitive effects on any disease known to man
2. Cell membrane health
3. The gene for fat burning is activated
4. Fat storage genes are turned off
5. Reduced inflammation from physical training
6. Pain management from the reduced inflammation
7. Increased focus in training
8. Increased serotonin levels
9. Improve cardiovascular risk profile
10. Decrease blood pressure
11. Great stress fighter
12. Mitigate insulin response (sugar less likely to go to fat cells)
13. Reduce arterial stiffness and increase vasodilation (good for heart health and athletic performance), works in under 4 hours

What a huge list of benefits. Ideal for MMA, muscle, fat loss, bodybuilding and other performance sports.

In other article Poliquin advocates the use of 1.5g of quality fish oils per % of bodyfat.

So if I were in great shape at 10% (I’m not) I would require 15g per day of fish oils, split between 3 meals that would be 5x1g capsules per meal.

This great list of benefits is why we added omega 3 fish oils to the V-packs™.

Get your V-pack™  and evolve now!

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In summary the article shows sufficient dosages or ALA can:

• Faster lean muscle mass gains
• Improved insulin sensitivity
• Increased fat loss
• Enhanced recovery by increasing glycogen resynthesis
• Detoxification due to potent antioxidant abilities
• Brain protection
• Fewer cardiovascular risk factors

This is why the Fighter V-pack™ contains Alpha Lipoic Acid. Get your V-pack™ now

You can read Poliquin’s full article here 

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My Protein:

• Alpha men Vitamin tablet £10.99  (30 servings)
• Vitamin D3 £8.29 (180 capsules)
• Alpha Lipoic Acid £12.49 (60 capsules)
• Acetyl L-Carnitine £19.99 (250g Powder only)
• Omega 3 £19.58 (250 capules x2)
• ZMA £28.99 (270 capsules requires 3 per serving)

MYPROTEIN Total £100.33

• ectomuscle™ Fighter V-pack™:
• Multivitamin x30
• Vitamin D3 x 30
• Alpha Lipoic Acid x 60
• L’carnitine x 60
• ZMA x 90
• Omega 3 fish oils x 450

• Cool looking pack – £0.00
• Convenience of single order and container for all ingredients – £0.00
• No messy cupboard full of bottles and a happier girlfriend/boyfriend – £0.00

Ectomuscle™ Total £69.99

Results:

Ectomuscle™ Fighter V-packs™ Save you a massive £30.34 per pack!

As well as all of the extra value such as convenience, single order, less cupboard space required and ease of use.

…and the V-packs™ are pretty awesome too.

If you were to buy a Fighter V-pack™ every month of the year we would save you a massive £364.08 compared with the Myprotein alternative.

Buy your Fighter V-pack™ and evolve your game now! 

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The great people at Love 2 Fight a free online MMA magazine did an article for us.

Check it out

www.love2fightuk.com/2012/12/05/ectomuscle-fighter-v-packs/

Details on the Fighter V-packs™ and how they help improve strength, energy and endurance, recovery and your mental performance.

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