Issue 171
October 2018
You can save time and dramatically bolster your fitness and performance by merging fight-specific drills with strength and cardio moves.
The result?
A lung-busting session that’ll carve out a physique that looks as good as it performs.
It’s called CrossPit and was adapted by John Hackleman – Chuck Liddell’s long-time trainer – from the popular fitness technique CrossFit. It uses short bursts of exercise at a vomit-worthy intensity to create a workout that mimics the conditions you’d face in a fight.
“Most fights are three bursts of intense work, followed by a short rest,” says Hackleman. “And 20 minutes is the perfect time to do a workout – not too long, not too short.”
We pity the fool who squares up against you after a month of these circuits.
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