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    Which training is the most difficult and will get you in the best shape? My gym offer both training and it seem like the dudes in mma are in better shape. More cut and fit. So im thinking about adding mma training into my boxing routine although I dont want to mma fight. Do anybody else do this? What are your opinions on this? I figure you cant go wrong with training the total body.

  • #2
    MMA deals with more upper body strength then boxing, but they both get you in great shape

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    • #3
      MMA involves alot more weight training. But they both require incredable conditioning.

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      • #4
        Both require pretty intense conditioning but the main difference i would see is that the actually training for MMA involves a lot of kicking (stand up part) and kneeing which you would never get in boxing. While Boxing obv. involves alot of leg conditioning for footwork and various other things the use of the legs in the actual fighting makes a big difference. MMA also involves ground game, typically Jiu Jitsu or wrestling which is a very intense Anaerobic exercise and conditions the muscles in a very different way than any cardio aerobic exercise would.

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        • #5
          thats what i was thinking. training to be the ulitmate fighter involves intense workouts. Its going to take hardwork and decation but imma get it down. Dont really know if imma box yet just want to get in shape first and see what I can do. Right now im 5'9 205 pounds. I want to get that beer gut off and have that lean cut six pack look.

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          • #6
            boxing involves more movement on your toes than mma, mma focuses more on strength obviously, boxers have better eyes and reflexes


            both will get you pretty fit, its just personal preference

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            • #7
              Both will get you in great shape just depends on how hard you train

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              • #8
                if u wanna roll around on the floor with sweaty guys during training MMA is for you!

                for real though, I respect the sport and i was gonna try it when i was just starting out and i saw the way they train and i aint trying to catch a ringworm...
                Last edited by JoHnNyBoXeR; 05-06-2009, 08:21 AM.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by JayWater39 View Post
                  if u wanna roll around on the floor with sweaty guys during training MMA is for you!

                  for real though, I respect the sport and i was gonna try it when i was just starting out and i saw the way they train and i aint trying to catch a ringworm...
                  seriously. every wrestler i know has gotten ringworm or some type of staph infection at least once. so gross.

                  wrestling/mma are awesome sports, but i'm so not down with getting ringdown.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by rj_ct View Post
                    seriously. every wrestler i know has gotten ringworm or some type of staph infection at least once. so gross.

                    wrestling/mma are awesome sports, but i'm so not down with getting ringdown.
                    are you serious? I didnt know that..sound nasty now.

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