When it comes strength and conditioning for MMA, I would be completely remiss without ever covering the topic of diet and nutrition.

If you train but neglect your diet and nutrition, it’s actually better for you that DON’T TRAIN AT ALL.

Why? Because after a strength and/or conditioning workout, your body then relies on two components to repair: rest and nutrients. Without the proper nutrients to restore muscle tissue, you’re really just wasting your time.

So what’s a good diet and nutrition plan MMA fighters should follow?

If you’re looking to cut weight safely and effectively, maintain balanced energy for your training throughout the day, build lean muscle, burn fat, or all of the above, then you gotta check out Jonathan Stamey’s blog post series on The MMA Diet.

Check out his first blog post here on The MMA Diet: Intro & Pre-Breakfast

If you’re just winging your meals, waking up every morning and not eating immediately upon rising, and just plain not taking your diet seriously, you need to read this post NOW.

Stamey has years experience in MMA (with an emphasis on boxing) and physical fitness, and all you have to do is just take one look at his physique to know he know’s what he’s talking about.

Check out his physique and his exact eating stragety on how he gets and maintains it here:

====> The MMA Diet: Intro & Pre-Breakfast <=====

Train hard, train smart fellow fighters and fans, I hope this helps

Derek Manuel
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