A month ago I started training w/ Tim Pollock at his gym, Tim's Personal Training, in Hummelstown, PA. It had been a few years since I worked exclusively w/ a strength coach (RIP Don, miss you!), and it's been a great experience w/ positive results. We work a mixture of interval training in 30 second [...]
On Tuesday, June 24, I'll be at Retro Fitness in Woodbridge, NJ for "Retro's Most Fit Challenge." These events are always a great time. Fitness challenges, a fitness class, and plenty of music and fun. If you're ever going to make it to an event, these are the ones to attend. Mark it down, 6-9PM, [...]
Come by Tiger Stadium this Saturday (June 21) to enjoy all kinds of health and fitness tips/ demos at Let's Move Blair County. I'll be talking all things UFC/ MMA and will also be conducting a SpaniardFit class for all ages and levels. The event runs from 10AM-1PM, and there will be all kinds of [...]
My career is a work in progress. It is in constant evolution. Finding the perfect mix of everything is not an easy task. Some fighters have it easy; they are able to find everything under one roof in nearby towns/ cities. For those of us not as fortunate, it takes a bit more work, but [...]
Here's a video recap of my recent trip to Retro Fit in Wayne, NJ.The fitness challenge was awesome; tons of sweat and hard work. A big thank you to Harris Masood for putting the video together, and to Mike at Impact Fitness and Jason at Way Out of the Box Marketing Concepts for putting the [...]
On Saturday, May 3, I will be participating in a charity event for the Ronald McDonald House. The RMH serves as a home away from home for sick children and parents. I recently visited the RMH in Hershey, PA, and it was a very moving experience. The amount of generosity and work that goes into [...]
Here's a little snippet of my Sunday trip to the gym. Sprints and shadowboxing. Fun times. Get a 1st person point of view; strap on your seat belt! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPGSDkd51ms&feature=youtu.be
I recently spent a few days w/ my BJJ coach Brian McLaughlin at his gym in NY. Brian has taught me an insane amount of BJJ specifically geared towards MMA. He's got to be the most selfless coach I've ever met in this game. Very excited to have him as a core part of Team [...]
In an effort to "efficiencize" my life and training, I made some changes following my last fight. I found myself spending more time on the road than in the gym. Thanks to a variety of good people, I've found a nice groove. I split my training between AMA Fight Club in NJ and Balance Studios [...]
I recently made a trip to the Ronald McDonald house here in Hershey, PA. I got to learn a little bit about this great charity. Take a minute and listen to what's happening at the house. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHNqYnzs2T4