I’ve heard alot about conditioning for bjj (which seems impossible except for actually rolling). Some have suggested the tabata protocol (intense interval training proven to increase anaerobic and aerobic capacity) but this is brutal and an unkind type of training. Others have suggested running (long steady state training) but although this is good for the lungs it is not so kind to the knees and lower back. So what is the solution to bjj conditioning for big men. I don’t know but I am open to any reasonable suggestions.
While I wait for suggestions I am going to combine kettle training (2x week) with GXP training (2x week- a modified less harsh version of tabata).
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May 28, 2009 at 5:25 am
Hey bigman,
I feel for ya brother. I am a bug guy myself and the conditioning factor makes a huge difference. I will be honest, forget about the weights for now dude. Lose the weight and fat, and then worry about getting stronger. The reality is, due to our size, we are already much stronger than the average person. it’s necessary to move our bodies.
My personal opinion, look into the S.A.I.D. training series by JC Santana and Rhadi Ferguson. good stuff and much more functional than a lot of thte other stuff that is out there.