How much LSD running would you recommend for an MMA Fighter?

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Drew Wartenburg · Answer

How much long slow distance running would I recommend for an MMA fighter? Not knowing a lot about the specifics of MMA fighting, I'll attempt to answer this a little bit in terms of what the goals might be for your overall training program. I've always admired wrestlers and fighters for their work ethic and know that even for people that are spending time in the ring or on the mat, they are not afraid to get out there and do road work. One thing that I would say right off the bat is there is a saying a lot of times that long slow distance makes long slow runners. So I think part of what you want to figure out in terms of your goals for MMA fighting are what are your fitness goals, what kind of fitness are you looking to develop, and then working backwards and figuring out maybe what's the least amount of running you can do at the paces that are going to really suit the type of fitness you're looking for.

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"How much LSD running would you recommend for an MMA Fighter?"