How to combine dietary supplements with combat sports?

The world of combat sports is a fairly closed world, still sometimes considered a bit rigid in its principles, at least for those who are not part of this sporting universe. If we often talk about method old school for the bodybuilding Pure and simple, most combat sports are based on rules and principles that are sometimes quite rigid. Let's say that some ancient sports like karate, judo and other striking sports are based on tradition.

Only MMA has been able to establish more modern but also more extreme combat rules. Thus, some combat sports are still quite far from our modernity, even if this is only a fact and not a criticism. As for dietary supplements , despite their proven interest in strength, bodybuilding and endurance sports, have not yet made their way into the world of combat sports. We believe this is a serious mistake given that high-intensity sports, like most combat sports, deserve to benefit from a nutrient intake geared towards sports and physical performance . It is precisely with this in mind that we have developed the YAM Nutrition range of nutritional supplements…

Practicing combat sports releases an intensity of energy as strong as strength sports.

Although bodybuilders may not readily understand it, practicing a combat sport requires fighters to exert an intensity of exercise as high as in the most intense strength sports. In this context, nutrition is essential. Carbohydrate and calorie intake proteins are essential, both for energy and recovery after training and competitions. Fighters know this very well, even if they don't always follow their trainer's dietary recommendations to the letter. Generally speaking, we can only recommend that fighters follow the advice given to bodybuilders regarding sports nutrition. However, combat sports have a specific feature in that the risk of injury is higher among fighters than among bodybuilders.

On both sides, proteins are used by the body to repair tissues, whether it is muscle hypertrophy or damage caused by injuries. Carbohydrates, as an energy catalyst, naturally participate in these processes of repair of organic and muscular tissues. From this, we can see very clearly that the needs in energy Carbohydrate and protein intake are combined during post-workout recovery or after competitions and fights. In this respect, the nutritional needs of fighters are quite similar to those of bodybuilders.

Recover energy by providing a good source of protein with food supplements

Knowing the dietary supplement market, you might think that a gainer (high-calorie powder supplement) can help fighters recover energy after a fight or workout. However, most gainers on the market are far too high in carbohydrates and simple sugars while they are seriously lacking in proteins of good quality. This type of high-calorie supplement is particularly unsuitable for combat sports. On the other hand, a reasonable carbohydrate intake combined with an excellent source of protein on a moderate calorie intake that meets the nutritional needs of fighters will be much more appropriate. With this in mind, YAM Nutrition has developed the Big Yam , a sweet potato flour blend that provides you with slow-digesting carbohydrates with whey protein (the whey in English) of excellent quality.

Carbohydrates combined with proteins to support the muscles of combat sports practitioners

With 345 calories per 100 grams, the Big Yam provides you with 40g of protein, 52g of carbohydrates, and less than a gram of fat. Let's just say that Big Yam is ideal for intelligently supplementing fighters' diets. It will help them release energy over time and recover better after training. This optimal nutrient intake will facilitate the body's recovery in the event of injury. Without providing excess calories, Big Yam will naturally allow you to stay in your weight class, without the risk of moving up or falling below your current weight. Let's add that the concept of food timing will be as important for combat sports as it is for strength training. With this in mind, it's possible to imagine taking a serving of Big Yam two hours before training to prepare it energetically or taking a shake right after to facilitate post-training recovery.

Creatine to boost muscle strength and power in fighters in the ring

Creatine is a dietary supplement whose effectiveness is proven by hundreds of rigorous scientific studies. In its phosphocreatine form at the cellular level, it allows rapid exchange with ATP to maintain and stimulate release of energy . This is explosive energy and immediate muscular power. turnover Creatine/ATP occurs during the first 4 to 6 seconds of muscle energy release. This is precisely the interval in which punches and kicks are exchanged in the ring. And even though creatine is primarily supplemented by bodybuilders, the advantage it provides in terms of punching power is far from negligible.

Kicking and punching, creatine can help you make the difference in the ring or on the mat. Taken over several weeks in the form of Creapure creatine monohydrate to improve phosphocreatine levels over time, we have also developed Epi-Myo-Statin , a dietary supplement based on creatine, EGCG, HMB and alpha lipoic acid (an antioxidant). Epi-Myo-Statin is formulated to improve creatine uptake and assimilation at the muscle level while helping to maintain the integrity of muscle fibers with EGCG from green tea. In any case, creatine is known to act on muscle power and strength, which is why we also developed Virilis V2.

Virilis V2, a dietary supplement developed to maintain the strength and aggressiveness of fighters

The world of bodybuilding is a universe primarily prized by men, although women certainly have their place in it. As such, the male hormone, testosterone, is often cited as the number one factor in muscular strength. Scientifically, this is a proven reality, even if gaining strength or muscle mass doesn't stop there. However, we had to present you with a formula based on this evidence and on science, far from the clichés too often proposed by our competitors. Virilis V2 was developed from several components known to have effects on maintaining and strengthening free testosterone. It is based on extracts of nettle roots, saw palmetto, magnesium, zinc, Ashwagandha KSM-66, vitamin D3 and grape seed extracts rich in OPC.

Oligoproanthocyanides (or OPCs) are antioxidants that reduce the risk of testosterone converting into estrogen, a biological principle that regulates the balance between these two hormones in men. In creating Virilis V2, we aimed to offer you a synergy of effective nutrients to stimulate free testosterone, energy and motivation. In this regard, Virilis V2 is certainly the best dietary supplement you can take if you are very serious about combat sports...

So, we are certain that Virilis V2 is aimed as much at fighters as at bodybuilders and other strength sports practitioners because it helps you maintain a high and optimal level of free and active testosterone, promoting physical performance, strength, speed and motivation on all combat fields. If you want to know more about Virilis V2, we invite you to read the article dedicated to it: “ Strength, muscular power and aggressiveness in combat, we offer you Virilis V2”. But whatever combat sport you practice, we know that YAM Nutrition food supplements are made for fighters. They will help you better develop your striking force and your resistance, in training as well as on the most prestigious competition fields…

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