Journey to UFC - Day 13

Stan Morrish

14 Sept 202406:12

Summary

TLDROn day 13 of his UFC journey, the narrator wakes up early, feeling both refreshed and tired after only six hours of sleep. He cooks breakfast and heads to work, acknowledging the need to earn money for food during his training. Inspired by Khabib's routine, he plans to incorporate strength and conditioning, hill runs, swimming, and MMA sparring into his own regimen. After a long day at work, he enjoys a well-deserved meal and reflects on the importance of rest to avoid burnout. Despite a sore leg from training, he's eager for a productive gym session the next day, aiming to lift heavy weights with friends.

Takeaways

🌞 The speaker begins their day at 6 AM feeling refreshed but tired after only six hours of sleep.
🍳 They prepare a breakfast of eggs and bacon before heading to work.
💼 The speaker acknowledges the need to work to afford food and fuel for their journey.
🥋 They are inspired by Khabib's UFC training routine and plan to incorporate elements of it into their own.
🏞️ Hill runs are a training element they can easily add, living near a hill.
🏊 They realize the importance of swimming for conditioning and plan to include it in their routine.
🥩 The speaker discusses their diet, favoring steak for its benefits but settling for chicken due to work constraints.
🏋️‍♂️ They had a rest day from training to reset their nervous system and prevent burnout.
🦵 The speaker mentions an injury to their left leg from a recent training session but is hopeful it will heal soon.
🗓️ They look forward to a productive day of training on day number 14, including heavy bag work with friends.

Q & A

How many hours of sleep did the speaker get on day 13 of their journey?
-The speaker got about six hours of sleep on day 13.
What time of day does the speaker usually start working?
-The speaker starts working early in the morning, around 6:00 AM.
What is the speaker's profession?
-The speaker works as a lifeguard.
What does the speaker cook for breakfast on this particular day?
-The speaker cooks eggs and bacon for breakfast.
Who is Khabib and why does the speaker admire him?
-Khabib is a UFC fighter whom the speaker greatly admires for his amazing skills and accomplishments in the UFC.
What does the speaker plan to incorporate into their routine after analyzing Khabib's routine?
-The speaker plans to incorporate two things a day into their routine, hill runs, sparring, strength conditioning, swimming, and using Sundays as a recovery day.
What does the speaker do after work around 7:00 PM?
-After work, the speaker has dinner, which on this day was stir fry with chicken and rice.
Why does the speaker believe it's important to have a rest day?
-The speaker believes rest days are important to avoid burnout and fatigue, which can lead to missing more training days and counterproductive efforts.
What injury is the speaker dealing with on day 13?
-The speaker has a sore left leg, likely from a training exercise involving kicks.
What does the speaker plan to do on day 14?
-On day 14, the speaker plans to go to the gym, do heavy bag training, and record it with friends.
What is the speaker's goal in terms of diet?
-The speaker aims to consume more red meat like steak for its benefits, but finds it challenging due to work circumstances.

Outlines

00:00

🥊 Day 13 UFC Training Routine

The speaker begins their day 13 of training for the UFC, waking up early feeling both refreshed and tired after only six hours of sleep. They prepare breakfast and head to work, acknowledging the need to earn money to fuel their journey. The speaker plans to spend the day working, which is necessary to afford food for their training. They also discuss their admiration for Khabib Nurmagomedov's training routine and how they plan to incorporate elements of it into their own, such as strength and conditioning, hill runs, sparring, swimming, and MMA drills. They mention living near hills which will aid in hill training, and express a desire to increase their swimming and roaming training. They also talk about the importance of rest days to avoid burnout and the need to reset their nervous system.

05:00

🏋️‍♂️ Post-Work Recovery and Training Plans

After a long day at work, the speaker returns home and has a meal of stir fry with chicken and rice, reflecting on the importance of proper nutrition. They discuss their work as a lifeguard and the challenges of maintaining a diet rich in red meat while working away from home. The speaker also talks about the physical toll of a recent training session involving 'one for one' kick exchanges, which has left their leg sore and bruised. Despite the pain, they express determination to continue training, especially in jiu-jitsu. They look forward to day 14, anticipating a day filled with gym training and heavy bag work, and express excitement about training with friends. They conclude by thanking viewers for their support.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Journey to UFC

The 'Journey to UFC' refers to the personal quest of an individual to become a professional mixed martial artist and compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). In the video's context, it represents the daily efforts, training regimens, and lifestyle changes undertaken to achieve this goal. The narrator is on 'day number 13' of their journey, indicating a commitment to a long-term process of physical and mental preparation.

💡Strength and Conditioning

Strength and conditioning is a training regimen focused on improving an athlete's physical attributes such as muscular strength, power, speed, and endurance. In the script, the narrator considers incorporating more strength and conditioning exercises into their routine, inspired by Khabib Nurmagomedov's training schedule, to enhance their performance for the UFC.

💡Hill Runs

Hill runs are a form of exercise where individuals run uphill to improve cardiovascular fitness, leg strength, and lung capacity. The narrator mentions planning to include hill runs in their routine, taking advantage of living near a hill, as a way to build stamina and strength, which are crucial for the physically demanding sport of MMA.

💡Sparring

Sparring is a training method where fighters practice their techniques against a partner in a controlled and supervised setting. It helps in honing combat skills and reaction time. The script indicates that the narrator is already engaging in sparring sessions and plans to increase their frequency to improve their striking skills.

💡Sto Conditioning Training

While the term seems to be a typo and might refer to 'Strength Conditioning Training', it generally involves exercises that build muscular strength and endurance. The narrator acknowledges the need for more of this type of training to enhance their overall physical preparedness for the UFC.

💡Swimming

Swimming is a full-body cardiovascular exercise that improves endurance and muscle tone. The narrator decides to include swimming in their routine, despite initial reservations, after learning about its benefits for building conditioning, which is essential for the endurance required in MMA.

💡MMA (Mixed Martial Arts)

Mixed Martial Arts is a combat sport that allows the use of various fighting techniques from different martial arts disciplines. The narrator's goal to join the UFC is directly related to their MMA training, which includes a variety of techniques and drills to prepare for the diverse skills needed in the sport.

💡Recovery Day

A recovery day is a period of rest or light activity in an athlete's training schedule designed to allow the body to heal and regain energy. The narrator appreciates the importance of recovery, as indicated by their plan to use Sunday as a recovery day, to prevent burnout and ensure consistent progress in their training.

💡Burnout

Burnout refers to the state of physical, emotional, or mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress or overwork. The narrator discusses the importance of avoiding burnout by taking rest days, which is crucial for maintaining the intensity and effectiveness of their training over the long term.

💡Caffeine

Caffeine is a stimulant that can temporarily ward off drowsiness and improve exercise performance. The narrator humorously mentions planning to 'pump a load of caffeine' before an intense gym session, indicating their intention to use it as a pre-workout boost for energy and focus.

💡Russian Slaps

Russian Slaps, while not mentioned directly in the script, are a form of conditioning exercise where partners take turns slapping each other's open palms. The narrator refers to a similar exercise where they exchange kicks, which resulted in significant soreness, illustrating the intense nature of their training.

Highlights

Day 13 of the journey to UFC with only 6 hours of sleep.

Balancing work and training to afford food and fuel for the journey.

Watching a video to analyze Khabib's routine for improvements.

Khabib's Monday routine includes strength and conditioning with rest periods.

Considering incorporating two training sessions a day like Khabib.

Adding hill runs to the routine, leveraging the proximity to a hill.

Incorporating more strength and conditioning training into the regime.

Swimming is identified as an underutilized training method that should be increased.

Friday's routine includes MMA sparring and drills with a focus on striking.

Using Sunday as a recovery day, inspired by Khabib's routine.

Returning from work at 7:30 PM and having a late dinner.

The importance of rest days to prevent burnout and fatigue.

The impact of a rest day on mental health and training effectiveness.

Experiencing leg pain after a new training method involving kicks.

Planning to go to the gym the next day with a focus on heavy bag training.

Looking forward to training with friends and recording the session.