Journey to UFC - Day 2

Summary

Day two of the Journey to the UFC focuses on the narrator's daily routine, emphasizing the importance of stretching for flexibility and kicks. They reflect on their sleep pattern, work, gym sessions, and unisex net training. The narrator acknowledges room for improvement in diet and training frequency. They share their current weight and goal to reach 80 kg, and discuss their grip strength, still recovering from an injury. Day three promises more gym time and a Gypsy session, highlighting the narrator's dedication to their UFC aspirations.

Takeaways

• 💪 The speaker completed an hour of stretching, focusing on hamstrings and leg flexibility to improve head kicks like Leon Edwards.
• 😴 They got 8.5 hours of sleep, though they mentioned the need to improve time management to go to bed earlier.
• 🏋️‍♂️ The speaker went to the gym, working on stretches, bag work, kicks, and shin conditioning, seeing improvement in their skills.
• 💼 After the gym, they worked for 5 hours before participating in a cardio session (unisex netball), which they described as easy but a good way to end the day.
• 🍔 Their diet included steak, eggs, a burger, and macaroni cheese, acknowledging that improvements could be made, especially with better food choices.
• 📈 The speaker's weight was 74.05 kilograms, and they aim to reach 80 kilograms by the end of the year.
• 🤲 They used a grip strength tester, achieving a max of 56.9 with their right hand, though their left hand is weaker due to a jiu-jitsu injury.
• 📝 They noted room for improvement in their training and diet and mentioned that day three would allow for more gym time as they wouldn't be working.
• 🥅 They appreciate team sports like netball for their general benefits but acknowledge they aren't as valuable as UFC training.
• ⏳ Looking forward to day three, they are optimistic about having more time for focused UFC-related training.

Q & A

What was the main focus of the speaker's stretching routine the night before?

The main focus of the speaker's stretching routine was on working on hamstrings and leg flexibility to improve the ability to perform high kicks like Leon Edwards.

How many hours of sleep did the speaker get the night before?

The speaker got approximately 8 and a half hours of sleep.

What was the speaker's plan for the current day after waking up?

After waking up, the speaker planned to do some work, go to the gym for stretches and bag work, and then go to work for about five hours.

What type of exercise did the speaker do after work?

After work, the speaker did a bit of cardio, which was described as 'girls net' but is unisex.

What dietary changes is the speaker considering making?

The speaker is considering cutting out macaroni and possibly replacing it with more eggs for a better diet.

What was the speaker's breakfast on the day described?

The speaker had one steak and six eggs for breakfast.

What was the speaker's lunch and dinner like?

For lunch, the speaker had a burger from work, and for dinner, they had macaroni cheese and another steak.

What is the speaker's weight goal for the year?

The speaker wants to reach at least 80 kilograms by the end of the year.

What is the speaker's current weight?

The speaker's current weight is 74.05 kilograms.

What injury is the speaker recovering from?

The speaker is recovering from an injury in their left hand sustained from Jiu-Jitsu.

What was the result of the speaker's grip strength test?

The speaker's grip strength was measured at 56.9 on the grip strength tester, but they could only pull 40 on their left hand due to the injury.

What does the speaker have planned for day three?

On day three, the speaker plans to go to the gym for more training, as they are not working, and they have a Gypsy session planned for the end of the day.