If you want to be the best fighter out there you need three things on point; nutrition, training and coaching.
That last one makes all the difference, and you can't get better than Greg Jackson. Founder of the Jackson-Winklejohn Academy, the greatest MMA Training Camp in the world, Greg is the father of modern MMA, and the man you need to talk to for success in the octagon.
Greg's biggest challenge with modern MMA
With the direction the sport is going, a lot of fighters are cutting down and finding it harder to meet their weight class.
Training for a fight is not just a day-job, it's a lifestyle. Everything needs to be measured and monitored both in and out of the gym to ensure success in the octagon.
Every pound counts, and if you're a fighter, it's not just your opponent you have to worry about – it's the scales.
Greg knows this, and the biggest challenge he's faces is getting his fighters to meet weight class while still maintaining the most amount of muscle mass, energy and explosive power to go the distance.
Finding the answer
Given the demands that are put on modern day fighters, Greg needed outside help to ensure success.
He researched and tested the market's top supplements to find the best ones that delivered effective fat loss as well as an athletic edge while still being completely natural.
"You really have to be disciplined," Jackson states, "Not only to win your fight, but also to make the weight," he continues, “And a good way to do that, is with Instant Knockout.”
Instant Knockout is a specialist fat burner Greg discovered during his research - designed specifically for MMA fighters. It's perfect for his guys to cut quickly and effectively before a big fight.
With a delicate balance of stimulants, thermogenics and appetite suppressants, Instant Knockout gives your body the nutrients it needs to effectively cut fat, while still maintaining high energy levels to keep you fighting fit.
With four servings per day, his athletes are constantly supplied with the nutrients they need to stay on top of their game while meeting weight.
"What's great about this, is that every ingredient is completely natural - that's very important. My guys can get into great shape, and not have to worry about failing a drugs test or not meeting weight."
While helping his fighters cut fat, Greg Jackson still needs his fighters to have energy and focus to have them working at their full potential, and Instant Knockout is a big part of helping achieve that. "Instant Knockout is a really important part of our program now," says Greg, "It gives us everything we need during that crucial time of losing fat and making the weight."
The results he's seen
Greg's first success story with Instant Knockout is how it helped his student Diego Sanchez, Original TUF Season 1 Winner drop from 190lbs to 145lbs after a brutal collar bone injury over a few months. After getting back into training and using Instant Knockout, Diego noticed the pounds drop off and his dream of entering the featherweight division start to become a reality.
He maintained muscle mass and lost a considerable amount of fat, all without taking any health risks or breaking any rules. After this the fat burner became an immediate favorite of both Sanchez and Jackson and something Greg now recommends to any fighter looking to shred down.
About the makers of the product
Roar Ambition are a progressive sports supplements company, specialising in a select few premium products. Aimed at people who are looking for natural, extensively researched and up to date formula’s.
One product from their line, TestoFuel is a natural testosterone booster used by bodybuilding legend Robby Robinson. At 70 years of age, Robby is still in incredible shape, working out every day and personal training his clients from around the world. He puts his increased energy levels, strength and muscle mass down to TestoFuel.
Greg’s top 5 tips for cutting weight
Be consistent – Like with anything in life, whether it be in training, working, studying. You must be consistent with what you do. So, be prepared to get into a regime and stick to it for several months. Reduce simple carbohydrates – Carbs are essential, you need them for energy. But simple and refined carbohydrates cause a spike in insulin levels and don’t provide sustained energy. Reduce or eliminate white bread, white pasta, white rice, cakes, sweets etc. Swap them out for vegetables and whole grains.
Watch the alcohol – The odd beer won’t hurt but if this is a regular thing it’s really going to harm your results. Alcoholic drinks are empty calories, there’s no benefit to drinking them. Keep it to a minimum when cutting fat.
Lift weights and do cardio – Slamming the treadmill is great but if you want to get a completely ripped body, you need to be doing a full resistance training workout. Increasing the muscle mass in your body, increases your metabolic rate – you’ll be burning more calories even when you’re sitting around or sleeping.
Supplement correctly – Supplements can and do help with fat loss, they’re not a magic solution but the good products will make cutting fat easier and faster.
Do your research, look into the ingredients and how they work. Avoid proprietary blends, make sure each ingredient and amount is listed on the label.