Fitness

Recovery after BJJ training comes down to three things: refill muscle glycogen, feed muscle repair with protein, and protect sleep. A hard rolling session drains energy stores and creates muscle damage, and the hours right after training are when your body is most ready to rebuild. Get those hours right and you show up fresher…

Creatine for combat athletes works because grappling and striking are built on short, explosive efforts repeated across a round. Creatine monohydrate is the most researched sports supplement available, and a 3 to 5 gram daily dose supports high-intensity capacity and lean muscle without a loading phase. If you train jiu jitsu, MMA, boxing or wrestling,…