4 Ways to Get the Best Use Out Of Your Mixed Martial Arts Gear

A few months down the road, you notice how dusty it has become. And you remember how much you wanted to train in your MMA Shorts. The best thing to do is bite the bullet and just train.          

Never fear. This article will help you make sure that DOESN'T happen.

Choosing the best MMA Shorts provides you with the best chance of having a good workout and training to your max.  Mixed Martial Arts gives you a perfect workout for those who want to lose weight. So it's an investment in your health that will pay large dividends...if you are prepared to get the maximum benefit from it!

Here are 4 easy ways to get the BEST use from your MMA Shorts:

#1) Do your research first. Make sure you look at what each Pair of MMA Shorts offers you and compare it to your unique needs.

For example, if you’re a larger guy and prefer your MMA shorts with a little more room then choose a pair that has side splits as this will give you more freedom of movement.  Also you could choose a pair that has a stretch panel underneath the shorts. This will also aid in the flexibility of the MMA Shorts. If you’re a slimmer guy then choose a pair of MMA Shorts that have a tailored fit to them. This will help the shorts look better with your slim legs. No one wants to look like a flag pole.

If you want to use your MMA Shorts for grappling then you could choose a pair that is made from rip stop.  Rip stop is a very strong material that is ideal for grappling sports. It’s made from cotton that has been woven very tightly thus making it a very strong weave.

Choosing the right brand of MMA Shorts is crucial. Some of the top brands include Venum, Hayabusa and Bad Boy.These things may seem little and maybe it might cost you a bit more; but if it means you're actually going to enjoy your Training it will be well worth it!

#2) Get your exercise arsenal ready BEFORE you train. Do you like listening to fast music when you train? Do you like watching your favourite UFC DVDS? What about reading MMA magazines? What inspires you to work out and feel your best? Get these things ready even before your MMA Shorts arrives and you'll be three-quarters of the way there. By having a workout ready around your MMA Gear, you'll be inspired to work out AND you won't be stuck running around looking for something to do when you want to start exercising.

#3) Make an exercise plan. Before you start Your MMA work out, try making a plan so to speak. By writing down how long and what kind of workout you'll be doing i.e. wrestling, stand up, grappling  in week 1, 2, 3, 4 etc, you'll get yourself psyched up for success. Remember that every time you workout, you are planting the seeds to be the best fighter you can be.By having a plan, you can see just how many seeds you've planted (and even how long it will take to start reaping the results!) Have fun with it and you'll be motivated to achieve your Training goals (and get maximum benefits from your MMA Gear.

#4) Track your progress Ok this is related to #4 but it's more of an ongoing thing. By tracking your progress every day, you get a major sense of accomplishment which snowballs into even greater training results. I suggest you have 'minimum goals' like "Grapple for an hour a day." or "I'll do 5-30 second intervals in stand up." These are easy to do and you'll probably go beyond them - which will encourage you even further and heighten your sense of accomplishment.