4 ways to increase your physical stamina

Improving your stamina is necessary to becoming the best grappler you can be. In fact, physical stamina is one of the keys to performing at your best in anything you do. This blog post is for you if you aren't sure of where to start when it comes to conditioning.

Here are four ways to increase your physical stamina:

1. Don't skip warmups!:

   Nope, this isn't a joke. If you're skipping warmups, you're not giving your body a chance to get in shape and prevent injuries. Warmups will help your body acclimate to the class/workout you're about to do. Participating in warmups will also help you improve key movements you need to execute moves like takedowns without getting injured.

2. Get enough sleep:

   Sleep is critical for a variety of reasons. When you get enough sleep, you're able to recover quickly because your body is able to rest and your muscles can repair themselves. You are also more likely to retain what you've learned in class and during your workouts.

3. Bodyweight exercises:

   The more effectively you can move your body, the tougher you'll be to beat on the mats. As you strengthen your body, you will be able to increase your explosiveness and lung capacity. Focus on bodyweight exercises like pushups, bodyweight squats, and pullups. It's also important to build up your core strength which you can do by doing things like planks and crunches.

4. Eat nutritious food and hydrate:

   What you put into your body matters. Eat foods that are high in vitamins and minerals. You'll need the nutrients to help your body perform at its best. Drinking enough water will also help you be as competitive as you can be. This is because hydration will help you prevent injuries and improve blood flow.

Get started on increasing your stamina for grappling

If you're not already following any of these tips, start today! It's in your best interest to start training and putting in the work. Hard work is always to succeed in everything you do in life.