{"id":31322,"date":"2022-07-28T17:53:22","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T17:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=31322"},"modified":"2022-08-01T21:43:20","modified_gmt":"2022-08-01T21:43:20","slug":"sydney-sweeney-mma-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/sydney-sweeney-mma-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"I Tried Sydney Sweeney\u2019s MMA Workout\u2014And I\u2019m Officially Hooked"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wondering if <\/em>Sydney Sweeney\u2019s MMA workout <\/em>is worth the hype? I tried it with a professional MMA instructor to find out\u2014here\u2019s what happened.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

When it comes to my fitness regimen, I typically stick to what I know and love. I\u2019m certified to teach yoga and have been practicing for 17 years. I also balance my routine with Pilates reformer classes, regular walks, and hikes. As for what I don\u2019t<\/em> love? I\u2019m terrible at running, I haven\u2019t had a gym membership since college, and I actively avoid any workouts that\u2019ll leave me sore for days afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n

With that said, I\u2019m well aware of the benefits of switching things up<\/a> and challenging my body in different ways\u2014so when I had the opportunity to try a workout inspired by Sydney Sweeney\u2019s MMA workout<\/a> that went viral earlier this year, I jumped at the chance to experiment with something way<\/em> out of my comfort zone. Of course, it doesn\u2019t hurt that the Euphoria star has enviable abs and a totally toned bod. She credits MMA for her fit physique, which made me wonder if it\u2019s worth the hype.<\/p>\n\n\n

Read on for my honest review of the MMA workout I tried with Lars Wallin<\/a>, a pro MMA coach and personal trainer based in West Hollywood, California.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

What Is MMA?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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MMA stands for mixed martial arts. \u201cIt\u2019s a modern version of martial arts such as Judo, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as well as other forms of kickboxing and wrestling,\u201d Wallin shares. \u201cBy combining different forms of martial arts, only the best and truly tested techniques are kept in.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Certain moves you may be familiar with if you\u2019ve ever taken a boxing class include the jab, cross, hook, uppercut, roundhouse kick, and front, back, and side kicks.<\/p>\n\n\n

While MMA has gained a ton of fanfare from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) league, Wallin notes that UFC and MMA aren\u2019t interchangeable. (Think of the UFC as the MMA equivalent of what the NBA is for basketball.)<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cThe UFC is a commercial entertainment company that airs MMA fights for money and often glorifies violence,\u201d he explains. In reality, \u201cMMA is an art form for self-defense that prioritizes technique and honor. It\u2019s the most realistic functional training for students who want to learn how to survive a real-life fight or attack.\u201d While all UFC fighters train in functional martial arts, the often scary fights you see on TV are from what it\u2019s like to do MMA training.<\/p>\n\n\n

MMA Workout Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n

While MMA involves power, muscle, and grit, in its purest form, it\u2019s an art above all. \u201cTrue MMA not only prioritizes the functional use of the body, but also creates a piece of magic, with tricks you can evolve and combine to create an element of surprise,\u201d Wallin explains. \u201cThere’s no violence necessary; instead, it\u2019s all about self-defense.\u201d Moreover, technique reigns supreme over the likes of height, build, and muscle power\u2014a benefit I find particularly appealing given my petite frame. As Wallin puts it, MMA training allows you to be David when facing Goliath.<\/p>\n\n\n

Well-rounded MMA workouts involve cardio and strength training\u2014but also balance and breathing techniques. Not to mention MMA workout routines boast countless benefits for your mind and mental health, such as self-respect, discipline, confidence, concentration, and greater awareness of one\u2019s own body and surroundings. When you commit to a practice and develop your techniques, the benefits continue to pile up. With the myriad of health benefits (and Sydney Sweeney\u2019s stamp of approval), I couldn\u2019t be more on board.<\/p>\n\n\n

My Experience Trying Sydney Sweeney\u2019s MMA Workout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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