Going Up A Weight Class? 8 Foods That Will Help You Gain Mass Without Guilt
Jan 20, 2014BJJEE
In Jiu-Jitsu most of us want to cut down in weight to make the weight class below. However putting on quality muscle to go up a weight class is a tricky issue but can be achieved with the right...
The Truth About Over-The-Counter Supplements For Muscle Gain
Dec 02, 2013BJJEE
If you’re serious about performance in BJJ, you should follow a serious strength program. Without a doubt, you can add muscle simply by eating right and lifting weights. However if you...
Health Benefits Of Air-Popped Popcorn
Oct 29, 2013BJJEE
Popcorn can be a healthy snack depending upon how it’s prepared. Plain air-popped popcorn is a healthy, low-calorie snack. Most commercial varieties include added salt, butter and oil,...
Lifestyle with Carol Gracie: Start your day energized
Sep 30, 2013BJJEE
Carol Gracie (Carlos Gracie’s daughter) shows us what she has for breakfast and her workout routine:
Want To Eat Right? Try These Healthy Substitutes
Jun 17, 2013BJJEE
Source: Spotmebro.com Eating right and clean for BJJ doesn’t have to be a pain in the A**. Variety is king when it comes to continuing your quest to build maximum, lean muscle without adding...
Examining The Diet Of The Best Endurance Athletes In The World: Kenyan Runners
Jun 12, 2013BJJEE
Those “best endurance athletes” are clearly the Kenyan runners. One study found that athletes from just one collection of Kenyans, the Kalenjin tribe, had won approximately 40 percent of all...
Rogerio Camoes On Nutrition Basics: Why Are Supplements Important?
Apr 04, 2013BJJEE
For those of you who don’t know about Rogerio Camoes, he is a judo and BJJ black belt and one of the top MMA conditioning trainers in the world. He works with top athletes like Anderson Silva,...
Basics of Athletic Nutrition – Rogerio Camoes, Personal Trainer Of Jacare, Anderson Silva and Atos Team
Mar 15, 2013BJJEE
For those of you who don’t know about Rogerio Camoes, he is a judo and BJJ black belt and one of the top MMA conditioning trainers in the world. He works with top athletes like Anderson Silva,...
Renato Tavares on How To Lose Weight For A BJJ Tournament part 2
Mar 04, 2013BJJEE
5th Degree BJJ Black Belt World Champion Renato Tavares explains how he cuts weight 4 weeks before Pan Ams 2013. He explains how to lose 5lbs, 10lbs and 15lbs in 4 weeks to make weight for a BJJ...
Top 11 Biggest Lies of Mainstream Nutrition
Mar 02, 2013BJJEE
Source: authoritynutrition.com There is a lot of misinformation circling around in mainstream nutrition. I have listed the worst examples in this article, but unfortunately this is just the tip of...
Benefits Of Coconut Water: The Tropical Drink Of The Gods
Feb 01, 2013BJJEE
If you train Jiu-Jitsu and follow the Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle, you will have heard about foods like acai or coconut water. Coconut water is one of the healthiest drinks found in nature. Many people are...
Georges St-Pierre’s Diet Plan & How You Can Adapt It To Yourself
Jan 30, 2013BJJEE
Source: fourhourworkweek.com Georges St. Pierre, better known to fight fans worldwide as “GSP,” is currently the UFC Welterweight Champion.His intellect–and consistency–is what separates him...
The Benefits Of Green Tea & Lemon For BJJ Players
Jan 29, 2013BJJEE
Forget about Coffee to wake you up in the morning. Consider switching to Green Tea with Lemon and honey. Green Tea is one of the best fat-burners. It’s great way to shed some extra kilos to be more...
How To Control Your Cravings For Unhealthy Foods
Jan 27, 2013BJJEE
If you want to live the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle, you need to eat clean. This starts by putting an end to all types of junk food and sweets. Most people have no trouble, when highly motivated, to eat...
Best Pre-Workout Foods
Jan 27, 2013BJJEE
Source: Men’s fitness Want to get the most out of your workout? Then eat the right foods beforehand. Although you may be tempted to skip the calories, the food you eat before you exercise will...
Nutrition For Grapplers: Dates, the “Ideal Food”
Jan 14, 2013BJJEE
Dates are one of my favorite snacks. It’s a good healthy option if you want something sweet that is very healthy. You can take out the seed and blend them in a smoothie together with other...
Does Weight Cutting Truly Give You An Advantage In Sports?
Dec 18, 2012BJJEE
I have written numerous articles about finding your right weight for Jiu-Jitsu and have been experimenting competing at 4 different weight classes such as Super Heavy (-100), Heavy (-94,3), Medium...
Caio Terra On His Candy Addiction:”I like to mix candies as much as possible.”
Nov 08, 2012BJJEE
Source: BJJ Legends Caio Terra likes sweets. Did you see his Halloween post to Facebook? There’s also a youtube video that I thought was a spoof where they pick Caio up from the airport and...
20 Muscle Building Super Foods
Sep 14, 2012BJJEE
To build muscle & lose fat, you need a variety of proteins, veggies, fruits, carbs, and healthy fats. Eating protein helps building & maintaining muscle. But it also helps fat loss: protein...
Great News For BJJ Athletes: Cherry Juice Can Reduce Joint Inflammation
Jun 12, 2012BJJEE
Source: http://breakingmuscle.com/ If like me you suffer from various aches and pains, consider Cherries as a natural remedy for joint pains: “When most people think of fruit with beneficial...
Nutrition corner: Is juicing healthier than eating whole fruits or vegetables?
Apr 28, 2012BJJEE
We all know that lots of fruits and vegetables are good for you when combined with a balanced diet. If you train BJJ, you want to be as fit and healthy as possible. The problem is not everybody likes...
The right way to cut weight for BJJ competitions
Mar 29, 2012BJJEE
Article written by Marcus Buur. You can also have a look at our previous article: How-to-find-your-ideal-weight-for-bjj. If you want to compete in Bjj, you must fight in a weight class and it’s...
Can’t find any Acai in your country? Try this easy alternative!
Mar 10, 2012BJJEE
If like me, you love Acai but can’t find any in your country, then you can try this easy recipe as an alternative. These are all ingredients that you can find at your local supermarket. The...
