Ronda says making it to the professional level as it is with her needs strength, stamina, motivation, and self-drive. Ronda believes that, with much commitment, success and achievement are possible in any sport. She says a forced out motivation over a number of years is crucial for one to make it; however difficult it may be, there is need to posses the capacity of getting up for training even at the time one feels like having every reason and justification not to go training. Above all, sustenance of suc a drive is necessary.
Takes on-spot actions
Ronda relates her first time debut to the ring to what one experiences when riding for the first time; that nervousness and the fear that you will fall. She says she felt like she was only witnessing the fight instead of experiencing it! How then has Ronda managed to win all these pro bouts with an armbar submission? Ronda says she never plans to terminate a fight a particular way on purpose; instead, she plans for the initial exchange after which she makes every decision on the spot. She says this is due to the fact that fighting is chaotic and you can't plan for chaos; you only prepare to take every situation as it arises.
Emotional preparedness
Ronda prepares herself emotionally two weeks prior to the fight, what she calls as two-week-itis. To achieve this, Ronda seeks for some chaotic situation such as a freak injury, getting delivery of the shorts delayed, loss of passport and the like. This prepares her for chaos beforehand.
Physical preparedness
Ronda does rigorous training up to three weeks before the fight. She reduces the training two weeks before the fight such that a week to the fight, she trains as little as she could, mainly checking on her weight.
What is her typical training day schedule like?
Ronda has two to three workouts daily. The workouts range from striking, to grappling, to wrestling to Brazilian Jui-jistu, swimming, judo or strength and conditioning. The interesting thing about her training is that, each day is unique and every week peculiar. She lets her muscles keep guessing and this is quite entertaining to her mind.
Her diet
Ronda's diet comprises of a high-carb breakfast such as oatmeal, a half carb-half protein lunch and an all-protein supper. She can take little snacks such as frozen grapes, trail mix or almonds with agave nectar all day long. She never takes anything three hours before going to bed.
In conclusion, this Ronda Rousey workout and diet is the secret behind her success. She advises that for you to reach your goals, hard work is required; otherwise you will be left behind.
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