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Day in the Life: Conor Benn — UFC, Boxing, Fight Camp Life, Routine and Mindset

Ring Magazine invited me into camp in Mallorca to share a real, unfiltered day in my life — the mornings, the runs, the sparring , the recovery, and the small moments that pull everything together. If you follow UFC, Boxing, Fight culture, you know fight camp isn’t glamour — it’s grind. I’m writing this as the guy inside the gym, the father who gets up at 5 a.m., the fighter who treats every session like it could be the difference between winning and settling. Welcome to my casa, la casa de los Benz. Table of Contents ☀️ Morning Routine: Why 5 a.m. Matters 🥊 Training Sessions: Making Every Session Count 🥤 Nutrition & Morning Rituals: Small Things, Big Impact 🛌 Recovery: The Quiet Work That Keeps Me Going 🏝️ Camp Life in Mallorca: Stepping Away to Focus 🔥 Mindset & Motivation: Fueling the Chip on My Shoulder ⚖️ Stepping Up: Fighting at 160 and the Unknowns 👥 Team & Brotherhood: The People Who Carry You 🧠 Composure in the Ring: From Debut Fear to Championship...
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This UFC Beast Destroyed My EGO Fast — Lessons from Training with Jiri Prochazka

I’m Jesse Enkamp , and in this piece I’m taking you through one of the most memorable training days of my life: an encounter in the Czech forest and gym with Jiri Prochazka — a UFC fighter whose style broke my expectations, humiliated my assumptions, and rewired how I think about striking, timing, and presence. If you care about martial arts, and especially about how an elite UFC striker thinks and moves, read on. This is more than a training report; it’s a practical breakdown of mindset, drills, and principles you can apply whether you train in a dojo, a gym, or in the open air. Table of Contents 🌲 Where It All Started — The Forest Warm-Up 🥋 The Philosophy: Be Here and Now 🧭 Distance, Rhythm, and Connection — The Core of Jiri’s Striking ⚡ Timing Types: Before, During, and After the Attack 🌀 Flow, Not Defense — The Mindset Shift 🥊 Use the Opponent — Adapt Like Water 🍚 Nutrition and Recovery — Practical Choices for Performance 🧠 Meditation — The Mental Edge of a UFC Co...

Everything you need to know about Vladimir Shmondenko — Shmodenko, fitness, powerlifter

This article is a comprehensive look at the life and work of Vladimir Shmondenko — a Ukrainian powerlifter, creator, and prankster — based on the original video by the channel هل تعلم. In the paragraphs that follow I break down his early life, training background, competitive milestones, YouTube journey, content style, personal life and lessons that can help anyone interested in strength sports or content creation. Throughout this piece I will refer to Shmodenko, fitness, powerlifter as a guiding keyphrase and explore what that label means for an athlete who became a public figure through grit, creativity, and resilience. Table of Contents Early life and roots 🏡 Education and the move to the city 🎓 Competitive powerlifting career 🏋️‍♂️ YouTube journey and content style 🎥 Creative process and prank mechanics 🎭 Training philosophy and gym hacking 🛠️ Personal life and lifestyle 🚗 Achievements and career highlights 🏅 How Vladimir balances authenticity and entertainment 📌 Wh...

How I Started Gymshark: The Journey Behind the UK's Fastest Growing Company

My name is Ben Francis , and I’m passionate about making things. One of the most significant creations of my life so far is Gymshark , a company I founded when I was just nineteen years old. Now, at twenty-four, Gymshark has evolved from a small startup into the UK's fastest growing company, and the journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. I want to take you through the story of Gymshark—how it began, the struggles we faced, and the leaps we took to build a brand that competes with some of the biggest names in fitness apparel . Table of Contents 🌱 The Early Days: From Websites to a Vision 💡 Creative Solutions to Early Challenges 🚀 Breaking Into the Market: The Body Power Expo Experience 🔥 The Game Changer: Designing the Luxe Fitted Tracksuit 📈 Growth, Challenges, and Expansion 🤝 Building the Team and Business Foundations 🎯 Lessons Learned and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs ❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Gymshark 📦 Behind the Scenes: A Glimpse Into Gymsh...

Dominik Humburger: The Fighter’s Journey from Military Discipline to UFC Fight Ambitions

In the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), few stories are as inspiring as that of Dominik Humburger, known in the fight circles as “Hambáč.” A talented MMA fighter and a dedicated soldier, Dominik’s journey over the past year has been a testament to how discipline , resilience, and passion can propel someone to great heights. Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Kamufláž podcast , Dominik joined to share his remarkable progress, his challenges, and his unwavering commitment to both his military career and fight ambitions. This article dives deep into Dominik’s reflections on a year of growth, his experience balancing the rigors of army life with the relentless demands of professional fighting, and his sights set firmly on the UFC fight stage. Whether you are an MMA enthusiast, a military professional, or someone inspired by stories of personal evolution, Dominik’s insights offer valuable lessons on discipline, sacrifice, and the fighter’s mindset. Table of Contents From...