7 Tips To Out Cardio Your Opponent | Gym Tips & Fight Tips

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  • čas přidán 9. 08. 2021
  • As you all know cardio has always been a forté of mine. But that does't happen simply because I train harder than my opponents or that I run further during roadwork sessions.
    Today I share with you 3 things you can do during training camp to help your cardio become stellar. And then I share 4 things you can do during the fight to make sure you out cardio your opponent.
    Having a better gas tank than your opponent will very often equal victory.
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Komentáře • 489

  • @Eri587
    @Eri587 Před 2 lety +1717

    1-longer rounds with shorter breaks (to this you can add more rounds)
    2-Sprint the lenght of a soccer field and jog the width
    3-Spar with fresh guys
    4-Relax
    5-Don't punch too hard all the time
    6-Dictate the pace
    7-Control your breathing

    • @henrydavis8190
      @henrydavis8190 Před 2 lety +13

      Thanks

    • @FinancialHealth-ku1ry
      @FinancialHealth-ku1ry Před 2 lety +22

      Thanks, saved me time.

    • @lron_viking3390
      @lron_viking3390 Před 2 lety +13

      I love the longer rounds with shorter breaks and interval training, I do 4 minute rounds, 45 second rest, and Tabata style "sprints". When it comes to sparring you feel like an absolute monster when you push the pace and your partner is gasping between rounds

    • @memevarg2530
      @memevarg2530 Před 2 lety +1

      How often a week do I need to do number 2?

    • @AnteZivkovic
      @AnteZivkovic Před 2 lety +10

      @@memevarg2530 i do it every day first thing after i wake up

  • @evanmildrum897
    @evanmildrum897 Před 2 lety +475

    When I spar at my gym we usually do 2 minute rounds with 10 seconds to rest in between. You get real tired real fast but it has gotten me used to being tired. The truth is it doesn’t matter how good your cardio is, you WILL get tired. It’s about learning to be comfortable while tired

  • @Docinaplane
    @Docinaplane Před 2 lety +1189

    I'm old school when it comes to cardio training. I just run a lot, and I have for a long time. It gave me endurance and very fast recovery time. Distance wise, for most people, I recommend five miles at a time. I started before there was HIIT. I used to do the Stairmaster too. It always feels so good to be in shape. If you are going to run, educate yourself on shoes, running form, and running surfaces because if you make mistakes, you can get injured.

    • @farmanshekh6696
      @farmanshekh6696 Před 2 lety +25

      Hey man i have a question how many time u take to complete 5miles

    • @Docinaplane
      @Docinaplane Před 2 lety +66

      @@farmanshekh6696 I run around 7 - 7 1/2 minutes a mile for that distance, so for 5 miles 35 to 40 minutes or so depending if there are hills.

    • @boxing2346
      @boxing2346 Před 2 lety +20

      Hell yes same thing i do
      I run 6 days a week for 1:30 hours
      15-20kms everyday
      I never get tired

    • @farmanshekh6696
      @farmanshekh6696 Před 2 lety +33

      @@boxing2346 injury 🤔🤔

    • @atraingoat885
      @atraingoat885 Před 2 lety +8

      Would you mind explaining a bit about shoes and running surfaces please

  • @zippo_muk9254
    @zippo_muk9254 Před 2 lety +324

    *As a 440lbs fat bloke here’s my tips:*
    1. Don’t put 100% into every shot.
    2. Spar with smaller quicker guys. Force yourself to move around more.
    3. Don’t tense your body unless you need too.
    4. Weighted Lunges and then bear crawls.
    5. Stop doing missionary and do standing cowgirl.

    • @osio7528
      @osio7528 Před 2 lety +61

      You might've just changed my life. I'm taking a screenshot of this comment.
      Except I have nowhere to do bear crawls, and my girlfriend is too fat to hold for more than 3 pumps. 🤣 🤣

    • @jscarpa2002
      @jscarpa2002 Před rokem +41

      Yes and change girls every 4 minutes.😆

    • @amspo8518
      @amspo8518 Před rokem

      you are a gorilla bro

    • @canthandlethisass
      @canthandlethisass Před rokem +1

      6. Have fun, don't take it too seriously.

    • @gabrielantunesmusic6785
      @gabrielantunesmusic6785 Před 11 měsíci +3

      ​@@jscarpa2002😂😂😂

  • @tsama
    @tsama Před 2 lety +183

    Dude, you would be awesome on Rogan's podcast to just talk about martial arts. Maybe Bazooka Joe can give you a recommendation.

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial  Před 2 lety +54

      Thanks man. Hopefully in the future I can chat with Joe Rogan.
      I'm hoping to get back to Ontario next year so maybe I can collab with Joe Valtelinni then.

    • @luisfernandoenrique
      @luisfernandoenrique Před 2 lety +12

      @@GabrielVargaOfficial that would be a collaboration for the ages

  • @RobloxHQman
    @RobloxHQman Před 2 lety +213

    one of the things I really like doing is setting the pace extremely high during the last 30 seconds of a round. high punch output and movement will really gas you out for the next round which lets you accumulate to the feeling of being tired and pushing yourself. also a good habit to build to probably steal rounds

    • @urmum182
      @urmum182 Před 2 lety +20

      I do this on the treadmill, usually do the last minute of every 3 minutes a really fast sprint, then do 30 seconds walking and then go back to jogging until the next sprint

  • @joesmith-ek6cq
    @joesmith-ek6cq Před 2 lety +69

    Fast and hard shadow boxing with gloves on helps to mimic missing a lot of shots and personally I find it gets me a lot more tired than pad work. Another big thing is breathing correctly, you've got to breath in through your nose into your stomach first then expand the chest.

    • @Yasir-uf4gv
      @Yasir-uf4gv Před 19 dny

      How to exhale and brethe
      With mouth guard

  • @seansnipes8334
    @seansnipes8334 Před 2 lety +54

    Cardio is the only reason I ever lost a fight. I needed this.

  • @alancantu2557
    @alancantu2557 Před 2 lety +55

    Lomachenko does 4 minute rounds with 30 second breaks when sparring or doing padwork. You can adjust that to levels that fit you better and progress as you go, but I've found that shortening rest time and increasing intensity over time works wonders. By the time the fight comes around, you'll feel amazing.

  • @Kamingo170
    @Kamingo170 Před 2 lety +81

    I recently got back into sparring after the pandemic, and I found my cardio for kickboxing TANKED SO HARD even tho I was running and doing alot of intense heavy bag work. I'm being out cardiod by guys that I myself used to be able to out do. It's super frustrating now

    • @ayushkapoor2048
      @ayushkapoor2048 Před 2 lety +12

      Sprints

    • @mozart7820
      @mozart7820 Před 2 lety +17

      Keep sparring it will come back quicker than you think

    • @jacksonterrance8833
      @jacksonterrance8833 Před 2 lety +15

      your just forgetting your breathing. take a big silent breath of air before you engage or close the distance. exhale can be explosive but the inhale must be unnoticeable.

    • @Kamingo170
      @Kamingo170 Před 2 lety +5

      @@jacksonterrance8833 I honestly wouldn't doubt that that's what's happening. I'll try that tomorrow actually. Ty

    • @jacobjohnson9245
      @jacobjohnson9245 Před rokem +3

      Look into your dehydration levels and energy levels from food. Makes worlds of difference to have proper electrolyte balance

  • @rayfurinkazan483
    @rayfurinkazan483 Před 2 lety +30

    Similar to what we do. With sprints I let my athletes build up their anaerobic/aerobic with hillsprints. Their objective is to at least get 10 sets of 100m and for the advance to get 10 sets of 200m of hillsprints. It takes months to build up and when they run on flat ground, they had been so used to hillsprints that their running pace is fast. And then we translate the gains to their fight style where their high pace is getting to a place where they can do high volume strikes and footwork and can pressure and dominate their opponents when they level up their pace to a higher one where their opponent can't catch up. Hillsprints really help with the blitzes they do also.

  • @rjdman5588
    @rjdman5588 Před 2 lety +8

    Learning to take breaks is crucial. I definetely agree sprints help blast through those plateaus and have a few more benefits.

  • @TheKickboxingCommunity
    @TheKickboxingCommunity Před 2 lety +2

    This channel is great! It validates some things that I already do but also gives me things to think about because I always go for long distance runs instead of intervalling

  • @ThePeachtree69
    @ThePeachtree69 Před 2 lety +22

    I’ve used the same methods as Gabe. Longer round, shorter rests, ability to relax, sprint up hills, walk down or jog level.
    Gross motor skill or movement warm up and fine tune last endurance rounds (grappling, sparing, bottom escapes). Work hard during rounds and breath during breaks. Find the elements during the round where you get so tuned you are able to rest (such as jabbing or sprawling)

  • @ZENIGMATV
    @ZENIGMATV Před 2 lety +9

    I’ve always had excellent cardio but only in recent years did I learn how to completely relax between exchanges which helps alot. Another great video.

  • @sam808tt2
    @sam808tt2 Před 2 lety +2

    thank you so much for the information! Love this channel!

  • @deekay7594
    @deekay7594 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for the video Gabe!

  • @lukewilliamgenge
    @lukewilliamgenge Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge

  • @jelanitarik7423
    @jelanitarik7423 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you so much for these tips Gabriel, I plan to put these tips into play.

  • @rockyadrian1203
    @rockyadrian1203 Před rokem +2

    thank you so much Coach 🔥🙌🏻

  • @valentin5.568
    @valentin5.568 Před 2 lety +3

    Awesome video, thanks for the good advice, I applied what you said for the sprint routine and it worked pretty well I'm happy with it and will apply the rest too

  • @KriegWaters
    @KriegWaters Před 2 lety +6

    I always found the soccer field strategy (and similar drills) to be way more effective for me than long-distance running... including for improving my long-distance running!

  • @Onlybadtakes2589
    @Onlybadtakes2589 Před 2 lety +1

    Your channel is a gold mine for fight tips thank you!!!!

  • @DaBinChe
    @DaBinChe Před 2 lety +38

    Genetics make a huge difference too.
    I always tell folks to do something similar for cardio is sprint the straights on a track and jog the turns. Do 4 laps which is a mile. But before this jog 1/2 a mile first to warm up, and jog 1/4 mile or half mile after to cool down. So total of 2miles.

    • @tylerlynch2796
      @tylerlynch2796 Před 2 lety +1

      @Max -x I’d say the trade off is directly responsible for the cardio. light weaker faster punches require less energy while harder more powerful punches require more energy look at dudes like volk, adesayna, holloway, Diaz they’re they’re lighter punchers that either punch in volume or throw leg kicks and jabs and don’t throw hard shots consistently I’ve personally tried shadow boxing and sparring that way and I don’t gas out for a while

    • @tylerlynch2796
      @tylerlynch2796 Před 2 lety

      @Max -x yup forsure (I kinda went on a tangent in my comment) but I agree a lot of people overlook that fighting style is responsible for cardio as well and cardio training and just try to train more

  • @etdp85.
    @etdp85. Před 2 lety +2

    one of the best "tactical" video on the tube! a blue print for building up robust capabilities!

  • @lrainman2512
    @lrainman2512 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks man worst feeling in the world is being too tired to fight back and protect ur self. This video made me subscribe to ur channel, appreciate you

  • @jessrivera3728
    @jessrivera3728 Před 2 lety +1

    this is awesome detail!! thanks you are great!!

  • @faniskiriazis4351
    @faniskiriazis4351 Před 2 lety

    Awesome guide..thank you very much!!!

  • @kyletanner2014
    @kyletanner2014 Před 2 měsíci

    I’m new to this game and fell in love the first day. I’ve been watching and trying my best to understand different perspectives and this is one of the best videos I’ve come across thank you for the great knowledge !

  • @iflankzttv2981
    @iflankzttv2981 Před 2 lety +8

    Yeah cardio is so important. Although you’re in MMA cardio is cardio. I have only just started boxing and even after 5 sessions I’m impressed with the improvements. For me it’s all about high intensity and burst workouts. I do get sick when I push the boundaries but then the next session it slowly gets easier.

  • @JimmyNaraineOfficial
    @JimmyNaraineOfficial Před měsícem

    This is gold, thanks Gabriel.

  • @luissoares8402
    @luissoares8402 Před 2 lety +1

    These are some great fighting tips in general. Thanks my guy 😎

  • @brianlalor
    @brianlalor Před 2 lety

    This is one of the most informative videos I have ever seen, thank you.

  • @ochs-hema
    @ochs-hema Před 2 lety +1

    Thx this is so good to hear your wisdom!

  • @patmanpatmanson
    @patmanpatmanson Před rokem

    Yes sprinting really helps.I started the sprinting Routine around the soccer field sometime ago and it give you superior Cardio. Nice content!

  • @webexpertcharlie
    @webexpertcharlie Před 2 lety

    Thank you. I’m going to review this video several times. Also subscribing to the channel.

  • @financematters15
    @financematters15 Před 2 lety

    Definitely gonna use these! 😍

  • @TwistedMist77
    @TwistedMist77 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much this is super helpful

  • @michaelpalmer4624
    @michaelpalmer4624 Před 2 lety

    Awesome tips. Thanks. Subscribed

  • @tt6504
    @tt6504 Před 2 lety

    Great video👍 thank you

  • @dacedebeer2697
    @dacedebeer2697 Před 2 lety +1

    Another good tip, if you have any long stretch of sand available, jog and sprint on sand. Barefoot if you can, if you're on a busy beach use those fingered shoes to protect from sticks and broken glass. Snow works similarly too.

  • @matthew-jy5jp
    @matthew-jy5jp Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for another great video Champ. Hope your grandfather is okay Gabe. Love your channel 👐 priceless info from a multiple world champion fighter and a class act.

  • @theleftherian6031
    @theleftherian6031 Před 2 lety

    Nothing but Respect my friend!!!🙏🙏🙏

  • @robertoferreira-vy6qc
    @robertoferreira-vy6qc Před 2 lety

    Man thnx alot these were hell of helpful tips

  • @kevincorso9757
    @kevincorso9757 Před 2 lety +38

    we actually used to do the exact soccer field drill you mentioned back when i played soccer haha. i wish i could remember the name--it was a fun spanish name, that's all i recall lol. seems like no matter how much training i do though, cardio is always the bane of my existence, so i appreciate this content!

  • @yuzokoshiro9949
    @yuzokoshiro9949 Před 2 lety

    🔥🔥🔥Thx!just when i need it.

  • @hashas459
    @hashas459 Před 2 lety

    Amazing information as always

  • @mchmer5349
    @mchmer5349 Před 2 lety

    Thank you 👊🏻

  • @fabian13333
    @fabian13333 Před 2 lety

    Thank you very much.

  • @manuelblunda4053
    @manuelblunda4053 Před 2 lety

    Thanks it has been very helpful to me

  • @johnlodge5402
    @johnlodge5402 Před rokem

    Great advice

  • @patrickwayne1010
    @patrickwayne1010 Před rokem

    Awesome tips!

  • @nuuat-daeng
    @nuuat-daeng Před 2 lety +1

    Bro you deserve a hell of alot more subs, Amazing content as usual 👏 keep it up mate!

  • @jonmabi3608
    @jonmabi3608 Před rokem +1

    Ruck marching with weight vest is the best cardio I’ve ever done. Learned it in the army

  • @fakawrahir6417
    @fakawrahir6417 Před rokem

    Varga is gifted in fighting and teaching.

  • @orestesmartinez5427
    @orestesmartinez5427 Před 2 lety

    Amazing video! I used to have great cardio, used to do 10 full speed 60m sprints, resting 30 secs in between.

  • @GatodeUlthar666
    @GatodeUlthar666 Před 2 lety

    Great tips.

  • @simonjesusmoraviloria5563

    Bro as muay thai and kickboxing practitioner a can say thanks for building this channel up

  • @wardog0327
    @wardog0327 Před 2 lety

    Love this channel.

  • @SvenKoch
    @SvenKoch Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome video! 🧠 Great tips and good to see a high-level fighter debunk the old school long-distance running myth that's still so prevalent today. HIIT is so much more beneficial, time-efficient and also easier on the body than low-intensity steady-state cardio for fighters and the science is there to back it!

  • @MyCommentsRMaturelol
    @MyCommentsRMaturelol Před 2 lety +2

    I would LOVE a video on how to fade out of those heavy exchanges. That's a main strategy of mine, but I'm constantly getting smashed on the pivots. I've been trying to block and then pivot to that side instead of doing it naked, and also trying to work more counters into the movement to keep em off me, but I'm still not good at it.

  • @rylewmma553
    @rylewmma553 Před 2 lety +1

    For sure going to hit that field work

  • @davidlasry3559
    @davidlasry3559 Před rokem

    Great video !!

  • @soulja304
    @soulja304 Před 2 lety

    Just starting out in mma! All this info inclusive of amateurs is very helpful

  • @rr-mt9np
    @rr-mt9np Před 2 lety

    Awesome tips

  • @dukeboymedia9460
    @dukeboymedia9460 Před rokem +5

    Have the mindset it’s never over. You’re either born with heart or born without it. That Diaz cardio comes from a special place not located on any map, it’s within yourself

  • @MrTHEHITMAN8
    @MrTHEHITMAN8 Před 8 dny

    Thank you awesome

  • @perfecto25
    @perfecto25 Před 2 lety +2

    Gabriel, your channel is priceless, thanks for the fantastic training tips brother!

  • @rawke7279
    @rawke7279 Před 2 lety

    Great tips

  • @rhysgilmour4108
    @rhysgilmour4108 Před rokem

    Watching this while currently injured so prepare to do everything I possibly can to be the best I can

  • @KingSuperior
    @KingSuperior Před 2 lety +4

    All great advice

  • @alextop1850
    @alextop1850 Před rokem

    Great vid

  • @rickyk8518
    @rickyk8518 Před 2 lety +3

    This is awesome advice! Is there anything we can do about the adrenaline dumps or prefight nerves??

  • @fibspapadopoulos7836
    @fibspapadopoulos7836 Před 2 lety

    Thanks brah!

  • @MrDawg-ol5pc
    @MrDawg-ol5pc Před rokem

    Thank you for your great videos! My son wants to be train with you, I hope we can make it happen. Thanks again for the information!

  • @NivekProAnimations
    @NivekProAnimations Před 2 lety

    Amazing tips.

  • @teatsmckgee8648
    @teatsmckgee8648 Před 2 lety

    Love this

  • @bigc5630
    @bigc5630 Před 2 lety

    Best video you have done, awesome advice!

  • @mukane
    @mukane Před rokem

    Really good tips will try it for my next fight

  • @Greenbiscuit1
    @Greenbiscuit1 Před 2 lety +1

    Thx m8, we all wanna do that

  • @chrisxishida
    @chrisxishida Před rokem

    great video thank you for putting this out =)

  • @raphaelvulfs5467
    @raphaelvulfs5467 Před 2 lety

    Your stuff is Gooood!

  • @JuanRodriguez-gy7um
    @JuanRodriguez-gy7um Před 2 lety +1

    I like the football field idea . But yes sprints is where it’s at for cardio!

  • @ChubascoTofilau-rd6kb

    Thank u sir

  • @GabrielVargaOfficial
    @GabrielVargaOfficial  Před 2 lety +18

    What's your number 1 tip to out cardio an opponent?

    • @alejandrohielocold
      @alejandrohielocold Před 2 lety +2

      Using the duatin porier stance and taking deep breath’s

    • @arandompersonlol1202
      @arandompersonlol1202 Před 2 lety

      @@alejandrohielocold what do you mean by dustin poirier stance?

    • @Markperna1
      @Markperna1 Před 2 lety +5

      It really depends on the opponent. If he is very active early, I’ll evade and counter until he slows down. If he isn’t I may press to make him move more than he wants to. I use a lot less energy when I can control the pace. Other than that, all of the stuff you said is gold advice.

    • @danielt9975
      @danielt9975 Před 2 lety +6

      Body shots lol

    • @jonasjorgensen8759
      @jonasjorgensen8759 Před 2 lety +8

      @@arandompersonlol1202 the hillbilly philly shell

  • @paintballguru1
    @paintballguru1 Před 2 lety +6

    Thank you Gabe!!!
    I'm on my 5th week of Muay Thai and at the end of the burn-outs im the only guy resting my hands on my knees from exhaustion, and I thought I was in good shape!
    Been watching your videos daily and enjoying every tip and bit of advice. Thank ya

  • @ezragaim2130
    @ezragaim2130 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I lost a super close fight cause I kept trying to ko him and he just chose to stay patient. I missed so much big punches and got winded and I still almost won. It was razor close but I lost the decision. I believe if I can be patient and setup my ko shots it will make a world of difference. Will fight again this April excited!🙏🏾

  • @kavonrahmani5634
    @kavonrahmani5634 Před 2 lety

    Hey, thanks bud.

  • @austin8313
    @austin8313 Před 2 lety

    I live across the street from a soccer field! I'll try those sprints. Thanks Gabriel!!!

  • @joelthewolf
    @joelthewolf Před 2 lety +1

    Love your videos, Gabriel. When do you suggest the soccer field sprints and how many times a week? Thanks in advance.

  • @nikhilsuresh1126
    @nikhilsuresh1126 Před 2 lety

    Awesome tips for cardio sir 🙏🙏🙏
    I'm following it from today onwards
    Soccer field run , and throwing combos
    Then control the breathing it's perfect sir I'll add it 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @paragon1782
    @paragon1782 Před 2 lety

    This is good info

  • @KingJudahpat
    @KingJudahpat Před 13 dny

    This is a great video

  • @paulscustomfigures1704
    @paulscustomfigures1704 Před 2 lety +1

    I’m a middle weight that walks around at 210-215lbs 😂 doing Gabe’s tips and tricks gets me down to 195 in 3 weeks it’s insane!

  • @vladtheimpaler9118
    @vladtheimpaler9118 Před rokem

    Beautiful.

  • @chrisbaltazar7164
    @chrisbaltazar7164 Před 2 lety

    The Airdyne bike is another killer one.
    Choose a cruising pace and choose a sprinting pace. You alternate between these every 15 sec; adjust this to however many rounds and how long you got

  • @eastfightersboxing-kickbox2034
    @eastfightersboxing-kickbox2034 Před 4 měsíci +1

    There are plenty of people of old ages that makes this 10 k with no problem!! so i believe that with good equipment (shoes) the 10 ks are essential!!

  • @Migazii
    @Migazii Před 2 lety +4

    My trainer had me do 5 miles everyday, not including the 530 to 6 morning run. On top of that I didn't have a vehicle so I had to ride bike every where.
    I will say I didn't do them as good as I should have. I didny care about my heart rate or how I was suppose to run which is not heel to toe ever. Running heel to toe will cause lower back pain

  • @Stayfittogether
    @Stayfittogether Před 2 lety

    Very useful

  • @mikeyork3093
    @mikeyork3093 Před 2 lety

    Wow awesome advice on the pad work, now that I think of it Nate Diaz does a lot of pad work.