How to get through sore muscles?

There are some days when you go all out in your workout session, going beyond your limits and lifting more than you usually do. And sometimes, this can lead to sore muscles. But, there is nothing to worry about. This happens when you put in extra efforts in exercising around, which tends to put stress on your muscles. This stress causes Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), which lasts for around two to three days. However, this shouldn’t feel like a setback. Instead, this is the moment when you should work towards giving ample time to relax and grow your muscles. And for this, we have listed some lightweight workouts to undertake, when you have sore muscles.

Yoga

It is the union of physical, mental and spiritual practice, where slow and steady stretching with calm breathing techniques, boost the flow of blood and oxygen throughout your body. This helps in relieving the pain, calming your muscles, and getting you ready for your next gym session.

Weight Training

Strength-building exercises that use your body weight, provide resistance against gravity. This group of exercises help in getting the body back in an active mode.

Light Cardio Session

Brisk walking or jogging on a treadmill, stair climbing using the elliptical machine and cycling improves blood circulation in your body. Proper blood flow helps in repairing the temporarily frozen muscles and getting you back on track.

Resistance Bands

Stretching helps in the circulation of blood through your muscles and resistance bands can help you with stretching your chest, back and tricep muscles, which can be otherwise difficult to stretch.

“We are focused on bringing out the best among our patrons and that is why we have experienced trainers to help in planning out the workout schedule according to different body types and requirements. The routine is planned in such a way that it includes tapering sessions, which help them stay active throughout. You only have One Body to live in so take care of it.”

– Alan Fenandes

(Director Operations – MMA Matrix)

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5 Important Questions you need to ask before joining a Gym

Today, there are a number of fitness centres promising to give you that shredded look, you have always been wishing for. They tempt you with deals and offers which you won’t be able to resist. However, it’s up to you to select the best option where you get the most out of your money, with dedicated trainers, good equipment, and facilities.

Now, you don’t have to worry because we have listed some of the most important questions you need to keep in mind before joining a gym.

1. Are you ready to dedicate a certain amount of time to fitness, every day?

This should be the first question that you should be asking yourself before thinking about joining a gym. Because like any other work, getting fit requires a huge amount of dedication and discipline. It’s not a day’s work, it requires consistency and commitment to go beyond your limits. You should only be joining a gym if you are willing enough to give what it takes.

2. Do you take a free trial before joining the gym?

Once you have convinced yourself and are ready to dedicate a certain amount of time to fitness daily, start looking for a gym that will best suit your expectations. Look for a gym that is offering a free trial. This way, you will be able to try out the services that the gym has to offer, how experienced are the trainers, how is the environment at the gym and what all facilities are available. This will help in choosing the best suitable gym for you.

3. How are the trainers?

This is one of the most important aspects to keep in mind, as trainers are the ones who chart out your workout plan according to your body type and requirements. Just like an engineer can’t prescribe you medicine, not every person with a well-built body can be a trainer. Always look for a gym which has certified and experienced trainers at service.

4. Is the gym equipped with good quality machines?

While on your trial period, it is important to check whether the gym is equipped with quality fitness machines and are maintained in a good state or not. Machines are an integral part of weight training and strength building. Therefore, go for a gym which has a state of the art set up.

5. Does the gym maintain a hygiene check?

Hygiene is one of the most important factors to consider while looking for a gym. Go for a gym which maintains a regular hygiene check. Evaluate the cleanliness of the facility, look out if the machines are clean and free from sweat, if the washrooms are clean and if there are cleaning personnel in the gym regularly.

When you get satisfactory answers to all the above questions, only then take a membership. One such gym, where you can get the best out of your money is MMA Matrix. A homegrown fitness chain of Bollywood actor, Tiger Shroff and his sister, Krishna Shroff, MMA Matrix, accredited by All India Mixed Martial Arts Association (AIMMAA), offers state of the art facilities, equipped with the best quality equipment, with certified trainers at service, conscious of maintaining a regular hygiene check and is open for all age groups.

“We started MMA Matrix not just to promote Mixed Martial Arts in India, but also to propagate the idea and importance of fitness in one’s life. With that drive, we are focused on building both mental and physical strength among our patrons.”

– Alan Fenandes

(Director Operations – MMA Matrix)

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New Year 2020 – When you finally get to follow your resolution!

Out with the Old, In with the New! 2020 is coming and so is the time to make some extraordinary resolutions. With every new year, most people go after getting fit. However, sometimes they don’t get the services that could match their high standards and sometimes their motivation is not high enough to drag them to the gym. And, as a result, their resolutions take a back seat.

Well, this new year, make a resolution, take a membership at MMA Matrix and we will get everything covered for you.

At MMA Matrix, it won’t be your regular fitness session. As we offer a robust blend of Mixed Martial Arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai, Karate, Wrestling and Kickboxing along with weight training. And our technically skilled trainers will be there to guide you through your journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. And with a highly motivated environment, you won’t be able to miss out on your resolution.

Our core values, Dedication, Discipline and Determination keep us and our patrons inspired towards revolutionising the fitness experience. A spacious arena with an MMA cage, HIIT training area, state of the art gym equipment, shower and locker facility, modern restrooms, and a lounge area with a juice bar will give you a one of a kind experience which you might have not experienced before. Accredited by All India Mixed Martial Arts Association (AIMMAA), MMA Matrix sincerely follows the standardised principles and safety measures in conducting MMA training.

So, ring in 2020 by taking a membership at MMA Matrix and make it up for all those forgotten fitness resolutions!

“We are grateful to the year 2019, as we opened two franchise in Bareilly and Jalandhar, along with that we also started Matrix Fight Night, of which we have already hosted three editions. So, with the New Year, we are going to go bigger and better with our focus on taking Indian MMA global.”

– Alan Fenandes

(Director Operations – MMA Matrix)

The MMA Matrix family wishes you a happy and healthy New Year!

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One Year of Celebrating the MMA Matrix Gym

It is a moment of pride and honour, as MMA Matrix Gym has completed one successful year. With two franchises, one in Bareilly and the other one soon to open in Jalandhar, it has started climbing the ladder upwards.

It started off with a dream to spread awareness about the earlier unconventional art form – Mixed Martial Arts. The man behind this initiative was none other than the action star of Bollywood, Tiger Shroff. It is his dream to promote MMA and functional training across India, in which he is being supported by his mother, Ayesha and sister, Krishna Shroff. On top of that, he has partnered with Alan Fenandes, India’s First Pro MMA Fighter and the pioneer of MMA in India, for leading the operations of the facility.

Going ahead and rising, Matrix has added another feather to its crown with the Matrix Fight Night. Having already hosted two such nights, they are coming up bigger and better with MFN 3, which is going to be held in Mumbai in the month of December with new fighters and action-packed bouts. Along with entertainment, the event is being hosted to boost the concept of MMA and functional training among Indian talent.

With the aim of taking forward the vision, Matrix aims to be a multifaceted venue for MMA and all things fitness for the years to come. Open for all age groups, enrol yourself and experience a one of a kind training session! For more updates, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.

Opening a Franchise with MMA Matrix

In less than a year since the inception of MMA Matrix Gym in 2018, the gym has already climbed up its first step to success by launching its first franchise in Bareilly! Being a recent establishment, Matrix has grown to be a unique fitness space that worships training and working out in its crudest form. For what we believe is simple and right on point – Dedication, Discipline & Determination, the three pillars that make for the foundation for MMA Matrix. What we offer is not only physical fitness. We strive for the overall development of an individual that includes physical, mental and emotional fitness.

More than just providing robust training, we involve ourselves in the fitness life of our patrons as our clients prefer us for the quality we deliver. Take a look at some important factors that reasons why you must associate with us and have your own MMA Matrix Gym Franchise!

Why franchise with us!?

With MMA Matrix, you are assured! Assured of a popular and leading gym franchise, a marketing team, and a lot more advantages that include:

a. Leverage on ‘MMA Matrix’ in the fitness industry, which is directly associated to Tiger Shroff; while retaining your own local presence and a partnership with the fitness brand and the owners.

b. Marketing this fitness centre to collect immense database becomes a task easier than that from the regular fitness centres.

c. Utilizing our ‘Best Practices’ Operational Procedures & Professional Marketing Support; you are equipped with us to make the most of your own extension of the fitness centre.

Moreover

With an MMA Matrix franchise, you are offered a re-imagined space for fitness training that is action-packed with MMA training and holistic fitness training. Breaking the monotony of only group classes and regular fitness training, MMA Matrix provides the punch of the combat sport that most fitness centres do not provide. Moreover, Matrix adds on the benefits of nutritional care, fitness merchandise, new-age fitness equipment and some of the best instructors of the field, to train the members with the best, and to give them a full dose of their fitness requirement.

How do I open my own MMA Matrix Gym?

Having resonated with our brand, the next step towards opening a leading gym is to decide the scale of the Matrix Gym you want to have. Take a look at our various kinds of Matrix Gyms:

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Along with these, we also provide for a special MMA Matrix branch called – ‘The Matrix Box’. This BOX shall cater to the people who are new franchisees and want to begin with a foundational level franchise. The dynamics of the Box are mentioned below:

1000 – 1500 sq.ft of space for MMA Cage, Strength Training & Functional Training
One time Franchise Fee INR 7.5 Lacs
Royalty of INR 40 Thousand/ month
Total investment of INR 50 Lacs
The Agreement of the box lasts for 5 years
The Average Payback period is 18 months
The Matrix Box is targeted towards tier 1, 2 & 3 cities

How Do I Get Started?

Well, if you think getting your own Matrix Gym is a tedious task, it is not! Just a couple of mandatories to check with, to get our foundation clear and that’s it! You’re a part of the Matrix Family. As and when we receive the agreed-upon signed franchise agreement, the infrastructure catches up pace. We can say your journey to being a part of MMA Matrix paves its way.

We at MMA Matrix also go the extra mile and help you set-up a strong and dedicated Marketing and Sales Team of your own. Not just that, we hunt for the best, qualified and experienced trainers that would help your clientele ‘Train With The Best’. Celebrating fitness every day, MMA Matrix will prove to be one of your best decisions.

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5 tricks to Balance Your Work Life and Workout Life

Keeping up with corporate life and personal life together can get a tad bit tedious. Juggling between the two, you might have compromised on a few important and significant things that used to play an important role in your life. Either it is the lack of time or fatigue that kicks in after a long day. A day which is full of not-so-rhythmic routine of meetings, presentations, tasks and jazz, but demands you to keep a check on your good health! After all, don’t you work hard to lead a happy and a healthy life?

That!

We often miss that ‘we work to lead a happy and healthy life’ part. But alongside, time constraints also pull us towards skipping this essential part of the day. This doesn’t mean that you miss out on it. This rather calls for a change in a lifestyle that balances your work life with your workout life. So if you find it difficult to imagine, let alone to see it happening for real, get to know how you can do it in the pointers mentioned below:

Sketch out your daily schedule

Finding time to fit your workout sesh in your daily routine might get difficult. So what do you do? Nothing big, all you have to do is make a detailed sketch of your daily activities and find time to squeeze in your workout time. The more detailed (time to time) your list is, the better you know where you can make time, even if it is for 20-30 mins a day! Although you might not be able to find time everyday, it’s ok. A daily workout of 10-15 mins in the gym is all that is essential for a day.

List your favorite workouts

You can’t cover a spectrum of workout in a short span of time! So the wisest thing to do is to list down some of the most beneficial and your favorite workouts routines. It could be best if you could practice both cardio and strength training in a justified period of time; if not, you can take up only cardio or strength and carry them out thoroughly. Remember, while you’re in the gym workout using different equipment and styles of it. This would bring more flexibility in your workout session and help you with various kinds of benefits.

Keep your gym bag handy!

Your excuses are less impactful when you keep yourself ready for your workout routine. Before you run to work or after your work hours, a trip to the gym is not as stressful if you choose to do it on your way! Getting ready at the gym and rushing to the office or changing at the office and then rushing to the gym, becomes an easier task than to take a detour. Also when you’re ready for an activity, it becomes a motivation for you to go ahead and do it. So carry that pair of motivation packed in your gym bag and assure yourself of a good workout time.

Workout with your buddy

Either early in the morning or after work hours, a friend can be a great help and support for you to stick to your workout plans. From helping you wake up to being your motivation for a good chatty workout session after a long day at work, you get someone to look forward to in your workout times. Also, a healthy competition to achieve your goal is never bad, right? You can challenge each other or throw short-term goals to achieve your fit self.

Reward yourself for every milestone

You won’t enjoy your efforts and hardwork until you reward yourself for that. Promise yourself a reward for every goal or milestone that your cross. From a huge hearty meal to a luxurious spa session, anything that drives you to put in more effort and heart into working out, do it! Not only you’ll be fit and active but also positive and fresh towards ideas at work.

A gym that supports and understands your hectic life and provides for trainers that curate you a workout plan, is nothing less than a blessing today! At MMA Matrix, get this privilege of having trained under experienced trainers who work with you, and help you achieve your goals.

Join our fitness center and avail our free PT trials. Enroll yourself in our MMA classes today! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube for offers and updates.

Why you should choose MMA over other Martial Arts!

Being aware of and trained in one or the other martial art is essential in today’s date. Why? Because you always need to be prepared for the uncalled situations, and shouldn’t wait for any reasons to take up martial arts. Whether you sign-up for Karate, Muay Thai, Taekwondo or any other martial art, each of the combat sports has its own set of discipline and rules, which a martial artist has to abide.

While most of the martial arts will teach you how to defend, only in a particular way, like – Boxing teaches you how to punch, but limits you to when it comes to ground fighting or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches you how to subdue someone, but restricts you when it comes to standing up & fighting or punching.

But, when all the Martial Arts are put together – we get Mixed Martial Arts. A blend of boxing, wrestling, judo, brazilian jiu-jitsu, karate, muay thai (Thai boxing), and other disciplines. Training you to master the grappling and striking techniques both, here’s why you must choose MMA over other Martial Art Forms –

1.Realistic Fight Mechanism

Various martial arts don’t simulate a realistic defense and fight situation. MMA is created to tackle such situation and take charge upon fighting techniques that are beyond a particular style of martial arts. To be able to ace the overall fighting ground, the MMA artists are supposed to master the art of both striking and grappling.

2. Strength and Conditioning

MMA is a very consuming combat sport that requires a little extra effort. Because it is the mixed kind of martial art form, it has the training discipline of different defense styles; which makes it a bit taxing. But this extra effort, strengthens the fighters and conditions them for worst case scenario.

3. Relieves Stress

MMA is a great way to relieve stress. Aggression through fighting releases the built up stress and makes you feel liberated and light. A good MMA session after which you’re drenched in sweat, tired to the core, have a big appetite and ready to call it a day, is nothing less than bliss. You don’t get time to overthink and get rid of all the negativity, during your training session.

4. Inculcate Competitiveness

MMA is a combat sport made on the fighting spirit that triggers the will to win. The drive shall help you take better decisions in life and also improve other aspects that are related to your professional or personal life. With this ‘Never-Back-Down-Attitude’ you’ll be ready to face the challenges thrown at you at any point of time.

5. Problem Solving Skill

MMA is made with distinct kinds of martial arts that has its own specialties. It incorporates all kinds of techniques that requires the fighter to emerge as a winner. During the fight, an MMA fighter strategies each of his moves in a speck of time to defeat their opponent. This skill comes to use in different aspects of life that only gets polished while practicing MMA.

With these reasons to back MMA as the ultimate Martial Art Sport, we’re sure you’ve got your own reasons to opt for this too. The mental and physical benefits gained from this combat sport is unmatched. Not only does MMA unleashes a fighter in you, but also refines you as a warrior of your life. Alan, Operations Director MMA Matrix, says…

“There is no life worth living without movement…you’re lifeless if you’re not moving!!!”

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4 Ways How Mixed Martial Arts Can Help You Relieve Stress

The world doesn’t seem to wait for anything. Everything is rushing and moving at such a fast pace that whoever fails to match a foot, lags behind. And in this hectic life, which waits for none having a breather for a while becomes impossible. This routine hustle becomes the root cause of stress, which only piles up over the course of time.

So, how does one cope with stress?

Out of all the ways that help you relieve stress, one of the most certain and assured way is taking the path of a warrior – taking up Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)!

By maintaining a perfect mind and body coordination, deep breathing and having an undivided attention, MMA comes as the perfect answer to – ‘How MMA can help you cope up with stress’

Here, take a look at some more reasons –

1. A Rush of Endorphins

Practicing MMA helps release endorphins that are the feel-good neurotransmitter of your brains. These endorphins boost your mood and make you feel happy. They act as a painkiller and encourage you to push your limits, also giving you a sense of accomplishment.

MMA, which is a combination of various strength and cardio exercises, triggers the release of these hormones, helping you cope with stress.

2. MMA is Cathartic

Firstly, MMA is meditative. Once you’re engaged in sparring and practicing new skills, you can feel the burden coming off your shoulder. You’re so much involved in the activity that you punch away all the stress you feel, onto that punching bag. After the heated and fueled up session, you feel light and so much positive, than ever before.

3. MMA gives a Sense of Belongingness

Having a social circle is vital for everyone to have a good time. A healthy environment that promotes personal growth and gives a sense of belonging to a community. A community which is driven towards achieving the same goal, and who’re there to back you up whenever you need a push.

Your MMA troop becomes that community with whom you can train, sweat, bleed and feel at home.

4. Highlight of the Day

When you start enjoying an activity, you look forward to it the whole day. You drive yourself towards it, keep a positive vibe and wait for it to happen. MMA is one such activity that liberates you. It eventually becomes the highlight of your day. Once engrossed, you’re motivated and boosted with energy. This positive outlook helps you ward off the stress on your shoulder, and you tend to feel better.

As and when you start training, you find yourself getting more engaged in the activity. You are emotionally, mentally and physically connected to the combat sport, and you get a place to unwind and beat off the stress. Become a warrior, fight your stress, and emerge victorious, only with MMA Matrix. Enroll yourself in our MMA classes today! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube and be updated with our announcements and offers.

5 Reasons Why Having a Personal Trainer is Important

Many believe that working out is just another activity that doesn’t really need any planning or a structure. Much like shopping for groceries or selecting an ice-cream flavour, people assume following any random routine for their exercise would work just fine and help them in achieving their goals. But NO. In no way that assumption holds correct value and get you your desired results in a set frame of time.

Personal Trainers are specialist teachers who know their subject, look after strategizing your fitness regime and help you achieve your target in desired time. Because every person has a different body and capacity, a personal trainer dedicates himself to each of its clients to tailor their fitness plan.

Let’s get to know some reasons why having a personal trainer is important:

Better Results: A personal trainer makes sure you practice selected exercises that brings you closer to your goal. Doing your regime properly and following a strict routine, a personal trainer makes your target their own, and motivate, encourage and push you to achieve it.
Set Realistic Goals: Who doesn’t want to lose fat or gain muscles right away!? But let’s face the reality, no magic happens overnight. A good personal trainer will help you set realistic goals that you’ll be able to achieve as per your effort, capacity, diet and many more factors.
Overcoming Plateaus: Even the most devoted gym-goer dreads the ‘plateau’. When one stops experiencing any results in their body, the motivation to keep going to the gym dwindles. A personal trainer plays a very important role here. They help you identify new techniques to push you beyond the plateau, keeping you ever encouraged.
Reduce Chances of injuries: Form is really important when it comes to working out. While a right posture fetches you benefits, the wrong one can injure you fatally. A personal trainer, ensure you perform the exercises correctly with the right posture, to maximise the results.
Keep the regime interesting: To keep you motivated and make you look forward to working out, a personal trainer formulates a plan that makes you have fun. They introduce multiple challenges and bring in a change every now and then. Your workout routine hence doesn’t remain monotonous and boring at all.

At MMA Matrix, our Personal Trainers hold years of experience and proper qualifications. They expert the art of training and provide you with tailored fitness regime. They possess all the ingredients to be your partner in fitness, confidant and the best trainer you’ll ever have!

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How Exercise Can Help Overcome PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder mostly follows after a serious life event, when a person is unable to cope up with the trauma. Not just associated with events, PTSD tags along with some profession which demands people to go through certain activities that leave a serious impact on their mind, such as the armed forces, police officers, fire-fighters and many more.

PTSD has an effect on more than just mental health. It’s linked with more serious risk of chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, alcohol abuse, cardiovascular disease etc. Increasing weight and losing fitness are also consequences of this exhaustive and consuming illness and can make the symptoms of PTSD worse.

The lack of motivation is one of the key factors of severe depression, and convincing people who experience mental distress to workout can be difficult. The early part of getting into fitness involves small activities such as getting outside the bed, a little bit of walking and some more physical movements.

Why Exercise?

People who’ve started with small steps, of doing regular exercise, show better and improved symptoms of PTSD, compared to those who don’t workout and just rely on the usual care and medication. The benefits of routine exercise go beyond mental health.

This can be clearly observed in patients who workout. The exercise intervention helps them to become active and pushes them to do something or the other and not sit idle at all. For those who don’t, they have major chances of gaining weight and witness a limit in their usual activities.

The Positive Effect of Exercise

Exercise proves to be a good influence on mental health as it contributes to reducing anxiety and depression. The effect of regular fitness regime on PTSD has positive physical health outcomes, such as improved cardiovascular health, weight loss, and greater flexibility and mobility.

Talking of which, people suffering from PTSD should only go for low to moderate intensity exercises such as Yoga, Pilates, Tai-chi, Swimming, Jogging, etc. We at MMA Matrix understand the sensitivity of such cases and pay utmost attention to help our members overcome it. We take them through low to moderate intensity exercise to lower their stress levels and support them till they emerge as a fighter at the end. We stand by them in their journey and root for them in every way possible.

Join our fitness center and let us help you get closer to being a warrior. Enroll yourself in our MMA classes today!s