🥋 Why do UFC fighters choose abstinence? And bonobos and chimpanzees

Does abstinence make you feel lighter?

“Why do UFC fighters avoid sex before fights?”
“Will this really work?”
“Isn't that just a rumor?”

In fact, that's what I thought at first.
However, once I realized that this was a pretty serious strategy...
My perspective has completely changed.

In fact, many UFC fighters maintain an abstinence routine for days or even weeks before a fight.
In severe cases, the Throughout training camp Or abstinence.

And they say.

“My mind is clear, and my body feels strangely light.”

I realized it wasn't just a mood thing.
Really The CNS, or central nervous system, is itself aroused.feeling.
Your body becomes sensitive, and your focus becomes insane.
Abs, fingertips, knees... they all react differently.

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💡 The real story behind abstinent athletes

• Habib Nurmagomedov: “A simple life is a strong life.”
• Georges Saint-Pierre: “Abstinence is the basis of performance.”
• Many undefeated legendary fighters: “My body is different. My mind is clear.”

At this point, it's hard to call it a coincidence, right?
This is not a rumor. Survival strategies from experienceAnswer.

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3 Ways Abstinence Changes Your Body

1. CNS focus surge

→ I feel like my brain, muscles, and emotions are connected.
_{The CNS is the central nervous system, a system that is key to reaction speed and control throughout the body.}

2. faster recovery and deeper sleep

→ You'll be able to handle high-intensity training and sleep better.

3. reset the dopamine circuitry

→ Dopamine circuits have been redesigned
Less unnecessary emotional reactions, more intuition.
Abstinence makes affirmations and meditations much more effective 🙂 .

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🐵 Chimpanzees vs Bonobos and UFC Fighters?

Here's an interesting factoid.

Chimpanzees and bonobos share over 981 TP3T of DNA with humans.
But the behavior is really different.

• Chimpanzee :
  Sequence-driven, stoic, strong focus.
  Only the bosses have sex, the rest cooperate in silence.
  When enemies show up, we tend to fight them collectively.
• Bonobo :
  Pacifists, resolve conflicts with sex(!)
  Instead, they're weak in combat and vulnerable to external threats.
  It's usually the stronger female that fights back and runs away from the enemy.

In other words, a very long time ago How you use your sexual energy is your survival strategyin the past.

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Moderation is a strategy for UFC fighters

This continues in modern mixed martial arts.
Behind the ruthlessness of the game is the Taking good care of yourselfis hiding in there.

• Abstinence
• Media detox
• Meditate
• Affirmation routines

(+ I'm throwing in some breath-holding here, too, lol)

This is the Few athletes do it all. Do it.
It's an intense routine, but it also makes you stronger.

“A man who can control himself can control his emotions in a real fight.”

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✍️ Wrapping Up: Abstinence is a Fighter's Special Secret

Abstinence is not a big commitment,
It's a secret routine that I love and protect myself with.

If you want to be strong and warm,
You need to be able to handle yourself well.

Comparisons, envy, jealousy, and criticism of others are
It's a behavior that comes from not being able to recognize emotions.

What routines do you have in place? 😉 What are yours?

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