Post Workout NutritionIt goes without saying that USMMA serves the MMA community, but we also serve a very large community of Yogi’s and Yoga lovers alike.  A common thread between the two that is often missed in comparison is wellness/health.  A fighter’s tool is his body. It must always be sharp, clean, and in good working order.  More and more evidence comes out every day that you are what you put in your body, and as such most successful fighters are extremely diligent about eating healthful foods.  In support of this trend there is even a growing vegan population within the sport.  Yogi’s treat their body as a temple, and it is because of this self respect they have similar if not more intensive clean eating habits.  Now if we look at the history of Post Workout Nutrition, not more than 20 years ago it was commonplace at the typical gym juice bar to hear things like ox bile and predigested milk proteins as ingredients in a vile gag inducing shake.  What’s more surprising is that, although different names have been developed, there are still similar ingredients in many protein sources on the market today. Not ours… Unfortunate as it might seem, the supplement industry is unregulated and as a result any supplements the average fitness enthusiast takes on a daily bases include inflammatory agents, potential poisons, artificial sweeteners (see potential poisons), obscene nutrient profiles, and low bioavailability proteins.  It’s a travesty that masses of people who are trying to make their body better, are rotting it from the inside with hosts of unhealthful ingredients.  That’s why we decided long ago to be the exception instead of the rule. When you buy a Post workout shake at the front desk to refuel your body, either after a cleansing Yoga experience, or a brutal circuit, you can rest assured we have your total wellness in mind.  We use only the highest quality vegan friendly natural protein.  Our fruit is all organic, free of peticides, and other potentially harmful ingredients.  We use only whole oats, and local honey.  Everything down to the fresh ground peanut butter which has only one ingredient vs. the Skippy you might find in your cabinet.  It goes without saying you won’t find any high fructose corn syrup in our building, let alone our shakes.  If you take a minute to compare this to what you are offered at the typical juice bar you might be horrified by what you are actually spending money on elsewhere.  If you are interested in more information about specific products we offer please feel free to ask our informed staff for specifics.Currently the Following Shakes Are Available. Vita Syd: Pineapple Vita Coco*, Strawberries, Pineapple and Bananas. Tom Tom: Vanilla Vegan Protein with Flax, Organic Strawberries and bananas, Local Honey and Vanilla Soy Milk Red, White & Blue: Vanilla Vegan Protein with Flax, Organic Strawberries and Blueberries and vanilla Soy milk Tropical Tapout: Vanilla Vegan Protein with Flax, organic strawberries, pineapple and bananas, oats and vanilla soy milk. Kimura Kooler: Chocolate Vegan Protein with Flax, Vanilla soy milk, organic bananas, strawberries and fresh ground peanut butter.  Also you can add any of the following ingredients.Protein, Fresh Ground Peanut Butter, Fresh Fruit, Local Honey, Oats. *Vita Coco, if you have not tried it yet, is a coconut based electrolyte/energy replenishment drink.  It is all natural with no sugar added and helps to cleanse the body after vigorous exercise as well as replenish the vital electrolytes lost during exercise.-About USMMA  USMMA focuses on elevating the physical and spiritual well being of students through Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga. Classes offered include Strength & Conditioning; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; Thai Boxing; Cardio Thai Boxing; Wrestling; Cardio and Open Mat; Kids Mixed Martial Arts; Pilates; Power Yoga and Deep Flow Yoga. USMMA’s state of the art, 4,000 square foot training facility is complete with a 2,000 square foot padded MMA training floor equipped with heavy bags and conditioning equipment, a 1,500 square foot yoga studio, locker rooms, showers and a juice bar. USMMA is located at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham. For more information, call 508-966-5006 or visit their website at www.usmma.org

Post Workout Nutrition

It goes without saying that USMMA serves the MMA community, but we also serve a very large community of Yogi’s and Yoga lovers alike.  A common thread between the two that is often missed in comparison is wellness/health.  A fighter’s tool is his body. It must always be sharp, clean, and in good working order.  More and more evidence comes out every day that you are what you put in your body, and as such most successful fighters are extremely diligent about eating healthful foods.  In support of this trend there is even a growing vegan population within the sport.  Yogi’s treat their body as a temple, and it is because of this self respect they have similar if not more intensive clean eating habits. 

Now if we look at the history of Post Workout Nutrition, not more than 20 years ago it was commonplace at the typical gym juice bar to hear things like ox bile and predigested milk proteins as ingredients in a vile gag inducing shake.  What’s more surprising is that, although different names have been developed, there are still similar ingredients in many protein sources on the market today. Not ours…

Unfortunate as it might seem, the supplement industry is unregulated and as a result any supplements the average fitness enthusiast takes on a daily bases include inflammatory agents, potential poisons, artificial sweeteners (see potential poisons), obscene nutrient profiles, and low bioavailability proteins.  It’s a travesty that masses of people who are trying to make their body better, are rotting it from the inside with hosts of unhealthful ingredients.  That’s why we decided long ago to be the exception instead of the rule.

When you buy a Post workout shake at the front desk to refuel your body, either after a cleansing Yoga experience, or a brutal circuit, you can rest assured we have your total wellness in mind.  We use only the highest quality vegan friendly natural protein.  Our fruit is all organic, free of peticides, and other potentially harmful ingredients.  We use only whole oats, and local honey.  Everything down to the fresh ground peanut butter which has only one ingredient vs. the Skippy you might find in your cabinet.  It goes without saying you won’t find any high fructose corn syrup in our building, let alone our shakes.  If you take a minute to compare this to what you are offered at the typical juice bar you might be horrified by what you are actually spending money on elsewhere.  If you are interested in more information about specific products we offer please feel free to ask our informed staff for specifics.


Currently the Following Shakes Are Available.

Vita Syd: Pineapple Vita Coco*, Strawberries, Pineapple and Bananas.

Tom Tom: Vanilla Vegan Protein with Flax, Organic Strawberries and bananas, Local Honey and Vanilla Soy Milk

Red, White & Blue: Vanilla Vegan Protein with Flax, Organic Strawberries and Blueberries and vanilla Soy milk

Tropical Tapout: Vanilla Vegan Protein with Flax, organic strawberries, pineapple and bananas, oats and vanilla soy milk.

Kimura Kooler: Chocolate Vegan Protein with Flax, Vanilla soy milk, organic bananas, strawberries and fresh ground peanut butter. 

Also you can add any of the following ingredients.
Protein, Fresh Ground Peanut Butter, Fresh Fruit, Local Honey, Oats.

*Vita Coco, if you have not tried it yet, is a coconut based electrolyte/energy replenishment drink.  It is all natural with no sugar added and helps to cleanse the body after vigorous exercise as well as replenish the vital electrolytes lost during exercise.


-About USMMA 


USMMA focuses on elevating the physical and spiritual well being of students through Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga. Classes offered include Strength & Conditioning; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; Thai Boxing; Cardio Thai Boxing; Wrestling; Cardio and Open Mat; Kids Mixed Martial Arts; Pilates; Power Yoga and Deep Flow Yoga. USMMA’s state of the art, 4,000 square foot training facility is complete with a 2,000 square foot padded MMA training floor equipped with heavy bags and conditioning equipment, a 1,500 square foot yoga studio, locker rooms, showers and a juice bar. USMMA is located at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham. For more information, call 508-966-5006 or visit their website at www.usmma.org