

JRE MMA Show #32 with Firas Zahabi
17 snips Jun 19, 2018
Head coach of Tristar Gym, Firas Zahabi, discusses innovative massagers for athletes, the importance of muscle maintenance, diversity in carb tolerance, optimizing training programs for fighters, and philosophical debates on determinism vs free will.
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Zahabi's Massage Techniques
- Firas Zahabi uses a ball for back massages and bridges on it in hotel rooms.
- He finds this helpful for loosening up muscles, especially on the road.
Importance of Alignment and Loose Muscles
- Prioritize good alignment and loose muscles for long-term physical health.
- Kelly Starrett's book "Supple Leopard" emphasizes these principles.
St-Pierre's Knee Issue
- Firas Zahabi noticed George St-Pierre's knees bowing in during exercises, a potential cause of ACL tears according to Starrett's book.
- Consulting with Starrett helped correct the issue and improve St-Pierre's knee health.