7 Best Cardio Machines for Fighters and Grapplers

By Corey Beasley

If you are looking to take your conditioning to the next level, you need to have a plan.  Mindlessly doing circuits and intervals can leave you tired, but not always better.  Once you have a plan in place, then you need to decide what exercises or drills to perform.  Running, skipping rope and swimming are simple, foundational drills that have supported athletes for decades, but some athletes cannot train outdoors and need a few other ways to get in shape.  Below you will find some of our favorite conditioning equipment.  Some tax the upper body, others lower and some are total body exercises.  Which one you use will depend on your specific goals.

Top Cardio Machines for Fighters and Grapplers

 

Versaclimber

Full body, standing, contralateral movement, resistance available.  This machine is a BEAST!

Versaclimber

 

Arch Treadmill

No motor on this treadmill.  You put force into the belt, which is more similar to running outdoors.  The shape of the belt enforces correct running form and you can run at a variety of different speeds, depending on your goals.

Arch Treadmill

 

Assault Bike

If you wrestled, odds are you've spent a LOT of time on one of these bikes.  Its a total body workout with no impact on the joints.

Assault Bike

 

Rowing Machine

Legs driving and pulling with the upper body, this machine easily earned its way onto our list.

Rowing Machine

 

Concept 2 Ski Erg

Upper Body focused, smooth fan resistance.  This is a great piece for anyone looking to give their legs a break.

Concept Ski Erg

 

Jacob's Ladder

Enforces our natural crawling pattern, taxes our entire body and forces the athlete to focus when they are fatigued.

Jacobs Ladder

 

SPIN Bike

Completely adjustable for every athlete, smooth, varied resistance and simple.

SPIN Bike

So there you have it...7 of our favorite conditioning machines for fighters and grapplers.  Mix it up, challenge yourself in new ways and always continue to evolve and improve your conditioning.  Whether you're on the mat or in the cage, good Cardio Machines for Fighters is always needed.

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