Before this year, mixed martial arts training was embraced by individual players, like Jared Allen, Patrick Willis, and Matt Leinart.

Now, teams are getting in on the act.

More here: Rams Embrace MMA Training Too

It should be no surprise to you that MMA training has an incredible impact on the body and mind. Physical performance gains, dramatic improvements to conditioning ability, awareness, speed, calmness under pressure, the list goes on and on.

Many cross-over NFL players have stated that their new MMA workouts push them to levels no where near their rigorous NFL training sessions. They are intense.

No matter how trained you are as a professional athlete, adding MMA training to your routine will provide benefits to your game far beyond your expectations.

(So do yourself a favor, and ignore the stupid troll comments beneath the CBS article.)

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