I Trained Like a UFC Fighter and It Was the Most Insane Workout of My Life
© Provided by TIME Inc. My typical week of workouts typically means a couple of spin classes along with a weight-training day and the occasional yoga session . Being bored while sweating is my biggest exercise turn -off, which is why I love to mix things up in terms of style and intensity. So when I had the chance to try a Daily Ultimate Training (DUT) class at a UFC Gym in New York City, I thought, why not? If you're unfamiliar with DUT, I can tell you that this workout lives up to its name, that's for sure. The boot camp–style class involves an active warmup followed by a circuit of exercises that test your stamina, agility, and core strength. "These types of workouts replicate the pace of a fight and provide the conditioning to build the best structural foundation for [a fighter's] body to prevent pain and push them to their pinnacle both in and outside the octagon," explained Javier Lee , training manager at UFC Gym SoHo, in an email to Health . RELATED: Int...