SUBSCRIBE
A D V ER TISEM ENT
HO M E > L I F E STYL E > F I TNE SS
F EATU R ED , F I TNESS
Conor McGregor’s UFC Diet & Workout Plan
A D V ER TISEM ENT
L AT E S T N E W S
J A C O B O SB O R N, 2 3 SE P 2 0 1 9 | E V I D E NC E B A SE D
C O P Y L I NK
SHA R E
COMPETI TI ON S
WIN 1 of 100 Axe-Throwing
Sessions at MANIAX
GA MI N G
Bungie and NERF Announce
Pre-Order Date for 'Destin…
L I F ESTYL E
Who’s ready for some diet and exercise, Conor McGregor style?! Presuming you’re on board, prepare to take a
seriously disciplined approach toward eating and working out. On the plus side, there’s still room for the
occasional beer, liquor, and cigar. Indeed, even a shredded MMA fighter needs his vices.
A D V ER TISEM ENT
RadioShack Breaks the
Internet with Wild and Edg…
WAT C H E S
13 Best Solar Watches:
Divers to Dress
TVS
LG Objet Collection Adds
Ridiculous 65-Inch Easel…
Given his ongoing slate of headline-grabbing antics, it’s quite easy to forget that Mr. Notorious is supremely
dedicated when it comes to diet and exercise. After all, this is the same guy who recently punched an elderly
stranger in an Irish pub, and once threw a guardrail at a UFC bus. That’s not to mention his endless attempts
to raise brand awareness by way of flashy publicity events or product releases. Oh, and let’s not forget
McGregor’s proclivity for fancy Rolex watches or his customised Versace robe. The list goes on.
However, to peer beyond the distractions is to discover almost ironic amounts of self-control. That said, the
man doesn’t do it alone. Assisting in the food department are people like Georges Lockhart, also known as
Conor McGregor’s diet coach. The former US marine turned hardcore nutritionist helps not just McGregor, but
various UFC fighters make the most out of their respective calorie consumptions.
g
p
p
No matter who Lockhart is advising, meanwhile, one thing remains fundamental to each client’s overall health
and success: consistency. That certainly rings true for McGregor, who only eats specific types of carbs and at
key moments throughout the day. And while he takes a varied approach toward exercise and training, rest
assured he’s still completely disciplined and consistent in his overall workout routine.
Should you take a page from McGregor’s book, you’ll likewise get results. The process will be intense, but you
knew that as soon as you saw the name Conor McGregor. Whether you’re hoping to build muscle, eat more
protein, bring out your inner UFC champion, or experience weight loss, let the following diet and workout plan
be your guide.
A D V ER TISEM ENT
A D V ER TISEM ENT
Conor McGregor’s Diet Plan
Conor McGregor diet coach Georges Lockhart knows that no two UFC fighters train or fight the same way,
which is why he takes an individual approach to any given client. To quote Lockhart directly: “What works for
one person may not be optimal for another.”
Nevertheless, Lockhart does abide by some core principles. One is consistency, which we mentioned above.
Another is that certain types of foods should be consumed in direct correlation to when the fighter is either
training or competing. When there’s a fight that night, for example, Lockhart takes the following approach:
The fighter’s muscle mass levels are calculated
Carb intake is then worked out depending on the muscle mass levels
The carb intake figure is spread out over the day’s meals
The exact number of meals depends on the time of the fight
Lockhart also stresses the importance of variety, claiming that diets like keto or Atkin’s deprive the eater of key
nutrients. McGregor follows suit, even if he’s been previously associated with the Sirt food diet, which consists
of foods such as green tea, dark chocolate, and citrus fruit. Also, while there’s some natural overlap with the
paleo diet, Conor McGregor doesn’t tout this as a plan by which he exclusively abides.
Ultimately, the Conor McGregor diet plan goes big on protein and sticks to very specific types of carbs, namely
fruit, green veggies, sweet potatoes, and butternut squash. He avoids takeaway food like the plague but does
confess to having a sweet tooth. At the end of the day, however, he’s all about a “clean” diet, which in his words
means “good-quality meats, good-quality greens, good-quality carbohydrates like sweet potato and butternut
squash, and that is it.”
Culling from Instagram posts and interviews, here’s a typical day of eating in the life of Conor “Notorious”
McGregor:
Pre-breakfast
Water
Upon waking McGregor stretches rehydrates and performs about 30 minutes of fasted cardio
Water – Upon waking, McGregor stretches, rehydrates, and performs about 30 minutes of fasted cardio.
Breakfast
Coffee or Americano – The Irish UFC fighter gets his morning jolt by way of fresh coffee or an Americano,
the latter of which involves mixing a shot of espresso with hot water.
Eggs – Eating an omelet or poached eggs is one surefire way to avoid excess carbs.
Smoked Salmon – McGregor is often known to incorporate an additional protein into his breakfast or
brunch.
Fruit and Veggies – Perhaps some kale, avocado, baked apple slices, or a side of cherry tomatoes.
Snack #1
Greek yoghurt – Throw in some nuts for good measure.
Lunch
Red Meat – McGregor loves “high-quality” meats and that likely means grass-fed beef or steak.
Fish – When not in the mood for red meat, he helps himself to fish.
Chicken Breast – No list of quality protein is complete without chicken breast, which McGregor is known
to enjoy.
Salad – A lunchtime staple, salad is one terrific way to get your veggies. In keeping with the Sirt food diet
influence, McGregor reportedly eats lots of kale.
Snack #2 (Pre-Workout)
Nuts – Conor McGregor diet coach Georges Lockhart recommends eating protein before a workout, as it
will help manage insulin levels and trigger the body to unlock fat for energy burning.
Fruit – In lieu of (or in addition to) a protein, fruits such as blackberries, blueberries, apples, strawberries,
and grapefruit will also suffice. Each one contains fructose, which gets metabolised in the liver and
doesn’t cause dramatic insulin spikes.
Snack #3 (Post-Workout)
BSN Shake – Conor McGregor and diet supplements are less synonymous than one might imagine, but he
is known to down the occasional BSN shake while recovering from a workout.
Coconut Water – Hydration is essential.
Carbohydrates – According to Lockhart, it’s okay to eat carbs after a workout as a means to replenish.
Think sweet potatoes, rice, oats, and maybe a glass of milk.
Dinner
Chicken – Another important meal means more protein for McGregor, who eats impressive amounts of
chicken in one sitting.
Fish – From sushi dinners to tuna steak to baked cod, McGregor enjoys himself plenty of fish.
Steak – Please remember that you should eat one and not all of these protein sources for dinner.
Green Beans – Here’s a side that no nutritionist will argue with.
Sweet Potatoes – McGregor’s a big fan.
Rice – As per McGregor’s Instagram feed, his dinners often incorporate rice.
Beer, tequila, or whisky – We’re not going to resort to Irish jokes, but McGregor definitely partakes in the
occasional beer or shot.
Late Night
Hot tea – If he’s sticking to the Sirt food diet, that tea will be green.
Being that Conor McGregor is all too happy to share…well…everything about himself, we thought it might be
nice to do the same with you. Here are some specific meals and snacks that McGregor has eaten in the past:
A D V ER TISEM ENT
1. Baked apple slices with peanut butter, avocado, and eggs
pp
p
gg
2. Scrambled egg with jalapenos, spinach, and meat along with sliced potatoes
3. Ginger, honey chicken with rice
4. Rice curry with fish
5. Sliced potatoes, apple, chicken, and avocado
6. Smoked onion, spinach, paprika, and egg with sliced avocado, potato wedges, and bison, topped with
Sriracha sauce
7. Tequila chicken, lime shrimp, rice
8. Sliced avocado and potatoes, scrambled egg with cauliflower and spinach
9. Tuna steak with chili powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika
Conor McGregor’s Workout Plan
As you can see from the list above, Conor McGregor knows how to consume calories. He also knows how to
burn them. This is the Conor McGregor diet and exercise plan, after all. Of course, you don’t need us to tell you
that the UFC champion gets busy in the gym.
Before we dive into specifics, allow us to share some insight that came straight from the man himself.
According to McGregor, one should always remember the following principles before adopting a workout
routine:
1. Variety is essential – McGregor is a man of many styles and methods, so it’s only natural that his
workout routine is likewise diversified. That means adopting various training methods and also
targeting different muscle groups.
2. Know when to stop – If there’s one man who knows a thing or two about going overboard, it’s Conor
McGregor. Yet even he will tell you to know your limits in the gym.
3. Stay mobile – It might sound like the tagline for a new cell phone plan, but staying mobile is key to
injury prevention and overall spryness. That means stretching every day, for starters.
4. Practice bodyweight exercises – “Machines don’t use machines. And I am a machine.” From
McGregor’s lips to your ears (or eyes), mate.
5. Eat clean foods – You’ve got this one covered, presuming you didn’t scroll past the whole “Conor
McGregor’s Diet Plan” section.
As you can deduce, the Conor McGregor fitness regimen is as varied as it is intense. It covers a lot of ground
so we’ll stop mincing words and cut right to the chase. Here is one of Conor McGregor’s workout routines:
Dynamic Stretching and Flexibility Routine
Perform each of the following exercises for one minute.
Muay Thai Knees
Shoulder Rotations
Leg Swings
Hip Circles
Neck Bridge
Static Stretching
Hold each of the following stretches for 30 seconds.
A D V ER TISEM ENT
Back Roll
Sit-Through Abdominal Stretch
Sit-Back Shoulder Stretch
Lying Leg Stretch
Seated Butterfly
Locomotion Conditioning
Duck Walk (decreases knee pain)
Horse Walk (develops hip and groin strength)
Lizard Walk (improves hip mobility and core control)
Ostrich Walk (increases posterior-chain flexibility)
Bodyweight Circuit
Perform each exercise for one minute and try to increase the number of reps as you go. Complete five sets
total.
Muscle Pull-Ups (abs, middle back, shoulders, biceps, and triceps)
Push-Ups (shoulders and triceps)
Pull-Ups (back, traps, and biceps)
Air Squats (hamstrings and glutes)
Conor McGregor’s Fight Training
Above all other things, Conor McGregor is best known as a legendary fighter, and one might wonder how he
prepares for his next bout. However, his training regimen is in a constant state of flux, evolving and responding
to a host of external factors. It’s then hard to pin down an exact ritual since each one might differ than the one
before it.
What we can say is that McGregor is an advocate of the Fighter Anaerobic System of Training (F.A.S.T), which
includes both high-intensity aerobic training and perpetual endurance exercises. According to a recent
interview, McGregor revises the timings of each endurance phase to coincide with the type of fight he’s training
for.
It’s also known that McGregor does the majority of his training at the UFC Performance Institute, where
everything is predictably top of the line. Leading up to a fight, McGregor will take advantage of the facility’s
cryosaunas, underwater treadmills, and altitude chambers. Should you have access to these same resources,
dive right in!
You’ll also like:
Steve Smith’s Cricket Diet & Workout Plan
Brad Pitt’s ‘Fight Club’ Diet & Workout Plan
Chris Hemsworth’s Thor Diet & Workout Plan
,
C E LE BR I T Y D I E T & W O R KO UT PLA N S
D I E T & N UT R I T I O N
,
H E A LT H
,
C ONOR M C GRE GOR
W O R KO UT S
,
C O P Y L I NK
SHA R E
S TAF F WR I T E R
Jacob Osborn
Jacob Osborn is an accomplished author and journalist with over 10 years of experience in the media industry. Jacob
holds a Bachelor's degree in English and Communication Arts from the University of Wisconsin--Madison and has
previously written for Stacker alongside co-authoring a Young Adult novel through Simon & Schuster. Now based in
Portland, Oregon, Jacob specialises in entertainment, technology and alcohol reporting. You might find him cratedigging at the nearest record store or sampling whisky at the nearest bar. He daydreams of travelling around the
world, but for now, the world will have to come to him by way of lifestyle products, gear, gadgetry, and entertainment.
'
ll
h
hl h
f
h
b
Let's call it a happy compromise while he saves up for the next big trip.
Read more about Jacob
About Man of Many
R E L AT E D S T O R I E S
F I T N E S S , GA M I N G
DRI N K S
F ITNESS
F ITNESS
F ITNESS
Meta Quest 2 VR Fitness
9 Lowest Calorie Alcohols:
Russell Westbrook's Insane
Oscar Isaac’s ‘Moon Knight’
Tom Hardy’s Insane ‘Bane’
Plays Like a Video Game,
Vodka, Tequila, Beers
NBA Workout & Diet Plan
Workout & Diet Plan
Workout & Diet Plan
Burns Like a Workout
A D V ER TISEM ENT
WANT TO JOIN OUR EXCL US IVE COMMUNITY?
Enter your email
Subscribe
VISIT THE MAN O F MANY SHO P (NE W)
About Us
Advertising
Editorial Policy
Privacy Policy
Man of Many Shop
Terms and Conditions
In the Press
Manage Subscription
Contact Us
Sitemap
Man of Many provides content of a general nature that is designed for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical
advice, diagnosis, or treatment or for professional financial advice. Click here for additional information.
© 2022 Man of Many Pty Ltd – Sydney, Australia ABN 73 163 331 280
MAN OF MANY® and its Logos are registered trademarks of Man of Many Pty Ltd.
Site by Canvas Group