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His routine includes ice baths, sauna sessions, and cryotherapy—methods backed by scientific studies indicating their effectiveness in reducing inflammation and improving overall health. Burns has also become an advocate for natural health practices that minimize pharmaceutical reliance, recognizing the benefits of heat shock proteins generated through sauna use.
The Importance of Mentorship and Knowledge Transfer
Burns stresses the value of passing down knowledge to younger fighters. With a wealth of experience from backyard days to UFC main events, he encourages immersion, humility, and relentless drilling as keys to mastery. He highlights that fighters today often lack the same disciplined approach, impacted by egos and distractions, which can hinder progress.