In this episode Andrew is joined by Strength and Conditioning and Performance coach Bill Smart. Bill has worked in numerous sports, from BMX, Cycling to MMA, and has been responsible for the strength and conditioning of UFC athletes such as Israel Adesanya.
In this chat, we discuss everything from how to elicit the energy system demands of sport, to the use of Train Red NIRS to profile athletes and much more.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Bill Smart and His Background
03:13 The Evolution of Strength and Conditioning in Combat Sports
06:02 The Unique Attributes of BMX Athletes
09:02 Training Methodologies for Elite Athletes
11:58 The Importance of Needs Analysis in Performance Training
14:56 The Role of Experience in Strength and Conditioning
17:55 Insights from Personal Combat Sports Experience
20:49 The Intersection of Skill and Strength in Combat Sports
23:25 Conditioning Strategies for Boxing and Combat Sports
25:58 The Role of Elasticity and Power Generation in Fighting
29:14 Conclusion and Future Directions in Strength and Conditioning
33:28 Elasticity and Shock Absorption in Combat Sports
36:46 Understanding Fatigue and Recovery in Athletes
38:48 The Role of Psychology in Performance
40:30 Mental Toughness and Pressure Testing
43:19 Identifying and Addressing Performance Issues
49:13 The Importance of Observations in Competition
53:53 Utilizing NIRS Technology in Training
01:02:42 Exploring Athletic Profiles and Training Differences
01:04:42 Understanding Muscle Oxygenation and Endurance
01:06:35 Hypertrophy's Impact on Athletic Performance
01:08:35 The Role of Training Methods in Energy Systems
01:10:30 Striking Techniques and Force Measurement
01:23:43 Concluding Thoughts on Performance and Research
