Sweet Science Of Fighting Podcast

Cody Roberts is currently a strength & conditioning coach at the University of Iowa responsible for Track & Field and rowing. He's well versed in physical preparation for many sports and we dive into how he's using equipment that hasn't made its way into the combat sports world to maximize power development!   Timestamps  0:00 - Cody's background  3:18 - USA college sports system  7:45 - Secrets of flywheel training  26:30 - When to use flywheel training?  35:30 - Keiser machines for maximizing power development  54:00 - Periodization models for fighters   Cody's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cody__Roberts Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck  Yokkao Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/yokkao ★  ★  FREE Stuff! ★  ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/  For The Grapplers - 7 Awesome Ways To Get Stronger For Grappling/BJJ, Without Being Tired & Sore! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/  For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/ Online Training Programs: 🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/ 👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/ 💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/ 🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/ 👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/ 😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/ 

Terrence Kennell, aka TK, is a strength & conditioning coach at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas. He has a strong background in coaching many sports such as rugby, soccer, basketball, and baseball. We cover a range of topics in this podcast, focusing on strength and power development for MMA.   Timestamps  0:00 - TK's background  2:49 - Rotational strength & power development  6:15 - How to know if you need rotational or lower body strength?  8:13 - Anti-rotation vs. rotation training  9:28 - Special strength rotation exercises  11:00 - How to decipher what you need to train  17:30 - Tests you can use with minimal equipment  20:00 - Velocity-based training insights  26:20 - Out of camp vs. fight camp strength training  33:00 - Plyometric training philosophy for fighters  36:20 - Oscillatory isometrics: what, why, and how?  41:50 - TKs personal Muay Thai journey and advice for anyone starting   TK's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tkennellphysprep/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TKPhysPrep Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck  Yokkao Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/yokkao ★  ★  FREE Stuff! ★  ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/  For The Grapplers - 7 Awesome Ways To Get Stronger For Grappling/BJJ, Without Being Tired & Sore! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/  For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/ Online Training Programs: 🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/ 👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/ 💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/ 🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/ 👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/ 😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/ 

My Birthday Sale!  https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/courses/   SSOFBDAY = 40% OFF Any Course  BDAYBUNDLE = 20% OFF Course Bundle   Andrew Usher is a PhD researcher out of Abertay University and coaches a myriad of combat athletes. Most notably, training Hannah Rankin, who is the WBA female super-welterweight.  Andrew is a beast in the space of conditioning boxers and covers his sprint protocols that his boxers thrive from.   Timestamps  0:00 - Birthday Sale  2:36 - Andrew's background  5:25 - Explaining his PhD research on oxygen uptake  8:40 - Does sparring prepare you for a boxing match?  19:17 - Andrew's sprint protocols for boxing  23:25 - When to use the sprint protocols  26:53 - Running with intensity and letting technical sessions take care of low-intensity conditioning  33:30 - How to measure max heart rate and how quickly you recover  39:30 - Sprint protocols for amateurs that aren't doing much boxing?  43:58 - Mechanisms behind creating new mitochondria  46:30 - Can we do too much with sprints?  49:37 - How to decide whether to do power or endurance sprint protocols?  57:40 - Do we need to increase the volume of sprints?  1:01:45 - Where do they fit in a week training structure?  Free Sprint Protocols: https://combatsportperformance.com/sprints/ Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck  Yokkao Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/yokkao ★  ★  FREE Stuff! ★  ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/  For The Grapplers - 7 Awesome Ways To Get Stronger For Grappling/BJJ, Without Being Tired & Sore! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/  For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/

Thomas Barbeau is the assistant strength & conditioning coach with the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. The NFL has similar challenges to fighting with short preparation periods for the NFL season. Fighters may have short-notice fights, so learning how to navigate these challenges can make a huge difference in your win-loss record. Timestamps  0:00 - Tom's background  2:15 - How to prepare for a fight on short notice  7:03 - Incorporating the Moxy monitor for short notice fights  10:54 - Practical uses of the Moxy  14:40 - Energy systems vs. work capacity  16:20 - Preparing for the worst case scenario  23:47 - Developing power in the weight room  27:00 - Power vs. rate of force development  29:17 - Session structure  31:23 - Balancing gym and technical training  33:20 - Autoregulating gym training after a hard technical session  35:45 - Tom's opinion on NFL "Instagram trainers"  40:08 - Unique wrestling strength & conditioning exercises   Tom's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbeautraining/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarbeauTraining Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck  Yokkao Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/yokkao ★  ★  FREE Stuff! ★  ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/  For The Grapplers - 7 Awesome Ways To Get Stronger For Grappling/BJJ, Without Being Tired & Sore! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/  For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/ Online Training Programs: 🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/ 👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/ 💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/ 🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/ 👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/ 😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/ 

James Ramsey is currently undergoing his PhD in oxygen kinetics. He has a vast fight background, being involved in MMA in the early 90s.   Timestamps  0:00 - James' PhD & background  7:25 - Bilateral vs. unilateral debate  14:00 - Breath hold training  28:04 - High-intensity training for mitochondria development?  34:00 - Removing low-intensity conditioning?  38:00 - Balancing high and low-intensity conditioning  41:20 - Reaching steady state VO2max sooner rather than later  43:00 - Priming before a fight  51:45 - Doping in sport   James Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highperformancetrainingforcombatsports Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck  Yokkao Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/yokkao ★  ★  FREE Stuff! ★  ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/  For The Grapplers - 7 Awesome Ways To Get Stronger For Grappling/BJJ, Without Being Tired & Sore! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/  For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/ Online Training Programs: 🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/ 👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/ 💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/ 🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/ 👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/ 😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/ 

James Langford spent 4 years leading the Great Britain Taekwondo Olympic Team. Since then, he has recently moved to MMA at the Manchester Top Team helping amateur and professional fighters reach their peak come fight night.   Timestamps  0:00 - James' background  5:45 - Physical determinants of Taekwondo performance  13:22 - How to determine what a Taekwondo athlete needs  18:12 - Balancing S&C with technical Taekwondo  21:00 - S&C after sparring?  23:00 - Microdosing 26:08 - Balancing plyometrics with Taekwondo training  32:43 - Conditioning for professional & amateur Taekwondo athletes  41:25 - Best high/low week structure for MMA   49:30 - Where to fit strength & conditioning for amateur MMA James Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlperformancecoach/ Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck  Yokkao Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/yokkao ★  ★  FREE Stuff! ★  ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/  For The Grapplers - 7 Awesome Ways To Get Stronger For Grappling/BJJ, Without Being Tired & Sore! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/  For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/ Online Training Programs: 🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/ 👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/ 💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/ 🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/ 👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/ 😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/ 

Jordan Sullivan, known as "The Fight Dietitian" currently works with many of the top UFC fighters from Australia and New Zealand including Israel Adesanya, Brad Riddell, Kai-Kara France, Dan Hooker, Alex Volkanovski to name a few.   Timestamps  0:00 - Jordan's Background  2:47 - Biggest weight cut mistakes  6:08 - How a weight cut should run 8:00 - How to measure if you are training capacity or power  12:43 - How to calculate the start of a weight cut  17:24 - Why keto doesn't work  21:12 - Water loading (how it works and how to do it correctly)  31:06 - What to eat and drink after weigh in  34:08 - How to use HRV to influence your training  38:38 - Short duration weigh in strategies  44:30 - Cutting weight for female fighters: how it differs  48:14 - Every day nutrition for a fighter   Jordan's Website: https://thefightdietitian.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/ Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck  Yokkao Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/yokkao ★  ★  FREE Stuff! ★  ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/  For The Grapplers - 7 Awesome Ways To Get Stronger For Grappling/BJJ, Without Being Tired & Sore! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/  For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/  Online Training Programs: 🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/ 👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/ 💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/ 🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/ 👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/ 😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/ 

Tim Kettenring is the owner of Valhalla Performance and has worked at every level within high school and college sport. He's also worked with military personal preparing them for combat.   Timestamps  0:00 - Tim's background  2:40 - Why aerobic conditioning is so important  5:56 - Aerobic power vs capacity  8:00 - How to measure if you are training capacity or power  11:38 - Training to increase the number of mitochondria  18:33 - Example aerobic capacity and power workouts  22:36 - Example zone 3,4,5 workouts and how they fit in a training week  30:00 - Why HRV?  34:08 - How to use HRV to influence your training  39:37 - When to not use HRV  41:19 - When to ignore HRV  43:34 - Mental health for the fighter   Tim's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValhallaPerform Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck  Yokkao Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/yokkao ★  ★  FREE Stuff! ★  ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/  For The Grapplers - 7 Awesome Ways To Get Stronger For Grappling/BJJ, Without Being Tired & Sore! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/  For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/  Online Training Programs: 🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/ 👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/ 💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/ 🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/ 👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/ 😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Subscribe here ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-FwdyWlvCdE3LWro1eIjw Follow here ►► https://www.facebook.com/sweetscienceoffighting ►► https://www.instagram.com/sweetscienceoffighting/

Meer Awny is the head coach and owner of Ethos Performance in Sydney, Australia. He has a stable of amateur to elite fighters, including Tyson Pedro and Tai Tuivasa, who are both UFC athletes.   Timestamps  0:00 - Meer's background  2:40 - Meer's training philosophy for combat sports  12:29 - Best physical performance tests for combat sports  19:45 - Tests amateur fighters can use with no equipment or budget  24:53 - Biggest mistakes amateur fighters make with training  32:08 - The ideal training schedule for an amateur fighter  37:51 - Case study for more conditioning  43:13 - Specifc and non-specific conditioning examples  49:35 - Best exercises for combat sports   Meer's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meer_awny/  Ethos Performance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethos_performance_au/  Ethos Performance: https://www.ethosperformance.com.au/ Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck  Yokkao Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/yokkao ★  ★  FREE Stuff! ★  ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/  For The Grapplers - 7 Awesome Ways To Get Stronger For Grappling/BJJ, Without Being Tired & Sore! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/  For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/  Online Training Programs: 🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/ 👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/ 💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/ 🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/ 👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/ 😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

Online course bundle: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ultimate-fight-course-bundle/  James de Lacey is the owner of Sweet Science of Fighting. He holds a Master's degree in Sport & Exercise Science, published academic research in the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, and works in professional/international level sport worldwide.  Timestamps  0:00 - Quick intro  1:48 - S&C on different days or with combat training?  9:12 - Strengthening the legs for BJJ & Judo + cardio  12:53 - Getting stronger while cutting weight  17:10 - High/low training model & scheduling training  27:00 - Tips for S&C for combat sports Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck  Yokkao Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/yokkao ★  ★  FREE Stuff! ★  ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/  For The Grapplers - 7 Awesome Ways To Get Stronger For Grappling/BJJ, Without Being Tired & Sore! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/  For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/  Online Training Programs: 🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/ 👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/ 💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/ 🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/ 👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/ 😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Subscribe here ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-FwdyWlvCdE3LWro1eIjw Follow here ►► https://www.facebook.com/sweetscienceoffighting ►► https://www.instagram.com/sweetscienceoffighting/