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MMA Strength and Conditioning

19 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratings

Strength and Conditioning for MMA, BJJ, Wrestlers and other Combat Athletes

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Episodes

Training After a Layoff with Jacob James

July 14, 2020 10:42 - 23 minutes - 18.7 MB

Whether your gym was closed, you were injured or you simply got distracted, coming back into the gym after a layoff needs to be well planned. Many of us want to simply jump back in where we left off, but this can be a recipe for disaster. Our bodies become detrained without stimulation, and we […] The post Training After a Layoff with Jacob James appeared first on Fight Camp Conditioning.

Cutting Weight with Ben Zhuang

March 02, 2020 17:26 - 35 minutes - 81.1 MB

Cutting weight is a highly polarizing topic and we wanted to bring Coach Ben Zhuang on to discuss the research, practical application and the methods related to making weight. In today’s podcast, our goal was to share ‘good practices’ and provide some guidelines for athletes and coaches to use when they are cutting weight for […] The post Cutting Weight with Ben Zhuang appeared first on Fight Camp Conditioning.

Dr. Michael Camp – Physical Therapist from New York City Discusses His Approach to Physical Therapy for Fighters

February 03, 2020 19:39 - 20 minutes - 9.37 MB

Dr. Michael Camp has been a physical therapist for 17 years and works with many top fighters from Long Island, NY. In today’s podcast with discuss common injuries, how to find a good physical therapist, working with other coaches, assessments, therapy methods and making sure that fighters are healthy enough to train, compete and perform […] The post Dr. Michael Camp – Physical Therapist from New York City Discusses His Approach to Physical Therapy for Fighters appeared first on Fight Camp Co...

Adam Lusby Discusses Common Mistakes During Fight Camps

January 28, 2020 19:20 - 25 minutes - 20.2 MB

After working in a prison in Scotland, Adam Lusby describes his transition into strength and conditioning and he discusses some of the simple mistakes that fighters are making during their fight camps. Adam is a strength & conditioning coach from Scotland and runs Enhanced Sports Performance. He works with a variety of elite level athletes […] The post Adam Lusby Discusses Common Mistakes During Fight Camps appeared first on Fight Camp Conditioning.

Sabina Skala Discusses Training Long Term vs Short Term Competition Prep

January 20, 2020 13:59 - 21 minutes - 16.9 MB

Many athletes only train for a few weeks leading up to a fight, but being consistent for long periods of time is essential for the best results. Today, strength coach Sabina Skala, discusses how she trains her athletes all year ’round. She goes into detail about how she adjusts training, coordinates with their training schedules […] The post Sabina Skala Discusses Training Long Term vs Short Term Competition Prep appeared first on Fight Camp Conditioning.

Chris Camacho – Boxing vs MMA Strength

January 13, 2020 13:38 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MB

Chris has worked with a variety of combat athletes and in today’s podcast we discuss the differences between preparing for a mma fight vs boxing. Chris goes into detail about how he differs his approach, cultural differences, mistakes he’s made and more. Follow Chris on Instagram > @camacho100 Chris came to California as the Director of […] The post Chris Camacho – Boxing vs MMA Strength appeared first on Fight Camp Conditioning.

Australian Strength Coach Meer Awny Discusses Developing a Support Team for His Fighters

January 10, 2020 18:18 - 26 minutes - 21 MB

Australian strength coach Meer Awny shares his experiences training combat athletes, collaborating with other coaches, putting a team together, traveling to learn from other coaches and effective ways to prepare fighters for competition. Meer works with a wide variety of fighters including youth, pro MMA fighters, boxers, judo athletes and more. Follow Meer on Instagram […] The post Australian Strength Coach Meer Awny Discusses Developing a Support Team for His Fighters appeared first on Fig...

Mike Perry Discusses How He Juggles Running a Gym, Training Jiu Jitsu and Being a Family Man

January 08, 2020 19:14 - 21 minutes - 17.5 MB

Mike Perry is a gym owner outside of Boston, Massachusetts that trains a variety of combat athletes. He also has a family and recently started training jiu jitsu. Our discussion today revolves around how he schedules and prioritizes his work, training and free time. Lots of great tips for busy people that are interested in […] The post Mike Perry Discusses How He Juggles Running a Gym, Training Jiu Jitsu and Being a Family Man appeared first on Fight Camp Conditioning.

Coach Dan Howard Discusses How He Utilizes Velocity Based Training with His Fighters

January 06, 2020 19:53 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MB

Dan Howard is a strength and conditioning coach & sports scientist out of Absolute MMA and Conditioning. Building athletes, training protocols and martial arts periodization from the ground up, ensuring all athletes are ready to reach the next level. Connect with Dan on Instagram: @coach_dan_howard In Today’s Episode We Discuss How Dan is Using Velocity […] The post Coach Dan Howard Discusses How He Utilizes Velocity Based Training with His Fighters appeared first on Fight Camp Conditioning.

#96 with Caleb Rogers aka Mental Sensei

December 06, 2018 18:21 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MB

This week, we had the opportunity to talk with Caleb Rogers, aka Mental Sensei. Caleb has helped quite a few top tier mma fighters mentally prepare for big fights. Caleb talks with us about his approach to working with his combat athletes. As many of you know, the mental side of mma is essential, but […] The post #96 with Caleb Rogers aka Mental Sensei appeared first on Fight Camp Conditioning.

Healthy from the Inside Out – Nutrition Specialist Dan Garner Joins Us for Episode #95

November 29, 2018 13:28 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MB

We are all inundated with diet tips, supplements and nutrition info, but people continue to struggle with their eating habits. It’s hard for us to know what is right and what is simply marketing hype. In today’s podcast, nutrition specialist, Dan Garner gives us some insight on how he approaches nutrition with his elite clientele. […] The post Healthy from the Inside Out – Nutrition Specialist Dan Garner Joins Us for Episode #95 appeared first on Fight Camp Conditioning.

Bo Sandoval, Strength and Conditioning Coach at the UFC Performance Institute

November 21, 2018 12:46 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MB

FREE Download –> Performance Analysis of the UFC Athlete Bo Sandoval is the head strength and conditioning coach at the UFC Performance Institute. He has extensive experience with combat athletes and is now part of the organized team of professionals at the UFCpi. In today’s podcast we discuss his background, experiences and how he using […] The post Bo Sandoval, Strength and Conditioning Coach at the UFC Performance Institute appeared first on Fight Camp Conditioning.

Episode #93 with Chris Camacho – Prioritizing Training for a Short Camp

November 12, 2018 14:12 - 12 MB

Chris Camacho is the strength and conditioning coach for UFC Champion, Daniel Cormier. In today’s podcast we discuss how they developed and implemented a training program, when they only have a few weeks to prepare for the fight against Derrick Lewis. Chris discusses priorities, scheduling, recovery and more…. Get a little behind the scenes on […] The post Episode #93 with Chris Camacho – Prioritizing Training for a Short Camp appeared first on Fight Camp Conditioning.

Milwaukee’s Top Fighters Trust Alex Rosencutter to Get Them Strong and Ready to Compete.

November 07, 2018 13:19 - 27 minutes - 178 Bytes

Alex is a competitive athlete, gym owner, educator and head strength & conditioning coach for Red Schafer MMA in Milwaukee. When it comes to getting fighters and grapplers prepared to compete, Alex has a clear understanding of what to do, why and coordinates well with the athlete & skill coaches involved. He works with a […] The post Milwaukee’s Top Fighters Trust Alex Rosencutter to Get Them Strong and Ready to Compete. appeared first on Fight Camp Conditioning.

Heather Linden, Director of Physical Therapy at the UFCpi

October 30, 2018 12:35 - 178 Bytes

FREE Download –> Performance Analysis of the UFC Athlete When UFC fighters are broken, Heather Linden is on the front lines to help them feel better and get back to training. Heather has experience working with a variety of athletes and is currently the Director of Physical Therapy at the UFC Performance Institute. In today’s […] The post Heather Linden, Director of Physical Therapy at the UFCpi appeared first on Fight Camp Conditioning.

Episode #90 Clint Wattenberg – Director of Nutrition for UFCpi

October 23, 2018 10:14 - 40 minutes - 178 Bytes

FREE Download –> Performance Analysis of the UFC Athlete Clint Wattenberg was a 2X All American wrestler at Cornell and a member of the US national team. He is a registered dietician and earned his master’s degree in exercise physiology. Clint is currently the Director of Nutrition at the UFC Performance Institute. In today’s podcast […] The post Episode #90 Clint Wattenberg – Director of Nutrition for UFCpi appeared first on Fight Camp Conditioning.

Episode #89 Dr. MIchael Piekarski, aka Doctor Kickass, Discusses Injuries, Therapy and Improving Recovery for Fighters

October 17, 2018 13:04 - 30 minutes - 178 Bytes

With the experience of competing in the cage and the discipline to earn his bjj black belt, Michael Piekarski has a unique perspective when it comes to understanding the demands and stressors that fighters endure. He’s a practicing physical therapist and does a great job explaining things that occur in the cage and on the […] The post Episode #89 Dr. MIchael Piekarski, aka Doctor Kickass, Discusses Injuries, Therapy and Improving Recovery for Fighters appeared first on Fight Camp Conditioning.

Filling the Gaps with Jorge Bonnet from PurMotion

October 10, 2018 12:50 - 178 Bytes

Jorge is the founder of PurMotion. His experience as a 5-time Olympic athlete fueled his passion to change the way the world thinks about fitness and has led to the creation of a new training modality complete with new movements, products and programming. In today’s podcast, we discuss Jorge’s athletic past and how he transitioned […] The post Filling the Gaps with Jorge Bonnet from PurMotion appeared first on Fight Camp Conditioning.

Episode #87 with UFC Veteran “The Immortal” Matt Brown

September 27, 2018 12:29 - 49 minutes - 178 Bytes

Matt Brown is a legend in combat sports. With over 10 years experience, Matt has racked up 3 Fight of the Night, 2 Performance of the Night and 1 Knockout of the Night awards and is tied for most finishes in UFC welterweight history. In today’s podcast Matt shares some of his experiences, lessons and […] The post Episode #87 with UFC Veteran “The Immortal” Matt Brown appeared first on Fight Camp Conditioning.

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