Sweet Science of Fighting interviews leading strength & conditioning coaches to provide you with the latest methods for enhancing your fight performance.
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SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard SSOF Taniwha Rashies & Shorts - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-rash-guard https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-shorts Iron Neck - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck JB Morin is a renowned researcher and sports scientist, known for his significant contributions in the field of sports biomechanics and physiology. Morin holds a PhD in Sport Sciences. His work often explores the biomechanics of sprinting, including the role of muscle force and technique in sprint performance. He is also known for developing and validating field methods to assess athletes, making high-level sports science more accessible to coaches and practitioners. JB and I published a research paper in 2014 detailing the changes in power-force-velocity profiles and detraining in professional rugby league. Timestamps 0:00 JB's background 1:20 Force-velocity profiling (what is it?) 4:05 Individual profiles 9:15 Optimal profiles for power 12:35 Optimal vs individual profile: what it means for training 17:40 Should you optimize the F-V profile? 22:30 Landmine punch throw test 24:35 F-V test protocol 33:45 Is there any use for a F-V profile in combat sports? 36:12 Horizontal F-V profile 41:20 Horizontal force debate 45:00 Optimal power load training 49:00 Force vector training JB's website: https://jbmorin.net/ Instagram: https://twitter.com/jb_morin ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard SSOF Taniwha Rashies & Shorts - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-rash-guard https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-shorts Iron Neck - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Scott is the head coach at Primal MKE in Milwaukee and the host of the Primal MMA Coaching Podcast. Timestamps 0:00 Scott's background 2:20 How we can develop games for training 4:05 Solving Dominick Cruz 11:10 Adesanya vs Strickland: What we can take from it 24:35 Sparring every day 32:30 Training games Scott's website: https://www.primalmke.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primal_mke/ ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
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SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard SSOF Taniwha Rashies & Shorts - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-rash-guard https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/taniwha-shorts Iron Neck - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Shawn Myszka holds a Masters of Science (MS) in Exercise Science from California University of Pennsylvania He's served primarily as a Personal Performance Advisor & Movement Skill Acquisition Coach for National Football League (NFL) players since 2008, working with approximately 12 players each year. Has partnered with 5 NFL All-Pro selections and 12 NFL Pro Bowl Team members. He's also the founder/host of the Sport Movement Skill Conference which is organized in an attempt to change the lens that professionals view sport movement behavior through. Timestamps 0:00 Shawn's background 5:50 Perfect practice doesn't make perfect 15:22 Sean Strickland's training approach 23:30 Why flashing lights and agility ladders don't work 32:10 Ecological approach works for beginners? 42:10 When does the coach intervene? 48:35 How Shawn would improve Israel Adesanya's training to beat Sean Strickland 1:03:30 "Drill" ideas you can use to become a better fighter Shawn's website: https://emergentmvmt.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MovementMiyagi ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard Iron Neck - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Edward Baker Performance is an online resource for Strength and Conditioning, Combat Sport Training and Injury Rehabilitation. He is a University Lecturer, Researcher and Strength and Conditioning Coach with over 15 years' experience working in elite sport. Timestamps 0:00 Ed's background 3:54 Ed's punch research 7:30 How does Ed's research influence his S&C programs 10:30 Get brutally strong or produce force quickly? 13:25 Coordinative approach to training 19:10 Does strength training change between MMA, boxing, Muay Thai 24:00 Muscular endurance 30:20 Increasing fight pace 38:30 How does 2nd half of fight camp look 43:48 Fight week training Ed's website: https://www.thefightlab.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefightlabuk/ ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard Iron Neck - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Timestamps 0:00 Alan's background 10:27 Science behind altitude training 23:30 Why and how to use an altitude chamber 28:50 Repeat sprint strategies in an altitude chamber 32:17 Training in simulated altitude (will it give you altitude adaptations) 34:45 What can fighters do to prepare to fight at altitude 44:10 Travel strategies 46:00 Boxing testing battery 59:47 Conditioning philosophy Alan's website: https://boxingscience.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruddock_boxingscience/ ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
SSOF Cyber Monday: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ Code "VIPSSOF" = 50% OFF annual plan Code "SSOFBF" = $1 month trial SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard Iron Neck - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Jack Coak is a registered performance nutritionist specializing in nutrition for boxing. He has supported professional boxers ranging from Southern Area To European Champions. He's helped these elite athletes enhance their nutrition to ensure they fuel & recover optimally from training sessions, make weight safely & perform at their absolute best on fight night. Timestamps 0:00 Jack's background 3:30 Biggest nutrition mistakes 9:28 How boxing nutrition differs from MMA 11:10 High and low carbohydrate 17:44 Rehydration after weight cut 23:25 Fight week no carbs? 29:00 High carb rehydration drink 30:30 How much fluid after weigh in 31:56 Longer weigh in strategies33:15 Females vs male fighter strategies Jacks' website: https://jackcoak.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackcoaknutrition/ ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
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SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard Iron Neck - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Jeff Chilton is an instrumental figure in the creation of the now booming medicinal mushroom product category. With over 40 years of mushroom growing experience, he was one of the first to bring mushroom extracts to the North American market and organized the first organic mushroom growers workshop in China back in 1996. He was then one of the first to bring organic mushroom extracts to the North American market. Timestamps 0:00 Jeff's mushroom background & health benefits 12:25 How beta-glucans are measured 17:03 Published research & popular mushrooms and their benefits 30:25 Other major mushrooms 35:54 How many grams of mushrooms to take 42:10 What to look for on a bottle of mushroom powder 47:00 When to take mushrooms for maximum effectiveness Jeff's website: https://www.realmushrooms.com/ https://www.nammex.com/ ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard Iron Neck - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck James de Lacey is the founder of Sweet Science of Fighting. He holds a Masters degree in Sport & Exercise Science and spent his career as a strength and conditioning coach in professional and international rugby. Timestamps 0:00 Updates 1:56 (Listener question) Fat loss for MMA 5:07 (Listener question) How to improve grappling 6:50 Clearing up the conditioning confusion 19:20 (Listener question) Creatine for rehydration 21:04 (Listener question) Conjugate method 26:45 (Listener question) Meal prep services 27:45 Back to conditioning 38:40 Other training tidbits I've been playing with 39:40 Conjugate continued James: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com https://jamesdelacey.com ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard Iron Neck - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Dr Chris Gaviglio has been involved with elite sport for over 20 years working across multiple Olympic sports and professional football codes all around the world. He is the founder of theBFR.co. Timestamps 0:00 Chris' background 4:30 An overview of BFR 10:00 Speeding up injury rehab with BFR 25:55 Practical ways to implement BFR without specialized cuffs 31:50 BFR and sports performance 39:45 How to use BFR within a training program 41:56 BFR vs regular weight training for building muscle Chris Website: https://www.thebfr.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebfr.co/ ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard Iron Neck - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Wes Elliot is the founder of Striketec who make the most accurate, cutting edge boxing punch sensors. He's analyzed thousands of punches from amateur to elite fighters and determined what characteristics make a hard and fast punch. Timestamps 0:00 Wes' background 1:30 Main issue with boxing sensors 7:07 Distinct phases of a punch 15:15 Follow through of a punch 16:28 How hard do UFC fighters punch 23:22 Bare knuckle vs. gloves: Who punches harder? 30:05 How to track punching power if you work out at home 32:05 Can you see good or bad technique with boxing sensors 38:20 Using Striketec to measure punch forces when fatigued 40:20 Future of judging 44:40 Using Striketec for kicks? Wes Website: https://striketec.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/striketec/ ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard Iron Neck - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Mike T. Nelson, PhD, MSME, CSCS, CISSN, is a research fanatic who specializes in metabolic flexibility and heart rate variability, as well as an online trainer, adjunct professor, Associate Professor at the Carrick Institute, presenter, creator of the Flex Diet Cert, kiteboarder, and (somewhat incongruously) heavy-metal enthusiast. He has a PhD in Exercise Physiology, and a MS in Mechanical Engineering (biomechanics). Timestamps 0:00 Mike's background 1:52 The truth about seed oils 8:00 Which seed oils are high in omega 6 you may look to avoid 14:20 Cooking with seed oils 27:33 Choosing a quality fish oil 32:44 Ketone esters Mike's Website: https://miketnelson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmiketnelson/ ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard Iron Neck - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Craig Twentyman has a wealth of experience working within rugby having spent 12 years at Rugby Australia with their 7s and 15s teams. He then moved to rugby league with the NZ Warriors and now heads the NZ Black Ferns Women's rugby team as their strength & conditioning coach. Timestamps 0:00 Craig's background 5:00 Getting bigger without losing speed and power 10:00 Dynamical systems theory concepts to maintain speed 23:10 Training week structure for building muscle as an athlete 27:05 Building muscle when competing often 28:44 Training splits 30:30 Craig's favorite power exercises 32:40 Muscle slack theory 35:10 How strong is strong enough 44:00 Conditioning transfer to sport Craig's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigtwentyman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-twentyman-66397833 ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard Iron Neck - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Dr Ian C Dunican (PhD, MMineEng, MBA, GCASSc, BA) holds a PhD in Sleep and Performance from the University of Western Australia (UWA), where he worked with elite sporting organisations/athletes to optimise sleep, recovery, and performance. Ian has worked with elite and highly trained athletes at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), West Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS), professional teams in Super Rugby, Australian Rules Football, Basketball, Swimming, Formula 1, McLaren racing, Netball, Ultrarunners and Martial Arts such as Boxing, Judo & MMA. Ian is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow with UWA and an Adjunct Associate Professor at Edith Cowan University. He researches in the areas of sports science, sleep science, jet lag and travel, chronobiology, health and safety, shiftwork, nutrition, and performance. Timestamps 0:00 Ian's background 6:50 Dreams indicate sleep quality? 9:15 Dreams and death 17:00 Sleep wearables accuracy 25:55 How much sleep to get per night 31:05 Can you make up for lack of sleep? 33:50 Social jet lag 36:45 Blue light myth 42:40 Melatonin 47:05 Sleep banking Ian's Site: https://sleep4performance.com.au Join the study: https://dreamteam.study/ Learning to Die podcast https://learningtodie.com.au/ Melius Consulting https://meliusconsulting.com.au/ ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard Iron Neck - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Travis McMaster is currently the head S&C coach for the All Blacks 7s responsible for their physical preparation. He was previously leading the Las Vegas Golden Knights and part of the All Blacks support staff. Timestamps 0:00 Travis background 4:30 Repeating high-intensity efforts 7:55 Testing repeat power 9:39 Targeting output and capacity 14:18 How conditioning changes closer to competition 16:48 Manipulating games and sparring 24:40 How to train when competing weekly & monthly 32:32 Developing full body power 36:10 Individual force-velocity profiles 39:08 Optimal power load 41:39 Olympic Weightlifting for performance 43:43 Flywheel training Travis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-mcmaster-b7092967/ Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Daniel-Mcmaster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.dtwm/ Book: https://amzn.to/3P1P9Eg ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE"https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard Iron Neck - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Nick Littlehales is a sleep coach who specializes in optimizing sleep patterns for athletes and sports teams to enhance performance and recovery. He has worked with a variety of sports organizations, including soccer teams, Olympic athletes, and professional cyclists. His work has been influential in changing the way that elite athletes approach sleep as a fundamental aspect of their overall training and preparation. Timestamps 0:00 Nick's background 9:50 The myth of 8 hours sleep 17:20 Aiming for a certain number of sleep cycles instead 24:15 Can you nap when working full time and training? 30:53 Setting a consistent wake time 48:00 Shifting from a morning to night person and vice versa Nick's Book: https://amzn.to/3PeD003 Website: https://sportsleepcoach.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_sportsleepcoach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sportsleepcoach ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
New technique/breakdown YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOuif4Y5IolZB7rFhL2sALw SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.programs.app/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard Iron Neck Discount - Code "SSOF10" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Dan is a high performance coach, with a career spanning over 15 years of work in elite sport, both in the UK and the USA. Dan is a certified Strength & Conditioning coach with the UKSCA and NSCA, and has worked with: - Olympic and Paralympic Programmes - The US and GB Ski Teams - The English Institute of Sport - Wasps Rugby Club - England Rugby 7s - Team GB Rugby 7s (2016 and 2020) - Houston Astros MLB Club Timestamps 0:00 - Dan's background 2:15 - Defining work capacity 6:16 - When to take an energy systems vs work capacity approach to conditioning 11:35 - Go-to protocols for targeting physiological adaptations 17:04 - Speed work during low-intensity blocks 22:00 - Muscle fiber types 28:20 - SIT 33:27 - Balancing S&C with training/competition during busy schedules 39:20 - Minimizing the effect of travel on performance 48:20 - Blue light glasses 49:40 - Pre match primers Dan's Website: https://collaboratesports.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danhowells82/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HowellsDan ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
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New technique/breakdown YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOuif4Y5IolZB7rFhL2sALw SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.programs.app/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard Ryan Villalobos is a 2nd degree black belt in jiu-jitsu and owns and runs V.O.W. BJJ. Timestamps 0:00 - Ryan's Background 2:53 - Where the BJJ meta is heading 7:12 - Leg locks still being a huge part of BJJ 11:20 - What's separating the top 0.1% competitors 22:00 - Leg lock defense in 30 seconds 26:20 - Leg locks within MMA 28:20 - Biggest mistakes stopping intermediate BJJ athletes progressing 36:30 - Ryan's BJJ principles Ryan's Website: https://vowbjj.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCZCOUWYY9XRfU5NgsuGcvhQ Iron Neck Discount - Automatically added at checkout: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.programs.app/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard Dr Nicholas B. Tiller is a senior researcher in the Institute of Exercise Physiology and Respiratory Medicine (Lundquist Institute) at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. For over a decade, Tiller has been scrutinizing the global health and wellness industry through the critical lens of scientific skepticism. His first book, The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science: Confronting Myths of the Health and Fitness Industry, was published in 2020 and was named one of Book Authority's "Best Sports Science Books of All Time". Timestamps 0:00 - Nick's Background 2:55 - Why Nick confronted UFC's performance practices 5:20 - Cupping doesn't work? 8:46 - Case against ice baths & cryotherapy 22:00 - IVs are a scam 26:50 - K-tape doesn't work 31:30 - Redlight therapy for your balls? 34:35 - Greens supplements37:20 - EMS44:55 - Respiratory trainers work!52:08 - What to do to enhance recovery Nick's Website: https://www.nbtiller.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NBTiller Iron Neck Discount - Automatically added at checkout: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
Cas Judo Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/judo-strength-conditioning-program/ Resources: https://mramacdonald.gumroad.com/ https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/strength-training-for-judo/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard Casper de Wit leads the Dutch Judo program preparing Olympic, World, and National level Judo players for the rigors of the sport. Timestamps 0:00 - New things Cas is up to 3:00 - Physicality must fit your style 5:10 - Strength standards for elite Judo 7:00 - Simple tests with no equipment 18:45 - How to use testing to influence training 25:30 - Elite 2km test times 34:00 - How to fit S&C sessions around Judo 37:00 - Set/rep prescription Cas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cas.dewit/ Iron Neck Discount - Automatically added at checkout: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.programs.app/ SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard Danny is the founder of Sigma Nutrition. He is the long-time host of the popular podcast Sigma Nutrition Radio, and is also a respected educator in the field. He has spoken at conferences and events all over Europe (including London, Dublin, Amsterdam and Vienna), as well as the United States and Australia. Danny is currently a member of the Advisory Board of the Sports Nutrition Association, the global regulatory body responsible for the standardisation of best practice in the sports nutrition profession. Danny delivers the nutrition lectures for the Dipl. Strength Coach Training by Intelligent Strength in Vienna, Austria. He is also one of the lecturers on the JPS Online Mentorship for fitness professionals, in addition to delivering the nutrition lectures for the JPS Powerlifting Fundamentals course. Danny has a master's degree (MSc.) in Nutritional Sciences from University College Cork, during which time Danny took classes in biochemistry, clinical nutrition, micronutrient interactions and physiology. Previous to this Danny also completed a BSc. Degree in Biology and Physics (with concurrent diploma in education), followed by a year teaching those subjects. Timestamps 0:00 - Danny's background 3:00 - How nutritional practices have progressed 6:00 - Weight-cutting horror story 7:45 - Weight cutting principles (24-hour weigh-in) 18:55 - Losing weight before acute weight loss strategies 30:35 - Epsom salt bath vs. no salt for weight cutting 35:40 - How to adjust weight-cut strategies for shorter weigh-ins 39:40 - Difference between weight cutting for strength & combat sports 45:30 - Carb periodization 54:10 - Meal timing 58:00 - Electrolyte recommendations 1:03:25 - What to eat and drink after weigh in Danny's Website: https://sigmanutrition.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sigmanutrition/ Iron Neck Discount - Automatically added at checkout: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
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SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.programs.app/ "SMESH1" = $1 first month trial "SMESH2" = 20% off annual plan SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard Mona holds an Honors degree in Sports Psychology and has spent the last 22 years of her life dedicated to representing South Africa on the world stage. She's competed at the elite level in three different sports: - 6x Karate World Champion - CrossFit Games Competitor - Commonwealth Games Medalist Olympic Weightlifting Olympic Weightlifting is Mona's favorite sport and has competed in the longest having won many major international competitions such as the African Championships and Commonwealth Champs. Throughout this time, she has worked as a Weightlifting coach and Sport Psychologist. Timestamps 0:00 - Mona's background 1:53 - Defining imposter syndrome 6:08 - What to do with negative thoughts 11:03 - How to channel assertiveness/confidence as an introvert or passive personality 15:05 - Creating a persona 18:37 - How to practice your persona without pissing people off 21:00 - Can a persona go too far? 23:45 - Imagine all negative scenarios of a fight 26:10 - How to visualize negative things without being fixated on it 31:11 - How to re-center and channel your persona after being thrown off 35:32 - Difference between channeling past trauma vs creating a persona to psyche up 41:44 - Where to start to squash self-doubt Mona's Newsletter: https://unleashyourinnerbeast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongbymona/ Iron Neck Discount - Automatically added at checkout: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard The SQUARE 1 System™ was developed by Shawn Sherman. Shawn earned his Exercise and Sport Science degree from Penn State University and operates a private practice in Western Springs, Illinois. Over the years, Shawn has held numerous industry certifications and therefore understands what and how the conventionalists think and believe. Over the past 25 years, his understanding of movement has evolved from that of an apprentice level to a level of mastery by continually seeking answers to his questions. Because he now intimately and thoroughly understands the most basic components of movement, he brings an unparalleled perspective to the table. Timestamps 0:00 - Shawn's background 0:50 - What is the Square 1 system? 5:55 - Where do you start? 7:55 - Neuro resets 15:36 - Assessing yourself 23:33 - Is this voodoo? 25:44 - Tactile stimulation 31:44 - Reducing pain and improving mobility 44:10 - Stopping the pain response Shawn's Website: http://www.square1system.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/square1system/ Iron Neck Discount - Automatically added at checkout: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard Christian Thibaudeau has been involved in the business of training for over the last 20 years. During this period, he worked with athletes from 28 different sports. He has been “Head Strength Coach” for the Central Institute for Human Performance (official center of the St. Louis Blues). His work method enabled him to lead several successful athletes in a multitude of different disciplines. Christian is a prolific writer with four books published (The Black Book of Training Secrets, Theory and Application of Modern Strength and Power Methods, High Threshold Muscle Building, and the Maximum Muscle Bible). Christian is also a senior author and head writer for the e-Magazine T-Nation. Timestamps 0:00 - Christian's background 3:40 - What is neurotyping 7:28 - Psychological or physical traits 12:35 - Best athletes have high acetyl choline levels? 15:30 - Neurotype categories broken down 40:57 - Are you a blend of neurotypes? 47:09 - Do neurotypes influence the type of training you should do? 1:02:20 - Choline supplements to boost performance Christian's Website: https://thibarmy.com/ Iron Neck Discount - Automatically added at checkout: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard Scott Sieveweight is the head coach and co-founder of Primal MKE MMA & Fitness. He has a unique approach to training for combat sports by not teaching beginners fundamental movements. Instead, they are placed into situational drilling and made to learn from a constraints based approach. Timestamps 0:00 - Scott's background 1:14 - What is an ecological approach to training 3:58 - Drilling vs sparring 5:12 - What if you're a beginner? 6:30 - Example games 10:57 - How much coaching is necessary? 12:57 - Does this approach lead to bad habits? 15:45 - Agility/flashing lights 16:50 - Start at home as a beginner without a coach? 18:45 - Games with partner 23:36 - How often to hard spar 26:27 - Preparing fighters without hard sparring Scott's Website: https://www.primalmke.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primal_mke/ Iron Neck Discount - Automatically added at checkout: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
SSoF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground SSOF Rash Guard & Shorts Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/sweet-science-rash-guard **Sorry about the sound!** For over 20 years Mark has been training and consulting with athletes, sport teams, weekend warriors, and tactical professionals around the world to reach their full potential. Mark has trained over 700 athletes on every competitive level ranging from Olympic, professional (NFL, MLB, CFL), college, high school and grade school athletes. As well as working with individual athletes, Mark consults with professional organizations (NFL, MLB, and NBA), NCAA universities, high school, club, and youth sport organizations. Timestamps 0:00 - Mark's background 2:48 - What adaptations are we chasing with low-intensity conditioning 6:00 - Using HR thresholds for low-intensity 10:40 - At what point is sports training enough 15:32 - Easy field tests for conditioning 18:44 - Explosive athletes and recovery 19:30 - Short on time? Can you microdose? 19:27 - Intensifying mobility exercises 23:09 - Central adaptations 27:02 - Is VO2max that important? 30:10 - Peripheral adaptations 35:28 - Repeated high-intensity efforts 46:10 - Fitting into a training week Mark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markptc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Results_Period Website: https://www.ptconline.co/ Iron Neck Discount - Automatically added at checkout: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! 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:
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