Conditioning Mentorship: https://performance.education/esd/ Free MMA S&C Blueprint: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/mma-strength-conditioning-blueprint/ BJJ S&C Blueprint: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-strength-and-conditioning-blueprint/ SSOF App & Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ Trifecta Nutrition: https://trifectanutrition.llbyf9.net/3JoV0k (Code "liftbig40" for 40% off) 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 Bill Smart and James discuss various aspects of conditioning and performance in MMA, focusing on the importance of understanding physiological adaptations, the role of eccentric training, and the need for specificity in training. They explore how jump performance metrics can differentiate high-level athletes, the significance of eccentric qualities, and how to effectively integrate conditioning with technical training. The discussion also touches on the challenges of transitioning between grappling and striking, and the importance of recovery and adaptation in training programs. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction and Technical Glitches 02:11 Understanding Conditioning and Physiology 05:09 Counter Movement Jumps in MMA 12:01 Eccentric Training and Performance 17:57 Eccentric Overload and Recovery 24:08 Influence of Fighting Styles on Performance 31:15 Exploring Training Protocols and Their Effects 32:34 Air Bike Limitations and Power Training 39:24 Frequency and Activation in Training 43:07 Specificity in Training for MMA 52:44 The Cost of Transitioning Between Grappling and Striking Bill's IG: https://www.instagram.com/smarter_performance/
