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 In this episode of the Sweet Sounds of Fighting podcast, host James interviews Danny Foley, a performance therapist and strength coach, who shares his insights on the importance of fascia in training. Danny discusses his background in restorative strength training, emphasizing the need for injury management and performance enhancement. He explains the role of fascia as a global connective tissue that influences movement and strength, and how training adaptations can be influenced by loading techniques. The conversation also covers practical applications of various exercises, including the Zercher hold split squat, and the significance of variability in training for athletes, particularly in combat sports. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Danny Foley and His Background 03:15 Restorative Strength Training vs Traditional Approaches 07:49 Fascia and Its Role in Training 14:42 Understanding Fascia: Definition and Importance 18:12 Training Adaptations and the Fascial System 22:54 Biasing Muscular vs Connective Tissue in Training 24:57 Innovative Approaches to Strength Training 29:50 Transitioning from Traditional to Functional Training 35:19 Specificity in Training for Combat Sports 39:21 Practical Applications of the Zercher Hold Split Squat 43:23 Structuring a Comprehensive Training Day Danny's IG: https://www.instagram.com/danmode_ruderock/
