Category: Aerobic exercise
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The Most Important Energy System in MMA
Are you tired of vague, one-size-fits-all advice on which energy system truly drives success in the cage? Mixed martial arts is unique—fights can last up to five explosive minutes per round, often going multiple rounds. Understanding how different energy systems (ATP-PCr, anaerobic glycolysis, aerobic metabolism) work together is crucial if you want to outpace and…
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How to Peak in 3 Months – The 90-Day Fight Camp Blueprint
Are You 3 Months Out from a Fight? Do you have a 90-day window before stepping into the cage? Are you worried about cramming enough training to reach peak condition—without burning yourself out? Look no further. Peak Performance: The 90-Day Fight Camp Blueprint is a step-by-step solution designed by Dr. Jason Gillis, an Exercise Scientist…
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The Fighter’s Edge: Exploring Bioenergetics in MMA Training
Many fighters struggle with incomplete or misleading programs that fail to account for the complex bioenergetics demands of Mixed Martial Arts. In a sport where both strength and conditioning and explosive power can decide the outcome of a match, you need more than guesswork. Enter Dr. Jason Gillis and his transformative online course: The Science…
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Mastering the Hidden Aerobic Energy System: A Blueprint for Smarter MMA Training
This article uncovers the often-overlooked aerobic energy system crucial for powering sustained high-intensity efforts in the cage. Better yet, we’ll show you how to leverage this knowledge in a practical, science-based manner. And if you want to take it to the next level, consider The Science of Mixed Martial Arts course on Udemy—taught by Dr.…
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How to Build Unstoppable Endurance for MMA: A Science-Based Training Plan
If you’re looking to design an MMA training plan that actually boosts endurance, enhances strength and conditioning, and prevents overtraining, you’re in the right place. In this guide, we’ll unpack the essentials of energy system training—specifically how to use both aerobic and anaerobic methods effectively for Mixed Martial Arts. Along the way, we’ll show you…
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Creatine, Explosive Strength & The Science of MMA: How to Build a Winning Training Plan
This article dives deep into the role of Creatine and the ATP-PCr energy system while revealing how a scientific understanding of these principles can dramatically improve your fight performance. Plus, we’ll introduce you to the comprehensive online program, The Science of Mixed Martial Arts, taught by Dr. Jason Gillis at The MMA Training Bible. If…
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How To Build Unstoppable Endurance in MMA
In this article, we’ll show you how to develop an evidence-based MMA training plan centered on periodization, energy systems, and strength and conditioning principles. You’ll also discover an online resource—The Science of Mixed Martial Arts—that can take your performance to the next level. Why Most Fighters Struggle with Stamina Despite MMA’s incredible growth, many fighters…
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Master the Metabolic Demands of MMA
In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into the metabolic demands of MMA—an essential topic for anyone serious about reaching peak performance. We’ll also introduce you to a transformative online program, The Science of Mixed Martial Arts, taught by Dr. Jason Gillis at The MMA Training Bible. This course includes eight video modules covering…
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The Truth About Gas Mask Training
Gas masks (respirators) are designed to filter out hazardous airborne contaminants from the air and provide the user with a clean air supply. Gas mask training has been falsely marketed to athletes as an ‘hypoxic training aid’, even though the composition of air filtered through the mask and into the lungs is the same as…