Category: Metabolic Demands
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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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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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Designing an Unstoppable MMA Training Plan: The Art & Science of Periodization
If you’ve been searching for a research-backed way to structure your fight camp—one that balances endurance, strength, power, and flexibility—you’ve landed in the right place. Below, we’ll explore why periodization is crucial to your success and how you can incorporate it into an MMA training plan that keeps fatigue in check and boosts your performance.…
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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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The Science of High-Intensity MMA: How to Prolong Your Power in the Cage
In this article, we’ll show you how to design a science-based training program that targets anaerobic glycolysis and other key energy systems—ensuring you’re able to deliver power even during prolonged high-intensity grappling and striking sequences. Plus, we’ll introduce you to an online course, The Science of Mixed Martial Arts, taught by Dr. Jason Gillis at…
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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…