EPISODE · Dec 15, 2024 · 1H 26M
[EN] How to Improve your MMA Conditioning with Dr Chris Kirk || #327
from Upside Strength Podcast · host Sean Seale
SPONSORS: 👉 All You Need Nutrition - Use the code UPSIDE to get 10% off. https://bit.ly/allyouneednutrition 👉 Your Training Zone Guide (free): https://bit.ly/trainingzoneguide GUEST: Dr Chris Kirk is a Accredited sport and exercise scientist based at Sheffield Hallam University where he is Senior Lecturer of Sport and Exercise Physiology. His research is centered on the physiological underpinnings and effects of training and performing in combat sports, with a focus on MMA and Brazilian jiujitsu. As an applied practitioner he has also provided physiological support for a range of athletes across multiple team, individual and combat sports. EPISODE LINKS: Twitter - @ChrisKirk_ASP Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-chris-kirk-36317274/ Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=jGzwLS8AAAAJ&hl=en&inst=1597255436240989024&oi=ao CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:10 - Start of the Podcast 2:19 - The Beginning of MMA Research 6:05 - The Physiology of MMA 9:30 - MMA Research VO2max & Work 21:10 - RPE in Sports 32:00 - Bike Critical Power Testing 40:32 - Energy System Talk 58:30 - Conditioning Training for MMA CONNECT: ► Subscribe for more videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@upsidestrengthen ► Programs & Courses: https://www.upsidestrengthacademy.com/english ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanseale ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upside_strength_en DISCLAIMER: ► These descriptions usually contain affiliate links. If you decide to purchase a product through one of them, I might receive a small commission at no cost to you. I never endorse products that I have not personally used myself or not found to be beneficial in my life/practice.
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SPONSORS: 👉 All You Need Nutrition - Use the code UPSIDE to get 10% off. https://bit.ly/allyouneednutrition 👉 Your Training Zone Guide (free): https://bit.ly/trainingzoneguide GUEST: Dr Chris Kirk is a Accredited sport and exercise scientist based at Sheffield Hallam University where he is Senior Lecturer of Sport and Exercise Physiology. His research is centered on the physiological underpinnings and effects of training and performing in combat sports, with a focus on MMA and Brazilian jiujitsu. As an applied practitioner he has also provided physiological support for a range of athletes across multiple team, individual and combat sports. EPISODE LINKS: Twitter - @ChrisKirk_ASP Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-chris-kirk-36317274/ Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=jGzwLS8AAAAJ&hl=en&inst=1597255436240989024&oi=ao CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:10 - Start of the Podcast 2:19 - The Beginning of MMA Research 6:05 - The Physiology of MMA 9:30 - MMA Research VO2max & Work 21:10 - RPE in Sports 32:00 - Bike Critical Power Testing 40:32 - Energy System Talk 58:30 - Conditioning Training for MMA CONNECT: ► Subscribe for more videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@upsidestrengthen ► Programs & Courses: https://www.upsidestrengthacademy.com/english ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanseale ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upside_strength_en DISCLAIMER: ► These descriptions usually contain affiliate links. If you decide to purchase a product through one of them, I might receive a small commission at no cost to you. I never endorse products that I have not personally used myself or not found to be beneficial in my life/practice.
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