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May 30, 2024 15 min

Julio Cesar Fuentes #77

from Fight Capital Hosted by Ryan Rapaport

Julio Cesar Fuentes is a highly accomplished aquatics instructor who specializes in high-performance aquatic conditioning for combat sports athletes. He has been working with UFC fighters and other athletes incorporating dynamic movement, hypoxic training, and VO2 max optimization into their training routines. Julio's approach focuses on complementing traditional training methods while minimizing the impact on their bodies. He leads by example, leveraging his own achievements in open-water swimming to inspire and motivate the athletes he trains. Julio emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and staying updated with certifications to deliver excellence in his training programs. He advises coaches to start with a pool of suitable size, ensure safety measures are in place, and gradually introduce aquatics conditioning into their athletes' training programs. Julio's passion for helping athletes reach their maximum potential is evident in his dedication and willingness to answer questions from people all over the world. Follow him on Instagram @acuaman82 https://www.instagram.com/acuaman82/ Visit his website to learn more about his training https://www.acuaman.com/ Takeaways → Aquatics conditioning can be a valuable addition to combat sports athletes' training routines, complementing traditional methods and minimizing impact on the joints and muscles. → Julio Cesar Fuentes leverages his own achievements in open-water swimming to inspire and motivate the athletes he trains. → Continuous learning and staying updated with certifications are crucial for delivering excellence in aquatics conditioning. → Coaches looking to integrate aquatics conditioning should start with a suitable pool size, prioritize safety measures, and gradually introduce the training method. → Julio's passion for helping athletes reach their maximum potential is evident in his dedication and willingness to answer questions from people all over the world. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:27 Benefits of Aquatics Conditioning for UFC Fighters 05:15 Blending Aquatics Conditioning with Traditional Training Methods 06:30 Leveraging Personal Achievements to Inspire Athletes 07:27 The Importance of Continuous Learning and Certifications 08:00 A Typical Aquatic Conditioning Session for UFC Fighters 11:06 Evolution of Aquatics Conditioning in Combat Sports 12:14 Advice for Coaches Integrating Aquatics Conditioning 14:20 Passion and Dedication in Aquatics Conditioning HOW AM I DOING? Please Like, Subscribe, and Comment below. Fight Capital is now available on all of these platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FightCapitalGlobal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fight Capital on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fightcap on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for free on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fightcapitalglobal on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for your favorite platforms to get a first look at content as I embark on a journey into the world of combat sports and its thriving business. Stay updated with exclusive fighter interviews, in-depth event analysis, and insightful industry insights.

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