EPISODE · Sep 9, 2025 · 18 MIN
Why Most Muay Thai Fighters Train in The Wrong Order
from Heatrick Heavy Hitters – Muay Thai Performance · host Don Heatrick
Weekly Schedule for Muay Thai: Stop Wasting Training TimeMost fighters are doing the right training… but in the wrong order.If you want maximum results from your Muay Thai training — whether you have 3 hours or 36 hours a week — you need to nail the right types of sessions, in the right order, at the right frequency.In this video, I’ll show you:🥊 The three session types every fighter needs each week📊 How many of each you need based on your time & competitive level⚖️ The “80/20” method to focus on what really moves the needle🚫 The common scheduling mistake that cancels out your gains🛠 A simple 7-step system to build your own optimal planWe’ll cover the Minimal, Competitive, and Extreme weekly models so you can match your training to your goals — and avoid burning out, overtraining, or wasting hours on the wrong things.Get this right, and you’ll:✅ Improve faster in both skill & athletic performance✅ Avoid injuries and overtraining✅ Spend more time on Muay Thai skill work (or with family & friends)🎯 FREE RESOURCE – Muay Thai Performance ScorecardFind out if your current training is actually helping your fighting — or just making you tired: https://heatrick.com/muay-thai-strength-conditioning-scorecard-form/KEY MOMENTSFollow along using these quick timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:44 Muay Thai: Upping the Game01:35 80/20 Your Muay Thai Training02:08 The Performance "Buckets" In Your Training Plan03:34 The Three Session Types04:21 The Three Schedule Models (How Many Sessions Per Week)07:00 Training In Thailand07:40 Review07:57 Don't Cancel Out Your Gains08:56 Why Use a Checklist of 8 Sports Science Best Practices?09:31 Best Practice 110:01 Best Practice 211:21 Best Practice 311:53 Best Practice 412:22 Best Practice 512:43 Best Practice 613:26 Best Practice 713:44 Best Practice 814:01 Time Block Sessions15:27 7-Steps To Build Your Weekly Plan17:15 Testing Your Optimal Plan17:43 An Optimal Training Plan Is Flexible!MENTIONED LINKS...Without Burnout or Blowout – Planning Long Term Fight Performance Training: https://youtu.be/_KP_tzNG-twBreaking Limits in Muay Thai: https://youtu.be/HeJ6ncXUoEQStrength & Conditioning for Muay Thai 101: https://heatrick.com/2019/07/28/strength-and-conditioning-for-muay-thai-101/The Science of Building Champions 3-part Video Series: https://heatrick.com/#science http://heatrick.com/science-of-building-champions/
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Weekly Schedule for Muay Thai: Stop Wasting Training TimeMost fighters are doing the right training… but in the wrong order.If you want maximum results from your Muay Thai training — whether you have 3 hours or 36 hours a week — you need to nail the right types of sessions, in the right order, at the right frequency.In this video, I’ll show you:🥊 The three session types every fighter needs each week📊 How many of each you need based on your time & competitive level⚖️ The “80/20” method to focus on what really moves the needle🚫 The common scheduling mistake that cancels out your gains🛠 A simple 7-step system to build your own optimal planWe’ll cover the Minimal, Competitive, and Extreme weekly models so you can match your training to your goals — and avoid burning out, overtraining, or wasting hours on the wrong things.Get this right, and you’ll:✅ Improve faster in both skill & athletic performance✅ Avoid injuries and overtraining✅ Spend more time on Muay Thai skill work (or with family & friends)🎯 FREE RESOURCE – Muay Thai Performance ScorecardFind out if your current training is actually helping your fighting — or just making you tired: https://heatrick.com/muay-thai-strength-conditioning-scorecard-form/KEY MOMENTSFollow along using these quick timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:44 Muay Thai: Upping the Game01:35 80/20 Your Muay Thai Training02:08 The Performance "Buckets" In Your Training Plan03:34 The Three Session Types04:21 The Three Schedule Models (How Many Sessions Per Week)07:00 Training In Thailand07:40 Review07:57 Don't Cancel Out Your Gains08:56 Why Use a Checklist of 8 Sports Science Best Practices?09:31 Best Practice 110:01 Best Practice 211:21 Best Practice 311:53 Best Practice 412:22 Best Practice 512:43 Best Practice 613:26 Best Practice 713:44 Best Practice 814:01 Time Block Sessions15:27 7-Steps To Build Your Weekly Plan17:15 Testing Your Optimal Plan17:43 An Optimal Training Plan Is Flexible!MENTIONED LINKS...Without Burnout or Blowout – Planning Long Term Fight Performance Training: https://youtu.be/_KP_tzNG-twBreaking Limits in Muay Thai: https://youtu.be/HeJ6ncXUoEQStrength & Conditioning for Muay Thai 101: https://heatrick.com/2019/07/28/strength-and-conditioning-for-muay-thai-101/The Science of Building Champions 3-part Video Series: https://heatrick.com/#science http://heatrick.com/science-of-building-champions/
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