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Fight Science Made Simple
by Coach Adam Snyder
Fight Science Made Simple is for fighters and martial artists who want to train harder, recover faster, and stay on the mat for life.Each week, we break down strength & conditioning, nutrition, recovery, and mindset into straightforward strategies you can actually use in training. Simple, practical, and backed by real fight science—so you can keep chasing your potential, performing at your peak, and becoming the fighter you’ve always wanted to be.
Episodes
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FSMS #31- Becoming the Champion Version of YOU
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FSMS #30- Sleep Secrets fro Super Human Recovery
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FSMS #29- Balancing Strength & Conditioning With MMA Training
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FSMS #28- Sport Specific Training is Ruining Your Fight Performance
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FSMS #27- Why You Fall Off Every Time Life Gets Busy
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FSMS #26- Imposter Syndrome In The Fight Gym
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FSMS #25- You're Fighting At The Wrong Weight. Here's How To Find Your Right One
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FSMS #24- Same Injury Keeping You Off the Mats? Here's Why It Keeps Happening.
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FSMS #23- Why You Gas Out In Round 2 When You Can Run 5 Miles
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FSMS #21 - Stop Guessing: The System Diagnostics Every Fighter Needs
Most fighters train hard… but still gas out, get injured, or struggle to make weight. Why? Because most combat sports training is built on guesswork instead of data. In this episode of Fight Science Made Simple, Coach Adam Snyder breaks down the System Diagnostics Phase used inside the Fight...
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FSMS #20 - One Way to Thailand: Designing a Life Around Growth, Training & Alignment
Most fighters dream about training in Thailand — but very few actually take the leap. It’s easy to talk about living the fight lifestyle. It’s harder to book the one-way ticket and build your life around growth, culture, and alignment. In this episode of Fight Science Made Simple, Coach Adam is...
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FSMS #19 - How Top Contenders Finish Fights With Devastating Power
Most fighters think power is something you’re born with — either you’ve got heavy hands or you don’t. But knockouts aren’t just genetics. Real finishing ability happens when you understand the science of power for fighters — how force, velocity, and the alactic system work together to create...
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FSMS #18 - Fight Night Nutrition Blueprint
In this episode of Fight Science Made Simple, Coach Adam breaks down the Fight Night Nutrition Blueprint—the exact step-by-step system he uses with fighters to make sure they walk into the cage fully fueled, fully hydrated, and ready to push a savage pace. Most fighters obsess over making weight…...
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FSMS #17 - HRV for Fighters: How to Train Hard Without Burning Out
In this episode of the Fight Science Made Simple podcast, Coach Adam breaks down HRV (heart rate variability)—the most misunderstood recovery metric in combat sports—and how fighters can use it as a “check engine light” to train hard without running themselves into the ground. If you’re…
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FSMS #16 - How I Rehabbed My ACL Without Surgery
In this episode of the Fight Science Made Simple podcast, Coach Adam breaks down exactly how he rehabbed a complete ACL tear without surgery—and got back to full MMA sparring in under 6 months. You’ll learn: How the ACL tear happened (and the mistakes he wishes he listened to sooner) Why he chose...
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FSMS #15 - A Fighter's Guide to Strength & Conditioning Programming
In this episode of the Fight Science Made Simple podcast, Coach Adam drops the complete playbook for strength & conditioning programming for fighters. No fluff. No guesswork. Just a clear, repeatable framework you can use to build programs that actually transfer to the mat and the cage. You’ll...
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FSMS #14 - Staying Consistent When Motivation Fades
In this episode of the Fight Science Made Simple podcast, Coach Adam breaks down what consistency actually looks like when motivation disappears—and why discipline, identity, and long-term vision matter more than hype or willpower. You’ll learn: Why motivation is unreliable—and what to lean on...
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FSMS #13 - Road to the UFC w/ David "Pantero" Macias
In this episode of the Fight Science Made Simple podcast, Coach Adam is joined by his first-ever guest — David Pantero Macias, undefeated pro fighter and longtime Fight Science client. They talk about what it actually takes to chase the UFC while balancing training, work, life, and the pressure...
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FSMS #12 - Goal Setting for Fighters: The 5-Step Plan to Dominate 2026
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightsciencecollective/ In this episode of the Fight Science Made Simple podcast, Coach Adam breaks down the best best goal setting strategy for 2026 so you stay consistent, focused, and dominate the new year. If you’ve ever started the year...
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FSMS #11 - A-Lactic System 101: How to Build Fight Finishing Power
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightsciencecollective/ In this episode of the Fight Science Made Simple podcast, Coach Adam breaks down the alactic system – the energy system behind your knockout power, blast-double takedowns, explosive guard passes, and scramble finishing…
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FSMS #10 - Lactic System 101: Why Your Muscles Quit Before You Do — And How to Fix It
If you can roll or spar all day at a steady pace but your arms get heavy, and your legs are on fire the second the intensity picks up, this episode is for you. In Episode 10 of Fight Science Made Simple, Coach Adam breaks down the lactic system — the energy system that powers hard scrambles,...
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FSMS #9 - How to Use the Holiday Season as Separation Season — Not Setback Season
Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/fightsciencecollective/ The holidays are supposed to be fun… but for fighters, they can feel like a trap. Busy schedules, big meals, travel, family events — and suddenly your training, nutrition, and routines get thrown off. In this episode of Fight...
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FSMS #8 - Aerobic System 101: How to Go the Distance Without Gassing Out
Cardio Tests: https://stayonthemat.com/system-diagnostics Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightsciencecollective/ Two months in. Episode eight. Kind of wild already. This one is all about your engine — not just “doing more cardio,” but actually understanding why you gas out and...
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FSMS #7 - Hypertrophy 101: Everything Fighters Need to Know About Muscle Growth
Most fighters think “getting jacked” means slower hands and worse gas. But what they don't understand is that hypertrophy for fighters is a skill—timing, exercise selection, volume, recovery, and nutrition all have to fit your fight cycle so you add the right muscle without losing speed or lungs....
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FSMS # 6 - The #1 Reason Fighters Get Injured, and How You Can Fix it Today
Most fighters think injury prevention means stretching more, hitting the sauna, or booking another massage — but that’s not what builds longevity. The only real way to prevent injuries is by building a body strong enough to handle the demands of the sport. Without that foundation, you’ll stay…
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FSMS #5 - The Real Meaning of Mental Toughness (and Why Most Fighters Get It Wrong)
Most fighters think mindset is all about grinding harder, pushing through pain, and proving how tough you are, but that’s part of the truth. Real mental strength isn’t about how much you can take; it’s about how well you can adapt, stay grounded, and keep joy in the process. Without that balance,...
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FSMS #4 - The Fighter’s Guide to Time Mastery
Most fighters think time is the thing holding them back — that if they just had more of it, they could train harder, recover better, and reach their full potential. But the truth is, time isn’t the problem. The problem is how you use it. Real progress happens when you master the skill of time...
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FSMS #3 - Cold Plunges, Saunas & Massages: What Recovery Methods Actually Work?
Most fighters think recovery is all about cold plunges, saunas, and massages, but those are just the extras. Real progress happens when you master the science of recovery for fighters — how your body adapts, rebuilds, and comes back stronger after hard training. Without it, you’re headed for...
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FSMS #2 - Pre-Training Nutrition: How Elite Fighters Fuel for Peak Performance
Fueling your body before training can be the difference between a sharp, energized session and one where you gas out halfway through. Eat too much or the wrong foods, and you’ll feel sluggish and heavy. Eat too little, and you’ll run out of gas before the warm-up ends. At Fight Science Made…
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FSMS #1 - Why Most Fighters Gas Out: The Truth About Conditioning
Most fighters don’t gas out because they’re “out of shape.” They gas out because they’ve been training the wrong way. In this episode, we break down the truth about fight conditioning—and why roadwork, endless sparring rounds, and random high-intensity sessions aren’t enough to keep you sharp…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Fight Science Made Simple is for fighters and martial artists who want to train harder, recover faster, and stay on the mat for life.Each week, we break down strength & conditioning, nutrition, recovery, and mindset into straightforward strategies you can actually use in training. Simple, practical, and backed by real fight science—so you can keep chasing your potential, performing at your peak, and becoming the fighter you’ve always wanted to be.
HOSTED BY
Coach Adam Snyder
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