Periodization of a Mixed Martial Arts Fighter

Presentation Type

Poster/Portfolio

Presenter Major(s)

Exercise Science

Mentor Information

Amy Crawley

Department

Movement Science

Location

Kirkhof Center KC5

Start Date

11-4-2012 9:00 AM

Keywords

Health

Abstract

Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a combat sport that takes serious mental devotion and training. The purpose of this research was to examine the periodization of a strength and conditioning program for MMA. Research revolved around MMA training is fairly limited because of the recent popularity of the sport. Research has been conducted to investigate the best ways to prevent injuries and increase performance. One limitations was that testing occurred in consideration of the subject's schedule, resulting in an inconsistent testing pattern. It is important to study the periodization of a strength and conditioning program for a MMA fighter to determine the most efficient way to train and to develop a fighter to peak at his next competition. This presentation is important because it strives to apply the four periods of a traditional periodization program for an individual fighter.

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Apr 11th, 9:00 AM

Periodization of a Mixed Martial Arts Fighter

Kirkhof Center KC5

Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a combat sport that takes serious mental devotion and training. The purpose of this research was to examine the periodization of a strength and conditioning program for MMA. Research revolved around MMA training is fairly limited because of the recent popularity of the sport. Research has been conducted to investigate the best ways to prevent injuries and increase performance. One limitations was that testing occurred in consideration of the subject's schedule, resulting in an inconsistent testing pattern. It is important to study the periodization of a strength and conditioning program for a MMA fighter to determine the most efficient way to train and to develop a fighter to peak at his next competition. This presentation is important because it strives to apply the four periods of a traditional periodization program for an individual fighter.