Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a combat sport that combines Brazilian jiu-jitsu (bjj), muay thai kickboxing, and wrestling. Athletic performance can be enhanced by the application of a training program specific to MMA, which is a physically demanding activity that uses both anaerobic and aerobic energy systems. There is no peer-reviewed research regarding the best possible training methods for a female MMA fighter. This article will assess the physiological demands of MMA, examine the needs of female combat athletes, discuss peer-reviewed research about combat sport training methods, and suggest proper sport-specific training structures that will optimize performance and reduce the risk of injury.
Volltext: http://faculty.fullerton.edu/leebrown/PDF%20Files/Theses/Schick-Strength%20and%20conditioning%20for%20female%20MMA.pdf
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| Notations: | training science combat sports |
| Published in: | Strength and Conditioning Journal |
| Language: | English |
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2012
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| Online Access: | http://ovidsp.tx.ovid.com/sp-3.5.0b/ovidweb.cgi?&S=JAEKFPGFKMDDAOPGNCALECLBLBEGAA00&Abstract=S.sh.15.16%7c11%7c1 http://faculty.fullerton.edu/leebrown/PDF%20Files/Theses/Schick-Strength%20and%20conditioning%20for%20female%20MMA.pdf |
| Volume: | 34 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| Pages: | 66-75 |
| Document types: | article |
| Level: | intermediate |