Periodization for mixed martial arts

Document Type

Journal Article

Publisher

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Faculty

Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School

School of Exercise and Health Sciences

RAS ID

17395

Comments

This is a non-final version of an article published in final form in: James, L. P., Kelly, V., & Beckman, E. (2013). Periodization for mixed martial arts. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 35(6), 34-45. Original article available here

Abstract

The mixed martial artist requires the development of a broad scope of divergent physiological abilities to compete successfully. To minimize any potential interference effects and optimize training adaptations, a periodized training plan is needed to manage the integration of this sport's many training stressors. This article provides guidelines and practical examples for the strength and conditioning coach.

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Link to publisher version (DOI)

10.1519/SSC.0000000000000017