Conditioning for Combat Sports

Conditioning for Combat Sports Volume 1 is a comprehensive guide to physical preparation for grapplers and fighters. This health and fitness resource emphasizes that peak physical condition is mandatory for success in any martial arts discipline. Coaches Steve Scott and John Saylor provide the training regimens used to develop national and international champions, focusing on the ability to withstand harsh physical training and absorb punishment during a fight.

This exercise and sports recreation manual covers functional training, periodization, and the science of fighter-specific workouts. It includes over 400 exercises to build strength, power, agility, and speed using kettlebells, barbells, and bodyweight drills. Readers learn to plan training cycles around fight schedules while utilizing plyometrics and core stability work to maximize mat time and avoid injuries.