[EN] How to Improve your MMA Conditioning with Dr Chris Kirk || #327

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GUEST: Dr Chris Kirk is a Accredited sport and exercise scientist based at Sheffield Hallam University where he is Senior Lecturer of Sport and Exercise Physiology. His research is centered on the physiological underpinnings and effects of training and performing in combat sports, with a focus on MMA and Brazilian jiujitsu. As an applied practitioner he has also provided physiological support for a range of athletes across multiple team, individual and combat sports.

EPISODE LINKS: Twitter - @ChrisKirk_ASP Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-chris-kirk-36317274/ Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=jGzwLS8AAAAJ&hl=en&inst=1597255436240989024&oi=ao

CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:10 - Start of the Podcast 2:19 - The Beginning of MMA Research 6:05 - The Physiology of MMA 9:30 - MMA Research VO2max & Work 21:10 - RPE in Sports 32:00 - Bike Critical Power Testing 40:32 - Energy System Talk 58:30 - Conditioning Training for MMA

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