Yes, those are definitely important facets of the program.
It is best to follow separate but yet related periodization schedules for cardio, strength training and technical skills. Without the periodization it is easy to overtrain, peak too soon or too late and not achieve the optimal training stimulus.
Lets say there is a competition a few months from now in which you want a peak performance. Some general points:
1. Begin with high volume, low intensity. As the date gets closer, move towards lower volume, higher intensity.
2. Train speed/technique before strength/cardio.
3. The Undulating (non-linear) periodization model has been found to be more effective than the linear (classic) periodization model. My
OPINION is for beginners to follow the linear model for one complete cycle and then move on to the non-linear model. If anyone finds those terms unfamiliar, the American College of Sports Medicine offers a MUST READ position stand on "Progression Models in Resistance Training for Healthy Adults". Here's the link:
http://www.acsm-msse.org/pt/pt-core/...media/0202.pdf
Hope that answers your question.
Tim
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Originally Posted by Tom Yum
Tim,
I would assume the bread and butter for a fighter's power/speed work would be explosive weight training, plyometrics and sprinting. How would he cycle this into his training regime?
Should he do this on a regular basis (say 3 x per week) consistantly or cylce it as a competition/event approaches?
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