How Elite MMA Fighters Build Endurance, Strength & Recovery Without Burning Out | Bo Sandoval

Описание: In this episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd sits down with Bo Sandoval, former Director of Strength & Conditioning at the UFC Performance Institute and current professor at Texas A&M, to break down how elite fighters are really trained behind the scenes — and why most people misunderstand conditioning, recovery, and endurance.

Bo shares insights from training world champions, Olympians, and professional fighters across multiple weight classes. The conversation covers why fundamentals matter more than flashy workouts, how fighters gas out due to poor energy system development, and why most athletes do too much at the wrong time.

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This episode dives deep into 👇
• Why fighters don’t follow a traditional 52-week training calendar
• The difference between training strikers vs grapplers
• How aerobic capacity determines recovery between rounds
• Metabolic flexibility and why most athletes burn carbohydrates at rest
• Zone 2, zone 3, and lactate threshold training explained simply
• Why lactic acid isn’t the enemy
• How elite fighters recover faster without losing explosiveness
• The role of general physical preparation (GPP) in combat sports
• Strength training mistakes fighters commonly make
• Why communication and integration matter more than programming
• Lessons fighters can teach everyday athletes

Bo also explains how elite performance teams integrate strength coaches, physical therapists, sports scientists, and dietitians to build resilient, durable athletes. He breaks down how those same principles apply to the general population looking to improve performance without burning out.

This conversation is packed with practical takeaways for MMA fighters, coaches, trainers, tactical athletes, strength and conditioning professionals, and anyone trying to improve endurance, recovery, and overall performance.

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 fundamentals vs flashy training
00:02:15 bo sandoval’s background and ufc experience
00:05:30 building the ufc performance institute
00:07:05 why fighters gas out
00:09:40 why fight camps fail long-term development
00:11:30 general physical preparation explained
00:15:20 metabolic flexibility and endurance
00:18:10 lactic acid myths
00:21:20 training aerobic power for fighters
00:24:30 zone 3 and lactate threshold training
00:29:00 integration vs collaboration in performance teams
00:34:00 striker vs grappler conditioning
00:39:20 athlete buy-in and coaching communication
00:44:20 recovery strategies that actually work
00:48:00 strength training mistakes fighters make
00:52:00 veterans coaching pathway and mentorship

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