Doping... We're venturing into some controversial territory today, Muay Thai, with its rich legacy, finds itself at a crossroads, and it's time we address it head-on.
 
Inside this episode:

Unlock the true potential of elusive footwork in Muay Thai to power up your counter strategy with lessons learned directly from Yodsanklai Fairtex.

Dive deep into strategic footwork patterns, leverage them for fight-winning techniques, and comprehend the rationale behind each move.

Inside this episode:

Step into the ring with confidence and an arsenal of techniques, courtesy of our valuable signature insights. Dive deeper, train smarter, and get ahead…

Further notes and resources at https://heatrick.com/2023/08/25/elusive-fighter-footwork-strategy-yodsanklai-counter-attack/

Muay Thai guarding is more of an art than a science, and is a critical skill that can transform your sparring and fighting abilities.

Let’s dive into the key aspects that can help refine your defensive strategy to level up your protection, while downscaling your cognitive load – a winning combination for any fighter!

As you progress to the AMBER Alert stage, where punches become a factor, we'll equip you with techniques that ensure smart self-defense.

Ready to consider a new fight camp mindset that will level up your Muay Thai game?

TIMESTAMPS...

One thing’s for sure, at some stage, every fighter will push their training too far and burn themselves out. Likely, getting sick or injured, along with feeling grumpy, depressed and lacking motivation to train at all.

You can both catch this before it happens and recover from it quicker, IF you understand the three stages on the overtraining continuum. Only then can you choose the right recovery methods, to match where you are on this continuum to promote recovery and avoid making things worse!

In this episode, you’ll learn exactly what to do and when, in order to fall back in love with your training again.

Further notes and resources at https://heatrick.com/2023/07/28/burnout-or-overtraining-the-truth-and-how-to-recover-quicker/

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Heading on vacation in five weeks? Let’s make those weeks count!

Join Lorenzo as he fine-tunes his standard 4-week training block to make the most of the FIVE weeks before his travels!

In this episode, we review the proven 4-week strength conditioning structure: 3 weeks of progression and 1 DELOAD week…

But how can you extend it to 5 weeks without losing momentum? I’ve got you covered with two awesome options!

Show notes and further resources at https://heatrick.com/2023/07/21/adjusting-training-before-going-on-vacation-or-holiday/

If you fail the prescribed number of reps in your training program... why did it happen, and what should you do?

Gear up for an eye-opening episode as we dive into the fascinating topic of "Squats vs Muay Thai Kicks."

Join us as we tackle James' query on integrating strength training with Muay Thai techniques.

Despite boasting impressive lifting numbers, James finds himself trailing behind professional fighters in terms of fighting ability and technique.

Should he rethink his approach, abandon heavy squats and deadlifts, and instead focus on Muay Thai and bodyweight exercises?

In this episode, we explore four crucial aspects that provide valuable insights...

Uncover the difference between power and efficiency, the transition from general to specific strength training, the significance of progressive overload, and the importance of balancing resistance training with skill development...

Further notes and resources at https://heatrick.com/2023/07/07/squats-vs-muay-thai-kicks-integrating-strength-training-with-muay-thai-techniques/

Muay Thai is more than a martial art. Much more.

In this episode, we dive into the necessity of adopting a new approach to Muay Thai training, where practically applied sports science compliments traditional methods.