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The three conditioning principles for training or coaching that will increase the effectiveness of the workouts:

http://www.8weeksout.com/2015/…/19/3-new-conditioning-rules/

Joel Jamieson reveals his revolutionary 3 new rules of conditioning and shows you how much bigger the training picture needs to be for top-level performance
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Special guest Martin Bingisser joins us to share his insight into the training principles of one of the best coaches in the history of sports, Dr. Anatoliy Bondarchuk.

[These principles are a MUST if you want to effectively create your own programs]

Learn the exercise classification system that will help you translate training improvements to improvements in your sport:

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Stress amplifies and exposes latent behaviors that can become vulnerabilities.

There are few scenarios where this is more evident than under the extreme stress of special operator selection.

This article covers how to train the psychological qualities required to make it through selections and meet the demands one of the toughest jobs in the world:

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Jonathan Pope shares the methods he uses to mentally prepare special operator trainees for the rigorous selection process and the demands of active duty
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You don't have to be sidelined by this common injury if you take these preventive measures:

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The two methods absolutely MUST be doing if you want to improve your muscular endurance like never before...

http://www.8weeksout.com/…/17/secrets-of-muscular-endurance/

Joel Jamieson covers the basics of muscular endurance and gives you the details of two methods that are guaranteed to improve it
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Increase your bench press strength to improve sports performance using these easy tips:

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A great method to train aerobic endurance without accumulating fatigue>

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When your conditioning should consist of more general exercises vs. exercises that closely mimic your competitive event (it makes a HUGE difference in sport performance!):

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Rotational power is a critical component to many athletic movements. Start increasing yours using these sled drills:

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When used properly, roadwork is an effective way to increase aerobic fitness and improve conditioning without putting the high level of stress on the body that’s inherent to higher intensity interval methods.

In this article, I share my updated approach to traditional roadwork that I use with every fighter I train. The results over the years have been impressive.

http://www.8weeksout.com/20…/…/23/roadwork-2-0-the-comeback/

Roadwork 2.0: The Comeback by Joel Jamieson Conditioning has been integral parts of training for combat sports ever since there have been combat sports. As soon as the first combat athlete gassed – probably within the first minute or two of the fight no doubt – it quickly became obvious that any sor...
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How to perform a fight-winning submission with MMA legend MATT "The Wizard" HUME:

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The simple guidelines for training strength as a combat athlete:

http://www.8weeksout.com/…/14/combat-sports-strength-train…/

Combat Strength 101 by Joel Jamieson Combat Strength Training 101 The topic of strength in sports has become a hotly debated topic in recent years. Some coaches believe that you can never have enough, while others believe strength is largely overrated. For those that train in combat sports, they kno...
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The tool I have everyone use who tells me they want to improve their conditioning:

http://www.8weeksout.com/…/11/how-to-use-a-heart-rate-moni…/

How to Use a Heart Rate Monitor by Joel Jamieson Regardless of whether you’re a professional fighter, an up and coming amateur, or just train recreationally for fun, you no doubt want to get as much out of your hard work as possible. After all, nobody wants to go into the gym day in and day out and…
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High Resistance Intervals: the method that will help you improve your ability to maintain explosive power

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Don't hurt yourself while trying to look like a badass.
Learn how to tire flip safely:

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How you should adjust your recovery strategies based on the KIND of recovery you need:

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Where your INSTINCTS (and your ability to override them) fit into the picture of training and mental toughness>

http://www.8weeksout.com/…/conditioning-and-mental-toughne…/

Mental toughness is not entirely in your conscious control, but it can be conditioned. Learn how to train it avoid the mistakes that can kill your drive
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From weightlifting to immunity, what the research has to say about Heart Rate Variability (HRV):

http://www.8weeksout.com/…/heart-rate-variability-research…/

Heart Rate Variability Research Review by Eric Oetter Originally developed in the 1960’s as part of the Russian space program, the science of heart rate variability has since found broad application in cardiac medicine, though in the last two decades this technology has spread into the elite levels…
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Don't break the bank on supplements that don't have strong research supporting their often miraculous claims...

Here are some that have been shown to deliver on their promises:
http://www.8weeksout.com/2013/10/10/truth-supplements/

Sol Orwell uncovers the tough truths about which supplements are overrated, underrated, and which have the most research-backed support to all the claims
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