Conditioning for Fighters
Paolo Prato
Combat Sports, Strength & ConditioningThis is not “do more cardio.” This is structured, fight-specific conditioning built on real sports science.
The 3-Day Fighter Conditioning System is designed using NSCA energy system guidelines and the proven metabolic demands of combat sports. Each session targets a different performance quality: aerobic power for recovery, **glycolytic **conditioning for fight pace, and explosive alactic output for knockouts, scrambles, and shot entries.
You’ll rotate through intelligently designed intervals using assault bike, rower, treadmill, medicine balls, and integrated circuits — creating a complete conditioning profile without frying your nervous system or interfering with skills training.
The result? You don’t just survive rounds. You control them.
This system builds a durable engine, repeatable explosiveness, and the ability to maintain output under fatigue — exactly what separates average fighters from dangerous ones.
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Assault Bike
Circuit
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3 rounds continuous Rower — 400 m moderate MB rotational throws — 12/side Treadmill incline walk — 2 min @ 6–8% Jump rope — 90 sec Nasal breathing recovery — 60 sec Rest between rounds: 90 sec Coaching Notes Maintain rhythm No redlining Smooth mechanics Nasal breathing where possible
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Rower
Circuit
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4 rounds Assault bike sprint — 20 sec MB slam — 15 reps Treadmill sprint — 20 sec Bear crawl — 20 metres Rest — 90 sec
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Assault Bike
Circuit
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5 rounds MB slam— 8 reps MB Rotational slam — 5 reps MB scoop toss behind the back — 5 reps Rest between rounds: 2 min
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Incline Treadmill
Conditioning should never be random. This system gives you structure, progression, and fight-specific intent every session. If you’re serious about performing at a higher level — not just sweating harder — this is the conditioning blueprint that will eleva
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