Combat Sports
Geoffrey Chiu
MMA Strength & Conditioning - Experts ...

With the pride, fame, and money that comes with prize-fighting, it's extremely important for strength and conditioning coaches to ensure the fighters are in top physical condition come fight night - the fighters' health depend on it.Strength and conditioning work must be balanced with martial arts skills training and psychological performance and therefore presents a complex problem for performance coaches to solve. Luckily there are professionals in the field to do just that - create strong and healthy athletes to elevate the sport of MMA.

MMA Strength & Conditioning - Experts ROUNDTABLE
Programming
Geoffrey Chiu
Periodization of Skill Acquisition & ...

Much of periodization has been focused around physical training, and how micro, meso, and macrocycles can be set up to aid in the improvement of strength, power and endurance. The periodization of skill acquisition and practice however, has yet to be examined to the same degree. In this article, I review a research paper by Farrow & Robertson (2016) and breakdown the "SPORT" framework of skill periodiation.

Periodization of Skill Acquisition & Performance
Programming
Geoffrey Chiu
Tapering & Peaking: How To Design A Taper ...

Part 2 will cover the details of a proper taper/peaking protocol. The manipulation of training variables will be discussed as well as the performance improvements that are expected from a taper.

Tapering & Peaking: How To Design A Taper and Peak For Sports Performance [Part 2 of Peaking Series]
Programming
Geoffrey Chiu
Overreaching and Overtraining [Part 1 of ...

Before we dive into the specifics of a deloading or tapering protocol, we must better understand why they're needed in the first place. Part 1 will go over the concept of overreaching, overtraining, and what type of stressors and symptoms an athlete might experience as a result of hard training.

Overreaching and Overtraining [Part 1 of Peaking Series]
Strength Training, Powerlifting
Geoffrey Chiu
The Building Blocks of Powerlifting Performance

First off, what is base building? It's a term I like to use to describe the rudimentary steps a beginner or intermediate strength athlete has to take in order to become successful 1, 3, or even 10 years down the road. 

The Building Blocks of Powerlifting Performance

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[Published on SimpliFaster.com] Individualizing and Optimizing Performance Training For Basketball

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[Published on SimpliFaster.com] Individualizing and Optimizing Performance Training For Basketball

In the world of performance training, a needs analysis of the sport is mandatory—but this only represents the first step to a fully optimized training program. Not all athletes of the same position will have the same playing style, and understanding this is important for designing and coaching a training program to optimize performance and injury mitigation.

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[Published on SimpliFaster.com] Plyometric Push-Ups and Progressions for Power Development

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Push-ups are one of the most commonly used exercises among fitness buffs and elite-level athletes. As a closed-chained exercise that targets the chest and upper body musculature, push-ups are highly effective for improving upper body pushing strength and endurance, and can be done with no equipment.

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The Science of Core Training: Training Methods & Application (Part 2 of Core Training Series)

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The Science of Core Training: Training Methods & Application (Part 2 of Core Training Series)

Part 2 of this core stiffness article series will cover the core training principles and methods that drive short and long-term improvements in performance.

Why The Pyramid Works So Well In Fitness

Why The Pyramid Works So Well In Fitness

The pyramid works well in the fitness industry because it takes into account priorities, and base building. In an industry where the flashiest and most "advanced" training and dieting programs are being pushed down the throat of the consumers, educating beginner trainees on the importance of simplicity is crucial.

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How To Maintain Strength And Muscle Mass While Losing Weight

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How To Maintain Strength And Muscle Mass While Losing Weight

Even when losing weight, strength and muscle mass can be easily maintained or even improved when proper dieting and training adjustments are made. Here are 2 nutrition and 2 training tips to implement the next time you plan on losing fat:

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My mission with GC Performance Training is to elevate the field of strength & conditioning for combat sports. Whether you’re an athlete or a coach, you’ll find content here to help you better understand the science and art of training.