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Sweet Science Of Fighting Podcast

Sweet Science of Fighting
Strength and Conditioning
Strength Training
Combat Sports
Boxing
MMA
Nutrition
Muay Thai
Injury Prevention
Sprint Interval Training
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Rugby
Conditioning
Eccentric Training
Sports Science
Back Pain
Fascia
Weight Cutting
Biomechanics
Energy Systems
Aerobic and Anaerobic Conditioning

Sweet Science of Fighting interviews leading strength & conditioning coaches to provide you with the latest methods for enhancing your fight performance.

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Recent Guests

Colton Razo
Strength and conditioning coach, associated with Ohio State and other colleges; expert in conjugate training and track and field programming
Ohio State University (and previous institutions)
Episode: Conjugate For Fighters & Track & Field Training Secrets w/ Colton Razo (SSOF Ep 196)
James Langford
Strength & conditioning coach specializing in MMA and boxing
Episode: You Didn't Know This About Conditioning For Fighters w/ James Langford (SSOF Ep 195)
Joel Smith
Strength & conditioning coach with focus on track and field and volleyball athletes
SSOF / Sweet Science of Fighting
Episode: Are Zerchers Just A Fad? And Why Strength Is Nothing Without Rhythm w/ Joel Smith (SSOF Ep 194)
Tim Kettenring
Strength and conditioning coach specializing in athletic conditioning and performance optimization
Maverick Human Performance
Episode: Energy System Myths w/ Tim Kettenring (SSOF Ep 192)
Rhys Morris
Senior performance S&C coach for England boxing, NTU lecturer
Nottingham Trent University / England Boxing
Episode: Secrets Behind How Professional Boxers Train w/ Rhys Morris (SSOF Ep 191)
Alex Ehlert
Flywheel training and golf-performance expert
Extrafly (golf performance data and flywheel training)
Episode: What You NEED To Know About Eccentric Training w/ Alex Ehlert (SSOF Ep 190)
Jason Feairheller
Multi-directional speed coach and expert featured in the episode
Multidirectional Power / Jason Feairheller's programs
Episode: What Agility Really Is & How Do Master Multi-Directional Speed w/ Jason Feairheller (SSOF Ep 189)
Dorian Grenier
Strength & conditioning coach with experience in boxing, wrestling, and fencing; worked in Canada, China, and Europe
Combat sport SNC / national team environments (China)
Episode: Chinese Olympic Boxing Strength & Conditioning Secrets w/ Dorian Grenier (SSOF Ep 187)
Pierre Austrey
Strength & conditioning coach with experience across rugby clubs and national programs
French practitioner; Warriors/NRL; Irish rugby sevens (historical) etc.
Episode: Why Jump Height Doesn't Tell Us Much + Peripheral Conditioning & Periodization w/ Pierre Austrey (Ep 186)

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James
Host of the podcast; frequent presence across episodes, likely leading interviews and discussions.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
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    Great content but borderline useless due to poor audio quality

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Guests and coaching insights are highly actionable and credible.
Sponsor integrations are relevant to athletes' training and nutrition needs.
Content frequently blends science with practical, real-world coaching examples.
Audio quality is sometimes poor, which can detract from otherwise strong content.

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You Didn't Know This About Conditioning For Fighters w/ James Langford (SSOF Ep 195)
Q: How do you decide when to use long intervals versus sprint intervals?
He describes assessing central vs peripheral limitations via testing and then choosing interval prescriptions that target the identified bottleneck, with sprint intervals used thoughtfully closer to fights to stimulate peripheral adaptations without causing psychological fatigue.
You Didn't Know This About Conditioning For Fighters w/ James Langford (SSOF Ep 195)
Q: What does conditioning look like for a 16-year-old genetic specimen on a development program, and how does that influence planning?
Langford explains that early specialization and the athlete's rapid physical development require careful management of training load, with rehab and gradual reintroduction to full training, while keeping a close eye on growth-related issues and the potential for future funding as they mature.
Energy System Myths w/ Tim Kettenring (SSOF Ep 192)
Q: What testing approach do you recommend to understand an athlete's needs?
Use a combination of capacity (MAS-like) tests and repeatability assessments that mimic sport demands, such as Wingate-like protocols or change-of-direction based tests, to get a comprehensive view of both capacity and how well the athlete can repeat efforts.
Energy System Myths w/ Tim Kettenring (SSOF Ep 192)
Q: How should athletes balance training between aerobic capacity and high-intensity outputs during a season?
Prioritize aerobic capacity during the off-season to build a solid base for repeatability and recovery, then progressively raise the ceiling on outputs as performance demands rise, all while ensuring practices and games support the necessary oxygen delivery and recovery.
Energy System Myths w/ Tim Kettenring (SSOF Ep 192)
Q: What are the first misconceptions about energy systems that you address?
The three energy systems are not independent; they work together and overlap, with oxidative pathways supporting recovery and performance across the board, and the training should reflect this interdependence rather than treating each system in isolation.

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A data-forward, practitioner-focused show that brings together top strength and conditioning coaches and combat sports scientists to unpack practical training methods for fighters. Episodes frequently explore energy systems, velocity-based and eccentric training, multi-directional speed, sprint and plyometrics, and sport-specific conditioning for boxing, rugby, wrestling, and MMA. Real-world coaching challenges—weight management, testing protocols, programming under time constraints, and integrating data into decisions—anchor the conversations, often with sponsor-supported nutrition or training tools highlighted. The format tends to pair theory with actionable plans, guest experiences, and demonstrations of how to translate research into tr... more

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1. Colton Razo
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3. Joel Smith
4. Tim Kettenring
5. Rhys Morris
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8. Dorian Grenier

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