Episode
#446 - Dr Duncan French - The UFC's Cutting-Edge Training Protocols
1:05:40
Published: Sat Mar 12 2022
Description
Dr Duncan French is the Vice President of Performance at UFC's Performance Institute. The UFC has some of the world's top athletes, now backed by cutting edge data-driven interventions from some of the most advanced protocols and coaches on the planet. Duncan is using everything from diagnostic tools to recovery, VR training, psychedelic supplementation, scientifically-backed rep range protocols and peri-training nutrition. Expect to learn how Duncan navigates the politics between fighters' gyms and the UFC's central performance institute, how athletes manage the psychological strain of fight week, what key metrics Duncan's team analyse to judge athlete's health, how to maximise muscle growth from two sessions a week and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get 10% discount on everything from BioOptimizers at https://magbreakthrough.com/modernwisdom (use code MW10) Get 15% discount on Craftd London’s jewellery at https://bit.ly/cdwisdom (use code MW15) Get 20% discount on the highest quality CBD Products from Pure Sport at https://bit.ly/cbdwisdom (use code: MW20) Extra Stuff: Check out the UFC Performance Institute's Website - https://ufc-pi.webflow.io/ Follow The UFC PI on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ufcpi Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
Duncan French, the Vice President of Performance at the UFC Performance Institute, shares insights on how he navigates the politics between fighters' gyms and the UFC's Central Performance Institute and maximizes athletes' performance through cutting-edge interventions.
00:00 - 01:42 (01:42)
Summary
Duncan French, the Vice President of Performance at the UFC Performance Institute, shares insights on how he navigates the politics between fighters' gyms and the UFC's Central Performance Institute and maximizes athletes' performance through cutting-edge interventions.
Episode#446 - Dr Duncan French - The UFC's Cutting-Edge Training Protocols
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01:42 - 07:56 (06:14)
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Episode#446 - Dr Duncan French - The UFC's Cutting-Edge Training Protocols
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This podcast episode explores the influence of sport science on the success of UFC athletes and how it differs from other sports.
07:58 - 13:23 (05:25)
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This podcast episode explores the influence of sport science on the success of UFC athletes and how it differs from other sports.
Episode#446 - Dr Duncan French - The UFC's Cutting-Edge Training Protocols
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This episode explores how wearable technology and data analysis are being used to enhance athletic performance and optimize capabilities during competition in sports such as basketball, American football, and MMA.
13:23 - 20:02 (06:39)
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This episode explores how wearable technology and data analysis are being used to enhance athletic performance and optimize capabilities during competition in sports such as basketball, American football, and MMA.
Episode#446 - Dr Duncan French - The UFC's Cutting-Edge Training Protocols
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From injury history to lactate management, there are several factors athletes and trainers must consider in both injury prevention and performance training.
20:02 - 26:55 (06:53)
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From injury history to lactate management, there are several factors athletes and trainers must consider in both injury prevention and performance training.
Episode#446 - Dr Duncan French - The UFC's Cutting-Edge Training Protocols
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This episode explores how psychedelics are being used to help combat populations relieve pain, post-traumatic stress disorders, depression, and more.
26:56 - 32:39 (05:42)
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This episode explores how psychedelics are being used to help combat populations relieve pain, post-traumatic stress disorders, depression, and more.
Episode#446 - Dr Duncan French - The UFC's Cutting-Edge Training Protocols
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Hypertrophy training for combat athletes involves inducing muscle damage, increasing time under tension, and creating a metabolic stimulus.
32:39 - 41:55 (09:16)
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Hypertrophy training for combat athletes involves inducing muscle damage, increasing time under tension, and creating a metabolic stimulus. The mental fortitude and work ethic of combat athletes make them ideal for physical preparation.
Episode#446 - Dr Duncan French - The UFC's Cutting-Edge Training Protocols
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This podcast discusses the different types of training stimuli that affect hormone release and muscle contraction including stripping of weights and their impact on muscle damage and metabolic environment.
41:55 - 49:10 (07:14)
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This podcast discusses the different types of training stimuli that affect hormone release and muscle contraction including stripping of weights and their impact on muscle damage and metabolic environment.
Episode#446 - Dr Duncan French - The UFC's Cutting-Edge Training Protocols
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The people who are able to train at the highest level on a daily basis differentiate themselves from those who can't, and some fighters even juggle full-time jobs and training.
49:10 - 56:31 (07:21)
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The people who are able to train at the highest level on a daily basis differentiate themselves from those who can't, and some fighters even juggle full-time jobs and training.
Episode#446 - Dr Duncan French - The UFC's Cutting-Edge Training Protocols
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The diversity of training backgrounds in the sport of MMA makes it interesting and unpredictable.
56:31 - 1:02:38 (06:07)
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The diversity of training backgrounds in the sport of MMA makes it interesting and unpredictable. While some fighters come from Olympic programs, others succeed through a purely MMA training approach or just from fighting in the streets.
Episode#446 - Dr Duncan French - The UFC's Cutting-Edge Training Protocols
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The world of strength and conditioning is rapidly growing and professionalizing.
1:02:38 - 1:05:37 (02:58)
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The world of strength and conditioning is rapidly growing and professionalizing. There are great opportunities to learn and develop the sport, with experts like Phil Darrue pushing the boundaries and accessible resources to stay up to date with the latest knowledge.