Mentor/s
Erik Scibek, Abi Hammond, Tom Hoffman, Jake Hios
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
The strength and conditioning program of an amateur mixed martial arts athlete was followed for 12 weeks at Gold Coast Strength and Conditioning in Norwalk, CT. The observation and analysis began with initial testing, and followed the athlete through his competition phase. This poster highlights sport-specific exercises that are implemented into a training program to optimize characteristics that that enhance MMA performance and help prevent injury. Key aspects of programming such as periodization, exercise selection, and overload and specificity are also featured on this poster.
College and Major available
Exercise Science BS
Academic Level
Undergraduate student
Location
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building University Commons
Start Day/Time
4-25-2025 12:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-25-2025 2:00 PM
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 License
Prize Categories
Best Visuals, Most Creative
Strength Training Program for a Competitive Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Athlete
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building University Commons
The strength and conditioning program of an amateur mixed martial arts athlete was followed for 12 weeks at Gold Coast Strength and Conditioning in Norwalk, CT. The observation and analysis began with initial testing, and followed the athlete through his competition phase. This poster highlights sport-specific exercises that are implemented into a training program to optimize characteristics that that enhance MMA performance and help prevent injury. Key aspects of programming such as periodization, exercise selection, and overload and specificity are also featured on this poster.
Students' Information
Marisa Imme, Exercise Science, Honors, Graduation Spring 2025