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Maximizing the Combat Sport Off-Season
Though many sports have a traditional off-season, combat sports are the exception. The time between fights can be unpredictable, making it difficult to plan in a macro cycle approach.
Typically, during “down time” the focus shifts toward skill acquisition with lower intensity to promote more frequent sessions so the athlete can improve significantly between fights.
One aspect that shouldn’t be overlooked at this time is the development of aerobic capacity/endurance.