In this episode of Fight Science Made Simple, Coach Adam breaks down the Fight Night Nutrition Blueprint—the exact step-by-step system he uses with fighters to make sure they walk into the cage fully fueled, fully hydrated, and ready to push a savage pace.

Most fighters obsess over making weight… and then completely wing it when it comes to what to eat on fight day. That’s a mistake that gets people gassed, flat, bloated, or sluggish when it matters most. And no—starving yourself for “primal kill mode” isn’t tough… it’s just leaving performance on the table.

Inside the blueprint, you’ll learn:

• Why fight night nutrition starts the second you step off the scale
• The goal for re-gain: put back 10–15% of bodyweight with fluids, electrolytes, and carbs
• The Performance Plate framework (what every meal should look like on fight week)
• How to plan 2–4 meals + snacks depending on when you fight (working backward from your walkout)
• The rule for your last real meal: 3–4 hours before the fight
• The final top-off: a high-carb snack 1–2 hours pre-fight (simple carbs that hit fast)
• The warm-up hack: sip/swirl Gatorade to keep glucose topped off without feeling heavy

If you’ve ever felt low energy, got tired too fast, or felt “off” on fight night—this episode gives you a simple plan you can follow every single time.

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In this episode of the Fight Science Made Simple podcast, Coach Adam breaks down HRV (heart rate variability)—the most misunderstood recovery metric in combat sports—and how fighters can use it as a “check engine light” to train hard without running themselves into the ground.

If you’re constantly sore, always second-guessing whether to push or rest, or you feel like you’re living in a cycle of overtraining → burnout → injury, this one is for you.

You’ll learn:

• What HRV actually measures (and what it tells you about your nervous system)
• Why high HRV = better recovery capacity and low HRV can signal accumulated stress
• How to track HRV the right way (and why consistency matters more than the number)
• The biggest mistake fighters make: obsessing over daily scores instead of 7–14 day trends
• How to use HRV to adjust training without getting soft (volume, intensity, frequency, rest days)
• The fastest ways to improve HRV: sleep, nutrition, hydration, stress management, smarter training, and when aerobic work matters
• How HRV removes the guessing, anxiety, and ego-driven decisions that lead to short careers

If you want to train like a savage and stay in the game for the long haul, this episode will upgrade the way you approach recovery—starting today.

In this episode of the Fight Science Made Simple podcast, Coach Adam breaks down exactly how he rehabbed a complete ACL tear without surgery—and got back to full MMA sparring in under 6 months.

You’ll learn:

• How the ACL tear happened (and the mistakes he wishes he listened to sooner)
• Why he chose rehab over surgery—and who shouldn’t follow that path
• The simple rehab approach that actually worked
• Why “basic” strength & conditioning is the real secret to injury resilience
• The biggest rehab mistake fighters make (and why braces/shortcuts don’t fix the root problem)
• The mindset framework that made the difference: faith, identity, and how you talk about your injury
• What to do during downtime so you come back better—not broken

If you’re dealing with a knee injury (or any injury) and feel stuck, scared, or unsure if you’ll ever be the same again, this episode will give you a roadmap—and a serious mindset reset.

In this episode of the Fight Science Made Simple podcast, Coach Adam drops the complete playbook for strength & conditioning programming for fighters. No fluff. No guesswork. Just a clear, repeatable framework you can use to build programs that actually transfer to the mat and the cage.

You’ll learn:

• How many days per week fighters should lift (and when 2, 3, or 4 days makes sense)
• How to program reps, sets, volume, and intensity without wrecking recovery
• Why individuality matters more than “sport-specific” trends
• How to structure full body, upper, and lower sessions the right way
• Exactly which exercises every fighter needs—and how to order them
• How strength training should change in off-camp, pre-camp, and fight camp
• Simple plug-and-play templates you can start using immediately

If you’re a fighter who wants to get stronger, faster, more powerful—and stop wasting time in the weight room—this episode will change how you train.

In this episode of the Fight Science Made Simple podcast, Coach Adam breaks down what consistency actually looks like when motivation disappears—and why discipline, identity, and long-term vision matter more than hype or willpower.

You’ll learn:

• Why motivation is unreliable—and what to lean on instead
• What “real consistency” actually looks like (it’s not 100% every day)
• How to keep showing up on low-energy, low-motivation days
• How to use your why to push through resistance and self-doubt
• How to choose short-term discomfort over long-term regret

If you’re a fighter, martial artist, or high-performer who keeps falling off when things get hard—or feels stuck repeating the same year over and over—this episode will hit home.

In this episode of the Fight Science Made Simple podcast, Coach Adam is joined by his first-ever guest — David Pantero Macias, undefeated pro fighter and longtime Fight Science client. They talk about what it actually takes to chase the UFC while balancing training, work, life, and the pressure that comes with the dream.

If you’re a fighter who feels pulled in 10 directions — training, work, bills, stress, content — and you’re trying to keep the dream alive, this episode is for you. Hit play and lock in. This is the real fight behind the fight.

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In this episode of the Fight Science Made Simple podcast, Coach Adam breaks down the best best goal setting strategy for 2026 so you stay consistent, focused, and dominate the new year. If you’ve ever started the year fired up and then slowly lost momentum, this episode will change how you approach your goals.

You’ll learn:

• Why most fighters fail their New Year’s goals every year
• How to set goals that actually stick using a simple, proven framework
• The 4 goal timeframes that create real long-term progress
• The 7 life categories fighters need to plan for on and off the mats
• How to map your year so life doesn’t derail your momentum

If you’re tired of saying “this is my year” and ending up in the same place, this episode is for you. Hit play, lock in, and build a clear plan for 2026 that actually holds up when motivation fades.

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In this episode of the Fight Science Made Simple podcast, Coach Adam breaks down the alactic system – the energy system behind your knockout power, blast-double takedowns, explosive guard passes, and scramble finishing speed. If you’ve ever felt strong in the gym but slow in the cage, or powerful early and flat later in the round, this one’s for you.

You’ll learn:

• What the alactic system actually is
• The difference between alactic power, alactic capacity, and neuromuscular recruitment – and which one matters most for finishing fights.
• Exactly how to train alactic power
• How to build repeatable power
• How to use strength training, plyometrics, ballistic work, and the force–velocity curve to build real fight-ending power in the weight room.
• When to focus on alactic training so you can peak your power on fight night without wrecking your recovery or skill sessions.

If you’re a fighter whose punches are pillow soft or you feel slow and powerless in the cage, this episode is for you. If you’ve ever thought, “Why don’t I hit harder?” or “Why does my power vanish when I need it?” — you do not want to miss this one.