By Doug Balzarini, Strength and Conditioning Coach for UFC World Champion Dominick Cruz
If you’ve ever witnessed or participated in a metabolic circuit designed for combat
athletes, you’ve seen hard core. You’ve seen guys pushed to their physical limits. You’ve
probably seen tire flips, prowler pushes, and ground & pound drills. You may have
even seen some guys on their knees reaching for the nearest bucket. There are many
variations out there these days, but the majority consist of circuits that are 3-5 rounds
(sets) that last up to 5 minutes long and include a variety of compound movements
designed to improve the athlete’s strength, power, endurance, coordination, and overall
physical and mental toughness.
