Integrated Performance Training's Podcast
"Welcome to the podcast of Integrated Performance Training. In this podcast we interview physical coaches, physiotherapists and personal trainers who are Bram Swinnen ambassadors. These ambassadors followed a course, given by Bram Swinnen. Here we discuss their insights on different physical topics. My name is Karel Vanhulsel and welcome to today's podcast. "
Integrated Performance Training's Podcast
Duncan Boogaard: combat sports performance specialist
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Integrated Performance Training
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Season 2
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Episode 14
In this episode we talked with Duncan Boogaard, a master in performance training for martial arts athletes. He started as a personal trainer and business owner in Amsterdam. Nowadays he lives and coaches professional and competitive fighters in Dubai.
We talked about:
- Spinal engine theory: the spine as a force producer
- Grip strength for fighters
- Cognitive aspect in combat sports
- Individualisation for combat athletes
- General preparatory period vs training camp: strength and conditioning
- The Dubai life
- Advice for starting performance coaches