Strength + Conditioning 

MILLENNIA STRONG

MILLENNIA STRONG

The Strength & Conditioning program at Millennia MMA is designed to build power, endurance, and athletic performance specific to combat sports. Each class has a clear focus, combining strength work with conditioning to create well-rounded athletes. Sessions are scheduled throughout the week with a balance of lower-body, upper-body, and conditioning training.

Strength Training Sessions

  • Lower Body (Squat & Deadlift Focus)
    These sessions emphasize foundational compound lifts like squats and deadlifts, along with accessory work to build lower-body strength, stability, and explosiveness. Expect barbell lifts, kettlebell work, plyometrics, and mobility drills targeting the hips, legs, and core. The goal is to increase power for striking, grappling, and overall athletic movement.

  • Upper Body (Push/Pull Focus)
    These workouts target the chest, back, shoulders, and arms through pushing and pulling movements. Exercises may include bench press, overhead press, rows, pull-ups, and accessory lifts. The goal is to enhance punching power, grip strength, and muscular endurance while balancing push/pull strength to prevent injury.

  • Conditioning Sessions

    • Aerobic Conditioning
      Focuses on building cardiovascular endurance and recovery capacity. Athletes work at a sustainable pace with longer intervals, circuits, and steady-state movements like running, biking, or sled pushes to improve stamina for longer training sessions and fights.

    • Anaerobic Conditioning
      Short, intense bursts of activity followed by rest periods. Workouts may include sprints, battle ropes, medicine ball slams, and explosive bodyweight drills. This builds speed, power, and the ability to sustain high-intensity efforts during sparring or competition.

    • Saturday Conditioning
      A mixed session that combines aerobic and anaerobic work. Athletes can expect a variety of drills, circuits, and functional training designed to challenge the whole body and simulate the demands of MMA.

Program Benefits

  • Builds functional strength for MMA and combat sports

  • Improves cardio endurance and explosive power

  • Increases injury resistance through balanced push/pull and lower/upper body training

  • Creates a structured training plan that complements martial arts practice

Strength + Conditioning Classes

Strength and conditioning is led by coach Rick McCorkell, a certified olympic weight lifter.

Rick's Certifications:

  • Olympic Weightlifting

  • Kettlebell Trainer

  • Powerlifting 

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