As an MMA fighter, Anthony Smith requires his body to perform at peak potential. In this special Performance Edition of the Thorne Podcast, listen as Joel Totoro, Director of Sports Science at Thorne and the UFC’s Anthony Smith talk about what goes in to the training, recovery, and nutrition regimen of a UFC athlete.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
Anthony Smith on making the jump from middleweight to light heavyweight [2:03]
UFC Performance Institute [3:32]


Tracking nutritional and performance changes [4:30]
Achieving nutritional balance [5:30]


Implementing change and breaking habits [6:48]
Preparing for a UFC fight [8:54]
Tracking a MMA fighter’s stats [9:26]


Supplements for UFC training [11:23]
Using supplements along with diet and proper training [11:48]
Creatine and protein [12:42]


Avoiding exercise and training mistakes [13:59]
Focus on rest and recovery, proper nutrition [14:24]
Listen to coaching staff [15:54]
Balance between training and recovery [16:40]


Community Questions
How do you prefer to take your protein [18:47]
Protein powder with almond milk [18:57]


How to handle injuries and downtime [19:29]
Learning to work around it [19:37]


Cutting weight for UFC [20:58]
Recovery and rehydration [21:11]
Finding an ideal float weight [23:04]


What would your ultimate UFC fantasy fight be? [24:15]
Royce Grace and Demian Maia [24:32]


UFC PI Laser Pod and other training equipment [25:12]


Fight Nation Radio [25:58]




Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
5 Quarantine Health Tips from UFC Performance Institute
UFC PI: The Importance of Sport
UFC PI: UFC’s Quarantine Fitness Advice
Training Tips from MMA Fighter Joanne “JoJo” Calderwood
A Day in the Life of MMA Fighter Claudia Gadelha


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