It is recommended that an athlete migrate in and out of the metabolic and power phases of training. For example, after you progress from two weeks of endurance training and four to six weeks of maximum strength and power training, regress back into a week or so of endurance training. Moving in and out of the high intensity phases will not only greatly reduce your risk of injury, it will leave you feeling stronger and healthier for your next bout. For combat sports, your metabolic training should be implemented with great care.
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