Best Tips To Maximize Your Workouts: Build Strength, Muscle & Endurance

Discover the workout and diet secrets Jon Jones’ coach uses to build incredible strength, muscle, and endurance. Learn why running might be the worst thing for athletes over 200 lbs and what you should do instead for superior conditioning.

On this episode of Mark Bell’s Power Project Podcast, hosts Mark Bell and Nsima Inyang talk with Jordan Chavez, the strength coach for MMA legend Jon Jones. Jordan shares the story of how he began training the champion and reveals the exact training methods he uses, like the conjugate system, for fighters. He also gives his best advice on nutrition and lifting for heavy athletes who want to build a powerful body. This episode is full of simple, powerful tips for anyone serious about their fitness.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Training Advice For Heavy Athletes (Over 200 LBS)
0:55 - How Jon Jones Casually Walked In & Hired His Coach
6:51 - The "Intangibles" That Make Jon Jones a Weapon
9:17 - Is Jon Jones’ Max-Effort Lifting a Mistake?
13:00 - Why Athletes Over 200lbs Shouldn't Run
17:07 - The Right Way to Program Sprints For Athletes
19:17 - Jon Jones' Secret Weapon: His Ability to Read People
21:18 - How Jon Jones Vets His Training Partners (No Egos Allowed)
23:01 - Mark Bell's Chance Encounter with Jon Jones at LAX
25:08 - The Unshakeable Belief That Fuels Jon Jones
26:51 - A Beginner's Guide to Gaining Quality Muscle Mass
32:43 - Why Mark Bell Swears By This Protein Source
34:36 - The Truth About Heavyweight Fighter Physiques
38:12 - Is "Dirty Bulking" a Good Strategy for Size?
39:37 - The Biggest Mistake Martial Artists Make With Diet
45:07 - The Importance of Exercise Selection for Recovery
47:07 - How to Be a Good Coach to an Elite Athlete
51:56 - The Surprising Benefits of Swimming for Fighters
57:51 - What is The Conjugate System? A Beginner's Guide
1:00:08 - How to Become a True "Hybrid Athlete"
1:05:09 - The Mindset You Need to Train for Life
1:14:24 - How to Find Lifelong Enjoyment in Your Training
1:18:38 - How to Use The Conjugate System for Any Goal
1:23:11 - What A Week of Conditioning Looks Like
1:30:37 - The Best Exercises for MMA & Combat Sports
1:40:42 - Are Kettlebells & Maces Just Gimmicks?
1:59:29 - Is Jon Jones "Too Strong" for MMA?
2:06:02 - When Fans Ask Jon Jones to Kick Them
2:09:21 - Is Jon Jones a "Bad Person"?
2:14:55 - What Are Jordan's Upcoming Competitions & Goals?
2:16:14 - Why Are Powerlifters Getting So Strong?
2:18:58 - Supporting What You Believe In