In Episode 7 of the Nervous System Training Podcast, we break down trending training methods and unpack what's really going on under the hood when fighters and athletes adopt extreme systems.
We analyze:
Israel Adesanya’s David Goggins-style training and why it's likely a sign of desperation, not progress
Foundation Training vs. Nervous System Training for longevity and performance
Why reactive strength and foot recoil are the missing links in most fighters' training
Hidden dangers of modern Instagram fitness trends and how coaches may be misapplying foot mechanics
And why the foot is the king of the kinetic chain (ignore it, and you pay the price)
👇 Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Community Q&A Invite
00:23 – Israel Adesanya’s Goggins-Style Training Breakdown
05:15 – Why Endurance Training Hurts Fighters (Long-Term Effects)
09:30 – Emotional Drive vs. Physical Output
10:36 – Foundation Training Review (Eric Goodman)
13:58 – Is Foundation Training Enough for Fighters?
17:00 – Jacob’s Ball & Foundation Training Combo (Critique)
22:41 – The Truth About Reactive Isometric Holds & Chaos Strength
25:36 – Calf Dominance & Recoil: Why It Matters More Than Squats
30:00 – Jacob’s Footwork Drill Review (What’s Missing?)
33:00 – Why Jump Rope Might Save Your Knees (And How to Progress It)
36:00 – Ego, Efficiency & Why Athletes Avoid Their Weaknesses
40:00 – Core & Lower Body Ball Work: The Secret to Fast Gains
43:00 – The Foot Comes First (Fix It, Or Fail)
45:00 – Reactivity vs. Power vs. Rate of Force Development (Explained)
50:09 – Joel Seedman’s Training Reviewed (The Good & Bad)
52:00 – Final Thoughts & Reminder to Stay Critical, Not Dogmatic
📬 Send your videos & questions for future episodes:
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Email — nervoussystemtrainingpodcast@gmail.com
🎙 Host: @quality_values
🧠 Featuring: @quintin.torres36
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