More Than Muscles: S&C for Combat Athletes - Elliot Taylor

In this episode, the 411 team sits down with a strength and conditioning coach who’s built athletes across every arena — from combat sports to field-based codes.

We dive into the fundamentals of S&C for fighters, how to tailor training for different athlete types, and why conditioning is often the hidden weapon in competition. He shares stories from his coaching journey, how he approaches game planning for high-stakes performance, and what it really takes to prepare an athlete for the demands of sport.