When Do Muay Thai Fighters Actually Peak? (The Science of Age)

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Heatrick Heavy Hitters – Muay Thai Performance

Don Heatrick

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Helping ambitious fighters and coaches take their game to the next level by bridging the gap between Strength and Conditioning, Performance Science, and Muay Thai

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Helping ambitious fighters and coaches take their game to the next level by bridging the gap between Strength and Conditioning, Performance Science, and Muay Thai

Sports

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When Do Muay Thai Fighters Actually Peak? (The Science of Age)

Heatrick Heavy Hitters – Muay Thai Performance

13 minutes 18 seconds

3 days ago

When Do Muay Thai Fighters Actually Peak? (The Science of Age)

🎯 FREE RESOURCE – Muay Thai Performance Scorecard https://heatrick.com/6f3jTo find out if your current training is actually helping your fighting — or just making you tired!👊 📘

Optimal Fight Camp Blueprint available at http://heatrick.com/12-week-fight-campKEY MOMENTS

Follow along using these quick timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:09 The Research That Changes Everything

02:43 The Age Advantage Most Fighters Miss

04:14 The Science Behind Age-Defying Performance

06:02 The “Build It To Shield It” Principle

07:22 The Hidden Inflammation Factor

09:31 The Genetic Ceiling Reality

11:15 Muay Thai Performance Assessment

11:53 Conclusion

Watch this next...▶️ Started Fighting at 32, UK Ranked #4 Pro at 40: Complete Blueprint https://youtu.be/J1wRXLnbjfg

🎙️ 📝 This episode's show notes and further resources at https://heatrick.com/2025/11/14/the-truth-about-peak-fighting-age-in-muay-thai-why-70-year-olds-outperform-22-year-olds/