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Nov 2023
1h 5m

EP 160: The Training, Skillsets and Mind...

Vigor Life Podcast
About this episode

This was a interview that Ali Gilbert did with me on the Virtual Silverback Summit that I want to share with everyone as I dove into the Athlete For Life model of training, as well as diving into the mindset of growth, overcoming obstacles, and winning in life. I share how I approach my own training, both physical and mental, as well as that of my clients. 


IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

  • The experience from a combined 12,000+ clients we have coached between the two Vigor Ground gyms in Slovenia and Seattle.
  • Why no one cares about how they look IF they feel like crap and can’t function and perform tasks they want to. 
  • The reason why a weekend warrior without strength training is exposing themselves to injuries. 
  • Why men miss the “locker room atmosphere” and that is a huge part of success in the training. 
  • The 4 spokes of the wheel that create a body that looks, feels, and performs at it’s best.
  • Why doing your best is only part of it, the key is to _________.
  • The studies that show what is closely correlated to mortality and how to integrate into a comprehensive program. 
  • NOT training speed and power is leading you to not be able to perform in sport, life, and is setting you up for injuries. 
  • The BIG reason older clients should do speed and power training.
  • How my parents who both have Parkinson’s influence my training with clients. 
  • How I use the pie analgoy with the R7 training model to create Athlete for Life training programs. 
  • Machines vs free weights, what, when, how and why I choose one or the other. 
  • How to help clients believe the best is yet to come. The “never peak” mentality! 
  • The way the Vigor Ground environment drives community and creates a culture of getting better. 
  • Why more and more people are doing labs and tests to find out what is “under the hood”, their inner health.
  • If you don’t have a path and a plan, your default is struggle, falling back to doing what you’re doing now. 
  • 3 levels of accountability you get at coaching gyms that are a superpower. 
  • The mindset practices I use with clients to build their mental strength. 
  • Why you must understand that our behaviors are bio-physio-social and how to affect your own personal change. 
  • The reason you MUST dive deeper into these specific topics to become the highest level coach.
  • Why a therapist, a group, and treatment changed my life once I actually asked for help. 
  • How fighting for your limitations is keeping you stuck and the awareness that will break you free.
  • Why you should be the first one, the example, for others you love to look up to.
  • The power of stories and consistency. 


LINKS & RESOURCES:

Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance www.VigorGroundFitness.com

Luka’s Courses and Workshops  www.LukaHocevar.com

Vigor Life Podcast (iTunes)  h

Vigor Life Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0gp1uXtwfRUcBkfS1P1uim?si=kcUu2vhPRwuxdV5kTzQrug

Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber

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