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Feb 2025
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Breaking Down Greatness: How Bobby Strou...

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What does it take to make it to the Super Bowl? This week, Will Ahmed, Founder and CEO of WHOOP, sits down with Bobby Stroupe, Founder of the Athlete Performance Enhancement Center (APEC) and trainer for three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes. Ahead of Super Bowl LIX, Will and Bobby break down Patrick’s health this season versus last (1:11), coaching Patrick through injuries (3:13), and optimizing speed for in-game performance (6:46).

Bobby also shares his strategies for improving Patrick's rushing ability as a quarterback (10:20), leveraging WHOOP data for training (11:00), and preparing for the challenge of playing three games in 11 days (14:44). Will and Bobby discuss overcoming the late-season lull (20:40), harnessing Patrick’s “win-ergy,” managing playoff Strain (26:05), handling the hype of Super Bowl LIX (31:06), and the pursuit of a historic three-peat (34:08).

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