The Championship Mindset: Episode 729 With The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)
Jun 27, 2024
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Elite performance coach Mike Mancias, known for working with LeBron James, shares insights on morning routines, hydration, and mindset mastery for top athletes. They discuss discipline, routine, and the importance of finding your 'why' in both sports and business. The conversation also covers exercises, food choices, and longevity tips for optimal health and performance.
Develop a championship mindset by establishing a morning routine and finding personal motivation.
Prioritize recovery through activities like cold plunges and self-assessment for continuous improvement.
Enhance physical fitness and longevity with mobility work, personalized nutrition, and individualized workout plans.
Deep dives
Training Elite Athletes and Celebrities
Mike Mancias, the renowned trainer for top athletes like LeBron James, shares insights into his work with elite clients like LeBron, NFL player Miles Garrett, and artist Usher. He emphasizes the shift from traditional fitness training to a comprehensive performance coaching approach, covering aspects such as nutrition, recovery, and mindset development.
Morning Routine and Mindset Development
Mancias describes a typical day starting with an early wake-up, followed by mobility exercises, mindset visualization, and weight training. He highlights the importance of mindset, advising individuals to assess their happiness and goals to cultivate a championship mindset. Mancias stresses the significance of finding personal motivation and embracing challenges for success.
Recovery and Self-Analysis for Success
The podcast delves into the significance of recovery, including activities like cold plunges to reduce inflammation. Mancias underlines the importance of self-analysis, finding one's why, and committing to continuous improvement. He encourages individuals to acknowledge their shortcomings, push boundaries, and adopt a competitive spirit to achieve greatness.
Importance of Mobility Work in Fitness
Mobility work in the morning is crucial for maintaining physical fitness, especially as one ages. The Versa Climber is preferred over running due to its low impact on joints, making it challenging yet joint-friendly. The focus on movement as medicine helps individuals build a strong base for workouts, promoting longevity and overall health.
Balanced Nutrition and Personalized Fitness Approach
Nutrition plays a vital role in athletic performance, with emphasis on balanced foods such as proteins, fruits, and vegetables. The importance of personalization in fitness and nutrition is highlighted, as individuals have unique needs based on blood types, DNA, and background. The significance of individualized approaches for high performance, as seen in the routines of elite athletes like LeBron James, underscores the effectiveness of tailored fitness and dietary plans for optimal health and wellbeing.
Hey Bomb Squad, it’s Brad Lea back with another episode of Dropping Bombs! Today, I’m sitting down with an elite performance coach, Mike Mancias, who has worked with some of the biggest names in sports, including LeBron James, Miles Garrett, and also performer Usher. Mike shares his incredible journey of following his passion and starting out in health education and Kinesiology to becoming a pivotal figure in the lives of top performers. We dive deep into the routines, mindset, and training techniques that help these athletes stay at the peak of their game. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or just someone looking to up your game, there’s a ton of gold in this episode that you can apply to your own life. I know you will enjoy listening to Mike’s philosophies and life lessons. Don’t forget to check out his new book (link below) and tune in later this week to see my next guest!
What You'll Learn:
Establish a Morning Routine, Hydrate and Eat Well and Find Your Motivation