How to Train Like an NBA Champion with Felipe Eichenberger
Oct 18, 2023
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Felipe Eichenberger, NBA Champion and Denver Nuggets Director of Performance and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, discusses training players, using WHOOP for training and in his own life, rehabbing injuries, meditation and breathing, recovery modalities, training at altitude in Denver, and his personal fitness motivation.
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Consistency and trust within the Denver Nuggets organization are crucial for player development and success.
Using WHOOP's data and metrics, such as heart rate zones and HRV scores, helps monitor player recovery and optimize training.
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Felipe Eichenberger's Journey to Winning an NBA Championship
Felipe Eichenberger, the Denver Nuggets director of performance and head strength and conditioning coach, discusses his role in helping NBA players, including the league's MVP, stay healthy throughout a grueling NBA title run. Felipe shares his passion for health and fitness, his rise through the Nuggets organization, and the use of Woop during COVID and beyond. He emphasizes the importance of data in player recovery, dealing with the challenges of the NBA season, and the mindset required to stay ready. Felipe also highlights the success of training NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and the impact of Woop data on their performance.
The Importance of Consistency and Trust in the NBA
Felipe Eichenberger discusses the importance of consistency and trust within the Denver Nuggets organization. He shares how the team values continuity and provides opportunities for growth, both for staff and players. Felipe emphasizes the trust the organization places in its employees and the belief in their special skills. He also highlights his close relationship with NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and the importance of developing trust and a strong working relationship with athletes.
Using Woop and Data for Player Recovery and Performance
Felipe Eichenberger discusses the use of Woop and data in player recovery and performance. He explains how Woop's heart rate zones and metrics help monitor training and recovery, allowing adjustments to be made based on individual players' needs. Felipe also emphasizes the importance of sleep and HRV scores in assessing player readiness. He shares how the Nuggets utilize Woop's technology to track players' workouts and recovery, providing valuable insights for training and game preparation.
Denver Nuggets' Training Approach and Challenges
Felipe Eichenberger provides insights into the Denver Nuggets' training approach and the challenges they face. He explains the importance of off-season training and player durability for the demanding NBA schedule. Felipe discusses the team's focus on individualized plans and the role of strength and conditioning in preparing players for the season. He also highlights the challenges of travel, recovery, and maintaining a winning mindset in the NBA. Felipe touches on the Nuggets' use of various recovery modalities and the significance of breathing techniques in player performance.
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by NBA Champion Felipe Eichenberger. Fresh off his championship-winning season as the Denver Nuggets Director of Performance and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Felipe is here to talk about how he helped some of the best players on the planet, including the league’s MVP, stay healthy throughout a grueling NBA title run. Will and Felipe will discuss how Felipe developed a passion for health and fitness (3:00), the power of consistency within the Nuggets’ organization (4:45), training Nikola Jokic (6:05), his role within the team (8:40), using WHOOP to train players (11:23), how Felipe uses WHOOP in his own life (13:50), players going out during the season (16:20), rehabbing injuries (19:44), meditation, visualization and breathing (22:32), recovery modalities (28:35), training at altitude in Denver (32:57), keeping players active and involved (36:28), Felipe’s impression of the Miami Heat (39:48), and his personal fitness motivation (42:40).