You Shouldn't be Training like the Pros! | #24 ft. Aaron Geiser

SUMMARY In this episode, I am joined by Coach Aaron Geiser where we discuss the desire to train like a professional athlete and the challenges that come with it. We emphasize the importance of individualized training and the role of science in making training decisions. We also discuss the limitations of emulating professional athletes and the challenges of managing stress and recovery. We emphasize discuss the role of pro athletes as motivation and how to use their training methods as inspiration while still being realistic about your own abilities. TAKEAWAYS 1) Training like a professional athlete may not be appropriate or realistic for most individuals, especially considering their current fitness level and time commitments. 2) Individualized training, based on scientific principles and guided by a coach, is essential for optimal progress and performance. 3) The lifestyle and support systems of professional athletes are often different from those of age groupers, making direct emulation challenging. 4) Social media can create unrealistic expectations and misconceptions about training intensity and volume. Focus on short-term goals to stay motivated and make progress. Enjoying these podcasts, subscribe to get notified when new episodes are released. If you have a question or topic you want us to address, leave a comment!Follow Phil on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2Follow Aaron on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/triageiser/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Topic 01:16 The Desire to Train Like a Pro 02:03 Success at Ironman Florida 03:23 The Value of Face-to-Face Time with Athletes 03:53 First Professional Ironman Race 04:25 The Importance of a Calm and Stable Coach 05:47 Controlling the Moment and Adapting to External Factors 06:01 Internal Locus of Control and Responding to External Factors 07:26 The Role of a Coach in Calming Nerves and Providing Stability 08:18 Other Athletes' Performances at Ironman Florida 09:13 Challenges of Swimming in Congested Waters 09:55 The Experience of Being Stung by Jellyfish 10:55 Managing Unexpected Challenges During a Race 12:30 Preparing for and Responding to Jellyfish Stings 13:35 The Influence of Social Media on Training Expectations 16:14 The Desire to Emulate Professional Athletes 18:04 The Importance of Individualized Training 19:15 The Role of Science in Training Decision-Making 22:04 The Importance of Progressive Training 23:31 The Realistic Progression of Training Volume 25:11 Balancing Training Volume with Other Life Commitments 27:09 The Limitations of Emulating Professional Athletes 29:29 The Importance of a Support Team for Professional Athletes 31:45 The Complexity of Training and the Influence of Social Media 36:39 The Challenges of Managing Stress and Recovery 38:39 The Influence of Social Media and the Desire for Hard Workouts 41:30 The Misconception of Professional Athletes' Training Intensity 43:01 The Importance of Considering Individual Circumstances in Training 43:26 Focusing on Short-Term Goals 48:54 Controlling What You Can Control 51:40 Using Pro Athletes as Motivation 53:46 Starting with Small Steps 57:24 Teaching Fundamentals and Goal Setting 57:56 Appreciating Positive Feedback