Alex Pürzel

Andi Pürzel, co-founder of Intelligent Strength and owner of Das Gym in Vienna, and his brother Alex, a physical education teacher and gold medalist in powerlifting, share their unique insights into strength training. They discuss their journey from early challenges to building a supportive gym community, stressing the importance of mindset and authenticity. The brothers also reflect on the life lessons learned through competitive sports, emphasizing personal growth and joy in training. Their passion for fostering connections in fitness shines throughout the conversation.

Join Alex Pürzel, a European Champion in deadlifting and owner of Dust Gym in Vienna, as he shares his journey in the world of powerlifting. He discusses the art of blending bodybuilding with powerlifting, emphasizing muscle growth alongside strength gains. Alex dives into the importance of movement analysis for injury prevention and optimal performance. Listeners will learn about common pitfalls in powerlifting, the significance of cardio in training, and get personal anecdotes about his own challenges and insights in the sport.

Alex Pürzel, Buchautor und Wettkampfathlet im Powerlifting, teilt seine beeindruckenden Trainingserfahrungen. Er hinterfragt die „No Excuses“-Mentalität und betont, dass hartes Training allein nicht genug ist. Pürzel spricht über die Bedeutung von Coaching, Schlaf und individuellen Strategien im Kraftsport. Er beleuchtet auch den Einfluss sozialer Medien auf das Training sowie die Herausforderungen, die psychologischen Druck und Verletzungen mit sich bringen. Ein wichtiger Punkt ist das Vertrauen zwischen Coach und Athlet, das für den Erfolg entscheidend ist.