The Amir Fazeli Podcast

Making weight is a challenge that many athletes face, specially in sports like powerlifting, weightlifting, wrestling, boxing, and MMA. It can be tempting to resort to drastic measures like dehydration, starvation, or laxatives, but these can have serious consequences for your health and performance. In this episode, I will share some strategies that you can use during the week of competition to make weight safely and effectively, without compromising your energy, strength, and endurance. You will learn how to adjust your diet, hydration, and exercise to gradually reach your target weight, while avoiding common pitfalls and mistakes. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned competitor, this episode will help you make weight with confidence and ease. Listen now and get ready to dominate your sport! Disclaimer: this episode is for informational purposes only and I'm only speaking about my experiences and knowledge. For the safest results always consult a medical professional. Make sure to subscribe and check out this link for some cool stuff: https://linktr.ee/amirfazeli

Sport psychology is absolutely one of my passions and something I think that is HEAVILY misunderstood and underutilised by basically every single athlete...even the ones who think they pay attention to it. In this episode I talk about my first BJJ competition on the weekend and the steps I took and have been taking over the last handful of years that allowed me to feel zero competition anxiety, perform at my potential and win the gold medal. If you are an athlete who wants to develop their confidence and mental performance click the link below to sign up to a FREE sample of my sport psychology and confidence development online course: https://education.adonisathletics.com.au/offers/d0d77571-9934-47fa-a9fb-d2493a835dd5 To find out more about me and Adonis Athletics go here: https://linktr.ee/amirfazeli Make sure to share and subscribe.

The carnivore diet is a controversial eating plan that consists of only animal products, such as meat, eggs, cheese, and butter. More athletes have adopted this way of eating lately claiming this diet can improve their health, weight loss. One thing athletes (specially combat athletes) do notice though is a significant drop in performance during high intensity sessions and in competitions. This is not a surprise. Following a type of diet that excludes entire food groups is generally a bad idea but all that aside I want to talk about why there is a drop in performance and I'll will give you some tips and suggestions on how to adjust the carnivore diet to suit your needs when it comes to performance as a combat athlete. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more podcast episodes like this. --------------------------------- Got a specific problem with your nutrition or strength and conditioning training you want to talk about? Book in a chat and lets see if we can help you - obligation free. Go right here: https://link.swyktools.com/widget/survey/mzwvfXj7SQgkVW7SoY9U

If you are a personal trainer, you might think that the best way to get more clients is to constantly look for who to 'close' next on the gym floor. However, this can backfire and make you seem needy, desperate, and weird. Instead of chasing potential customers (and scaring them away), you need to learn how to attract them by changing your mindset and your approach. In this episode, I'll show you how to do that. I'll teach you how to relax and enjoy your time at the gym, how to build rapport and trust with the people around you, how to showcase your expertise and value, and how to create curiosity and interest in your services. By following these tips, you will be able to generate leads on the gym floor without being pushy or annoying, and you will be able to grow your personal training business with ease. Listen to this episode and discover the secrets to becoming a magnet for leads on the gym floor. If you want to be the first in the know when my book on how to run a fitness business is released go right here: https://link.swyktools.com/widget/form/nwOShZrKBxMAP5sqjXbb

In this episode, we're diving deep into a vital aspect of combat sports that's often misunderstood - the difference between being "fit" and being truly "conditioned" as a fighter. Buckle up as we unravel the secrets of how fighters need more than just raw fitness. Conditioning means mastering the art of moving efficiently even when fatigue sets in, having "fitness" of the different energy systems and VERY IMPORTANTLY handling the adrenaline rush during intense battles by having developed confidence and mental toughness through DELIBERATE drilling. It's a game-changer in the ring, on the mats or the octagon. Get ready to discover what it takes to be a top-notch fighter – it's not just about lifting weights and running laps, it's about becoming a true powerhouse in the world of combat sports. So, hit that play button and unlock the keys to becoming an even more formidable fighter!

We're challenging the conventional belief that athletes must always feel fantastic to perform at their best. You'll discover the powerful art of dissociating your feelings from your performance. You should still be able to unlock peak performance, maintaining consistency, and achieving your goals, no matter how you feel when you turn up to training or comp. If you want to sharpen your mental toughness and confidence then sign up to your free trial of 'Becoming A Confident Killer In Your Sport' by clicking right here Thanks for listening. Don't forget to click the subscribe button and share.

Powerlifting coaches could give their input and thoughts on this better than anyone else - specially if you've been around for the last 7+ years. Don't forget to subscribe and share.

If you found this helpful share it with someone else who might also benefit. If you are a fighter who would benefit from improving your mental game reach out on IG: @the_sportperformancecoach and we can chat about how you can reach the next level.

Pull the right levers and combine it with hard work and you got yourself a winning combination my friends. If this podcast resonated with you chances are it will resonate with other fitbiz owners out there so please share. If you are a fitness business owner and think some short or long term mentorship would benefit your growth as a business owner reach out amir@adonisathletics.com.au or on IG: the_sportperformancecoach

If you found this helpful share it around and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. If you're a powerlifter that's looking for short or long term coaching to take your lifting to the next level reach out on IG: @the_sportperformancecoach and we can chat. Thanks for tuning in guys.

Ever seen a guy who doesn't care about a particular game jump in just for the fun of it and crush it? What about your highschool friend who didn't give a shit about getting that girl...but got her without effort? Why does that happen? I have a hypothesis. Let me know your thoughts on IG: @the_sportperformancecoach

If you found this podcast helpful please share and subscribe so more people can benefit and you get some good karma. If you are a fighter and want more info on short or long term strength and conditioning including sport psychology training reach out amir@adonisathletics.com.au or on IG @the_sportperformancecoach and we will chat.

Change your perspective on this and you'll instantly be able to command more income from you fitness business. For fitness business coaching and mentorship email me amir@adonisathletocs.com.au or send me a DM on Instagram @the_sportperformancecoach. Don't forget to share and subscribe for future episodes.

A very easy, simple and straightforward system I came up with a few years ago to determine how recovered my athletes are and how that would and should influence what changes they should make to training for the day on the fly - all yours to use so you can improve your performance right now. For more info about online coaching send me a DM on IG: @the_sportperformancecoach or click the link in the bio. Don't forget to share and subscribe.

It's coming to hear some BJJ guys say "I get fitter by just rolling more" - here's why that's bad advice. Subscribe for future episodes. If you are a fighter of any kind and have been interested in strength and conditioning so you can dominate your opponents contact me on Instagram @the_sportperformancecoach.

Gym owners/Coaches: If you are looking to improve both your coaching aswell as business skills so you can grow a thriving business click email amir@adonisathletics.com.au or check out the link in the bio on my IG @the_sportperformancecoach for more info about the mentorship course and I will get back to you. Thank you for listening.

Grow your fitness business in 2023. Visit the link below for free video for a free video on what are some of the more important things you need to be doing to be a successful coach with a successful business: www.training.adonisathletics.com.au

Unlock the secrets to building a thriving coaching business in 2023! As an online strength coach or gym owner, don't miss this opportunity to discover the powerful strategies I used to turn my passion for getting people strong into not one, but five, successful gyms and attached online coaching services. Click the link below to watch my FREE video now and take the first step towards explosive growth for your business! https://training.adonisathletics.com.au/ SAY HI ON SOCIALS: Website: https://www.adonisathletics.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amir.fazeli.39 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_sportpe... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theamirfazeli and as always dont forget to share and subscribe. Thank you for listening.

Here is how I see the concept of work-life balance and the way I've experienced it over the last decade or so trying to build multiple fitness businesses and reach the goals I've had. Let me know what you think below. Don't forget to subscribe for more regular content. Check out my Youtube channel: youtube.com/amir-fazeli Follow me on IG: the_sportperformancecoach Visit: www.adonisathletics.com.au For training related videos visit: youtube.com/adonisathletics

Coaching is more than writing programs, fixing tech and giving nutritional guidance. Personality types make a difference to how you coach, lead and do all those other three things too. Don't forget to share and subscribe for more content. Our next Mentorship intake is kicking off soon get in touch through IG: @the_sportperformancecoach if you want to take your coaching to the next level on 2023.

With so many different types of coaches and programming styles which one is superior? Guys if you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share to stay up to date with more. See you on IG: the_sportperformancecoach

One of my favourite topics and something I think will bring more performance improvements than people give it credit for - sport psychology and in particular CONFIDENCE. Follow me on IG: @the_sportperformancecoach for more. Keen to hear your feedback.

Addressing this statement that keeps coming up by athletes who have decided to turn vegan not because of personal/moral reasons but because of believing that somehow it's better for performance (usually after watching a flawed Netflix documentary). Don't forget to share and subscribe.

Do you ever get anxious on the way to training? Here is how to enjoy training instead of dreading it.

Guys thank you for listening as always and if you found this episode useful please share it and make sure to subscribe.

A couple of tips I use with my powerlifting and combat sport athletes when they need to regain some mental control going into competitions. As always if you felt this episode was useful please subscribe and share.

Tom is a knowledgeable guy who applies his physiotherapy knowledge alongside actual practical experience he has had over the years in both powerlifting as well as BJJ. We talk about how he dislocated is ankle and how he returned to full exercise after that. he takes me through understanding pain science and being able to distinguish between good pain and bad pain during training using his traffic light system. we talk about doctors who tell you to stop training when you feel pain or sustained an injury and whether this is good advice. the outlines some of the things you should be looking for when seeking out a physiotherapist (hint: if you are just getting a massage or some dry needling and being sent on your way you are being robbed). He also touches on the top 3 most common injuries and issues he sees in lifters such as hip pain shoulder pain and lower back pain. Make sure you follow him on Instagram @physioquest_ and make sure you share the podcast and subscribe.

Mackenzie is the host of the Macabolic Podcast and is great at taking nutritional concepts and simplifying it for people to understand and apply. We had a great chat about all things nutrition including how he went 100% online, what he feels are the most important factors people need to grasp when it comes to diets, how to keep making gains as a vegan, why you're eating less but not losing weight, his minimalistic approach to weight loss and so much more. Make sure you give him a follow on IG: @mackenziebaker_ and have a listen to his podcast: Macabolic Podcast. As always let me know what you think your feedback is always appreciated and make sure to subscribe and share. See you on the next episode!

Luke joins me on this episode to talk about his elbow dislocation and then achilles rupture and what it takes to come back from injury. We talk about why lots of Crossfit gyms are rebranding and the possible future of Crossfit itself after the stepping down of Mr Glassman, the former CEO. He also delved into what he learned and applied when he was heavily involved in Powerlifting training and competition which he successfully applied to his elite Crossfit athletes. We also talk about training things - recovery, training strength and endurance together and the importance of sleep amongst other things. As always make sure you subscribe and rate the podcast. I want you to share this episode with 2 of your friends who need to hear a message that's mentioned in there. Thank you for tuning in.

Dr Dan Baker is the president of the Australian Strength & Conditioning Association (ASCA) and hands down one of the biggest OGs in the S&C game in Australia. He has worked with tons of top level athletes and rubbed shoulders with and developed tons of top level coaches. What he and the ASCA do is paramount in driving forward strength and conditioning and the role of coaches in Australia in raising the standards. Apologies in advance if there are technical errors, the internet connection was constantly dropping out as Dr Dan was overseas when we were recording this. We chat about so many things to do with coaching, strength development, standards of strength needed for sports, velocity based training using devices like PUSH and much much more as he gives some very interesting insight from the viewpoint of a person who has been doing it for a few decades and has seen it all come and go. You can follow Dr Dan directly on his IG: @danbakerstrength – I recommend you do because he is good value. As usual please make sure to subscribe and rate the podcast and as usual send through any suggestions.

Ryan King is a wealth management specialist who knows specialises in giving advise about how you can plan for future success and financial freedom without making huge sacrifices to your current lifestyle. We talk about COVID's effect on the world and what he sees for the future. He also gives us some insight into shares and the stock market and we discuss property and some other financial strategies. Some good info and tips in this episode on things other than just training. You can reach out to Ryan at r.king@threekings.com.au or give him a follow on IG @ryankingfinance. As always keep the feedback coming through always good to hear from everyone. You can reach out to me on IG @the_sportpeformancecoach.

Alberto Nuñez needs no introduction. He has been around for ever coaching lifters and bodybuilders. Training, coaching and nutrition is what he knows and he knows well. We delve into heaps of topics some of which included the concept of motivation and how to REALLY find it, how being a natural vs an enhanced lifter influences training programming, what things powerlifters can learn from bodybuilders and vice versa aswell as the similarities in training between the two, how muscle size influences strength (I keep saying this and thankfully these great coaches like Alberto and Dr Mike keep confirming it) as well as a load on how to be a great coach and so so much more. Guys this episode is jam packed with some great info and stories from one of the greatest minds in the strength/training game right now. Make sure you check Alberto out on IG @nunez3dmj as well as the rest of the 3DMJ crew – they're all full of knowledge. As usual make sure you follow the podcast and share the episode with 2 of your friends who needs to hear this. Any comments, suggestions and feedback send it to amir@adonisathletics.com.au or DM me on IG @the_sportperformancecoach. Thanks for tuning in.

The one and only Dr Mike joins me again as we talk about politics, his upcoming involvement with crazy COVID vaccine experimentations in the name of science and how the media is punking y'all! No but seriously we talk a bit of politics at the start but then go into training talk about volume guidelines for strength vs muscle development. Where is a good place to start with your set numbers and how to progress. Does soreness equal progress? How can you increase your MRV? Recommendations for people who lift but also other sports like BJJ where endurance factors are involved. How much work can you do to maintain any gains in strength and endurance. Guys, this episode is so jam packed it's awesome, I can't fit all the details here. Make sure you follow Dr Mike on IG @rpdrmike and ofcourse Renaissance Periodisation @rpstrength - always full of good info. You can reach me on IG @the_sportperformancecoach - Don't forget to share this episode if you liked it and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. www.adonisathletics.com.au

Barry Bridges joins us to talk about sleep science and how to feel better, be more alert and squeeze more performance out of your body and mind with simple sleeping tips. We talk about how it changes things to be a morning or night person, can we condition ourselves to be a morning/night person? How food before sleep effects its quality, do we actually need 8 hours of sleep? What if we can't get 8 hours of sleep? Are we doomed? Effects of journaling on sleep quality and so much more cool info you can apply right now to improve your sleep, your recovery and your performance. You can follow Barry on IG @barry_bridges12 or on Linkedin (Barry Bridges). Reach out to him because he's a cool guy who's happy to help. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast and share the crap out of this episode because we know everybody could benefit from it.

Will Berkman joins me to talk about the state of the fitness industry after the COVID lockdown. What he learned, changed and added to his services as an online and face to face coach during the lockdown period and after it. The mindset needed to start your own fitness business, survive in the industry and what standards you need to hold yourself to. He had some really good tips on how to structure your business and membership plans and he talks about his goals of educating coaches and PTs in the future. You can follow Will on Instagram @w.berkmanpt and tune in to his Weakly Weights podcasts with co-host Alex Hayes. Thank you for tuning in. Please remember to follow the podcast, rate and share it. You can follow me on IG @the_sportperformancecoach or amir@adonisathletics.com.au for any enquiries or feedback.

Tareq shares his story of his severe battle with depression, anxiety and contemplating suicide and how he turned that around and used it all as fuel to better his life and launch educAid Au which has gone on to help so many people increase their awareness of mental health - specially those who are religiously inclined. It was amazing to have him on sharing his story. You can follow him on IG: @twerech and @educaidau. Don't forget to follow and rate the podcast and send all suggestions and questions to amir@adonisathletics.com.au

Winston came over to Australia from Singapore and started training in BJJ about 2012/2013. He completed his degree in Engineering, was offered a great job however he turned it down to pursue BJJ full time instead. He has gone on to earn his brown belt under the awesome coaches at Garage Jiu Jitsu having competed in top level BJJ competitions and eventually becoming a coach at Garage Jiu Jitsu himself. In this episode we talk about: • Is BJJ effective for self defence • Commonalities in coaching BJJ that translate over to basically any other sport like powerlifting • Commonalities in how to think about competition that also translate over to sports like powerlifting • What have been some of his worst injuries • How long does it take to reach national level in BJJ for a beginner • How long is the average length of time needed to prep for a comp • His advice for people going into their first comp • Is weight training effective for BJJ • His favorite way to finish a fight • His favorite productivity tips and his future goals Please remember to follow, share and rate the podcast and if you have any questions or suggestions send them to amir@adonisathletics.com.au

I sit down with my friend Paolo Baja from Athletic IQ and we talk about how long it takes to prep for a bodybuilding competition. The evolution of the coaching mind and humility. Research evidence vs anecdotal evidence. Breaking discipline. Main mistakes people who want to build muscle and look good make with their training and nutrition. Recommended resources and his top productivity tips. Make sure to subscribe and rate the podcast so you don't miss future episodes as I bring you big names and great guests around strength and conditioning, success and mindset.

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Chad and I go through Seneca's fourth letter which is all about death but not always in the literal sense...at least in some aspects. As always thank you for listening, please rate the podcast and let us know what you would like to hear more.

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What is a true friend? What about a boyfriend/girlfriend or husband/wife? Do we really have as many friends as we think we do or are they acquaintances? Does how you treat a friend have an affect on how that person treats you? Please subscribe and leave your feedback and rating. Thank you for listening.

Big Chad joins me in this episode as we break down Seneca's second letter and discuss single minded focus and bad habit of jumping from one thing to another and how that hinders your progress. Please share and subscribe.

The first Zoom meeting I did that involved our members at Adonis Athletics aswell as members of the public introducing them to Stoic philosophy and how you can use it to bring so much clarity to your life, reduce anxiety and have an ability to make decisions. Listen to where Stoicism came from and my first lesson that makes you get your mind set for the right direction.

Working hard is the cornerstone of achieving anything big and significant. No doubt about it. but at what point does "working hard" become "spinning your wheels"? I delve into this and explore burnout and what working hard really is, or at least should be. I also touch on the magic of the 80/20 rule and how it should be utilised for maximizing efficiency.

Our brain wants to protect us and keep us in comfort, but the seeking of too much comfort and too much luxury get you out of touch with reality and put you out of practice and out of preparation for when the real world comes. It can make one thing to chase bigger things harder. Seeking too much comfort, being too entitled, seeking luxuries too often all can play a part in your own dismantling at some point. You have to keep your mind and body sharp while actively seeking discomfort on a regular basis if you want to have an edge over yourself and over your competitors in whatever field you are in. As always thank you for listening, thank you for your questions and thank you for your support. Send me your questions and feedback on Instagram @the_sportperformancecoach

How individualised does your training really need to be? What does individualisation really even mean and to what degree does it apply to people's programs? Does every single person's program need to be drastically different because they are an individual? Can 2 programs be almost exactly the same and still yield great results? If so does it make it a good idea to do so? I'm going to explore all of these questions and more in this episode. As usual I want to know what you guys think and I want you to share this episode, like the podcast, rate the podcast and tell your friends about the podcast. Thank you for listening

Watching the recent UFC fight between Conor and Cowboy it was clear that Conor is back. Not just the fighting skills but the focus and the drive. I followed all major interviews in the lead up to the fight and the post fight press conference after the fight and there was something Conor himself talked about that put it all together very neatly and that was his perception of the role of commitment. In this episode I talk about my take on what I saw and heard, what I think commitment REALLY means and how you can apply it right now to CRUSH your goals this year. Hey, I want to hear your feedback. I want to hear how you are applying the principles in these podcasts to get after it every day. I want you to rate this podcast if you feel it's giving you the content you need...and if it's not giving you the content you need then I want you to tell me directly. Thank you all once again for subscribing, sharing and tuning in.

The opposite of fear is not courage it's something else that every single one of us can do and has the full potential to execute on. In this episode I go through a conversation I had with a close friend about getting the things we want in life and not letting fear stop us. as usual I want to know what you guys think and how you actually put the lessons in the podcast to real life use. Thank you for listening I always appreciate every single listener and supporter.

What is your purpose in life? How do you find the answer to this huge and super loaded question? Tune in on the first episode of my new segment - The Winner's Mindset where every week I'll be talking about what it means to be a winner and squeeeeeeze more juice out of life no matter where you are currently in your life. Hey, I want YOU to give me feedback on what you think of this episode and what you got out of it. I want to connect with more and more listeners and find out what your background is, where you are from and what drives you every day. Hit me up on insta, email or whatever you like.

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