UFC Director of Strength and Conditioning Bo Sandoval on the Foundations of Elite Performance

Episode Summary Learn from an elite trainer working with the top athletes in the world. Bo shares how to build your mindset to reach the next level, the crucial nature of consistency in life, why all training should be intentional and nuanced, and much more!

Show Notes

(3:40) What takes place at the UFC Performance Institute and an overview of Bo’s role there.

(7:24) “Attitude reflects leadership is 100% true.” Developing a gentleman’s sport—evolving the UFC brand…

(11:44) Building a mindset that propels athletes to the next level…

(16:25) The crucial nature of consistency in all life accounts.

(19:15) All training is intentional and nuanced to the individual athlete and their goals.

(23:05) Every workout must have a purpose.

(24:24) I ask a simple question. “How many times have you stepped inside the cage and said to yourself, ‘I feel 100% physically ready to go’?”

(28:45) The impact of behaviors on being a full-time athlete…

(34:50) “Being able to look ahead of my training today... Then I'll reap the rewards tomorrow. That kind of thing, that takes a skill that's called foresight. And most elite athletes don't have that today.”

(38:10) Embracing the basics…

(43:12) The MMA “fighting for life” mentality…

(47:30) “I think if you can really drill down and tunnel vision, like an individual competitor, like a fighter, I think that could be beneficial to any athlete.” What we can learn from MMA fighters...

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