This was a interview that Ali Gilbert did with me on the Virtual Silverback Summit that I want to share with everyone as I dove into the Athlete For Life model of training, as well as diving into the mindset of growth, overcoming obstacles, and winning in life. I share how I approach my own training, both physical and mental, as well as that of my clients.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: The experience from a combined 12,000+ clients we have coached between the two Vigor Ground gyms in Slovenia and Seattle. Why no one cares about how they look IF they feel like crap and can’t function and perform tasks they want to.  The reason why a weekend warrior without strength training is exposing themselves to injuries.  Why men miss the “locker room atmosphere” and that is a huge part of success in the training.  The 4 spokes of the wheel that create a body that looks, feels, and performs at it’s best. Why doing your best is only part of it, the key is to _________. The studies that show what is closely correlated to mortality and how to integrate into a comprehensive program.  NOT training speed and power is leading you to not be able to perform in sport, life, and is setting you up for injuries.  The BIG reason older clients should do speed and power training. How my parents who both have Parkinson’s influence my training with clients.  How I use the pie analgoy with the R7 training model to create Athlete for Life training programs.  Machines vs free weights, what, when, how and why I choose one or the other.  How to help clients believe the best is yet to come. The “never peak” mentality!  The way the Vigor Ground environment drives community and creates a culture of getting better.  Why more and more people are doing labs and tests to find out what is “under the hood”, their inner health. If you don’t have a path and a plan, your default is struggle, falling back to doing what you’re doing now.  3 levels of accountability you get at coaching gyms that are a superpower.  The mindset practices I use with clients to build their mental strength.  Why you must understand that our behaviors are bio-physio-social and how to affect your own personal change.  The reason you MUST dive deeper into these specific topics to become the highest level coach. Why a therapist, a group, and treatment changed my life once I actually asked for help.  How fighting for your limitations is keeping you stuck and the awareness that will break you free. Why you should be the first one, the example, for others you love to look up to. The power of stories and consistency.  LINKS & RESOURCES: Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance www.VigorGroundFitness.com Luka’s Courses and Workshops  www.LukaHocevar.com Vigor Life Podcast (iTunes)  h Vigor Life Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0gp1uXtwfRUcBkfS1P1uim?si=kcUu2vhPRwuxdV5kTzQrug Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber