The Amir Fazeli Podcast

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I'm Amir Fazeli, the founder of Adonis Athletics, a Masters degree holder in Sport Science (Sports Performance), business lover, world champion powerlifter and combat sport athlete. On my podcasts I will be talking to a wide range of interesting guests covering anything from strength & conditioning and training to business and life success aswell as the mindset it takes to crush it in life and get after it...not to mention general chats and shenanigans. Please rate the podcast and smash that "Follow" button and don't forget to share. Thank you.

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Cutting Weight In Comp Week Without Affecting Performance

Dec 09 2023 43 mins

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

5 Tips For Overcoming Anxiety & Fear In Competition

Nov 21 2023 23 mins

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 competi

The Carnivore Diet For (Combat) Athletes: A Good Solution or a Recipe for Disaster?

Nov 12 2023 9 mins

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 compe

A Simple Way PTs Can Get More Leads On The Gym Floor

Nov 07 2023 14 mins

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

Fitness Isn't The Same Thing As Conditioning

Nov 06 2023 13 mins

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, havin

Why Feeling 'Meh' On Any Day Shouldn't Stop You from Performing

Nov 03 2023 6 mins

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 s

Powerlifters: Are We Focusing Too Much On The Micro Instead Of The Macro?

May 03 2023 14 mins

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.

Fighters: The Most Important Drills You're Not Doing

Apr 29 2023 13 mins

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.

Gym Owners: Are You Busy Doing The Right Things Or Are You Just Busy?

Apr 27 2023 10 mins

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 [email protected]

Powerlifters: 4 Things You Can Do Between Sets That'll Improve Your Confidence & Your Total

Apr 26 2023 18 mins

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.