In  this  episode  of  Health  Hacker  Radio,  we  are  talking  to  the one  and only Mike Burgener,    seasoned    Level    5  Senior    International    Weightlifting    coach    in  California. Mike has trained hundreds of athletes throughout his career, and also runs his own regional Training Center for weightlifting and Cross Fit training.

He   is   also   a   longtime   Cross Fit   coach,   overseeing   numerous   lifting   clinics throughout the country.  He has also coached a number of noteworthy title winning games, including the Junior World Women's Weightlifting Team. Mike’s son Casey Burgener is a notable American Olympic Weightlifter. 

Here,  Mike  talks  about  the  hard  stuff  -  mindset  and  motivation  for  a  consistent Olympic training program, how to keep training and recovery safe and his top 3 tips or strategies for living a fulfilled life.

Here’s what we covered

      1. How  can  Olympic  lifting  be  safe  and  which  is  the  better  choice                     between Cross Fit and Olympic style weightlifting.

1. Who are the top 2 - 3 athletes that Coach Burgener has trained.
2. What is the mindset that will take an athlete to the Olympics?
3. How can training be balanced, so motivation doesn’t end up in injury?
4. How long does it take to understand perceived exertion?
5. What’s the benefit of having a coach when you are training?
6. What tips and techniques does Coach Burgener suggest for fast recovery?
7. What is the importance of rejuvenating and relaxing through sauna?
8. What do the best athletes do in terms of nutrition?
9. What are some common mistakes that most novice lifters make?

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