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Elite Trainer Reveals: Why Most UFC Fighters Fail Under Pressure | Phil Daru DSH #998
Fri, 20 Dec 2024
🥊 Elite trainer Phil Daru reveals why most UFC fighters fail under pressure! 💥 Tune in now for an eye-opening conversation on the Digital Social Hour with Sean Kelly. 🎙️ Discover the secrets behind UFC fighter success as Phil Daru shares his expertise on: • Mental fortitude and blocking out the noise 🧠 • Biomechanical efficiency in combat sports 💪 • Proper endurance training for elite performance 🏃♂️ • The importance of breathwork and recovery 😮💨 Don't miss out on Phil's insider knowledge from training top UFC fighters like Dustin Poirier! 🌟 Learn why some fighters crumble under pressure and how the best athletes maintain their edge. Join the conversation and gain valuable insights into the world of elite athletic training. Whether you're a fighter, coach, or fitness enthusiast, this episode is packed with game-changing information! 🔥 Watch now and subscribe for more exclusive content on the Digital Social Hour. Hit that subscribe button and stay tuned for more eye-opening stories with Sean Kelly! 🚀 #DigitalSocialHour #SeanKelly #PhilDaru #UFCTraining #ElitePerformance #MentalToughness #AthleticPreparation #sportspsychology #mentalhealthsports #mentalperformancecoach #muaythai #combatsportsadaptation CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Trainer Goals: Path to Becoming a Trainer 01:32 - Training Differences: NFL vs Fighters 02:12 - Mental Health: Importance in Training 06:51 - Dustin Poirier: Training Journey Insights 08:42 - Stamina Training: Techniques and Tips 10:24 - Fighters' Longevity: Competing into Their 40s 13:39 - Supplements: Role in Athletic Performance 16:53 - Current Clients: Who I'm Working With 18:05 - Breath Work: Techniques for Athletes 23:39 - David Goggins vs Sean Strickland: Comparison 24:39 - Rhabdomyolysis: Understanding the Risks 27:45 - Ultra Races: Motivations Explained 29:10 - Deep Dives: David's Training Techniques 30:33 - Breath Holding: Mental Tests for Athletes 35:10 - Where to Find Phil: Contact Information APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: [email protected] GUEST: Phil Daru https://www.instagram.com/darustrong https://www.youtube.com/user/TheDaruDiet/ SPONSORS: BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/DSH LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapter 1: Why do most UFC fighters fail under pressure?
okay are they biomechanically efficient for the actual sport do they have the proper endurance do they have the mental capacity to withstand these types of stressful situations and when you have all that together especially when you have an opponent right next to you let's say it's a one-on-one with the ufc these guys that have that mental fortitude that know how to take it to the next level and block out the noise they become the elite
Chapter 2: What distinguishes training for NFL players versus UFC fighters?
All right, guys, we're out here in West Palm. I got Phil Daru here today, one of the best trainers in the world. Thanks for coming on, man.
Chapter 3: How important is mental health in athletic training?
Thank you, my brother. I appreciate it.
Yeah, your knowledge is immense, so I can't wait to get to learn how you got to this level, man, for real.
Yeah, man, it's been 15 years in the making.
Chapter 4: What techniques enhance stamina in fighters?
Yeah, was it always a goal of yours to become a trainer?
Yeah, I mean, I've always trained, you know, trained since I was, say, 12 years old, started doing resistance training, but martial arts since I was four years old. So I kind of merged myself into that. I was a college football player, then started to do mixed martial arts, ended up becoming a pro there. And then I just, like, I could see myself doing this long term.
Chapter 5: How can fighters maintain their longevity in the sport?
And I was like, okay, I'm going to be an athlete for the rest of my life. I can be athletic, right? but I wanted to give back. And that was the biggest thing. And when I made that decision to do that, you know, hockey stick for me.
Nice. And you train all sports. It's not just one sport, right?
Yeah. I mean, I made my niche in combat sports, but we just got it done with the NFL off-season guys. So I'm looking forward to watching them on the gridiron. It's going to be cool. You know, I do have a football background, which was good for me to make that transition to like work with other athletes too as well. It gives me more diversity in a lot of ways that I coach and communicate to as well.
Right. How different is the training with NFL guys versus fighters?
You know, at any elite level, these guys are in the NFL and the guys that I work with in the UFC, they always have this sense of urgency and discipline. And the other thing that we want to look at also is how well they can take, let's say, what I give them and put it into practice, right? How can they put it into play and how coachable are they? Mm-hmm.
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Chapter 6: What role do supplements play in athletic performance?
So with that, I'm looking at how well they can understand the basics and then take it to the next level. So with those individuals, they're disciplined. They have good understanding of where they want to go. They know what their weak points are, and they want to make them better. And that's the biggest thing.
Did you see that clip with Shannon Sharp and that receiver about training? No, what happened? He told this receiver, I forget who it was, but he said, if you trained as hard as me, you'd be the GOAT.
Yeah.
And the guy was like, no, I like my fast food. I like certain things.
Chapter 7: What are the benefits of breathwork for athletes?
It's those small little details, man. It's that 1%, honestly. When you get to that level, it go, okay, what is something that is holding you back from being the absolute elite that you can be? Right. And a lot of times it comes down to, okay, maybe it's mobility, maybe it's your overall functionality and how you go about achieving what you need to on a daily basis.
And a lot of times I look at athletes as a full spectrum, right? So if I'm looking at them and I'm assessing their abilities, I want to see, okay, are they biomechanically efficient for the actual sport? Do they have the proper endurance? Do they have the mental capacity to withstand these types of stressful situations?
And when you have all that together, especially when you have an opponent right next to you, let's say it's a one-on-one with the UFC, these guys that have that mental fortitude that know how to take it to the next level and block out the noise, they become the elite.
Chapter 8: How can fighters effectively recover between rounds?
Right. I love how you encompass everything because a lot of trainers just focus on physical, right? And maybe diet, but you're like, no, let me focus on mental health too.
Yeah, I mean, with fighting, it's important. But in all sports, it's important, right, to have a mental edge. And you have to have the confidence in your abilities in order for you to be the best that you can be. Right. And that's where you're going to see what separates the good from the great. See what I'm saying?
Yeah, because a lot of people fold in those critical moments. They just shut down. Something mentally goes wrong, right?
Absolutely, absolutely. I think, you know, for me— When I was actually fighting, the times that I lost fights was that I wasn't mentally in there. Wow. Right? And you can tell when that cage door closes, it's either, okay, I'm ready to go or I'm not. And you can't call on anybody at that point. That's why fighting in general is...
It's very, it's nerve wracking, you know, and I think it's primal in a lot of ways too. And it becomes something of second nature if you know how to, one, hone in the details, work the game plan and stay consistent with that. And then also from there, do not let those distractions take away from the game.
And a lot of times we see that guys are great, you know, in the gym, world beaters in the gym. They go into the fight and then, you know, something happens where they don't look the same. It's because they couldn't block out the noise and they couldn't stay the course.
Absolutely. There's fights you probably had where you were more athletic, you were more talented that you lost.
Absolutely. I lost fights that I should have won based off of focus, you know? And so when I started coaching, I wanted to make sure that I reiterated that to most of the guys. Now, guys like Dustin Poirier, they're already locked in, right? But there's still times where you have to stay with them, right? You have to be.
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