#209 - How Travis Mayer's Coach Plans His Back Injury Comeback
Release Date: 07/02/2025
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π Brent Ficowski transitioned from competitor to athlete advocate, focusing on building sustainable structures for the sportβs future. π€ PFAAβs three pillars: advocacy & representation, education & support, and exposure & earning opportunities. ποΈββοΈ Collaboration with AFJ aims to standardize movement rules for fairness and consistency across competitions. π‘οΈ Safety working group established to improve medical and safety protocols at events with athlete input. π PFAA strives to be competition-agnostic, representing athletes across all functional...
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Highlights ποΈββοΈ Travis Mayer sustained a serious back injury during the 2025 WFP competition, leading to withdrawal. β³ Coach has worked with Travis since 2012, witnessing his growth from local competitions to multiple Games appearances. π₯ Travis maintains elite physical fitness despite age, balancing training with family and business responsibilities. πͺ Injury rehab focuses on isometric strength training and low-impact cardiovascular work to preserve gains and promote healing. π― Clear goal-setting and pacing strategies are vital for managing performance and injury risk...
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- ποΈββοΈ Travis Mayer sustained a serious back injury during the 2025 WFP competition, leading to withdrawal.
- β³ Coach has worked with Travis since 2012, witnessing his growth from local competitions to multiple Games appearances.
- π₯ Travis maintains elite physical fitness despite age, balancing training with family and business responsibilities.
- πͺ Injury rehab focuses on isometric strength training and low-impact cardiovascular work to preserve gains and promote healing.
- π― Clear goal-setting and pacing strategies are vital for managing performance and injury risk during competition.
- π§ Mental resilience and competitive drive enable Travis to recover from setbacks and sustain career longevity.
- π€ The coach-athlete relationship emphasizes support, realistic goals, and balancing ambition with health preservation.