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#66 - Heavyweight boxer on training, sleep and health | Patrick Korte at Men's Health

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How do you keep your body and mind healthy over the long term in one of the toughest sports in the world? In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Apasu talks with heavyweight pro Patrick Korte about training, recovery, sleep & mindset, and why discipline is often more important than motivation. Patrick offers an honest look behind the scenes: from weeks with nine training sessions (boxing, strength training, strength endurance, altitude training in an altitude chamber, running/swimming) and sparring phases to routines for greater stability in everyday life. Also covered: nutrition as a performance booster, sleep tracking with Apple Watch, melatonin, cold and sauna therapy, blood tests at the urologist, a realistic look at the risks of boxing (MRI, concussion prevention), and the possibility of stepping away from professional sport.

 

Topics covered in this episode:

  • A heavyweight's training routine: boxing, strength, endurance & altitude training

  • Sparring vs. competition: intensity, technique & injury prevention

  • Discipline over motivation: mental strategies, rituals & family time

  • Optimizing sleep: consistent bedtimes, Apple Watch, melatonin & deep sleep

  • Recovery: cryotherapy chamber, sauna, stretching & mobility

  • Nutrition & supplements: protein shakes, quark, potatoes, broccoli, chicken; macros/micros

  • Preventive healthcare for men: regular blood tests, urology, hormones

  • Brain health in boxing: mandatory MRIs after a knockout, responsible management

  • Career planning: How much longer will he box? Alternatives after professional sport

 

Want to know how pro boxers really train, recover, and stay mentally strong? Tune in now! 🎧

 

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