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#66 - Schwergewichtsboxer über Training, Schlaf und Gesundheit | Patrick Korte bei Männergesundheit
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#66 - Heavyweight boxer on training, sleep and health | Patrick Korte at Men's Health

Dr. Jonathan Apasu

Testosteron Experte von Adon Health

How do you maintain physical and mental health in one of the world's toughest sports? In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Apasu talks with heavyweight professional Patrick Korte about training, recovery, sleep, and 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, power endurance, altitude training in a hypobaric chamber, running/swimming) to sparring sessions and 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, and a realistic look at the risks in boxing (MRI, concussion prevention) as well as the possibility of leaving professional sports.

Topics in this episode:

  • Daily training routine of a heavyweight: Boxing, strength, endurance & altitude training

  • Sparring vs. Competition: Intensity, Technique & Injury Prevention

  • Discipline instead of motivation: mental strategies, rituals & family time

  • Optimize your sleep: fixed sleep times, Apple Watch, melatonin & deep sleep

  • Regeneration: cold chamber, sauna, stretching & mobility

  • Nutrition & Supplements: Protein shakes, quark, potatoes, broccoli, chicken; Macros/Micros

  • Medical check-ups for men: regular blood tests, urology, hormones

  • Brain health in boxing: MRI requirements after a knockout, responsible management

  • Career planning: How much longer to box? Alternatives after professional sports

If you want to know how professional boxers really train, recover, and stay mentally strong – listen now! 🎧

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