#325: How to Train & Perform Like an MMA Fighter with Phil Daru

<p style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Phil Daru is a rapidly rising strength coach for professional MMA athletes. </span></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">He coaches athletes on strength and conditioning, sports specific performance, body transformation (build muscle and lose fat), and fitness. </span></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Maybe you never plan to step into the octagon yourself but that doesn’t mean you can’t look like you could!</span></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">To learn how, listen as we discuss:</span></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Phil’s athletic background and how he fell in love with MMA and training. [7:50]</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The story behind his first gym. [17:25]</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Building the mold of the team atmosphere. [21:15]</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The moment he had to make a proper decision in his life. [23:24]</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The importance of learning from experience. [26:05]</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How did building relationships help Phil grow his business?  [28:09]</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why did he transition from fighter to coach?  [33:00]</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Important business lessons for trainers. [36:00]</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What is the Daru system he teaches his athletes?  [39:10]</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How would he train the average 35-year-old male? [45:34]</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-