LeBron James and His Top Secret Trainer, Mike Mancias | Interview on The Tim Ferriss Show

This episode represents the first time that LeBron James has been interviewed alongside his very below-the-radar, some might say top-secret, athletic trainer about details of training, recovery, diet, and even how much longer he hopes to play in the NBA.

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LeBron James (@KingJames) is widely considered one of the greatest athletes of his generation and regarded by some as the best basketball player of all time. James’ accomplishments on the court include four NBA Most Valuable Players Awards, three NBA Championships and three NBA Finals MVP Awards, two Olympic gold medals, and an NBA scoring title. He is the all-time NBA playoffs scoring leader and has amassed fourteen NBA All-Star game appearances, twelve All-NBA First Team selections, and five All-Defensive First Team honors.

Mike Mancias (@mikemancias1) is LeBron James’ athletic trainer and recovery specialist, a position he’s held for 14 years and counting. A veteran in the world of training professional basketball players, his experience also includes working with NFL, MLB, PGA, and top NCAA athletes. Throughout his tenure with LeBron, Mike has quietly developed a winning human-performance blueprint that encompasses everything from preventative medicine, strength training/rehab, nutrition, and the latest in recovery techniques.

Please enjoy this interview with LeBron James and Mike Mancias!

Start [00:00]
How did LeBron and Mike meet? [09:57]
Preventing injury and aiding recovery between games [11:41]
To what self-care does LeBron attribute his career longevity? [16:11]
Leaders LeBron admires [17:54]
A mother's influence [20:21]
Theodore Roosevelt’s “The Man in the Arena” [21:47]
The importance of sleep [23:41]
How does LeBron optimize his environment to get a good night’s sleep? [25:36]
What sleep app does LeBron recommend? [27:04]
LeBron's most important health and wellness activity [27:32]
LeBron’s food intake [29:04]
LeBron’s favorite wines [30:40]
Food and drink that LeBron and Mike avoid [31:53]
What does Mike put in LeBron’s post game protein shakes? [33:27]
LeBron’s self-talk in preparation for a big game or after a hard loss [34:37]
How to lead when things go sideways and frustration is rampant [36:45]
LeBron’s pregame playlist [38:43]
LeBron explains the meaning behind two of his tattoos. [39:54]
How does Mike support his athletes when they’re going through a difficult time? [41:15]
How do Mike and LeBron’s priorities change during the offseason? [42:58]
LeBron’s favorite exercises in the offseason? [43:59]
Lessons Mike has learned about working with high-caliber athletes [45:30]
LeBron and Mike talk about their new business venture, Ladder. [48:20]
Who is involved with Ladder, and what do they bring to the team? [52:56]
What makes Ladder important to LeBron? [53:52]
How will Ladder’s website serve athletes? [55:57]
How many more years would LeBron like to play basketball? [58:27]
Parting thoughts. [59:25]

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