1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Highlights 🏋️‍♂️ Travis Mayer sustained a serious back injury during the 2025 WFP competition, leading to withdrawal. ⏳ Coach has worked with Travis since 2012, witnessing his growth from local competitions to multiple Games appearances. 🔥 Travis maintains elite physical fitness despite age, balancing training with family and business responsibilities. 💪 Injury rehab focuses on isometric strength training and low-impact cardiovascular work to preserve gains and promote healing. 🎯 Clear goal-setting and pacing strategies are vital for managing performance and injury risk during competition. 🧠 Mental resilience and competitive drive enable Travis to recover from setbacks and sustain career longevity. 🤝 The coach-athlete relationship emphasizes support, realistic goals, and balancing ambition with health preservation. Corpus Animus Podcast http://www.trainingthinktank.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/37262410/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/37262410