With water as his actual element, our athlete Mario drew attention to himself at the World Rowing Cups in 2016 and 2017. Not surprising, since he was born on the Italian coast near Naples and has always had a special connection to the sea. But let's let him speak for himself, here he is.

How did you get into rowing?

I discovered this sport at the age of 9. Since I've always had a great passion for boats and especially the sea, it was a perfect fit.

What came next?

I started training in Naples and later made it to the “Fiamme Gialle” (sports support group of the Italian police), where I was able to celebrate my first big successes.

What is a typical training week like for you?

It depends on the season, on average I do 13 sessions per week, plus minus.

There probably isn't much time left for other hobbies?

Yes, that's right, there just isn't enough time for that. But as soon as I have half a day off, I immediately go underwater fishing, one of my other great passions besides rowing.

Your regeneration strategy for keeping up with such a tough program?

Over the years in sport you learn to adapt to such a high workload. In particular, it is almost fundamental in my sport to always give your all and go beyond your own limits. However, good nutrition and taking care of yourself also make a big contribution.

How do you motivate yourself?

I like to use various imagination techniques. For example, I close my eyes and focus on my goals, which allows me to push myself to my limits and beyond.

What do you consider to be your greatest achievement?

That was definitely the bronze medal at the 2017 World Championships in Florida. Years of dedication paid off.

And your biggest defeat?

Missing out on 3rd place at the London Olympics by just a few tenths of a second was pretty much my biggest sporting disappointment. But that gave me the strength I needed to start again. Stronger than ever.

How did you get the Phantom training mask?

I saw her on social media and became curious. That's why I informed myself and began to see the potential it offers me to develop even more intensively in my sport.

What was your first impression?

Very positive. The Phantom Training Mask combines a catchy look with a feeling as if it's almost not there, it's so light and comfortable.

What happened then?

I started training gradually, first just in the gym, then also with rowing itself. Of course, it wasn't easy at first, but I got used to it step by step. Little by little, through anaerobic rowing training, I noticed how much it helped me to redefine my personal limits.

How often per week do you train with the Phantom training mask?

I usually use them for 4-5 training sessions.

What was your most “extreme” experience with the Phantom training mask?

In my sport, running is a fundamental type of training. Intensive mountain runs with the Phantom training mask are definitely a very “extreme” experience for me.

Have you also noticed mental improvements?

Absolutely, clearly. The Phantom training mask induces a strong breathing effort, which is why training under such conditions gives me great advantages for my mental endurance and perseverance. It's about just never giving up.

Could the Phantom training mask also contribute to your success at the World Rowing Championship 2017 and the World Rowing Cup in the same year?

The mask accompanied me in almost all of my training in 2017, so I firmly believe that it gave me a significant training and performance advantage.

Your message to all critics of the Phantom training mask?

For a true “top level” athlete, it can become increasingly difficult, or almost impossible, to further improve his performance over time. Nevertheless, the “Maschera Phantom ” has enabled me to become faster and more powerful than ever before.

What are your next big goals?My next destination?

The World Rowing Championship 2018 in Plovdiv. Of course I want to continue my current successes seamlessly!!

If you, like Mario, want to improve your physical and mental abilities to push your body to peak athletic performance, you should take a look at our Phantom training mask!

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