From here it becomes a machine. Because this man is not one to take things slowly or take a break. Starting with skiing, the Brazilian, who lives in Switzerland, pushes himself to his limits and beyond every day, always striving to make further progress. In this interview he tells you how this came about and what experiences he had with the Phantom training mask.
Are you very ambivalent about sports? How did that come about and where did you start?
Fabio Guglielmini: My adoptive father is a ski coach, which is why I started skiing. I was on skis for the first time when I was 2 years old and started racing at the age of 7. I also played tennis and ice hockey, but that was more for fun. I also cycled a lot, but all of this was to ensure I was optimally trained for skiing. Even when someone asked me what kind of sport I did, I always answered “skiing”. That's what I identify with.
What happened from there?
Fabio Guglielmini: I was very successful in skiing, won almost every race and soon made it into the Swiss top 5.
What would you consider your greatest achievement so far?
Fabio Guglielmini: That's difficult because there were always opportunities for me to achieve really great successes, for example I was: B. had already qualified for Vancouver, as well as Sochi, but had to miss both times shortly before due to injury.
Right now I don't have anything that I would really consider to be my greatest success. But that's not so tragic, I'm preparing for the future.
Is there anything you would consider to be your biggest mistake?
Fabio Guglielmini: I haven't had an easy life so far. When you celebrate success after success, people quickly become jealous and begrudge you.
Where I grew up there is a more mathematical way of thinking, something like this: you go to school, do an apprenticeship or something similar, then find some middle-class job, start a family and so on. But you never really get anywhere. I struggled enormously, especially during school, as I was often absent for several months due to ski training. Although I didn't have any gaps because I taught myself the material, people often tried to slow me down and put obstacles in my way.
How did you overcome this time?
Fabio Guglielmini: That is my strength. I don't give up, never. Because I know for myself that I have the strength and patience to achieve my goals sooner or later.
People envied my talents - I am an athlete, a businessman, speak six languages, play several instruments - and they tried to prevent me from realizing my plans.
My intention has always been to help anyone who needs my support, be it a little boy or an old man. But I didn't let that stop me either.
I have always worked hard. When I was 8 years old I was herding cows in the mountains and helping with cheese making. Later I supplemented my pocket money by doing unskilled work chopping wood. Then I was a helicopter pilot in the Swiss Air Force.
Ii work in silence, every day and don't care what people say. Because I know I will achieve my goals. I've always believed in that and I do that now too.
You were born in Brazil? How did you come to Switzerland?
Fabio Guglielmini: I was an orphan and grew up in a favela, then was placed in an orphanage. My mother adopted me from there. That's how I came here.
In addition to skiing, do you also have a passion for weightlifting, especially extremely high weights?
Fabio Guglielmini: Here, too, I started young, primarily to support my skiing skills.
When I was around 10 years old, I started practicing all the technical things with a broomstick in our garden under the guidance of my father. At the age of 14 I was allowed to use a dumbbell bar with a 4kg plate weight for the first time and finally started proper weight training at the age of 16. There's a nice story about this: During this time, my father took me to the gym for the first time and I did deadlifts with 120kg. Everyone asked what kind of sport I did, but it was probably weightlifting or something similar. I replied, “No, I’m a skier.”
Do we often see you doing calisthenics and the like?
Fabio Guglielmini: I also came to this indirectly through skiing. In training for the racing team, we train a lot of strength, endurance, balance and other factors, also in the form of calisthenics.
I also love all kinds of freestyle. And I love doing big, long jumps, not just on skis or snowboards. If something can be jumped at, I'll do it. That's why, among other things, I really enjoy riding.
How many times a week do you train?
Fabio Guglielmini: I usually train six days a week for four to six hours. But to me it doesn't feel like something I have to do, it's more like a habit.
Do you have a strategy to motivate yourself?
Fabio Guglielmini:As I said, training is part of my normal daily routine, so I don't have to explicitly motivate myself to do it. However, in order for this to be maintained, I have to continue to enjoy it. That's why I do new exercises every day, I never train in exactly the same way. I also try to target the entire body every day in all possible ways, from endurance or strength to speed and balance, I don't leave anything out.
Otherwise: music. I always need music during training. Put in the headphones and I'm completely in my world. She is the fuel behind every one of my workouts.
What goals do you have for yourself?
Fabio Guglielmini: In terms of sports, I'm currently preparing for the next World Championships. On a personal level, I don't have any specific goals right now. At the moment I feel extremely good, really powerful, which is very pleasant. Otherwise, keep pushing my limits.
Do you have any other hobbies besides sports?
Fabio Guglielmini:Although the high training workload leaves me little time for anything else, I still enjoy going fishing, playing an instrument, or looking after my younger brother, who has a mental disability, when I can. I also really enjoy helping the people around me. This is also something in which a certain fulfillment can be found. I'm currently coaching a soccer team of 12-year-old boys at our location.
You also took part in “Italia got talents”?
Fabio Guglielmini: Yes, this show was a lot of fun and I got quite far, but I wasn't able to take part in the finale because my compulsory military service began at that time.
How did you find out about the Phantom training mask?
Fabio Guglielmini: I already owned a training mask, not from Phantom Athletics , but it broke after a short time. Since I wasn't willing to spend money again on something that I could throw in the trash after a very short time, I did some research on the Internet and came across the Phantom training mask. I ordered these quite soon.
How was your first training session with it?
Fabio Guglielmini: We were training on the ski slopes with the racing team, and the Phantom training mask had its first use for me.
How were you?
Fabio Guglielmini: I went straight into 4 and it was just incredible as she immediately pushed me to the limits. What's more, it didn't bother me in any way under the ski helmet, which was brilliant. It was also great how intensely I could feel my breathing. I was also impressed by how light and handy it was compared to the previous mask.
What type of training do you use them for?
Fabio Guglielmini: For all intents and purposes, there is virtually no workout where I don't wear them. Be it CrossFit endurance sessions, cycling, weight training, anything.
Your favorite workout?
Fabio Guglielmini: It's hard to say because each type of training has its own appeal for me. However, if I had to choose, I would say cycling. Weight lifting with the Phantom training mask is also good, but nothing compared to 100km cycling sessions.
What was your most “extreme” experience with the Phantom training mask?
Fabio Guglielmini: When I switched my training to high sets with at least 30 repetitions. Then it came, especially in later sets with weights around 175kg, that I thought: “Pretty tough.” But that’s great. I love fighting through it, mentally too.
What advice do you have for anyone who thinks the Phantom training mask is useless?
Fabio Guglielmini: Well, I'm an example of it working. For the FIS races I have to complete a cardio test every year. Although I was already in a pretty good position back then, since I started training with the mask, the results have skyrocketed.
The “best” comment you’ve heard regarding the Phantom training mask?
Fabio Guglielmini: Hannibal Lecter
The Phantom training mask is for me...
Fabio Guglielmini: ...like a friend you just met. I basically can't go anywhere without her without immediately missing her.
If I don't train with it, which is rare, I immediately ask myself whether the workout wouldn't have been much better with it. It's like skiing without a helmet. I was raised to always wear it, I can't go on the slopes without it. It's the same with the Phantom training mask. That's why I always have it with me in my backpack.
If you, like Fabio, want to improve your physical and mental abilities to push your body to peak sporting performance, you should take a look at our Phantom training mask!
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