Brian Mazza

hiit, strength

New York, NY

Brian is an elite athlete, serial entrepreneur, two-time Men’s Health cover athlete, and founder of High Performance Lifestyle Training. He knows that the only way to spur adaptations is by committing to constant improvement.
  • Sub 6 Minute Mile
  • Bench: 360 lbs
  • Squat: 340 lbs
  • Deadlift: 450 lbs

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10 MINUTES WITH BRIAN

Q: WHAT PIECE OF ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR TWENTY-YEAR OLD SELF?

Stop being a spoiled brat and keep focused you have what it takes to go pro.

Q: WHAT’S THE ONE WORKOUT YOU ALWAYS DREAD? WHAT’S THE ONE WORKOUT YOU ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO? WHY?

I dread 800’s on the track! But I love a good 10 miler.

Q: WHAT LESSONS HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM FITNESS THAT HAVE SERVED YOU THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE?

You’re only as good as your last workout.

Q: WITH ANY NEW MODALITY YOU GET INTO, HOW DO YOU APPROACH IT IN ORDER TO MASTER?

Research research research try try try fail fail fail repeat.

Q: WHAT IDEA, PERSON OR BOOK HAS BEEN THE MOST INFLUENTIAL IN YOUR LIFE? WHY?

The idea that someone is always better than you keeps me working hard.

Q: WHAT’S ON YOUR FITNESS BUCKET LIST?

Run a race with my two boys one day and beat them.

Q: DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FAILURE? HOW HAS THAT SET YOU UP FOR LATER SUCCESS?

Quitting soccer will always be a motivator for me to not make negative selfish decisions again.

Q: WHY DO YOU PRIORITIZE FITNESS IN YOUR LIFE?

It makes me feel amazing.

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