Thomas Bauer

Off to a deserted island - which 3 things would you take with you and why? - iPhone, ball, sunglasses

What is your hidden talent? - Singing - has not been a secret for a long time. I even had my own song in the charts :)

For which movie would you be the perfect lead actor and why? - Spiderman. Athletic and flexible, yet I occasionally put my foot in it and cause chaos despite good intentions…

With which person would you like to swap a day? Why? - With Jack Grealish, the best friend of Erling Haaland. I would incredibly like to spend a day with the Norwegian and see the Mancity training center from the inside.

Tell us a fun fact about yourself that no one knows yet! - I am really an open book, honest and extroverted. I show my strengths, but also my weak moments on social media. Ambitious athlete, often on the edge of the rules, and at home a loving family dad and sensitive musician :)

1. What sport do you play and how did you get into it?

Handball. Through school and it was love at first throw, so to speak :)

2. What makes your sport special?

Athletics, team spirit, and the approachability of the athletes. 

3. What has been your greatest sporting achievement so far?

Championship, Cup, and Supercup with FC Porto and participation in the Champions League.

4. How do you deal with the "hole" after a big competition?

Relax and recharge with the family. 

5. Who is your greatest role model and why?

My father. For him, there is no "impossible." 

6. What motivates you to get up every day?

My athletic and personal goals. To be the best possible version of myself as an athlete and husband/father!

7. What is your favorite hobby besides sports? 

Music and various other sports such as football, beach volleyball, and padel.

1. What does perfect recovery look like for you

Start immediately after training or the end of the game with stretching, massages, sensible nutrition, and continue at home or in the team bus with my Reboots Go Lite.

2. When do you like to use your Reboots the most?

Watching sports on the sofa or while traveling.

3. How important is the topic of "regeneration" to you?

Due to the high training volume in my younger years and my now advanced athlete age, it has actually been extremely important throughout my entire career!

4. What is your insider tip for using the Reboots?

30 min Program C with my Reboots Golite, pressure strength at the limit, so that I can really feel the blood flow when the air is released. (Edit: Of course, this should always be decided according to one's own comfort.)

5. What do you occupy yourself with while you are in the Reboots?

Watching TV or sometimes during opponent analysis on the laptop.

6. Regeneration can be important not only physically but also mentally. What does an optimal day look like for you?

A giant breakfast, shopping or time outside with the family, lunch and a power nap, followed by a coffee break and a successful sports session. Then dinner with the teammates.