Finally, a totally reasonable, honest and educated voice in the fitness world. Thank you, Mitchell Hooper.

Watching you teach these classes, not only are you very knowledgeable and good at what you do, you also seem to be a great human being in general.

I love strongman. But you’ve found a way to get to the very top without compromising your health and mobility. That’s seriously cool. Huge kudos to you for your accomplishments. You’re an inspiration, man.

Your take on alcohol and sugar, alongside general diet and mental motivation is exactly the way I preach general fitness to people who ask me how I stay so fit into my late 30’s. I train 5 days a week, but I still drink on a weekend to unwind, I don’t consume much sugar simply because it doesn’t appeal to me, but I balance nutrition and training against life and realistic goals. I feel people who over analyse what’s right and wrong, ultimately fail because what’s “right” isn’t sustainable in most people’s lives due to normal stressers that we all deal with. I’m loving watching and learning from your experience and journey, thanks for all the advice. **this is an old video so I hope you see this**

The quick lesson at 11:40 blows my mind. I am a newly certified personal trainer with a passion for fitness, i try to always be humble as i know theres a LOT that i dont know yet. Seeing you able to quickly see the problem, break it down so that everyone understands it and then educate on potential solutions. All that on the top of your head, Jesus that is scary good.

Dude, you are a really good teacher. I don't know what your profession was before becoming a pro strongman, but there are a lot of kids out there who could really use someone like you in their life. You give practical, common sense, knowledgeable answers without the least bit of condescending or judgemental tone.

The more I listen to MH the more my original question is answered, "How the hell did this guy come in on his rookie year and win ASC and WSM?" I'm starting to see how, guy is unbelievably educated in all aspects of lifting etc... combine that with someone hella strong and I guess you have someone that can podium 9/10 and win the ASC and WSM in their rookie year! I see multiple titles in his future, he could even break Mariusz Pudzianowski's record of 5 titles.

He is fucking brilliant..wat a boost for the strongman community again.. u got me goin again. And i live bye everything you say.

HELL YES! Hearing a PRACTICAL REAL-WORLD FITNESS approach from the world strongest man is just inspiring, as a coach, and fitness writer myself, I always felt that there wasn't a single high level individual with enough ballz to tell things like they're, the differences between optimal on paper and how things will really work on real life. You're incredible dude, I'm a BIG BIG strongman fan, and it's absolutely insane to RELATE to the best strongman in the world. Congratulations brother, BANG IRON!

I could listen to you talk about nutrition and training all day

Such great information delivered clearly and succinctly! Can’t wait for the online seminar series! 🙌🏽

Sad it stopped - that last answer you were giving really speaked to me. I really enjoy these videos!

The videos are so helpful and interesting. Thanks Mitch keep them coming 👍

Excellent no bullshit knowledge, no arrogance. Just a genuine person & excellent teacher. Just hit subscribe, all notifications on. 👏💪💯😎

Always interesting to hear your training and recovery thoughts mitch thabk you for sharing

You actually look healthy, being the strongest man in the world, that is amazing

I like all they stuff being put out, will be implementing your deadlifting advice once my oblique heals.

I stopped drinking alcohol in 2000 and thought it was better for my body and recovery ?😊

Really useful stuff, thanks for uploading

So much information in such a short time. Could you please do one of these classes when you are in Glasgow for the Giants Live in October

Nice too see WSM passing along his knowledge 🎉

tough question at the end. I liked how you handled it though. always super composed

Thank you for this video. I pulled my lower back in the same place deadlifting, and I keep reinjuring it when I go back after the recovery period. Going to try what you reccomeded for him. Also congrats on the win!

@kadeshknight

Жыл бұрын

I don’t know why but I was embarrassed to talk about my injury. My wife said who knows maybe someone else will benefit. So I am glad that the information he gave me has come to your aid.

@CraigGordonSpace

Жыл бұрын

@@kadeshknight had exact same experience and spent same amount of time spinning my wheels trying to return to deadlifting, similar experience where before my warmups were finished I could feel my back tightening in preparation for another strain. Mitch’s deadlift brace technique (breathing in to the back) he made a video about and lots of small muscle hip work has helped take my lower back out of my deadlifts completely over the last month. Good luck kings!

@kadeshknight

Жыл бұрын

@@CraigGordonSpace yes we spent 40 minutes at this seminar on breathing

A+ as always

It was at one time widely accepted, even among health professionals, that a small amount of alcohol spread out through the week was beneficial, but recently experts are saying that no amount of alcohol is beneficial. It's very likely all bad for you with no physical benefits. That doesn't mean that you should never drink. If you enjoy it, and I do, then a drink now and then is no big deal. It's important to be happy. But it also helps to keep in mind that alcohol is never good for you physically.

Great stuff as always Mitch! Just a comment about "moderate" alcohol consumption, as you seem like the guy who supports robust science just as much as I do. The generally consensus today on alcohol consumption seem to be the less, the better. The beneficial effects are outweighed by the negative (of course, on a general, all cause mortality (ACM) level). Meta studies that even list beneficial effects associated with alcohol consumption note that all cause mortality goes up with increased consumption. Also, few data on health outcomes (both positive and negative), that are statistically significant, tend to be of "good quality". Simply put, more research is needed, but on a general level, it seems that any alcohol is bad for your physical health and "a few drinks a week" (which many cultures around the world seem to endorse) does not lower mortality rates. Now, a few drinks to be able to sleep before a big competition might lead to a better outcome (congrats on WSM 2023 by the way, you are an inspiration). Another example is having a drink or two for relaxing and socializing with friends after a rough week, which might be beneficial to one's mental health. Many (including me) would trade a few minutes shorter life (statistically speaking, in general) for similar moments. Here are a few links: doi.org/10.15288/jsad.2016.77.185 (2016) doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(18)31571-X (2018) doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.859947 (2022) doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.6185 (2023)

@a-a-rondavis9438

Жыл бұрын

Some alcohol consumption is ok if you're juiced like Strongmen are, but if you're natural, stay absolutely sober.

@mitchellhooperstrongman

Жыл бұрын

Certainly mixed studies with credit to each. There will be evidence to support your point for sure. Here is a meta-analysis indicating low volume alcohol consumption is beneficial. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1996.tb122011.x

@botras123

Жыл бұрын

@@mitchellhooperstrongman I'll have a read!

@apfelkuchen4672

Жыл бұрын

@@mitchellhooperstrongman as far as I know the issue with those studies promoting light alcohol consumption is, that there often is a reason behind when people consuming no alcohol at all. Whatever that reason may be, might have influence on their health as well (instead the "lack of alcohol").

@scarred10

Жыл бұрын

No alcohol is always better, theres no benefit at all.

Well said.

I’m struggling to find a link to your seminar with Loz. can you post a link on KZread. Well done king 🦀

For the 150 minutes of vigorous exercise as a guideline, do you include any strength training time in that? Or just dedicated cardio? If you do include strength, is that differentiated for low rep strength work vs high rep/supersetting?

Hey Hooper Im hoping you come across this question as ive been having a hard time getting an answer from anyone who is as strong as you. My deadlift PR is 455lbs right now. My goal for this year is 500lbs. My buddies have told me i need to strengthen my core and back and i will be able to make big pulls (i have great upperback/shoulder strength) What cna i specifically do to prep my body to make big pulls? Any info would be super appreciated ❤

I respect and admire your hustle, but i was completely dissuaded by the alcohol statement. Zero alcohol intake is much healthier than eight drinks a week. Alcohol intake makes your liver poduce toxins, regardless of the amount.

Born to teach

I'm struggling with added sugar right now I think like anybody I like it and then with a stressful life I've kind of used that as a coping mechanism and I think with having so much your body craves it and I become slightly addicted to it and I just think about all of the bad things it can do to your body like teeth, liver, testosterone heart, gut health

@deltalima6703

Жыл бұрын

Sugar is calories and calories can be your friend or your enemy. If you want more calories in your life train hard, make them your friend. If you will not do that, eat less. There are no solutions in life, only comprimise.

This is why the champion does he goes around the world and promotes the sport. Too bad not every champion does this good job?

Lmao “ 20 pounds over being emaciated, so that’s not too bad” I’m not sure how much comedy I can take from your fellow participants.

talk about ur gear use..?

How much water you drink in a day???

King Crab educates his Zoea

Do you worry about the weight your carrying and the pressure on your knees if your cardio is packed with treadmill or running sessions?? , I know football has killed my knees but that's all about running at high intensity without the weight your carrying??? . Thanks buddy

@deltalima6703

Жыл бұрын

He should be worried but he doesnt seem to be. Running is stupid if you are heavy, no question.

Creatine can cause acute tubular necrosis, even in recommended doses. Should everyone take it without getting regular kidney biomarkers analyzed?

@joshuakoglin7541

Жыл бұрын

Can you cite the source of this? As I’m sure you know General consensus is that creatine is safe with virtually no side effects

Everywhere I've looked, it says that you should take creatine in cycles. Can you explain why that isn't the case and why this 'myth' has come about?

@deltalima6703

Жыл бұрын

Creatine is nonessential, which means your body makes it from scratch if you dont eat it.

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No Alchohol and this comes from someone who drank alot. To someone who drinks nothing now. Ive compared it and its no comparison.Dont drink and u will always have 2 or 3 percent better results

Kinda off topic: Dang, that video mic is directional.

9:45 ... it astounds we that you don't understand the performance benefits to strongman from running ... and that even after coming in first you have not put two and two together ... it literally enables you to have a higher continuous power output : that means more reps in a time limit .. same way it helps fighters in the ring. The power lifters have come around and are starting to list cardio as a NECESSITY after making jokes about it for decades ... the strongmen are still in the dark ages it seems. Despite what Mariusz P. showed ... and despite Big Z swimming every day ... the popular view on cardio and strongman performance looks insane from where I am at

My main takeaway is: it's more healthy to drink. That's all I needed. Cheers.

@a-a-rondavis9438

Жыл бұрын

It's the opposite, especially since grain and barleys are inflammatory, and naturals are at the effects of alcohol, while juiced athletes like Mitch aren't.

Canada has the worlds strongest man, and the world's most aesthetic man. We're on top, thanks hooper

what about the real supplements

@deltalima6703

Жыл бұрын

You mean just testosterone or the really good stuff?

I don't use pre workout but from time to time I like my green or black tea. protein powder I just need when taxing the muscles really hard. But often I tax my CNS more than the muscles with just 1-3 reps. Creatine didn't help me at all. Felt very very akward. But I'm more than happy with my results and progress. So I don't do any supplements at all. But for faster regeneration I like my greens ^including wild herbs ^^ Also like my fruit. Sleep and Meditation is No.1 for me as well. Love the approach with some beer for better regeneration ^^ Also love that feeling of "open lungs" after endurance training! I do running for that reason as well :)

#carnivorediet

I think people get too hung up on a weight number without considering height and frame. i'm 6'3" with a big frame and ran my first marathon at 248lbs.

@elijahs4240

Жыл бұрын

That will be me! I just always wonder how my knees will hold up.

@ScottSRR

Жыл бұрын

@@elijahs4240 for me, knees never hurt but plantar fasciitis was a PITA until I shortened my stride length

@elijahs4240

Жыл бұрын

I run on grass or dirt paths for that reason. Also barefoot shoes ;)

@deltalima6703

Жыл бұрын

SMH. Your knees will suffer. Believe it or learn it the hard way, up to you.

#meatheals

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So youre not sold out to the supplement industry? Nice.

did you just say its more healthy to drink 8 units of alcohol a week than 0 units? man I'm a fan but thats insanity.

🦌. . .

The alcohol part is wrong. The research currently says no amount of alcohol is healthy.

@nickatnight7814

Жыл бұрын

He wasn’t insinuating it was healthy as a stand alone (as a test would show). He was using a comparison of situations, which I think speaks more to how he attacks these problems. He is being practical with the people he speaks with because telling everyone never eat a snack or candy because it’s unhealthy wouldn’t be ideal, rather give them what they desire in moderation, but incorporate work and tasks that will offset those unhealthy things (which in return will improve their level of health and maintain there mental soundness in the long run, and set them up to stop drinking or minimize bad health habits they would have)

@absitinvidia3948

Жыл бұрын

He uses alcohol to calm nerves and get better sleep, it depends on person, he is not talking about getting drunk he is talking about drinking a beer before sleep, because he had trouble sleeping. I am still not for alcohol but it works for him.

@AmericaTheGreat-1776

Жыл бұрын

Who’s research are you looking at? If it’s Pfizer would you trust them? The same people you look for sources are the same ones telling you to get gene therapy. So make your own decisions and research.

@mitchellhooperstrongman

Жыл бұрын

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1996.tb122011.x

@teddythequeen

Жыл бұрын

@MitchellHooper Possibly selection bias, misclassification of ex-drinkers, or residual confounding? Have a study from earlier than 96 on hand? All the best for you and congrats on the wins!

Aren't pre-workout do more damage than help?

@MB-ob6ye

Жыл бұрын

Depends on the ingredients. I use a non stim pre workout that I’d like to think is healthier than most.

What about the use of PED's? No questions?

@AMan-vs4vs

Жыл бұрын

Average person doesn't need to worry about PEDs

@deltalima6703

Жыл бұрын

Nobody is average though.

ffs just talk about peds already

Cameraman sort yer mics out tsk!

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My son is creatine mad and I never used it so I'm worried its this youth idea that it all comes from bottles or peds ??

@euanmorrison11

Жыл бұрын

Creatine is not a PED, its is the most researched and safest training supplement around! It helps about 3-5% on top of normal training loads. There are no discernible negative effects, and just aids performance in training.

@euanmorrison11

Жыл бұрын

It aids in the production of ATP, and essentially means you can train harder contributing to greater progress. It does not directly stimulate muscle growth by itself like using exogenous test or anabolic steroids would do.

@guy.l8147

Жыл бұрын

@euanmorrison11 I kind of mean the young attitude to rush to supplement then peds as if its the done thing now with no concerns . They think the amount of effort is lower if your adding juice ! . I'm trying to get his routine fixed before introducing anything as if you don't do the work there's no need for peds they push down the gyms

@euanmorrison11

Жыл бұрын

@@guy.l8147 I would say that's a slightly skewed perspective in the grand scheme of things. Your average gym goer would have pretty minimal ideas about PEDs, and even less of an idea of how to obtain them. Supplements are exactly as the name suggests, supplementing good training, diet and recovery practices.

@deltalima6703

Жыл бұрын

I got to the upper edge of intermediate bodybuilding training before starting creatine. 1 1/2 years training, knowing a lot about it before starting. (5 years of successful previous experience in the distant past). I eat a multivitamin and zero other supplements. Hope that addresses your question.

EVERYONE needs a multi-vit supplement !

@jordanbarrett1332

Жыл бұрын

Nope

So no PEDs? Okay then.

@AMan-vs4vs

Жыл бұрын

Average person doesn't need to worry about PEDs.

@Fillegubben

Жыл бұрын

Depending on where you live it's not great to talk about it openly. Just ignoring it is better than straight up claiming natty and lying.

@josephelias9081

11 ай бұрын

He lives in Canada, it's legal to possess/ own and use Anabolics with the appropriate responsible use. As long as you don't sell/traffic/ deal them. There's your answer.

Terrible advice for the fellow with back injury: He did not understand much of what you said and, if he isn't better after six months, then he should not be training for strongman until he finds out what damage has been done.

@bobz4968

Жыл бұрын

Very bad advice regarding sugar intake. Let us face it, nothing healthy about the strongman lifestyle.

@kadeshknight

Жыл бұрын

You have no idea what I understood. Don’t presume to know me or what I took away from the encounter. I’ve also already incorporated the stretch and suitcase carry’s and feel 100% better. You also shouldn’t be telling people what they should or shouldn’t be training. Especially without providing your credentials.

I feel like he used maths and science to win the strong man. Dudes smart. Charasmatic, and sounds like a decent bloke.

Always great to listen to honest , simple to the point Teaching, no fluff, just practicality, true inspiration , 🤝🦾