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.

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**

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.

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 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.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nice too see WSM passing along his knowledge 🎉

A+ as always

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

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)

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

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?

Well said.

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!

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

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 ❤

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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.

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

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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.

King Crab educates his Zoea

How much water you drink in a day???

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.

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

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

talk about ur gear use..?

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?

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

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

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

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

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 :)

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

what about the real supplements

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.

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#meatheals

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

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

#carnivorediet

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.

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

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

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ffs just talk about peds already

Cameraman sort yer mics out tsk!

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 ??

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EVERYONE needs a multi-vit supplement !

So no PEDs? Okay then.

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.

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 , 🤝🦾