Episode #165 of The Athletes Podcast features, Mitchell Hooper. Today, Mitchell kicks off the 2023 Arnolds Sports Festival where he is poised to podium barring any injury. He is arguably the strongest man in the world. Mitch has only been doing strength sports for three years. In his rookie year as a pro strongman, Mitch competed in 6 competitions and had a podium finish in each of them: Giants live strongman 2nd place, Giants live world open 2nd place, Shaw classic 3rd, Uk Arnold - 1st, Giants live world final - 1st, Rogue invitational - 3rd. This man has been a bodybuilder, run marathons, played football, and shot 75 the last time he played golf.
Outside of strongman, Mitchell is the director of an exercise physiology clinic in Barrie, Longevity Nexum, if you’re in the area, please check it out and let him know Dave sent you! He also runs a successful coaching business with the Moose Strength team. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 - 05:00 Intro & Returning to Where He Grew Up
05:00 -14:00 It’s All About Perspective & Working on your Weakness’
14:00 - 19:40 Sigma Males & Being The New Guy on the Block
19:40 - 27:00 Physical & Mental Capabilities
27:00 - 31:00 The Secrets to Time Management
31:00 - 38:50 Words From the Wise & Building a Brand
38:50 - 43:00 Life Expectancy & Getting Moving
43:00 - 54:30 Progressive Overload & Avoiding Injury
54:30 - 01:00:00 Making it Through The Past 6 Months
01:00:00 - 01:04:50 Good Enough Everyday
01:04:50 - 01:07:52 Leaving a Legacy & Outro
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