Mark Bell: Using Exercise To Unlock Your Potential
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In this episode of the Align podcast, Mark Bell talks to us about the changing nature of the fitness industry. We start with a brief discussion on the effects of psychedelics and its rising popularity. We dive deep into the benefits of exercise for mental wellbeing, and different ways you can develop a more holistic approach to training. We also explore the dangers of overeating for non-athletes and athletes alike, and cover Mark’s experiences with powerlifting and the culture of steroid use in the fitness industry.
Mark Bell is a meathead millionaire who has leveraged a successful powerlifting career into a multi-million dollar business empire.
Mark has spent most of his 20s and 30s working on becoming a world ranked powerlifter. He is currently ranked in the top 10 of all-time powerlifters, with a total of 2,628 lb. He has squatted 1,080 lbs, bench pressed 854 lbs, and deadlifted 766 lbs. Mark continues to train in his own gym in West Sacramento, CA: Super Training Gym. STG is open to the public on weekends and is Free!
Mark has spent most of his life in the gym either working on himself, or training with the best athletes and trainers in the world. You can now access that experience by visiting Markbell.com. Workouts, nutrition advice and training videos are available and updated daily.
Mark Bell and Nsima Inyang have teamed up to offer a widely popular podcast, Mark Bell’s Power Project. They talk on a variety of topics including training, nutrition, current events and bathroom humor. Available on iTunes and Youtube.
What we discussed in the episode:
[00:04:21] Brother pushed drugs, unsure about self-improvement.
[00:08:56] Love, communication, and understanding can overcome anything.
[00:16:40] Healing the mind may require physical experiences.
[00:19:41] Transition from chaos to stability in childhood. Therapy and psychedelics can reprogram the subconscious. Seeking comfort in familiar surroundings and experiences.
[00:23:27] Appreciate loved ones and show gratitude.
[00:32:21] Gym motivation, self-acceptance, and improving workouts.
[00:38:02] New perspective on exercise and movement.
[00:45:08] Create. Power in making something of yourself.
[00:49:02] Explore all aspects of training for longevity.
[00:54:59] Great movements may be sufficient; reintroduce sports.
[00:59:56] Obsessive bodybuilding led to chronic pain.
[01:07:03] Soleus push up study: strategic, slow, effective.
[01:11:49] Resistance to overeating; balance activity and calories.
[01:18:55] Hot difficulty, discipline, doubt, admiration, powerlifting.
[01:24:13] Different fridge functions needed for pantry items.
[01:31:45] Investigate steroids and performance enhancement peptides. They have risks and unknown effects.
[01:37:00] Drugs can take you places, be cautious.
[01:43:23] Biochemistry, workouts, inputs, resistance training, minimum effective dose, kettlebell, flexibility
[01:48:43] Time, forgiveness, and personal connection are important.
[01:51:13] Spending time, learning, growing, despising school.
[01:56:43] Needs looser pants, too restrictive down there.
Learn more about Mark Bell:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@supertraining06/
https://markbellslingshot.com/
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