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 “Smelly“ 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. Thank you to our sponsors: Start your membership today and receive $250 off at mylifeforce.com/align, and get 15% off addition purchases with code ALIGN To start the FREE TRIAL of the Align Method Program, head to https://www.alignpodcast.com/amp Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-yearsupply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/ALIGN. Join over 8 million men worldwide who trust MANSCAPED with this exclusive offer for you…. 20% off and free worldwide shipping with code ALIGN at manscaped.com.
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