While it's true that alot of fighters probably do take steroids, you can't just stay on steroids and get away with it. So that means they would have to come off of it, and what happens when you come off of steroids? Your hormones CRASH hard for months. So if you're saying chandler is taking steroids, he would have to be taking steroids now, but he will have to come off soon, making his hormones crash hard, and to be honest I don't think chandler takes steroids. And if he does/has it honestly doesn't really help you much the way you'd have to take it. You'd be in bad shape much more often then you was in good shape, because how hard it is when you stop taking them.
You can't believe that this well spoken intellectual man is the same guy who goes into a blood bath every single fight. I subscribed with zero hesitation, this man is a gem.
some people just have a good resistance towards CTE commonly seen in boxers George foreman Oliver mccall david tua roberto duran chavez sr these fighters have been in wars(slugger boxer) but are coherent in their old days
1. Resistance training ( ex. lifting weights ) 2. Sleep 3. Cold therapy 4. Red light therapy 5. High protein and carbs come from vegetables. 80-85% clean, other can be cheat food. 6. High quality protein, 20-25g per serving protein 7. Creatine 8. BCAAs before practice 9. Electrolytes 10. Vitamin D - very important for T production 11. (I will add Zinc to Magnesium ) - very important to T production 12. Magnesium is good for sleep also. 13. Fish oils 14. Beta alanine
Bro MPMD is going to have a field day with this, then again no disrespect to Chandler he is an elite Athlete through and through. But anyone that is interested in the subject knows what goes on in EVERY sport, the testosterone cap imposed by USADA is pretty lax to begin with, plus by injecting you would stay at a set level all the time compared to a natural whose level are going to drop with kack of sleep/ bad food/ stress etc... Respect to Mike for all of his accolade and for being a respectable guy.
This whole video reminds me of the Rogan podcast with TJ Dillishaw and he talked about all of his "all natural" health techniques/methods, then popped for EPO right after lol.
Especially if fighters are fighting in Vegas... AND, considering Mike came into the USADA pool after competing for a while so his baseline is set at where he was when he came into the UFC.
Idk I’ve never done steroids and when I don’t eat right or get what I need in my body I can tell my testosterone gets lower especially when I drink a lot so idk I think your off with that one, testosterone does change depending on how you live your life, that being said I still know forsure chandler has used steroids at least once
I would like to hear you talk about concussions, brain damage, CTE, how you personally think about the risks, why you still talk so well while others seem to decline etc. I find it interesting how you can have such a long career with alot of damage, but still seem to be the same, like neither age or damage makes you decline like Tony Ferguson for example.
He likely takes long breaks between brutal fights where he takes a lot of head damage. Guys that start getting knocked out easy usually try to jump back in hard sparring or fights too quick before the brain recovers.
I wondered it too, but also a thing I feel people don’t consider is how fighters spoke in their early days. Nate diaz always sounded like he had cte, chandler on the other hand did not.
I'm not into UFC/MMA, but I am 50yo and take health, longevity, and readiness seriously, have for a long time, and I can say that there is a lot to learn from this Michael Chandler video. Good job keeping it simple and highlighting the top priorities of keeping the God-given "unit" on the hunt.
@@Bmorefan I used to be a sports fan, like football, etc, but I don't follow any of it now for various reasons anymore. I do have respect for discipline and the growth in craft that they have to have to win.
I'm 38. Started working out about a yr ago. Cleaned my diet up. Lifting heavy has my testosterone feeling higher than it has in years! I eat alot of spicy foods. I also hit the sauna several times a week. I'm writing this as I'm watching and you're saying the same things lol. It works!
How you gonna claim any of it works without testing your testosterone levels? You can have low/average test levels and still see good newbie gains and positive lifestyle changes. Sauna and spicy food do not affect your t levels.
@@mikechandlermma I'm 47, and the struggle is real, I feel I peaked at about 44, it's been downhill since. I still compete in karate, mostly point sparring. I have friends and competitors who tell me I should step up to the next level of competition (amateur karate combat or kickboxing) but the recovery time after a fight makes me nervous.
Unfortunately his fight IQ in the cage doesnt always seem to be on par with the IQ he shows when he's talking. But maybe he just chose being entertaining above maximizing his chances to win. Either way great fighter and indeed very articulate
Diet and lifestyle definitely make a difference, advice is solid. But it's also important to note that natural high testosterone is somewhat uncharted territory in medicine. I tested way over the range (total T of 1300-1500 ng/dl from multiple tests) completely natty with a bad diet 😂. It freaked me out (ball cancer?), then freaked out my GP who sent me to an endocrinologist. After a year of tests, everything kept coming back normal except T. The endo said that when he started, he used to be alarmed by high T results, but has had multiple random normal people come in with similar results over the years. Hormones are incredibly complex, unique to the individual, and the references ranges can vary a lot the more you dig. It's important to view the big picture (total/free/bioavailable, estradiol, shbg, lh etc.). For me, everything ends up balancing out pretty well aside from total T outside the range.
Guys with very high total testosterone almost always have high SHBG, which binds-up all that extra testosterone and makes it unavailable… meaning your free testosterone (which is what really matters) ends up being totally normal. Like you said, the body is pretty good at balancing this stuff without our help.
💯% facts. My uncle was tested multiple times after the age of 57 and had tested @ 1100 testosterone level but his free test was very low. His estrogen were normal levels, etc. His prolactin was low. He did countless years of semen retention after his wife divorced him in his low 40s, which was obviously before he checked his testosterone levels. Semen retention combined with herbal supplements and a good diet will restore those (unlike you) who have imbalanced hormones (including low T).
I'm away to be 40 this year. I feel I'm doing good health wise and look. I eat what I want through winter and eat 900kcal diet for 10weeks then high protein diet for 5-6 month. Never thought of getting skin cream or anything to make myself look better. I have 1 or 2 grey hairs full beard full head of hair non receding etc... genetics play its part aswell. My brother went bald at 20 my old man lost his hair by 40 he was in great health 165lbs just dropped dead 1 day. He lived to 60 like that's 20 years off me. If I'm happy aslong as I can and have a good 20 years I'm good with it. Bit I won't change because I've seen many healthy people around me die I've seen abusers, drugs, drinkers and smoker live longer. My five best 5 all lost our dad's 1 at 39 my dad 60 and the rest were early 50s. We can't stop ot or change it we can make better choices but as my grandfather told me (he's 96) everyone has a number and when it's up its up. Just the circle of life I guess
@@shaunmacready701 Yup I am the same but 46. I still do JJ and hike 30 miles in the mountains in the summer. I never drink never smoke and no pharma drugs.
This is just great sensible advice from an athlete who has trained and worked with professionals for years...nothing over the top. This is a great podcast and easy to listen to.
He wont do that. Don't get me wrong, these guys are awesome, great athletes, really tough dudes. But if someone believes their are natty and think its possible to have really high test levels training 2x or 3x a day is completely delusional.
@@zequinha340 yup your right.i competed in amatuer sports and dudes were juiceing . Now not all athletes use peds for strength or mass .most use it for recovery, when u on this shit ur body can take more damage and not phase it like it would a natural body
Literally only watched like 2 mins so far but ik im gonna learn a lot from this video! You need to promote the channel more because you can definitely get more eyes on it!
Thanks, Mike. Absolutely a great video without any commercial product promotion. Truly appreciate your time and energy to motivate people towards good health. I wish you all the very best
I am honestly surprised how well spoken and articulate you are Michael, as well as informed/educated on the matter of diet and general health. Well done mate!
@brucerosin4884 not at all. Many professional athletes don't care about in depth knowledge, they have their coaches, nutritionists to do the job for them, so they just get on with it without much understanding behind. Many fighters on the other hand sound like half brained thugs, where the likes of Chandler, Izzy and some other, sound very articulate, intelligent and thought through. So basically all compliments and 0 reason for anyone to be insulted.
Since his first fight in the UFC - nothing but love for MC. But watching this video just made me appreciate him so much more. Knowledge gems from a legend.
All great advice Champ! I’m 44 and been focusing on lots of sauna and recovery after training as well as almost all those supplements you mentioned! Thanks for the video! 🤙🏼
Didn’t think you’d be this good at podcasts, I can listen to this kind of stuff all day! Hope you continue to keep it up, would be cool to see you bring some guests on as well and have longer episodes as well
Former d1 and d3 125 wrestler, always worked hard in the room and tried to lift heavy in the weight room, busy always struggled with supplements and gaining weight as I’m natural a smaller guy. Really helpful info tho as I plan to start bjj soon and looking forward to getting bigger!
I don't know you in person but based on how you appear I think you're a really cool guy - besides of being one of the most exciting athletes to watch! Thanks for sharing and being transparent with this stuff. People like you inspire me to live a healthier lifestyle. All the best Michael!
this channel is going to BLOW up holy shit lol. he's going to be a very strong voice for a lot of lost men. im 43 and i can see that shit coming a mile away. really happy the world has someone like this with tate and a bunch of other awful people roaming around
@@n54kv When he says good stuff = wow so motivational, but when he spouts harmful rhetoric it's always = it's just for shock value and clicks. It's so easy for his fans to absolve him of any responsibility for the things he does.
@@julianvergara5501 The better question is why do you think he (or anyone for that matter) needs to be held responsible for voicing their beliefs/opinion? Especially when their overall message is generally positive? Again, I don’t agree with everything the guys says, but I don’t understand why he is vilified, especially when most kids idolize rappers who promote violence and crime 😂 go virtue signal them instead of the guy telling people to do more with their lives. Just my 2 cents.
Thanks Mike, you're great guy with great advice. Checked out your walkonfit and saw in big type 'humility' and that's what I've always respected about you. In the fight world you don't trash talk others and have a genuine, respectful demeanour!
Love all the info! One thing i will add. If you cook with non-stick (teflon) pans please get rid of them as the Chemicals used in them such as PFAs PTFEs are toxic and disrupt the cells. Opt for stainless steel or carbon steel or cast iron pans
its very true...not to mention environmental toxins and a food system that has failed us, coupled with the normalization and encouragement of being out of shape.
The thing with this lifestyle is you have to be consistent. Guys that have tried lifting heavy, eating well, taking supplements usually don’t stick to it enough for it to elevate test levels or even see physical changes. This stuff takes YEARS of consistency and routine
This was a great video with highly detailed supplemental information. It's not often that you get such a high level athlete sitting down and explaining what they do to get where they are physically.
Hey Champ I'm about 3 mins into this video and I already wanted to thank you. Earlier this week I watched another respected MMA guy talk absolute crap about working out and supplements.. it was astounding how little this guy knew. You are a fountain of knowledge and inspiration Mike.. win, lose or draw there is no one that can touch your work ethic, dedication to healthy lifestyle and dominance in sport.. I'm gonna say it again.. thank you Champ. #blessedalways
Chandler is such a decent person and an exciting fighter to watch. Future super star this guy, he’s going to go far. He has what I call the win/lose factor. I don’t care if he wins or loses, I just like to see him fight.
Iron Mike, great advice! This is one of the best RUclips videos I’ve seen in a while. Great info and enthusiasm on this topic, it was beyond extremely helpful. Keep putting out this type of content. You are helping so many people get on the right track to improving health and wellness.
Thank you so much for taking the time to break this down. I believe the body works best when supported by naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. In today's day and age there are a lot of synthetic options for kids and I think that is the wrong route to take. I am pretty good with taking the supplements you mentioned, but I did forget about beets and beta alanine something I used to be more diligent with and certainly helps with blood flow and quality. It means a lot for you to go out of your way to do a video like this, especially when so many of us are struggling mentally because we are trying to be our best selves but sacrificing on the recovery part
Thanks Mike, glad I found this video. I needed a little motivation to get back on track with my diet and exercise routines. I've been eating like crap lately and feeling like crap. Back on track asap, thanks.
Iron Mike Chandler is an inspiration to all men worldwide! Glad you joined the UFC so I got to see how great of a man and athlete you are. Win or Lose you've earned the respect of everyone!
Fucking love this so much dude….the way you said giving a gift to yourself mentally and physically with the cold therapy even though it can suck but the reward far outweighs the pain is literally my life every morning and just my entire regime/protocols/diet is exactly this 🙏💪
@@gizmorepairsno, but he has to jump into 40 degree water for a 5 minute minimum every morning as well as all the other strict disciplines etc. It's either that, or eat /do what you want and let the doctor just give you the testosterone etc. The choice is yours lol.
Iron Michael Chandler, I have been a fan of yours since before your war with Benson Henderson. I am glad you always seek to be explosive and finish every fight. Glad you are still healthy. Keep fighting hard, I would enjoy seeing you throw more flying knees with the explosive power in your legs you will definitely get some more highlight finishes that way. You put it in the line in the cage and out of the cage everytime and I enjoy your story as it continues, I like to see you come back from defeat and still fight on. God bless see you at the top.
Just solid weight, diet, stretch, and being consistent. Don't need heavy weights like if someone bulks I personally recommend 8-10 reps for bulk and cut reps 13-15. Red light for me doesn't work. Great video
Got to be honest and admit I never known much about you as a UFC fighter as I lost my eyesight in 2014 and came across your Channel today listen to the video was very impressed and inspired and really became a massive fan I will be supporting you from now on what an amazing guy a great athlete and great martial artist I loved all the stuff you said it is great to hear someone who is so much Awakened aware and conscious of how important health and supplement in and eating healthy is you and even care for on telling people what sausages to take I really appreciate the content you put out and hope you put out a lot more I am based in Scotland and was a martial artist right up until I lost my eyesight in 2014 each and everyday I think about reaching out to famous people athletes etc to try and get someone to follow my story and help me get over to America to see Dr Joe dispenza and Dr Bruce Lipton to get my eyesight restored again so I can see my little boy's face once more and train with him in martial arts and compete again thank you
You gained my subscription just from this video. I would love to see you go into much more depth with each of these topics. More videos help more people help fill those pockets, win win.
you can only do so much as a natural, but the reality is most professional athletes will use some form of doping. doesnt have to be steroids there are so much more things athletes can use (peptides, hgh, sarms, etc). once you get older you WILL feel it. joints will get weaker, you will get injure more easily, you wont be as explosive etc etc so if youre earning your money with a sport you obviously will also use something to counter this natural process. dont be fooled guys, most professional athletes do take something
Thank you so much Michael for taking your time to share your experiences im a big fan and am always excited for one of your fights can't wait to see you compete against Connor.
I measured 1100 ng/dl at age 38. Most of it is genetic in my opinion. Avoiding lifestyle choices that will lower it is the way to maximize natural testosterone production in my opinion. Also the idea that "a man's testosterone declines with age" is a myth. It's true with men as a group. Some individuals do not experience a decline. All the men on my Dad's side of the family maintain high levels into their old age. To your point about heavy weights, I lifted heavy from age 30 to 35.
T drop is a medical reality of aging, just like fertility in women. Calling it a myth based on a few outliers is silly, as exceptions don't make a rule..also, anyone past 40 y/o still claiming higher levels than when they were younger is usually lying or they are on synthetic T and just not saying so
I love Chandler. He's a great and exciting fighter. He and Gaethje are 2 of the most entertaining guys in the UFC. I'm a fan for life, and he looks terrific. But c'mon... i don't care what USADA says, or what Chandler says about why his Test is so high... I saw fights of Michael in the early days as opposed to now... and in all seriousness... he has used TRT. Naive people (lke some of those below) might blindly believe what they're told by the their own doctors, or the TV set, or the UFC and especially told by the fighters and then buy into it all, but the rest of us who actually understand TRT just know better. Veins the size of garden hoses, easily holding onto quality ripped mass while weight cutting for a fight, (and on the day of the fight) and having shoulders and biceps that are so liquid filled that they look like if you stick a pin in them that water would squirt you in the eyes. This dude imho is not 'full lifetime' natty. LOL
I guess there was a time when having decent testosterone at 37 Years young was NOT a big dea and even expected. Tells you about the time we are in. Great video Mr. Chandler.
Yo keep it coming and be consistent! You are a super amazing communicator. Keep doing these videos and podcasts!! Will have an amazing career after UFC
I just found your channel-I didn't know you were on RUclips-I love this sort of content! I'm always interested in fitness nutrition, specifically for high-level athletes! I feel like you would make an AMAZING personal/athletic trainer post-fight career!
This guy is speaking facts…. Best information about testosterone and nutrition online….. I’m over 40 never to steroids in my life …. Look at how full my beard is and my muscles grow like weeds… and my wife is 25…. So im guessing my test is high….. secret…. I lift heavy ass weights and sleep good
Glute activation and glute strength, bro. The glutes are the biggest & strongest muscles in the lower body, if they’re not activating properly the hammy’s will work overtime and take too much responsibility for hip extension…..get those a$$ cheeks flingin’ & zingin’ kneegrow🤙🏾💪🏾
@Audric Morrison true, the glutes and the core are the most important muscle structures when it comes to strength, health and performance... yet they are worked on the least because its not as visible and as cool and curls and bench... And then people wonder why their knee's and hips get fu%ked as they get older
Man, I hate to waste your time with this comment here because I know you hear it all the time but you have been one of my favorite fighters for many years and I really hate that you didn’t get that fight back with pitbull I always thought that was a early stoppage. With that said, really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.
Your my guy man. Your mental / physical approach to fighting and the way you go into the octagon to kill. Then your a family man that truly cares for his family. You show respect to everyone regardless of their character. Just great qualities all around in a fighter/man. I root for you in every fight and will continue to.
Of the lengthy list of stuff he does that would boost testorone some is solid: Lift heavy weights 2:40 02. Sleep and recovery 4:20 06. Diet - high protein / lower carb 5:46 This is totally dubious, no evidence of any efficacy whatsoever in regards to testosterone. 03. Cold therapy - sub 60-degree water 4:32 04. Red light therapy -TrueLight 5:08 05. Sauna 5:24 07. Creatine 8:50 08. BCAA 9:10 09. Electrolytes - lmnt / ultima 9:46 Now this is only useful if you're deficient, but 40% of the population is, so worth a try and they are cheap. 10. Vit D, Magnesium, Zinc and Boron are the only other supplements worth trying. Also worth noting that the majority of humans suffer from excessive stress which destroys T. Ashwagandha and other anti stress methods can restore your levels.
@@thomasre9382I have always wondered if in spite of their health benefits raisins are a wash because of the sugar? How many do you need to eat to get the boron?
@@thomasre9382 There is also other sources that are better and lower in sugar like Prune juice, 1 cup 1.43 Avocado, raw, cubed, ½ cup 1.07 Raisins, 1.5 ounces 0.95 Peaches, 1 medium 0.80 Grape juice, 1 cup 0.76 Apples, 1 medium 0.66
Hellz yeah! I’ve been rocking the LMNT for while and now I can’t imagine going without it. But I’m grateful to know I’m not all that far off on what you’re talking about. Respect Mr. Chandler.
Michael knows what he’s doing no doubt. It’s all a bit confusing to me. He mentioned not drinking coffee first thing without water first. I’ve done it for years, and I do a very physically demanding job. I can’t say I’ve ever noticed feeling bad, nor have I ever had brain fog. I wonder if all this science is sometimes overkill. For me, just work hard, sleep ok, don’t eat like a pig. Have a drink at the weekend. You’re good to go forever
"everybody on somethin" - Mr. Diaz
While it's true that alot of fighters probably do take steroids, you can't just stay on steroids and get away with it. So that means they would have to come off of it, and what happens when you come off of steroids? Your hormones CRASH hard for months. So if you're saying chandler is taking steroids, he would have to be taking steroids now, but he will have to come off soon, making his hormones crash hard, and to be honest I don't think chandler takes steroids. And if he does/has it honestly doesn't really help you much the way you'd have to take it. You'd be in bad shape much more often then you was in good shape, because how hard it is when you stop taking them.
@@DukesUp1ok
@@DukesUp1cool story bro
Diaz is vegan. He's basically castrating himself everyday.
@@DukesUp1yes, pro athletes go on steroids actually to give themselves a disadvantage…
01. Lift heavy weights 2:40
02. Sleep and recovery 4:20
03. Cold therapy - sub 60-degree water 4:32
04. Red light therapy -TrueLight 5:08
05. Sauna 5:24
06. Diet - high protein / lower carb 5:46
07. Creatine 8:50
08. BCAA 9:10
09. Electrolytes - lmnt / ultima 9:46
10. Vit D, Magnesium, Fish Oil, Beta Alanine, Beet (BeetElite) 11:17
We're missing something here .. 🤔
@@Notion3D Semon retention 😄🧐
Proper 12
It doesn’t look like he lifts heavy weights 😅
Low carb diets always reduces my testosterone
You can't believe that this well spoken intellectual man is the same guy who goes into a blood bath every single fight. I subscribed with zero hesitation, this man is a gem.
Bro people that achieve positions of power in society rarely they are not intellectual, I don't expect less from chandler or other top fighters
@Burns 😂😂🤦🏼♂️…..but yes..and let’s go Brandon
@burnsburnsburnsburns Who cares your country is a dead end either way !
Likewise!
just suscribed for the same reason man
Dude is ridiculously coherent for not only a UFC fighter, but one of the most violent ones as well
His body makes him scary
Hes not that violent when put in to context. You kids just fall for every single dana white hype job promotional stunt.
Watch and listen to him in ten years time
some people just have a good resistance towards CTE
commonly seen in boxers
George foreman
Oliver mccall
david tua
roberto duran
chavez sr
these fighters have been in wars(slugger boxer) but are coherent in their old days
@@Rick-bi9fw one thing in life I know for certain, there will always be guys who hate on those more successful. Congrats Rick
1. Resistance training ( ex. lifting weights )
2. Sleep
3. Cold therapy
4. Red light therapy
5. High protein and carbs come from vegetables. 80-85% clean, other can be cheat food.
6. High quality protein, 20-25g per serving protein
7. Creatine
8. BCAAs before practice
9. Electrolytes
10. Vitamin D - very important for T production
11. (I will add Zinc to Magnesium ) - very important to T production
12. Magnesium is good for sleep also.
13. Fish oils
14. Beta alanine
Excellent breakdown-of the video. Thank you!
"I don't say that to impress anybody, but I do say that to impress upon you" such a great phrase man. Thanks for sharing
I liked that too
time stamp?
my ceo uses that phrase all the time, I believe he got is from les brown
That was a line I heard from Tony robbins in the 90s.
Bro MPMD is going to have a field day with this, then again no disrespect to Chandler he is an elite Athlete through and through.
But anyone that is interested in the subject knows what goes on in EVERY sport, the testosterone cap imposed by USADA is pretty lax to begin with, plus by injecting you would stay at a set level all the time compared to a natural whose level are going to drop with kack of sleep/ bad food/ stress etc...
Respect to Mike for all of his accolade and for being a respectable guy.
MPMD will never teach you how to kick ass or how to properly train. He has zero credibility in that field
This whole video reminds me of the Rogan podcast with TJ Dillishaw and he talked about all of his "all natural" health techniques/methods, then popped for EPO right after lol.
@@Artofwavetv what relevance does that have to the main comment? U & mpmd both have no credibility in that field
Especially if fighters are fighting in Vegas... AND, considering Mike came into the USADA pool after competing for a while so his baseline is set at where he was when he came into the UFC.
Idk I’ve never done steroids and when I don’t eat right or get what I need in my body I can tell my testosterone gets lower especially when I drink a lot so idk I think your off with that one, testosterone does change depending on how you live your life, that being said I still know forsure chandler has used steroids at least once
I would like to hear you talk about concussions, brain damage, CTE, how you personally think about the risks, why you still talk so well while others seem to decline etc.
I find it interesting how you can have such a long career with alot of damage, but still seem to be the same, like neither age or damage makes you decline like Tony Ferguson for example.
He likely takes long breaks between brutal fights where he takes a lot of head damage. Guys that start getting knocked out easy usually try to jump back in hard sparring or fights too quick before the brain recovers.
I also would like to know more about that
I wondered it too, but also a thing I feel people don’t consider is how fighters spoke in their early days. Nate diaz always sounded like he had cte, chandler on the other hand did not.
Yes I would love to hear his thoughts on this
Genetics plays a slight role in
This guy is one of the most kindest and caring people out there
I'm not into UFC/MMA, but I am 50yo and take health, longevity, and readiness seriously, have for a long time, and I can say that there is a lot to learn from this Michael Chandler video. Good job keeping it simple and highlighting the top priorities of keeping the God-given "unit" on the hunt.
How'd you stumble upon Chandler video without being a UFC fan? That's cool his video reached non fan by the way Im just curious
@@Bmorefan I used to be a sports fan, like football, etc, but I don't follow any of it now for various reasons anymore. I do have respect for discipline and the growth in craft that they have to have to win.
I'm 38. Started working out about a yr ago. Cleaned my diet up. Lifting heavy has my testosterone feeling higher than it has in years! I eat alot of spicy foods. I also hit the sauna several times a week. I'm writing this as I'm watching and you're saying the same things lol. It works!
Are you also on gear?
@@spenserphoenix I am on TRT so I know how great you feel with an injection every 10 weeks... 🤣
What was your T score before and after?
How you gonna claim any of it works without testing your testosterone levels? You can have low/average test levels and still see good newbie gains and positive lifestyle changes. Sauna and spicy food do not affect your t levels.
@@philippculture489 how much is it
you are a walking billboard for elite performance, each persons body needs different things, but your information is on point, thank you!
Thank you. unfortunately there is just no substitute for basic principles applied consistently to attain results. LIFT WEIGHTS. EAT WELL. SLEEP WELL.
@@mikechandlermma I'm 47, and the struggle is real, I feel I peaked at about 44, it's been downhill since. I still compete in karate, mostly point sparring. I have friends and competitors who tell me I should step up to the next level of competition (amateur karate combat or kickboxing) but the recovery time after a fight makes me nervous.
You spelled PED wrong
@@AlexJiroOkun ???
@@MikesDadvice he’s saying michael is on steroids
Iron Mike is definitely top 5 most well spoken/articulate UFC fighters. Glad to see he is making some solo podcast style content!
Definitely likes to hear himself speak.
See you at the top
Mike Tyson is Iron Mike.. are you good in the head?
@@Qwerty-ex2id Ohhh I see! Thanks my guy!
Unfortunately his fight IQ in the cage doesnt always seem to be on par with the IQ he shows when he's talking. But maybe he just chose being entertaining above maximizing his chances to win. Either way great fighter and indeed very articulate
thanks bro! excited to see your youtube channel
I’m a huge McGregor fan but you’re incredibly well spoken and very likeable. Subscribed! All the best in the fight and for the future mate.
McGregor's supplements.... Whisky & cocaine.
lmao what fight are you on about. do not think for a second conor and michael will fight. its sad but its true
@@mickwous2795 what about noew ret4rd
Please keep making content like this. It’s extremely valuable coming from a top-tier athlete. Thanks!
i agree
wink wink nudge nudge
😭😂😂tbh im not surprised if it’s genuinely just his natural test I mean he’s a fucking tank
Everyone in the top of the ranking is on something…. Just not Mike, he’s all natural 👍🏼
He’s off the sauce
@@Maxpoww Testosterone used to be double on average what it is today 70+ years ago so being in the thousands is not impossible naturally
@@Maxpowwzip up his pants when your done 😂
Diet and lifestyle definitely make a difference, advice is solid. But it's also important to note that natural high testosterone is somewhat uncharted territory in medicine. I tested way over the range (total T of 1300-1500 ng/dl from multiple tests) completely natty with a bad diet 😂. It freaked me out (ball cancer?), then freaked out my GP who sent me to an endocrinologist. After a year of tests, everything kept coming back normal except T. The endo said that when he started, he used to be alarmed by high T results, but has had multiple random normal people come in with similar results over the years. Hormones are incredibly complex, unique to the individual, and the references ranges can vary a lot the more you dig. It's important to view the big picture (total/free/bioavailable, estradiol, shbg, lh etc.). For me, everything ends up balancing out pretty well aside from total T outside the range.
Yup, genetics are the most important factor.
Guys with very high total testosterone almost always have high SHBG, which binds-up all that extra testosterone and makes it unavailable… meaning your free testosterone (which is what really matters) ends up being totally normal. Like you said, the body is pretty good at balancing this stuff without our help.
💯% facts. My uncle was tested multiple times after the age of 57 and had tested @ 1100 testosterone level but his free test was very low. His estrogen were normal levels, etc. His prolactin was low. He did countless years of semen retention after his wife divorced him in his low 40s, which was obviously before he checked his testosterone levels. Semen retention combined with herbal supplements and a good diet will restore those (unlike you) who have imbalanced hormones (including low T).
I’m sure dude… put the fedora down and chill
@@FreedomFox1 Yep, results indicated high SHBG (within range) which keeps my free T at high but within range levels.
Your 40 is going to be most people's 30. You are a beacon of health and an inspiration. Keep it up champ!
Yup and lets be honest 40 years old is not that old tbh still have a long life to live
I'm away to be 40 this year. I feel I'm doing good health wise and look. I eat what I want through winter and eat 900kcal diet for 10weeks then high protein diet for 5-6 month.
Never thought of getting skin cream or anything to make myself look better. I have 1 or 2 grey hairs full beard full head of hair non receding etc... genetics play its part aswell. My brother went bald at 20 my old man lost his hair by 40 he was in great health 165lbs just dropped dead 1 day. He lived to 60 like that's 20 years off me. If I'm happy aslong as I can and have a good 20 years I'm good with it. Bit I won't change because I've seen many healthy people around me die I've seen abusers, drugs, drinkers and smoker live longer. My five best 5 all lost our dad's 1 at 39 my dad 60 and the rest were early 50s. We can't stop ot or change it we can make better choices but as my grandfather told me (he's 96) everyone has a number and when it's up its up. Just the circle of life I guess
@@shaunmacready701 Yup I am the same but 46. I still do JJ and hike 30 miles in the mountains in the summer. I never drink never smoke and no pharma drugs.
This is just great sensible advice from an athlete who has trained and worked with professionals for years...nothing over the top. This is a great podcast and easy to listen to.
Definitely send all your blood work to Derek at MPMD and let him do a natty or not
Big facts only the Delt Lords teachings can cast all doubt aside
Risking a career is a bad idea
He wont do that. Don't get me wrong, these guys are awesome, great athletes, really tough dudes. But if someone believes their are natty and think its possible to have really high test levels training 2x or 3x a day is completely delusional.
@@zequinha340 yup your right.i competed in amatuer sports and dudes were juiceing . Now not all athletes use peds for strength or mass .most use it for recovery, when u on this shit ur body can take more damage and not phase it like it would a natural body
Literally only watched like 2 mins so far but ik im gonna learn a lot from this video! You need to promote the channel more because you can definitely get more eyes on it!
Thanks, Mike. Absolutely a great video without any commercial product promotion. Truly appreciate your time and energy to motivate people towards good health. I wish you all the very best
Mike is a real one for being transparent about what he supplements with. Not many athletes are open about their supplementation.
Show us the labs!! Maybe Derek from more plates more dates will make a video and offer some insight! Love your channel!
No matter if he’s on steroids or not this is great info for those that are active and want to be better
He ain't on steroids bud
I am honestly surprised how well spoken and articulate you are Michael, as well as informed/educated on the matter of diet and general health. Well done mate!
@brucerosin4884 not at all. Many professional athletes don't care about in depth knowledge, they have their coaches, nutritionists to do the job for them, so they just get on with it without much understanding behind.
Many fighters on the other hand sound like half brained thugs, where the likes of Chandler, Izzy and some other, sound very articulate, intelligent and thought through.
So basically all compliments and 0 reason for anyone to be insulted.
they are all on peds, dont kids yourself. Everyone is at the highest level.
To say ‘everyone’ shows you’re a very ignorant person with almost no thought process
I like this guy. Intelligent and real humble. Im from the UK always supported Conor, but id be happy for this man to get the win.
chandler is such a stand up guy. solid content. tons of good info. no nonsense, no fluff.
This guy comes off as very sincere and genuine. He is very generous with his knowledge and experience. Hope he continues to succeed in his sport.
Since his first fight in the UFC - nothing but love for MC. But watching this video just made me appreciate him so much more. Knowledge gems from a legend.
When was the last time he won a fight 😢
You’re a good example for the sport. I dig your style man 👊 All the best. Great vid
All great advice Champ! I’m 44 and been focusing on lots of sauna and recovery after training as well as almost all those supplements you mentioned! Thanks for the video! 🤙🏼
Chandler is so articulate in the way he presents information which can be complex. I’ve probably taken more in from this video than I have elsewhere.
I can't take my eyes off his GH skull, its crazy
Didn’t think you’d be this good at podcasts, I can listen to this kind of stuff all day! Hope you continue to keep it up, would be cool to see you bring some guests on as well and have longer episodes as well
He's had a RUclips channel for 11 years.
@@jacobshexladder he just got recommended to me. Also, Tate is alright 😊
Former d1 and d3 125 wrestler, always worked hard in the room and tried to lift heavy in the weight room, busy always struggled with supplements and gaining weight as I’m natural a smaller guy. Really helpful info tho as I plan to start bjj soon and looking forward to getting bigger!
And getting stronger brother best of luck take care of urself!
I actually pays to be slimmer in BJJ. Can lock triangles and darces easier
Good luck big swole 💪
@callsignbeefy1936what age bro?
@callsignbeefy1936 how do you take it?And how much has it helped?
Why is my testosterone at such a high level 😂 I’ve got no idea 🤷♂️ 💉 💪
I don't know you in person but based on how you appear I think you're a really cool guy - besides of being one of the most exciting athletes to watch!
Thanks for sharing and being transparent with this stuff. People like you inspire me to live a healthier lifestyle. All the best Michael!
“I don’t say this to impress you, but to impress upon you” beautifully said. Feeling positively influenced from this content. Thank you brother 🙏
this channel is going to BLOW up holy shit lol. he's going to be a very strong voice for a lot of lost men. im 43 and i can see that shit coming a mile away. really happy the world has someone like this with tate and a bunch of other awful people roaming around
Do u not like the Tates?
What’s wrong with Tate? Sometimes he says outlandish stuff for shock value but he seems decent for the most part.
@@n54kv When he says good stuff = wow so motivational, but when he spouts harmful rhetoric it's always = it's just for shock value and clicks. It's so easy for his fans to absolve him of any responsibility for the things he does.
Top G
@@julianvergara5501 The better question is why do you think he (or anyone for that matter) needs to be held responsible for voicing their beliefs/opinion? Especially when their overall message is generally positive? Again, I don’t agree with everything the guys says, but I don’t understand why he is vilified, especially when most kids idolize rappers who promote violence and crime 😂 go virtue signal them instead of the guy telling people to do more with their lives. Just my 2 cents.
Thanks Mike, you're great guy with great advice. Checked out your walkonfit and saw in big type 'humility' and that's what I've always respected about you. In the fight world you don't trash talk others and have a genuine, respectful demeanour!
I run 10 miles a day and lift twice a week 1/2 upper, 1/2 lower body, take a multi vitamin and try to eat healthy - I’m 40 look 30 and feel 21
@tintinesk5 try it for yourself for a year and come back and tell me how you look - it ain’t easy but the results will be there
Love all the info! One thing i will add. If you cook with non-stick (teflon) pans please get rid of them as the Chemicals used in them such as PFAs PTFEs are toxic and disrupt the cells. Opt for stainless steel or carbon steel or cast iron pans
Chandler! So glad to see you here mad props to the person you are, before this gets submerged with comments.
To be fair it's easy to get in the top 99% considering most don't work out, drink, and sleep 5-6 hours a day.
its very true...not to mention environmental toxins and a food system that has failed us, coupled with the normalization and encouragement of being out of shape.
@Michael Chandler Chandler, you will defeat Conor✊️
@@FredrickHoxinville nope
@@diosgamingyt8732 easily lmao sorry too say
Didn’t expect this to be so motivating. Thank you chandler you are a gem in todays age and society
The thing with this lifestyle is you have to be consistent. Guys that have tried lifting heavy, eating well, taking supplements usually don’t stick to it enough for it to elevate test levels or even see physical changes. This stuff takes YEARS of consistency and routine
Exactly. Not everyone is on steroids.
Dude, lots of nice info! I admire you as an athlete! Never lazy and always in good shape! Greetings from Brazil
Big Mike! props for attributing the number one reason to WORK, I thought you were going to use this as some getfit easy sales gig.
This was a great video with highly detailed supplemental information. It's not often that you get such a high level athlete sitting down and explaining what they do to get where they are physically.
Hey Champ I'm about 3 mins into this video and I already wanted to thank you. Earlier this week I watched another respected MMA guy talk absolute crap about working out and supplements.. it was astounding how little this guy knew. You are a fountain of knowledge and inspiration Mike.. win, lose or draw there is no one that can touch your work ethic, dedication to healthy lifestyle and dominance in sport.. I'm gonna say it again.. thank you Champ. #blessedalways
Chandler is such a decent person and an exciting fighter to watch.
Future super star this guy, he’s going to go far.
He has what I call the win/lose factor. I don’t care if he wins or loses, I just like to see him fight.
HES PAST HIS PRIME..HE DONT GOT AN MMA FUTURE
Agreed except he ain't no future super star, as he is already 37 years old in a young man's division.
@@DecoreHQ FACT
He’s 37 yes but the way he treats his body, he’s got a good few years left. And he’s active constantly, so can rack up the numbers.
@@flosh2walkthrough672 HES WASHED UP..HE NEEDS TO BEAT CONOR TO GET MY RESPECT
SOLID testimonial. We appreciate this.
I love the way you speak and make it so simple and clear man. The People's Champ!!!
Iron Mike, great advice! This is one of the best RUclips videos I’ve seen in a while. Great info and enthusiasm on this topic, it was beyond extremely helpful. Keep putting out this type of content. You are helping so many people get on the right track to improving health and wellness.
All of the above and GEAR
Thank you so much for taking the time to break this down. I believe the body works best when supported by naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. In today's day and age there are a lot of synthetic options for kids and I think that is the wrong route to take.
I am pretty good with taking the supplements you mentioned, but I did forget about beets and beta alanine something I used to be more diligent with and certainly helps with blood flow and quality.
It means a lot for you to go out of your way to do a video like this, especially when so many of us are struggling mentally because we are trying to be our best selves but sacrificing on the recovery part
Your the Man, Mike. Happy to see that you have a channel and I'm referring my crew. F yeah 😅
I just started cortisol flushes every month and it’s completely changed my life
You should definitely keep this channel up. Reviewing fights, health and everything MMA-related. You are so well spoken and great to listen to!
Thanks Mike, glad I found this video. I needed a little motivation to get back on track with my diet and exercise routines. I've been eating like crap lately and feeling like crap. Back on track asap, thanks.
Iron Mike Chandler is an inspiration to all men worldwide! Glad you joined the UFC so I got to see how great of a man and athlete you are. Win or Lose you've earned the respect of everyone!
From one chandler to another: thanks for saying we were created. Stay blessed!
Best spoken UFC fighter, great speech Michael
Fucking love this so much dude….the way you said giving a gift to yourself mentally and physically with the cold therapy even though it can suck but the reward far outweighs the pain is literally my life every morning and just my entire regime/protocols/diet is exactly this 🙏💪
Here's the secret ladies and gentlemen: if you want high testosterone, take testosterone.
What if also want my balls to work?
2 times a week 🫶
But Mike doesn’t do that .. does he 🤔
@@gizmorepairsno, but he has to jump into 40 degree water for a 5 minute minimum every morning as well as all the other strict disciplines etc. It's either that, or eat /do what you want and let the doctor just give you the testosterone etc. The choice is yours lol.
Iron Michael Chandler, I have been a fan of yours since before your war with Benson Henderson. I am glad you always seek to be explosive and finish every fight. Glad you are still healthy. Keep fighting hard, I would enjoy seeing you throw more flying knees with the explosive power in your legs you will definitely get some more highlight finishes that way. You put it in the line in the cage and out of the cage everytime and I enjoy your story as it continues, I like to see you come back from defeat and still fight on. God bless see you at the top.
@@TK-oq2hf hmmmmm
Thanks for your video, it was very informative to learn from a professional fighter like you!
Just solid weight, diet, stretch, and being consistent. Don't need heavy weights like if someone bulks I personally recommend 8-10 reps for bulk and cut reps 13-15. Red light for me doesn't work. Great video
Lower reps with higher weight is clinically proven to raise testosterone and maintain bone density and prolong life.
Got to be honest and admit I never known much about you as a UFC fighter as I lost my eyesight in 2014 and came across your Channel today listen to the video was very impressed and inspired and really became a massive fan I will be supporting you from now on what an amazing guy a great athlete and great martial artist I loved all the stuff you said it is great to hear someone who is so much Awakened aware and conscious of how important health and supplement in and eating healthy is you and even care for on telling people what sausages to take I really appreciate the content you put out and hope you put out a lot more I am based in Scotland and was a martial artist right up until I lost my eyesight in 2014 each and everyday I think about reaching out to famous people athletes etc to try and get someone to follow my story and help me get over to America to see Dr Joe dispenza and Dr Bruce Lipton to get my eyesight restored again so I can see my little boy's face once more and train with him in martial arts and compete again thank you
Just ask everyone for help bro someone with the dough will eventually help keep trying. I hope you get what you need, brother.
Did you lose your eyesight through mma
Great vid Mike, appreciate the information from an athlete as yourself!
Mike can we get more mma training/ drill videos. Love your work always! Good luck with your McGregor fight. SEE YOU AT THE TOP!
You gained my subscription just from this video. I would love to see you go into much more depth with each of these topics. More videos help more people help fill those pockets, win win.
What a well-spoken dude. My man does not talk like somebody’s been hit in the head a million times. Sharp guy.
This was informative and Michael made it easy to understand. I wish he would do a full daily break down on what times he takes these supplements
you can only do so much as a natural, but the reality is most professional athletes will use some form of doping. doesnt have to be steroids there are so much more things athletes can use (peptides, hgh, sarms, etc). once you get older you WILL feel it. joints will get weaker, you will get injure more easily, you wont be as explosive etc etc so if youre earning your money with a sport you obviously will also use something to counter this natural process. dont be fooled guys, most professional athletes do take something
Mine is also in the top 0.01% for my age and there's only one way to really do that Mike 😉
Natural man a little over 50 and it fluctuates from 810=910. Natural so it could be genetics or my lifestyle
@@joelseventytwo
It fluctuates throughout day/week also
@@joelseventytwo certified stud
@joelseventytwo234 that's beast, and probably a combination of genetics and good lifestyle doing that. That's what mine was around when I was 35
Thanks Michael!! I appreciate you taking the time to teach us!!
Incredible video Mike! Inspirational as always!
Thank you so much Michael for taking your time to share your experiences im a big fan and am always excited for one of your fights can't wait to see you compete against Connor.
I measured 1100 ng/dl at age 38. Most of it is genetic in my opinion. Avoiding lifestyle choices that will lower it is the way to maximize natural testosterone production in my opinion. Also the idea that "a man's testosterone declines with age" is a myth. It's true with men as a group. Some individuals do not experience a decline. All the men on my Dad's side of the family maintain high levels into their old age. To your point about heavy weights, I lifted heavy from age 30 to 35.
T drop is a medical reality of aging, just like fertility in women. Calling it a myth based on a few outliers is silly, as exceptions don't make a rule..also, anyone past 40 y/o still claiming higher levels than when they were younger is usually lying or they are on synthetic T and just not saying so
Great to see you putting out content!
I love Chandler. He's a great and exciting fighter. He and Gaethje are 2 of the most entertaining guys in the UFC. I'm a fan for life, and he looks terrific. But c'mon... i don't care what USADA says, or what Chandler says about why his Test is so high... I saw fights of Michael in the early days as opposed to now... and in all seriousness... he has used TRT. Naive people (lke some of those below) might blindly believe what they're told by the their own doctors, or the TV set, or the UFC and especially told by the fighters and then buy into it all, but the rest of us who actually understand TRT just know better. Veins the size of garden hoses, easily holding onto quality ripped mass while weight cutting for a fight, (and on the day of the fight) and having shoulders and biceps that are so liquid filled that they look like if you stick a pin in them that water would squirt you in the eyes. This dude imho is not 'full lifetime' natty. LOL
I guess there was a time when having decent testosterone at 37 Years young was NOT a big dea and even expected. Tells you about the time we are in. Great video Mr. Chandler.
Hey Chandler great content. Could you talk about balancing your grind and hard training with chores and family time? Much appreciated.
It would be very informative to see a full day of eating with all your suplements and foods
Yo keep it coming and be consistent! You are a super amazing communicator. Keep doing these videos and podcasts!! Will have an amazing career after UFC
I just found your channel-I didn't know you were on RUclips-I love this sort of content! I'm always interested in fitness nutrition, specifically for high-level athletes!
I feel like you would make an AMAZING personal/athletic trainer post-fight career!
This guy is speaking facts…. Best information about testosterone and nutrition online….. I’m over 40 never to steroids in my life …. Look at how full my beard is and my muscles grow like weeds… and my wife is 25…. So im guessing my test is high….. secret…. I lift heavy ass weights and sleep good
I hate getting older. I blew out my hamstring the other day doing hill sprints. I don't think it would have happened in my 20s. Thanks for sharing
Glute activation and glute strength, bro. The glutes are the biggest & strongest muscles in the lower body, if they’re not activating properly the hammy’s will work overtime and take too much responsibility for hip extension…..get those a$$ cheeks flingin’ & zingin’ kneegrow🤙🏾💪🏾
Is that something you do often?
@@TheAbsoluteSir everyday ideally, but def before workouts/movement
Hamstrinv tears even at teenage years
@Audric Morrison true, the glutes and the core are the most important muscle structures when it comes to strength, health and performance... yet they are worked on the least because its not as visible and as cool and curls and bench...
And then people wonder why their knee's and hips get fu%ked as they get older
Man, I hate to waste your time with this comment here because I know you hear it all the time but you have been one of my favorite fighters for many years and I really hate that you didn’t get that fight back with pitbull I always thought that was a early stoppage. With that said, really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.
Your my guy man. Your mental / physical approach to fighting and the way you go into the octagon to kill. Then your a family man that truly cares for his family. You show respect to everyone regardless of their character. Just great qualities all around in a fighter/man. I root for you in every fight and will continue to.
Yeah training twice a day up to 6 days a week would not increase your testosterone as you'd be overtraining
apple juice for sure
Of the lengthy list of stuff he does that would boost testorone some is solid:
Lift heavy weights 2:40
02. Sleep and recovery 4:20
06. Diet - high protein / lower carb 5:46
This is totally dubious, no evidence of any efficacy whatsoever in regards to testosterone.
03. Cold therapy - sub 60-degree water 4:32
04. Red light therapy -TrueLight 5:08
05. Sauna 5:24
07. Creatine 8:50
08. BCAA 9:10
09. Electrolytes - lmnt / ultima 9:46
Now this is only useful if you're deficient, but 40% of the population is, so worth a try and they are cheap.
10. Vit D, Magnesium,
Zinc and Boron are the only other supplements worth trying. Also worth noting that the majority of humans suffer from excessive stress which destroys T.
Ashwagandha and other anti stress methods can restore your levels.
Yeah boron is underrated, or u can just include a lot of raisins in ur diet.
@@thomasre9382I have always wondered if in spite of their health benefits raisins are a wash because of the sugar? How many do you need to eat to get the boron?
@@datoolz0 around one and a half ounces, so just a handful or 3 tablespoons amount.
@@thomasre9382 There is also other sources that are better and lower in sugar like
Prune juice, 1 cup 1.43
Avocado, raw, cubed, ½ cup 1.07
Raisins, 1.5 ounces 0.95
Peaches, 1 medium 0.80
Grape juice, 1 cup 0.76
Apples, 1 medium 0.66
I found out this man is a Christian and that's enough for me to subscribe. God bless you man. Makes me that much more of a supporter.
Hellz yeah! I’ve been rocking the LMNT for while and now I can’t imagine going without it. But I’m grateful to know I’m not all that far off on what you’re talking about. Respect Mr. Chandler.
Just tell us how you dodge usada
Michael knows what he’s doing no doubt. It’s all a bit confusing to me. He mentioned not drinking coffee first thing without water first. I’ve done it for years, and I do a very physically demanding job. I can’t say I’ve ever noticed feeling bad, nor have I ever had brain fog. I wonder if all this science is sometimes overkill. For me, just work hard, sleep ok, don’t eat like a pig. Have a drink at the weekend. You’re good to go forever