Why I dont' train like a bodybuilder anymore

[@Joe99]

Every young fitness youtuber eventually falls into body dysmorphia unfortunately. I'm glad you've found a healthier approach.

[@anthonyc6519]

Look at Christian Guzman looking awful

[@PandasUNITE]

He should apologize for being a fake natty and just grifting people. He was an OG youtube fitness grifter. I'm glad he made his money and got out alive. But...how bout the people he influenced? Still banging out roids destroying their body?

[@kaitz1535]

@@PandasUNITEhow do you know he was in roids? Bc he was bigger and stronger than you? Bc he was pushing weight you couldn’t? The level he was at IS attainable to reach naturally if you bust your ass for a long period of time

[@PandasUNITE]

@@kaitz1535 Because I've known many people on roids and I've seen how they've deflated once they reach a certain age, get a family, get money and realize there is more to life than being big and living with raisinette testicles and a dick that don't work. Mike Chang was a fake natty in the OG days, you wouldn't know his name if he had a true natty physique you dumb sht. You prove my point. Fake natty physiques sell supplements, its not a new grift. Liver King does it now.

[@PandasUNITE]

@@kaitz1535 And whats it all for? I'm only a few years younger than Mike yet I'm now bigger and stronger and like 4 inches taller. And he's probably still got roid side effects he's healing from.

[@youngleon7539]

I wasn’t a huge fan of Six Pack Shortcuts but I love this version of Mike. He seems genuinely happy just being able to get up everyday and exercise how we want.

[@PandasUNITE]

LOL you bought the rebrand! Paul Saladino has rebranded like 4 times!

[@youngleon7539]

@@PandasUNITE oh hell no never purchased a thing thankfully🤣Just reacted to him from stuff I’d see online.

[@GeneralTortlittle]

​@@PandasUNITE Bro you keep talking, just wait till you get old so you can shut up.

[@endwigast5212]

@youngleon7539 - It's easier to be happy when you're wealthy. Chang was/is no different from the scores of young women these days plying their trade on OnlyFans and getting insanely rich.

[@vb2806]

Don't fall into his trap again. He is just rebranding. Even this vid is stup!d. Any exercise that you like to do will make you feel better

[@ChineseIsEasy]

This is called “spiritual evolution” - moving from the obsession with the world of form to the inner world. Moving from the obvious level of how we look, to the more subtle level of how we feel. Thank you for this Mike. I also went from an insecure bodybuilder to someone who now happily pursues fitness + strength + flexibility + inner happiness

[@FFTuk]

Also called ‘aging’ 😂.But it is true, spiritual evolution is that next stage as our bodies can no longer do that volume and intensity of training as we get older. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t be physically strong and healthy. Different outlooks for different phases of life, and you have to try to be happy in them all.

[@Omni-King2099]

I call it getting off gear. You meat heads are ridiculous. It's pretty obvious. How gullible are you mate 😂😂😂

[@martinjugolin2087]

Hippies

[@universalnetwork264]

I went the opposite way. After ascending spiritually and learning more than nearly everyone in the world about the spirit realm, how it all works, God etc I’m literally just trying to get as strong and muscular as possible. I’ve killed my ego numerous times and now I’m intentionally building it bigger than ever lol. In a positive way. Once you ascend spiritually enough and realise that everything is literally both meaningless and meaningful and that every good thing you can experience doesn’t come close to the feeling and exhilaration of being one with God and you see that every good thing is just that. A thing that somehow sparks joy in you. You start becoming more content than joyful because there is so much more feeling and joy in God than anything including sex. Everything becomes so insignificant. Then you’ve got to start to learn how to enjoy the insignificant things once you’re fully back “in your body”. Getting as strong as possible is now what fuels my ego and I love it. You need to do things to benefit you. You can’t go through life just exploring the spirit realm. You start going crazy and your life becomes too simple and joy become complacency. Sure nothing in the world compares to God but as living humans we still need to experience life and the different non sinful joys of life, even the sinful joys of life (not that I encourage it, sin always leads to a worse outcome) to know what we can do to occupy our time for the rest of our life and eternity. Being a psychonaut is a great hobby but eventually life catches up and you don’t have the time to keep on exploring the spiritual side of things and you’ve got to fix this, fix that, do this and that and have everything together before you can go back to exploring the depths of the multiverse.

[@FFTuk]

@@universalnetwork264 spoken like a teenager who lives in California and has done too much dmt 😂. That’s what happens when people replace meditation and the endogenous controlled dmt release along with the hard work and introspection that comes with it, for a rip on a pipe or and hand full of shrooms. They are a good tool to make people see that the world isn’t black and white. But if your end point is building your ego and muscular hypertrophy then I don’t think it’s God that you spoke to buddy. But we each walk our own path and I wish you good luck on yours 👍🏼

[@awakenotwoke6930]

What my man is saying is spot on. I spent 14 years pushing heavyweight and succumbing myself to injury after injury by creating too much tension, and not enough suppleness. A few years ago I started really working on fascia elasticity and three dimensional movement patterns that awakened my body to perform at such a higher level. I have fun and every single day is a day of exploration. I love this video.

[@Ballsy_]

Learn form bro

[@CloudStrife22c]

Blablabla

[@NhemLee]

​​@@Ballsy_when you get older form isn't enough. My friend still lifts heavy and popped two discs. Diet and mobility movements become more important

[@Shvabicu]

Injury prevention is all about fatigue and load management. You were ego lifting

[@Saundersstrong]

Where is a good place to start? , I have a similar past and want to look good and respect myself but not at the cost of my physical /mental health . I have studied ido portal and paul chek some !

[@PrecisionBoxing]

You're a true blessing to the KZbin community!

[@MIDO2802]

You’ve always been years ahead. I’m sure the next mainstream trend will be exactly what you’re explaining here.

[@ryurage]

I agree with this

[@TheBussyAnnihilator]

No, he's not. This video is simply a coping mechanism because he cycled off steroids and lost all his gains.

[@JGD185]

This guy was not a blessing lol. Maybe he's a better person now but in the old KZbin days he was the original fitness scammer, that generation's V Shred. He sold a pre workout called Afterburn that was absolute garbage and horribly underdosed and marketed it to naive kids who don't know any better. I hope he's become a wiser and more genuine person now.

[@orboflightning]

Holy crap, Mike! I kind of fell off the fitness wagon more or less and forgot about six pack shortcuts! I’m glad you’re doing well and have embraced your well-being, not focusing on imagery so much. Great little video. I had to subscribe. This was like a blast from the past! Also a reminder that I’m ten years older 🤣

[@lt2784]

I used to watch u back in the days and get motivated to workout too. Been 7-8 years no gym for me but just started again couple weeks ago and came back looking for your channel. My idol

[@ShovelChef]

This was the day I was ready for such a message. Thanks Mike.

[@donkinnersley2377]

The world needs to discover this man.

[@c0wboys4life]

Rediscover…he really a fitness OG in the KZbin world

[@MuitapaTinted]

​@@c0wboys4lifehaha i remember those days

[@vb2806]

They already did. He was fake then and he is fake now

[@_nicksoriano]

Exactly! The culture surrounding the bodybuilding/aesthetics section of the fitness industry is extremely materialistic and honestly pretty unhealthy. If you feel good, you can perform better. If you perform well and feel good, you’ll look good, too! Function before form!

[@jonnyardan8446]

Extremely important message. Thank you for the reminder brother.

[@tissirindigo]

Hey Mike. I just wanted to express my gratitude for sharing your content for all these years. You were the main channel I watched to help me get into bodybuilding, back when I started high school. Now I am 25, and since then I too have shifted from an aesthetic approach to training, to functional. Without that start, I wouldn’t have become the better man I am today. Life is beautiful, and I am grateful to be alive with all of you here. Love and blessings 🙏🏼❤️

[@heywhotsgoinon8286]

Absolutely. Ive trained since i was 14, and never felt healthy inside. Ive learned my lesson at the age of 65 and now i exercise and eat to feel good not to 'look' good, whatever that really means.

[@andrewevans7992]

Being healthy means being limber and flexible.. most people dont work on those and rather push weight and become a block of meat. Stretching its extremely important especially when we get older. Doing pullups/hanging off the bar with 1 or two hands keeps posture/ shoulders healthy and unlocking your hipflexors to become mobile is really important so you dont get injury and keeping them strong too, most people push heavy weights but so dont control it and thats how shit gets snapped up

[@MrGamer-zz2tj]

Finally of the gear and still can’t admit it lol 😆

[@Sergioisdead]

Fr like wtf. I was 10 watching his dumb ass ads and hes off cycle tryna say oh im done doing the body building workouts i just wanna be healthy and spiritual after scamming hella people 💅🏾

[@salmanlohiya8755]

It's crazy seeing you after about 10 years. You look healthier now then before

[@ByronTexas]

*than

[@djsa6218]

I have followed since 2012 i think...or a long time ago at least and seeing you and listening to you right now totally aligns with the me now as well. Just to add, your past youtube videos have been great motivation into my own journey, many thanks!

[@beyondlevel7866]

I sed to watch you backnin those days. Ive been working out since 2016 and my goal has always been get big, get strong. I have accomplished that goal. I weigh 245 lbs and I push ALOT of weight with all my lifts but like you said, it is never enough. Im never happy. I always need to be bigger and stronger. Im thinking about rewiring my workouts to a deeper motive to connect and love myself more as opposed to just being percieved as a silverback gorilla all the time.

[@Saundersstrong]

Paul check may be of help on your journey brother !

[@steverabbits]

That just makes perfect sense, thank you for opening my eyes to something I had never even thought about!

[@jesussalinas3947]

I resonate with this on a very high level. Thank you for posting this! ❤ Never stop loving yourself and your practice!

[@davidcattin7006]

At 68 I hate my declining body (but still look better than many guys much younger here in small-town Indiana. There's just no competitive sense of looking good). Won't have the muscles again (not without "help" anyway) I did 30 years ago. You have a good attitude. Stay as healthy as possible, keep mobile, and enjoy the time that's left!

[@quantumhealing333]

Media convinces us we should look like statues, forever. We have some great vibrational and Morphic fields for supporting healthy body composition and metabolism. Might be efficacious for you? Works well with any training approach, really.

[@luissanchez1144]

In 2012 I began to do exercise in my house and the first things I learned was thanks to Mike, I currently go to the gym thanks a lot God bless you Mike 👏👏👏

[@GotFaculty]

I remember you back in the day with sixpackshortcuts, still inspiring bro

[@BlackCatKali]

I've always been a bit ambivalent about bodybuilder-style training. As I get older, that ambivalence has only increased. Nowadays, I'm focussed on exercises that improve my overall health and make me feel good, such as yoga, running, swimming, and martial arts. Meditation and ki breathing has also become more important to me.

[@MtbEMS]

Can you explain Ki breathing?😊

[@SonGoku-zr9nc]

All a bunch of bs

[@rustyyoung7980]

​@@SonGoku-zr9ncYes, you are

[@vb2806]

​@@SonGoku-zr9ncmost won't understand until he gets caught in another scam and goes away

[@SOMMAmusic]

I can totally relate to this. Of course I never got the physique Chang has, but I have trained for almost 20 years, looking for muscle, size and/or strength. I have a surgically replaced thorn biceps, both elbows with chronic pain (not surgery available), one knee and usual articular pains. I never looked good enough. I still train, but started muay thai and aerobic training...for the sake of it and health. Every finished session is a pleasure, and I am not always looking for the result, but enjoying themselves. This is the way

[@speedy-thearcher4559]

Happy God Is with you . I’m 25 now, my older brother came across your videos like 12 years ago and I’m glad you found the healthiest way to exercise and improve your quality of life, blessings to you always friend

[@Ilovelovin]

bro just need to push and grow bigger. Forever not enough.

[@emilioveloso4558]

I used to watch your videos about 10 years ago. Thank you for being an inspiration to my 20+ y/o self and now 30+ y/o self. God bless you sir 🫡🫡🫡

[@davidjvnior]

Damn I remember watching your dumbbell workouts back in the day... You changed a lot but definitley for the better. Glad you're happy and confident in your healthy body. Respect bro

[@MarMaxGaming]

I remember you from some old ads, bro! Good to see you with a KZbin channel… and hearing you open up about feelings of inadequacy is relatable brother. Glad you’re striving for balance and overall happiness!

[@mouthfungus]

I'd def rather have the form you have now than what you did. Props on your growth.

[@Praisethelordjesus777]

Respect bro. God bless you

[@michaeltse321]

Just the words I needed at this time in my life journey.

[@MapSpawn]

I think you're correct, and thank you for articulating this. I notice lately that because I had a toothache, I avoided the gym. I didn't want to grimace while lifting. I don't know why it didn't occur to me to just workout in a way that would make me feel better. I was stuck in my programming.

[@bruceserrano48]

I Miss you men. Your workouts before helps me a lot until now. That's all that I want to say I just want to say Thank you and Take Care always even your already taking care of your self haha love you men thenks!

[@TheSkeeter02]

Well put. Saw yall years ago until your friend passed away on trip. Now I have a new outlook thanks

[@JohnJarboe-bk7ts]

Beautiful said my brother. Peace and Love.

[@OnTheGiantsShoulder]

I love the messages you are delivering now. It’s now all about the pleasure of life. Instead of engaging and pushing oneself better

[@Ryeeshyng]

Love you Mike. I’m glad you’re KZbin has someone like you

[@elirevivo1381]

thank you i needed that!working out for looks made me feel the same as you discribed also always hurt and injured.

[@Lucidcarz]

Honestly i needed this. Thanks alot mike. I have to replay this to myself.

[@c0wboys4life]

I remember seeing Mike doing them pull ups with the weighted vest getting ready to do a ad I couldn’t wait to skip, good times man 😂…but for real you just randomly popped back up in my algorithm glad to see your new self and this growth you’ve gone through over the years

[@eddiehowarth8123]

So right Mike and I follow just what you said for the last 52 years and at 68 I feel great I have a degree of fitness strength flexibility and most of all health and wellbeing take care

[@rhodneynesortado9611]

Loved the new change Mike, i felt same too! I followed you since six pack shorcuts and im thankful for all the help youve shown to get me to what i am now. Stay strong! Peace and love to all! 😊

[@jamesgill9223]

Mike Chang gone wild man lol love it! I remember the good old days, I’m glad to see you happy and doing what you love ❤️

[@GrGal]

Man I came to know you like 12 years ago when you were a huge popup advertisement for 6-pack abs in the fitness spectrum of youtube haha. I’m so grateful to witness this change in your life, God bless 🙏🏻

[@iiimadmaniii]

Chang got me into working out....way back in 2012. always much love to him.

[@DrHappythumb]

Respect! 👍Good to see this guy grow in different aspects of overall fitness.

[@andre-ur6lf]

Youre making a point there. Couldnt agree more

[@abdielver69]

He's the one!

[@JackM12345100]

I remember your videos from years back and just stumbled upon you again. Great to see how you've evolved!

[@vichianbiz1789]

I almost cry from this video. It is so true...

[@exitsamsara]

Well done Mike , I stopped bodybuilding and anabolics too since 2017.. Ive now reordained as a monk since the last few years .... As monastics we live rather sedentary lives and thus sometimes missed bb training. Glad to see the ways of incorporating fitness, mobility, strength & conditioning into a spiritual life . .. Blessings ✨

[@alexsaenz6831]

Dude! I randomly thought of you today and thought, huh I wonder if he's still making content? Searched your name and this is one of the first videos that popped up. So happy to see you are still making contact and staying healthy. You were one of the first channels along with the Hodge Twins that got me into working out and staying fit as a teenager. Its now a lifestyle. Thank you.

[@JZZA1]

Awesome transformation, love these videos. Training to be grateful and present

[@ninjatrapper]

BRO youve changed so much and I love it, remember your old ads.

[@StaySoju]

I remember watching ur vids when I was a kid, I didn’t even recognize u at first. I’m glad to see ur still doing ur thing

[@mrsbootsworkouts]

Thanks for sharing! As I get older, my outlook on working out had to change. We have to keep working on being a better version of ourselves, and do what works for us.

[@iuniversol]

Bro! I'm so amazed at your growth. You were one of the first fitness channels i subscribed to back when i started on youtube. I use to do some of the workouts you did. Youve recebtly reemerged on my timeline and you've changed and its so dope to see.

[@brianp942]

I remember those days with you. Will always be grateful to you. You transitioned nicely. You have a gift brother. You are a motivational person

[@gandalf3453]

I remember when I was a kid in high school who was sick of being small. I found six pack shortcuts and even bought your afterburn pre workout supplements. I actually gained a ton of muscle. You really got me into bodybuilding and just personal fitness. But after I grew up I realized the same things you did. I started doing yoga and calisthenics workouts instead. I started doing things that I really enjoyed doing. Not being big because I just wanted to be bigger compared to other people. It never made me feel better, just put me into a constant state of comparison towards other people. Like I was always competing for no reason at all. Now, I feel great with my workouts and the reasons behind them. Bali does that to you though I guess. I say I guess because I haven’t been there yet. I’m taking a visit there in may though. I’m seeing how I like it compared to other places. Currently seeking my destination. I’m financially free now and can live anywhere I want. I’m not tied down to a job so I’m really putting thought into it. I hope to see you there. It would be really cool to meet you my man. You were a huge inspiration for me then, and even now.

[@mrobby1823]

Mike Chang’s back! And he’s a spiritual guru😂 love it 🙏🏼

[@edontes2154]

This is brilliant truth 💯❤️

[@dogfoegami]

this man helped me build my abs as a kid. So happy to see you alive and well brother

[@Joewhite87]

Your videos in 2013-2014 helped me more than you can imagine

[@fabplane]

I appreciate your message! Thank you for sharing.

[@dpg1988]

Good on ya Mike - love it.

[@JonModafokin1]

Most bodybuilders or gym goers are weak and functionally disabled. I was one of them until i start working on construction sites and power plants. Big musles and bodies are a hindrance there. I was insanely strong but then one of the guys gave me a hammer and told me to unscrew a messed up bolt with a spanner . I started hammering the spanner. 5 minutes in i couldn't breathe and more forearm was pumped so much that it literally hurt. They showed me a lot more examples that muscles dont do a thing about real life. I started to switch from powerlifting to calisthenics and high rep training to improve my endurance and body function. I lost a lot of muscle , but now im shredded but it feels like i don't get tired at all while doing manual labour for hours. Losing the muscle in my legs and butt was probably the most wonderful thing that ever happened to me. Walking freely , getting into tight spaces to fix some things , wearing jeans etc etc. All those bodybuilding bs is literally making people forget that their body can do so many other things than simply get big and build muscle for no reason at all. So listen to me if you are starting now , stay away from bodybuilding . Do push up , dips , pull ups , bodyweight squats , run , train for endurance, or join a martial arts club or somethig . You will not only get slim and incredibly body but a body that can do tasks for long periods without getting tired

[@deepakbishteducation]

Gone through the similiar used to be bigger than I am today but was never happy with my body , but now I do bodyweight stretching meditation cardio and feel a lot better 💯🙌🙌

[@mylesb45]

Like your video content and wise words brother. You just got another sub.

[@InspiredEvolution]

6-Pack Miyagi ! EPIC ! Jokes aside, Glad you've found a more spiritually supportive approach brother 🙏🏻

[@itsAuffy]

Honestly Mike is on another level

[@Kichidakatsumi]

“The bigger you get, the better your mental health is” - A wise old man

[@nnamdibryant6177]

Thank you Sir for your strong prominent wisdom.❤️🙏🏾

[@ShiNooBi1986]

Amen. Amazing

[@helen9627]

Keep moving..and..read Qur'an and translation, bacalah jika benar kau mencari kedamaian, ketenangan, kebenaran..barakallah

[@GazFaaz]

Legend! Back when I didn't know such thing as calisthenics, I learn home workout from your videos!

[@pivy4812]

I dont work out but its nice to watch this video. Thank you

[@thebestofmasters]

Mike is the OG KZbinr of fitness. It all started with his videos back in the day for me

[@radityanugrahap.4071]

It's open my mind, thank you for your appproch

[@ongeeming3278]

Mike is back !!!❤

[@User_ML907]

I got to this conclusion by myself and learned it the hard way. I can't agree more. Surprise since the conversion, I am pains free, more feeling mysel, self confidence more mobile and strong. I have now more functional muscles and move better as I age. Subscribed.

[@peache8]

Wow blast from the past, nice to see your evolution

[@francois9747]

I experienced this feeling very recently. I started watching renaissance periodization all the time and followed what he said and noticed a lot of muscle growth taking his body building techniques and advice. But i started feeling less practical. I wasnt flexible anymore, rapid weight gain from muscle building, easily out of breath from switching cardio sessions from running into walking. Makes me miss possessing a practical fitness level.

[@andreashnida5661]

You look so much better now dude. Rock on.

[@alfredorock-flores8480]

I want to thank you because a lot of the bodybuilding exercises I know I learned from you

[@AtomicSteel]

Since building my dream body, I've oftentimes asked myself, "Why do I strive for more?" Learn to accept what you have accomplished.

[@jameswang9433]

The evolution of mike

[@mkleng]

Mike, so damn true. I think there are lots of these concepts to adopt from Chinese martial arts, especially of the Wudang school of thought that promotes mental and physiological harmony and longevity.

[@smokonlytree]

I wish all of Mike Changs Six pack short cuts videos weren't deleted. Those videos were helpful and good.

[@asura8495]

like towel rows and spot fat reduction

[@DavidRodriguez-er4rq]

They actually worked

[@Daktivity]

Man I love this.

[@sagan08]

Damn, can’t believe this is Mike Chang. Dude is the bomb, as in he bombs every advertisement and all the other youtubers will talk shit abt his programs hahaha. Happy that you are finally content with yourself man.

[@nazarlivit3082]

I feel like every man goes through an ego phase where he needs to lift and look big. But once you get older and mature you understand that there are much more important things in life that you should focus on. And being in control, here and now, happy and feeling fulfilled is key to do anything in life! I am very glad to see that Mike has achieved that. I watched his videos from when I was twelve years old. I hope some other guys feel the same way...

[@harambey]

Gym is therapeutic, lifting weights releases endorphins and makes you stronger mentally not just physically You can still focus on other things in life bro, a weight lifting session only takes 30 minutes 😂 Obviously taking steroids is dumb but working out just to be strong and healthy is better than sitting down watching KZbin

[@djsubliminalreeve]

I had this same problem with bodybuilding only I just felt drained. I started jogging and doing yoga to open up my breathing and feel miles better.

[@sophianraden6913]

Reaching moksha, proud of you brother

[@angeloculmer5844]

6 pack shortcuts was my gateway into the world of fitness when I first started working out in school, that and Hodgetwins...its something seeing most of the fitness OGs different views on self care now.

[@SoldierJake]

Mike you look better than before you helped yourself with this new approach

[@daleastiles]

I haven't seen you in a very, very, very long time... but I followed you pretty regularly years ago and watched you gain the muscle. I'm old enough now that I'm more into functional fitness. If I can do things around the house and in the yard, I'm pretty happy.

[@ThePartarar]

This is why having a sport attached to your workout goals helps. I don’t work out to look better, I work out to be more explosive, have a stronger core, and be able to compete against guys with 20-60 lbs on me. Train cardio without water to maintain performance with low hydration. Practice juggling and skipping for coordination. Should never be about looking better. That’s a side effect of you being better.

[@KenZ919]

Well said! the inner is much more important than the outer

[@maxk880]

But the inner gets way stronger and more resilient to mental and physical challenges with bigger and stronger muscles

[@k14michael]

Very insightful. Yes, we need both. That’s what martial arts, qigong, Tai Chi, and Yoga is all about. Not just for the body but more importantly for the mind. The body will fade but the mind will go with you until your physical body dies. Well, at least for most people. 😊

[@Djjocko]

Right on!