The fitness community thrives on the culture of mutual motivation and support. This creates an environment where individuals inspire each other towards their goals. Now 5X Mr. Olympia Classic Physique champion Chris Bumstead has revealed how his gym atmosphere helped him reach where he is!

Chris Bumstead was recently seen in a candid conversation with Jordan B Peterson, in one of his YouTube videos. He revealed how sometimes just being in the gym with his music and focus lubricates his solitude for himself to enjoy. Here’s how the environment in his gym boosted his confidence to do better every day.

Chris Bumstead compliments the virtues of his gym community

Chris Bumstead in the video shared how he was lucky enough that he got a quiet gym. With time, he learned that people in the gym were not judging him. That is because everybody present in the gym has been a beginner at some point, and most of them are there to only uplift you.

He said, “So they’re not looking at you making fun of you. They were probably a year or two ago and everyone’s just truly there to help out.” Complimenting the fitness community for being such a great sport, he even added that it is a rather encouraging community because everyone has the same experience from the beginning.

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Chris Bumstead in the video even talks about his debut and how he felt to come out professionally into the bodybuilding world in 2017. He shared what it meant to him to make his debut at the age of 22. Chris Bumstead began by stating that there are mainly amateurs in a professional league. However, it changed a lot over the years.

Chris Bumstead explained the structure of hierarchy in Bodybuilding 

Earlier, turning pro was a much bigger deal. This only happens when you compete as an amateur in your city, and then in your state, and then you get to do a national-level show. As soon as you win a National Level show, you get a Pro card. The moment you earn your Pro card, it means starting from the beginning. You’re made to compete against older people who have been in there a lot longer.

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There are several Pro Shows, winning which sums up to you getting a chance to participate at the Olympia. Well, Olympia is the biggest show and that is the endgame for almost every bodybuilder. Well, looks like Chris Bumstead has reached where he aspired to be when he entered the bodybuilding world. Winning the most prestigious title five times in a row is nothing short of magical for him, and he truly is grateful for every bit of the journey. What are your thoughts on CBum? Let us know in the comments section below!