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From party animal to successful entrepreneur, Mike Thurston started his journey as an average teenager. But through hard work and determination, he’s sculpted an incredible physique.
By the age of 26, in 2016, Mike had become a personal trainer, creating a health and fitness company.
But he wasn’t always in the spotlight – Mike spent time working in retail after graduating from college.
This is his story:
Weight | 205 - 215lbs (88.5 - 93.0kg) |
Height | 6' (183cm) |
Year of Birth | 1990 |
Nationality | British |
Profession | Personal Trainer, Entrepreneur |
Alias | Mikey T, Mike |
Era | 2010 |
Born and raised in the north of England, Leeds, Mike always had a passion for fitness growing up. He played numerous sports during high school like rugby, football, cricket and took part in the athletics team. However, rugby was his main interest.
It was at the age of 18, in 2008, when Mike fell in love with lifting weights in the gym. Even at this point, he wanted to sculpt his dream physique – he began training in the small gym at school working towards his goal.
Towards the end of 2008, Mike enrolled at the college to study Economics and Business Management. He left home and moved to Newcastle to gain his degree.
By this time, Mike was fully committed to realizing his ambition and decided to leave rugby behind to focus on bodybuilding.
But instead, he started an unhealthy lifestyle, drinking alcohol and eating junk food regularly – he didn’t believe that he could succeed in the fitness industry.
Three years after embarking his journey, despite his poor diet, Mike had made serious progress on his physique. After graduating in 2011, at the age of 21, he decided to promote nightclubs and bars in Spain.
With Mike’s job revolving around partying, he didn’t fix his poor diet during his time in Spain. However, his great genetics allowed him to maintain his physique with minimal effort.
After spending the summer abroad, Mike decided to pursue work as a promoter in England. He returned to Newcastle, and by the end of the year, he became the manager of a retail store.
But Mike soon grew tired of the demands of his new job – he didn’t enjoy the working hours and was forced to cut back on training. He knew that he’d have to follow his passion if he was to find happiness.
At the age of 22, in 2012, Mike made the big decision to pursue a career in the fitness industry.
At the start of 2013, Mike began working towards becoming a coach. After a month of intense preparation, he completed the course and became a qualified trainer.
It was at this point when Mike took the massive risk of quitting his managerial role. He began helping others achieve their dream physiques, while sculpting his own.
That same year, he created a health and fitness company with two friends from Newcastle.
After a period of unhappiness, by the age of 23, Mike had finally succeeded in following his passion.
Mike changes his training plan every 4-6 weeks so his body doesn’t get used to the same routine and plateau. For most of his workouts, he’ll perform 8-12 reps per set, with 3 sets for most of the exercises.
Mike’s routine would look something like this:
Mike plans his diet around lean proteins, complex carbs and vegetables. His favorite healthy meal is chicken or Salmon with sweet potatoes/rice and vegetables.
He tries to eat 6 meals a day to keep his body fueled, and cutting out carbs later on in the day.
Mike’s diet would look something like this:
During his time in the fitness industry, Mike has met a lot of athletes that he admires.
However, he names Jaco De Bruyn, Lazar Angelov, Simeon Panda and Ulisses Jr as his main idols.
Mike has taught us to make a change if you’re not happy with your situation. He graduated and became a manager in a retail store, but worked hard to find his own passion in life.
One thing we can take away from Mike’s story is that sometimes you need to take the necessary risks to succeed in life.
He made the big decision to quit his job as a manager and ended up finding success as a personal trainer and entrepreneur.
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Can Mike Thurston have a training routine, tips newsletter sent to us?
Your physique is the closest to what I might be able to achieve. Not into the big monster gorilla types.
Hi Paul,
Thanks for your comments, greatly appreciated! We've done some research, and added in a more detailed workout plan for Mike Thurston. Hope you enjoy reading it over.
Thanks again!
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Hey GREATEST PHYSIQUES just wondering could you please send me via email the more in detailed training program and also a nutrition program in depth by mike thurston if there is one, I think he's amazing and would love to follow his path ways !!! Thankyou so much amazing page you have !!!
Hello Kevin,
We don't really have anything more detailed. But what could help is asking in our Forum if any of our users have one or can advise on something similar.
It's free to sign up and you can do it here: https://www.greatestphysiques.com/forum/
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The forum is great! Highly recommend!
Paul, i'm really agreed with you, his physique perfectly admired me and not expect to be the big monster muscle.
Mohd, you are totally right! His body is in complete proportion. Not sure if it's good genetics or hard work, probably both - anyway, he looks better than the steroid monsters out there.
sir, i am adinath. my body is not gain and my chest nipples fuffy. and stomach fat. sir so many trouble my body please workout routine and tips send me please.
Hello Adinath, thank you for your comments, we are very sorry to hear about your fluffy nipples ;) What does this have to do about Mike Thurston?
I'm only one month in the gym, but barely spends 30to45 minutes twice a week & started to see results already & I am 41 yrs last month.
I have watched Mike Thurston's videos. Thank you for helping me correct poor lifting habits. I'm 55 and just starting out but have seen positive results. In my arms and upper chest. thank you for putting great info on the web for people to us.
Awesome build. One of the best youtube channels i have found too. Keep it up Mike!
Love your channel and your content.
I just had a question. I've been told that it isn't good to train arms the day after back. Is that true or false?
It totally depends. Almost with every back exercise you engage the Biceps so training your Biceps after back day probably isn’t ideal but you can train triceps
I'm wanting to develop fluffy nipples any ideas lol..... PS Mike Thurston is a good old Leeds lad and knows his stuff his YouTube channel rocks....
Handsome Male....May Mike Thurston contact me?
Would love to hear from him
Living in the U.S....time difference
Hope to hear from you BEYOUtFULL!!!
Loving Kindness to you Michael
hey mike,
saw your lil adventure in dubai.. sqw you had a great time bro,
keep up the good work!!