you should change the title from "fitness" to "Gym culture"... It's different, and in this video, you heavily focused on the latter.

Thank you a lot

Love the idea of this video. I consider myself addicted to the gym, but I'm not really. I go almost every day and I enjoy it. But if something comes up in life, I skip gym days as needed. My gf and I went on a 2 week trip to Japan. One of the hotels had a half decent gym so I did about 2 days on the 2 week trip.

와 맞아요!! I love your philosophy on the gym.

Food for thought ❤

Absolutely on point. Fitness should just be a part of life, and literally not your life. Until and unless you want to become some bodybuilder, some mr Olympia, its okay to miss out a meal, or a gym session.

First year: saw result and felt proud of my body Second year: still proud but start to take it more seriously, noticing a few muscle i need to work on. Third year: progress slowed down and started seeing a lot of influencer -> hating my body, gym was no longer fun, mental health reach lowest point. Fourth year(now): i no longer consider gym as the main priority. I only train 4 times a week now and don’t follow a strict diet. Started feeling proud and confident in myself again.

This video was necessary ! How far should you really take ‘fitness’ ! Maybe just enough to live disease free, do daily tasks and look presentable.

Very good, thanks, one should always be aware of that fine line where it becomes obsession and dominates your whole life.

10 years ago only a few fellow students used to go to gym in my highschool, and you could easily understand that from their buffed outlook. Tbh, nobody was admiring that. They most people provoked gym because of the "fake" outlook it gives. And today the whole gym is full of high schoolers trying to imitate what they saw on media. It became very standard in our daily life and after 6 years of my gym experience i can easily say it doesn't give joy anymore. I go there just to say i have done my workout. Having big muscles means you have to maintain them, eat lots of protein and lift consistently. That is expensive. That takes time...

Good info.

Feel like it can be argued most people should have easy access to home fitness tools and use the gym as a few hours a week recreational period.

Simply, anything too much is not good, don't turn one into obsession or addiction

Thank you. Too much of anything wont work well.

Couple gym with sport. I have started gym, but also play Aussie rules footy. Sport + running + gym means I’ll never be huge but it is giving me a well rounded fitness I’ve never had before.

Luckily, I love gym but never addict. I don't care about the food, I eat whatever I want and still stay in shape

I personally prefer gym and protein addiction over drug, alcohol, and sex addiction anyday. Being alive is hard so even though not having any addiction is optimal, us organic creatures need pessimal vents

No Pain, No Gain.

This is fr, addiction is still addiction

I understand the fact of enjoying life and eat something sweet lets say, I try to have a balance but Im more strict with my diet because I have heart problems that are no serious right now but if I get careless I could end up having an open heart sugery in about 20 years or so

I think he's right; to a point. But I don't think the problem that he is describing was anywhere near as big or prevalent 30 or 40 years ago. I think the overwhelming presence of social media, combined with subtle messaging about why and how a young man in particular should be muscular, has contributed greatly. I don't think you see these problems in people who have a good sense of themselves, don't particularly care what the crowd thinks, and have fully developed amygdalas. That last part was not any kind of insult, that's just biology.

Love the video! One important thing, though: you can't average out protein across days. That's been shown by several studies and seems to be because of how much breaking down and repairing happens when you sleep. Not the end of the world if you miss a day, but it's pretty important if you're building/ maintaining muscle and especially for the elderly!

I used to be a Narcissist but Look At Me Now!

Bro you are legit one of the best content creators I have come across in years. Just to the point, no BS and saying harsh but honest things that need to be said... respect man!

Also KZfaq!

You and Mario Rios will get along really well

I don't feel stiff despite of working out 10+ years. Good technique and full range of motion is in most cases enough. Just don't get too big and do some other exercises once in a while. I've also always loved rollerblading and bike riding

I don't know how much of it is true but in my experience even extreme protein is bad. We need all kinds of proteins carbohydrates and fats to survive. I used to eat more protein rich foods but it made me lose weight and took a dump often because of it.

"It's a bit silly to lift heavy thing up and down"🤣

Like everything else in life it can become a drug and an obsession. I would rather “waste” my time doing that than many other futile “activities”. All in all a good balance is good. I am a fitness instructor as a part time job so it is easy for me to speak in favor of fitness.

First you should define fitness . Fitness is making me more fit and healthier. Definitely not ruining my life.

Me, noticing I might be autistic, realizing why I'm so prone to getting into the fitness bubble with all the advise, rules, studies etc... I'm taking everything so literally, for example walking is important after meals, leading to me walking 45000 steps a day being so exhausted that I don't even look forward to my meals because I know I have to walk again afterwards, it's just so hard on my brain and body to constantly feel like I'm not doing enough but actually doing too much 😢 sometimes I wish I could go back to when I didn't have the knowledge about fitness and just read books and studied all day long

I love training deadlift, squats and bench but I do pull ups, push ups, dips, I train my rotator cuff, I do split squats for sports, I agree with try different type of training when I will get my limits in some lifts I will move to callisthenics, my relationship with food is great, I choose high proteins meals with carbs and I can enjoy a dinner with my family without bringing my food container like other people do, and I dont do meals preps with my macros to fit in the day like some trainers do. Good video and need it!

He has his points but gym builds confidence to do or face other things in life

This is definitely a huge issue when your fitness priority IS bodybuilding/strength training/ gymming; when that is your skill and time focus. If you have an actual sport or athletic hobby as your central skill focus (volleyball, a water sport, martial art, rock climbing, soccer) and improve specific strength for that sport then your body and personal body image will be much healthier

Wise words

This is ridiculous. Unless you’re taking steroids, or training incorrectly, subsequently hurting yourself, there’s not much better than fitness on earth in 2024. Fuck eating a cookie, losing yourself to lust, and going out wasting your life at a club. Obviously there is a balance between a healthy lifestyle and obsession, but I’d rather be addicted to the gym and my diet than be worrying about how many likes I got on social media, or where I can go out this weekend without having to pay cover. I’d rather be angry that I don’t have access to a gym than be angry about not having access to sex/drugs.

I love this guy. Talking truths

I remember 16-17 years ago back in Bulgaria I started go to the gym with my mates. We were going after school, training, laughing, talking and making friends with other people around us. At that time people didn't had Iphones, there was no instagram influencers etc. People didn't wear headphones and didn't film themselves around you. Me and my mates didn't think about diet, because we didn't care, just enjoying the moment. Those were one of my best moments. I still train, and there was a period when I was very obsessed, even thinking about steroids. Thank God I didn't cross that path. This days I train only for myself, not thinking about other people.

basic enjoyable calisthenics program walk/swim/bike/whatever you actually like eat mostly protein, veggies, fruit but also eat whatever you want one day a week. that's it. there's no need to consume "fitness content" or go to a gym or get into complicated diets etc...

It really depends on your goals. Personally I think it's fine to focus on muscle first to a certain extend and flexibility later. I do agree with the overdoing, balance is everything in life, same with foods

Your videos are so unique man. I think each videos have its own original points and nuanced takes. Most fitness channels nowadays are just regurgitating the same information over and over again but your videos have its own original viewpoints. Always looking for these new videos man!

Wise words! Great post! Thank you!

Good points. Good communication. Clear message. Good work!

Wow, you're really ahead of the curve on this one. I think this perspective is going to blow up in ~5 years, after (and I can speak from experience as well) the explosion of gym content/lifestyles

Clearly fitness is not ruining your life, love body doesn't show any side effects from fitness.

You made 7 excellent points in this video, so I had to subscribe! You are a wise young man!👍

TLDR unless you are spending 4+ hours a day in gym, none of the points applies to you.

How about Home Gym?

Good vid ❤

I agree we get obsessed with being gym centric but we also get too obsessed with how people look on Instagram and these other platforms and it’s all lighting. We all have different types and need to stop comparing ourselves to others.

I never liked gyms although I've belonged to a number. I started in the late 70's with Nautilus training. I liked the work focused routines, although they were very hard. Unfortunately, most gyms are full of drugs, social animals and germs. For years I've done body weight routines at home. Save the fee, get a good pair of running shoes and learn to do pullups and dips and pushups. Its a better more functional routine and saves money.

I’m obsessed with the gym, I’m more into fitness than the bodybuilding aspect so I’m more athletic. I’m am obsessed with my calories like you mentioned but I let myself go to town, one day a week, it’s my reward for a job well done. I don’t talk to anyone, people stare but I’m not interested to talk. I also enjoy mma, hiking, camping, and playing video games so i wouldn’t say i don’t have any hobbies outside of the gym. I also got a promotion from work and so i did move out of state for. I feel like I live a balanced life but im a bit lonely. I don’t have many friends or in my case a boyfriend. I think too many men see me as a sex object rather than a person.

I love your approach on fitness. Fitness isn't everything.

Greg Doucette will love this video.

"One must drink alcohol and engage themselves in other activities, the karate of someone who is too serious have no flavor." - Sensei Motobu Choki Now, I don't think he's telling a person to start drinking literally, specially because too much alcohol have beeb known for being bad for centuries. I am thinking he's saying that one should not be too absorbed in their training. He's talking about martial arts but I think the same could be true for lifting weights in a gym. If you only do that, only talk about that, only watch videos about that then what else is there to see in life?

I actually hate working out, but. I love listening to music. But just listening to music is a waste of time. Not if you are working out while doing it! I love movies, TV series, anime etc. But watching these is a waste of time. Not if you're working out while doing it. 😅 Also, I don't go to the gym and I do a bunch of different types of workout. And I love martial arts so I practice that. And no matter how much I want to pay attention to what I eat, to look cool or cut weight for kick boxing competitions, you can't stop me from eating my candy if I have the munchies 😅

my first year of uni was wasted because all I was thinking was the gym but atleast it was a lesson for me to learn how to manage everything without it being centered around the gym

Yeah, you don’t have to be a gym bro to know you want to have a decent protein in every meal. It’s basic nutrition.

The problem with people around this days they just live life according to their favorite influcer tiktoker or you tuber tell the what to do and how to do it claiming that they own the absolute truth in life . Just live life according on what you like and what makes you happy no one have the absolute truth about anything we all different and have different ways of see life

Bro mastered yappology

As is the case so often in life... balance and moderation

Wanhee, honestly, I applaud you for bringing these issues to the table; there are so many men in the world who suffer in silence and don't talk about stuff like this often enough👏👏👏👏

Lately I fell into this trap ...work out/think about work out/ watch content about work out/calories.. that too in the middle of important work...its consuming me! I have to find a way to come out of it! This video helped to understand I am not alone in this.

What about building muscle while you still can?

Gym is serious business

Is this a reupload? I swear ive watch this already, dejavu?

What a video! Thanks for this video my man!

You must be the smartest person on KZfaq. Thank you! I appreciate your insight

I do spiderman crawls, golf swings, rotational movements jumping, hanging etc to help with mobility, The Bioneer is one YTber that emphasises mobility and functionality not just the big 3.

You‘re right, especially regarding mobility. That‘s why I consider weight training a basic exercise for other things like calisthenics (fun!!) and crossfit. It also aids with sailing, golf and biking. I would never trade those for pure weight training. It‘s just a fundament you can built cool things on.

The gym should serve you.

Moderation is always key. Thank you for the reality check!

Health and fitness is ultimately designed to make you live longer. But if you're only focused on fitness and nothing else, you're not really living.

David Goggins needs to hear this. Life is not one dimensional especially for those looking for fulfilling relationships

Fitness is good for your body and mental health. Being unfit is ruining your life.

I'm on a weightloss journey and currently 60+lbs down. And man 3:54 part really hit me cause I really noticed myself not being able to let go every now and then, and it's been really difficult to readjust my relationship to food. To the point where I did test runs of eating out and weighing myself the day right after(please do not do this). Becoming mortally devastated seeing the weight scale go up, causing me to not eat to "make up" for the calories I over ate. And the cycle repeated every now and then. I'm fixing it now by allowing myself to enjoy the foods that I want to eat until I am "satisfied"(key point). I try not to limit, cause limit=wanting more. Anyways awesome video and hope everyone's successful with building a healthier lifestyle!❤

You were going good until you basically attacked bodybuilding as a pursuit to promote your product.

Dont do almonds four crust, its horrible, oxalates plus any nuts you will heat they oxidizing turning into trans fats, it not any better. You can do crust from chicken, cheese, eggs, anyway pizza is not proper food either way.

A decent video for some people fattened out with a lot of generalisations and misinformation. A lot of people enjoy going to the gym and improving their life. Obsession or too much of anything by definition is not good for you. Don't tar the whole health and fitness culture with hyperthicals.

What a mediocre way to try to stop people from improving. Every sacrifice you mentioned is necessary.You just motivated to work harder from now on.

it cant ruin your life, if you dont have a life

When things outside of your control prevent you from getting a GF and participating in other things you like. Gym all is all you got

I'm sorry, but this is exactly why I am going to the gym, so I build myself up and be proud of the work I will put in. And this video just rubs me wrong, since I'm trying to find my place in the world, so going to the gym is a good start in my eyes. so to see one side saying "this will change your life for the better" And then discovering another side saying; "this can ruin your life" is just confusing for me, just starting out. And yeah, don't make it your whole personality, but that is said for absolutely anything, jobs, games, sociel media, etc. But the gym is far from the worst thing, you'll likely meet new people, and even make friends there, and again, build yourself up. If this was about it's culture, THEN, I would be different, but if it's just about lifting and trying to figure things out and try to build your physique, then i just disagree with this video on some points, especially the last one.

Yes!!! This video is spot on. Bring back the 90’s where we focused on sports and fun rather than body building image. I fell for this trap and but am much healthier since just exercising in fun ways.

This is full of excellent points. That said every time he said "do gym" I would hear Brick Tamlin going "I love gym".

How fitness is killing your gainz

I'm not a gym addict but I love fitness and it's my passion why I incorporate it in my lifestyle

Thanks for the videos. Made me feel better bcs i always maintain my protein and feel guilty when i take carbs to much

I've worked out consistently since 93'. Earned my drug-free pro card in 05'. Most of my workout time over the decades has involved an average 3 times a week in the gym( I've had periods of more or less). I now workout in my apartment with somewhat limited stuff, though I'm actually in ways less limited..I feel fortunate that I realized awhile back that I didn't need or want to be spending massive amounts of time in the gym and that I have other outlets(talents) for my time. The vast majority of fitness is to add to your existence and not hinder it.

Kinda felt worried seeing Jeff on the thumbnail, but you know what? Great points and great video man. Totally agree.

love this vid bro keep it up

People think they trade time in the gym for gains. They don't need to lift weights 6 times a week. They could lift even two or three times a week and make good results for the natural lifter. A problem is that most people are doing these routines that are designed for people on steroids and they don't have the recovery for it. So people end up getting injured due to overuse injuries and they end up injuring their personal lives because they think they need to spend that much time in the gym. But if you were to look at their results you'd find they aren't really making progress. And people do end up resorting to performance enhancing drugs a lot more than you think.

Very very nice informative content!! I love love it

Not "fitness" it's "narcissistic Instagram fueled bodybuilder fitness" lol

This video resumes exactly what I've been thinking for a year now. Going to the gym sometimes it's way way worse

How coping is ruining your life

Great message

Thank you for this because I had to Clock myself before I just ordered about $300 worth of creatine and protein lol Fitness influencers are influencers to, even if they’re just trying to help you with your health always remember that

Dangerous to let gym and nutrition take over your life, but great a few days a week to stay healthy and progress towards your goals (even if other areas in your life aren't as successful right now) 🔥😊 Definitely would look at a pasta, tomato dish and wonder "where is the protein" 🍗🍅🍝😅