I think many of us have built an "ideal fitness routine" in our minds that can't realistically be done long-term. The ACTUAL routine that can help us build towards our goals is often MUCH simpler! And it can be built incrementally. Meaning you can start with something today and adjust as you go!

My wife was your 4th grade teacher. Great to see what you have accomplished.

For me the game changer was realizing that discipline is self-love.

The biggest mind shift for me was: don't be mean to yourself. If you don't meet your goals every time or skip a workout because life happens, it's doesn't mean you are undisciplined or lazy.

I was grossly overweight in highschool. Over 200lbs overweight. I lost that weight, and got into the best shape of my life with the mantra "Sitting is better than laying down. Standing is better than sitting. Moving is better than standing." That was it. Try to do a little bit better than normal in moments where I caught myself. It made me eat a few fewer pretzels. It made me sit up when I was watching t.v. It made me walk someplace close instead of driving there. And little by little, I got healthier and healthier, until I was ready for much more. But 20 years later, I've never forgotten the words that got me started and made all the difference.

As my grandfather once said: “If it’s important, and you make 30 minutes a day, every day, to work on it, even a little, you will make great strides.” He was talking about gardening, but I think it has helped in exercise and other repetetive/progressive parts of my life.

I’m 62 and just starting my fitness journey. Thank you for helping me. ❤️

My fitness routine was just one day I walked up a hill to get to a friend's house, it was really hard and I felt like I was gonna die and had to stop 3 times before reaching the top. I then spent the next month walking that hill every day and eventually I didn't even need breaks

I'm 56 years old. These days I exercise for mobility. I don't exercise to look good. I also have health issues that if I didn't exercise they would become worse. Exercise also helps me to cope with anxiety. I cannot over do anything, because I feel sick. I exercise at my own pace. I exercise then do other things. If I didn't exercise my body wouldn't be able to move around. It helps with functional movements.

"The enemy of a good plan is the dream of a perfect plan.” Carl von Clausewitz I'm not a big promoter of famous quotes, except for this one. It's my go-to philosophy when I find myself delaying action because the perfect conditions have not been met. Thank you Hampton for helping us take action.

How is this man so humble and motivational also informative at the same time?

I started with a fifteen-minute-a-day callisthenics workout and then increased today to 25 minutes. Eating healthy and getting enough sleep is also essential. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!

I think "no zero days" helps me. Just one, small, doable thing every day. A bare minimum of a 5 minute walk or something is better than nothing

I started 3 years ago after reading Atomic Habits. My original goal was 2 mins of movement a day. I set an easy goal and I wasn’t too concerned if I missed a day here and there. Now I’m up to 45 mins a day, sometimes it’s walking, other times it’s lifting, other times it’s yoga etc. I’ve only missed 1 day in the last year. It’s been great to change my inner voice from someone that felt lazy and in pain to someone who works out all the time.

I have found that in times when I just don’t want to do my daily workout (which is often), I encourage myself to do an abbreviated workout. Once started, 9 out of 10 times I end up completing the normal workout time. Just getting going is key.

Something that has worked for me is habit stacking. As a muslim we pray 5 times a day so after every prayer i just do 2-3 very simple exercises at a few reps. This has really helped me because exercise doesn't feel impossibly hard and I've seen progress even in a week in terms of how much i can do Jazakallah for 500 likes guys! ❤❤❤

Hampton, I don't think you realize that, "Let me cast a vision for you" is practically a motto of your channel. You have cast a practical and attainable vision for your audience with every video you post. Thank you for that, sir! You are making a difference for every person who views your content, even if it's just by dint of being so positive.

Thank you very much. I am 58 years old and was a morbidly obese woman for 30 years. Today I am only 20 pounds from the ideal weight for my condition and age. My goal is to grow old gracefully, strong and the mobileity to take care of myself without being a burden to my family and more than anything to enjoy life to the fullest. Your words are like balm to my worries about whether I would achieve my goal. Yes, I will do it!!! Oh, it's been a month since I started your daily exercise program. I have already mastered the basic level of all the exercises. I feel agile and strong. Again, my deepest thanks to you. Love and blessings to you and your wife.

“A barrier to entry…” You nailed it. I am 64 and I am finally realizing that my FIRST goal is to just build intentional movement each day. I am loving it. Just focusing on 1) Move 2) Look to put more protein in my diet. When I have that down, I’ll look for a third goal. Thank you for this video-sooooo motivating and encouraging. ❤️

This is true. The moment I realized that my fitness isn’t a quick short term thing but a long term life style made all the change. Started including 15 minutes walks and moved up to going to the gym every morning. Best part, I can’t wait to go again tomorrow :) it’s a need now not a task.

We've all heard the 'anything worth doing is worth doing well', but I also recently came across 'anything worth doing is worth doing badly', and it's true. If I'm depressed and exhausted and a full nightly dental routine done well feels like too much, brushing my teeth for 30 seconds is better than not brushing them at all. I think the same applies here. We may have ideas of where we want to be with fitness goals, but if what we're doing isn't nothing, it is automatically better than nothing, and thus is worth doing. Plus, how many of those anime characters with crazy-hard fitness routines have separate, full-time jobs they have to show up for?

I started off at 220lbs and am now 168lbs. It’s time to start tightening up my skin and building muscle. My husband suggested I give you a watch. Thank you for making fitness not seem so daunting and simplifying it for us newbies ❤

This shift doesn’t only apply to fitness, but living well in general. The larger the gap between the ideal and reality, the unhappier we are. So start small and see how your anxiety around fitness, eating well, productivity, relationships etc becomes more manageable. Thank you for inspiring me to be fitter 🙏

My cousin, who was extremely fit, told me that sometimes he would workout for up to 3 hours, and other times he would work out for 20 minutes. It all depended on how his body was feeling that day. That was 45 years ago.

Hampton, my friend, I have never come across someone who is so kind, respectful, and motivates me to exercise my body to make it healthier and stronger. I am not sure if I admire you more for your beautiful soul and heart, or your knowledge of helping my posture, back, etc. in wonderful fitness routines that I have just begun (just recently found your channel). Actually, I know it’s the first one. My heart and soul thanks you and sends you a big hug, 💕

I like to take coffee breaks while working from home. I use a pull up bar in the kitchen to stretch my back and work on my upper body strength while the coffee is brewing. Doing little things like this throughout the helped set me up mentally over time to start doing stretches in the morning. I'm now up to doing stretches and basic callisthenic exercises in the mornings and I can really feel and see the difference. For the first time in years I'm to feel like myself again. I'm back cycling daily now too. Thanks for helping me shift my mentality to suit my own needs Hampton.

I just remembered the reason why I subscribed to this channel. Hampton is the only online 'fitness coach' that I've ever seen, that is like: "Dude... chill" instead of all the others "WAAAAARGH DO IT TILL YOU PUKE, MAGGOT" sorta channels that seem so popular right now.

Everyone needs a Hampton in their life. Such a kind, considerate young man. I wish I'd known this guy when I was growing up. My world have might looked different. Thank you for all you do, Brother.

I use this mindset to manage my ADHD and anxiety! If putting the laundry away is overwhelming I tell myself to just find one pair of socks or put away one shirt, etc. Just one. And often times, it isn't so bad and I can put the whole basket away. So if you're really struggling, just do one push-up, or just one squat, or just one whatever. Sometimes the hardest part is just starting and "just one" is easier to commit to.

The problem with our fitness goals is that they're more based on superficial expectations we place on ourselves that are completely unrealistic when paired with our daily lifestyle. Unless your life revolves around fitness like an athlete, you won't be getting an 8 pack with tree trunk arms and legs. We need to recognize the limits around us and adapt our routines based on that rather than stressing over making our lives "perfect". Have a nice day 😄

For me personally the key to being fit was having fun: - Making going to the gym fun by making friends with the people there, - Preparing a great playlist for my workouts, - Playing ball at the park with friends, - Having a good audiobook or podcast on my phone for walks, - And last but not least: When I physically don't feel good, I skip working out and take a nap instead with some light stretching afterwards. I love sports now

I don't know if this is a "hot take", but one of the things that made me dread any physical activity was the popular mindset surrounding it. I always equalled exercise to what I was taught my whole life especially during PE in school: the "perfect body", gross food, pumping huge machines, running a marathon, loud team sports, having to keep up with everyone else, exherting my body so hard I would be bedridden for at least a week. It was especially hard to like it as chronic fatigue and pain due to autoimmune disease going back into an active status progressed out of control. It took a while for me to realize that my love for swimming, dancing, walking a dog, exploring the mountains, cleaning and organising, working, skating, stretching, and many more things were also exercising. It made me realise not everything about exercise = tortuous chore. It took me even longer to realize healthy food isn't the same for everyone (shocker) and that it doesn't have to equal to "bland" or "gross". With the help of literature and certified professionals, my relationship with food completely changed. It took me even much, much longer to realize it's OK to fail and relapse because progress isn't linear, and that I should be doing this for my own sake and my health, not for the sake of appearance nor pandering to others' demands. Thank you for your work.

Best thing I ever did for my fitness was to start small, mid 30s and in bad shape I started doing mobility 2.0 from calimove, then I started to do 10 minute push, legs, pull workouts 6 days a week followed by some stretching. I finally realized you don't even need to do much to start with. My muscle has come back quickly and my body condition has improved drastically. I think a little each day is better because I never get too sore or too tired to workout and I know I can get it done quickly. You can always add time as you adapt. I do my workouts at home so I do it as soon as I wake up and it's done for the day.

First off: Love your videos brother! They really helped me when i struggled the most. Something in addition that is barely mentioned anywhere and helped me out a lot: Consider 'celebrating' every minor step you take on your fitness-journey. I am your everyday overweight, overworked unfit guy. I tried workouts all over the internet. Naturally they were too hard and frustrating so I quit more often then not. Since about 3 years ago I stuck with 'trying to get fit' ingeneral. I often struggle or pause but never stop. Whenever I struggle and I magage to do a little something, I celebrate. Even if its just preparing your yoga mat on the floor. I celebrate. If it is the first time I see the sun for 3 days, I celebrate. Stop yelling at yourself for being so lazy and start celebrating for every attempt performed really changed a lot for me. If not fitter I am at least happier while trying.

“Just start doing something and adjust as you go” That’s it, we don’t need to be unrealistic and perfect and it’s valuable to remember that it is a process to get where we want, it doesn’t come overnight, and that applies to our ideal fitness routine (if it’s a healthy and realistic routine of course).

I've been watching your channel for a few months now and finally took it upon myself to actually do some work. 4 months ago I could barely do 10 squats, I couldn't do 1 pushup or even a "half" pushup as they call it. I could bench maybe 90 pounds, I think it was around 65 or 80. The bar was heavy, I just remember that much ... I wasn't able to walk more than 1/2 a mile, I was sitting at 335lbs. Fast forward to walking every single day for 30 days, shooting for 1 mile a day and my energy has increased DRASTICALLY. I've cut down on the unhealthy foods I eat and have been cooking more, turns out I'm a very good cook, I didn't know I was until I tried. I can also do 40 squats (2 sets of 20) and 50 pushups a day (in sets of 10). I went from not being able to hold myself up with my arms to being able to do a handstand (with the help of a wall), I also now can bench 165lbs and can even "hang" from a bar with my arms and do leg lifts. I was just simply doing the exercises you told me to do to start out and have changed it to be something different unique to me, something I can do myself that I'm comfortable with. I was incredibly depressed in my past and was at the point of no return. I gotta say this has changed my mindset and everything you're saying is 1000% accurate. Focus on the small victories and you'll always be happy. If your only goal is to climb mount Everest, you're never going to be happy.

Nobody ever got me to workout except you, with this gentle mindset, so thank you.

Man, if it wasn’t for Hampton I wouldn’t see fitness in such a calmer way. The way the hybrid routine is, it works so well for me. Also my dad would tell me stories about his time in the military as well!

I love the "I'm just gonna go for a walk today." Nice and simple. I started walking 10 minutes in the mornings back in December and I really enjoy it. A simple routine is a great start.

As a stay at home mom who feels like I have ZERO time to exercise, this gives me so much hope!!!! Thank you!

Personally I was stuck thinking after I had my child that I couldn't do 1 hour workouts and if I couldn't do that there is no point in doing a 20 or 30 min workout. I was wrong and this video helped me be more flexible with exercise routines and losing weight. Thank you!

To people like myself who are recovering from eating disorders (that often couple with compulsive exercises) this means everything. Just checked your website and it is perfect for me to prevent slipping into obsessiveness but recover my energy. Thank you so much!

I really needed this video! I’m in my post partum era after having my fourth baby (which was a huge surprise, and also during my “most fit” time in my life). This pregnancy knocked me on my butt and I lost basically all my muscle and gained a lot of weight. I also ended up having an emergency c section so my core is wrecked 😅 it’s been really hard for me to get back up on the horse for a lot of reasons and I’ve been absolutely overwhelmed by “my fitness journey/goals” as well as my current body image. Thank you for posting this and your wise and kind words of motivation. It has really helped me and today I will get back up on the horse and just simply start :-)

The mindset I have is a “it’s not can I do it it’s will I do it”, and that has kept me stable in the journey so far.

❤ Awww thank you! This mindset shift is so helpful 😊 This is a lovely message and gift to us! I’m a 47 yr old beginner exerciser thanks to you exercise seems so much less of a mountain to climb

I just started following your routine about a month ago. When I saw the routine and realized it was only 2 exercise everyday, I realized "I can actually do this' - and I have been! Now I'm doing 3 exercises in the morning, and spending some time on the elliptical after work. It's really a lot easier to stick to than I ever thought it would be. Thank you so much!

As a new dad, these routines are a game changer. Thank you!

Thank you for doing this video. I appreciate the fact that you speak to us like a normal person and not like we're idiots. Since I've been following you and listening to your advice I've lost about 15 lbs and have gotten a little bit more flexibility.

love that the world creates such wonderful people. this man gives so much information and hard-learned advice freely, and even a website to help others build their foundation. incredible!

The thing about the dream home is such a big change for me now. Not even for my fitness goals, but my life goals. I need to remember that

Just yesterday, I was talking to my brother about how I was having trouble of getting started to work out. And today the algorithm god brought this video to me, and now I feel like I've found my guidance. Much appreciate how you are running this entire website free for everyone. You are literally raising the average health standard around the world. Many many thanks to your awesomeness!

This reminds me of the chang in my mindset that got me started exercising every day. I put away my fitness fantasies and most of my fitness goals and accepted that I exercise every day. The sky is blue water is wet and I exercise every day but without any set amount of exercise. I told myself that 1 push up would count as having exercised, and found out that I wouldn't just do one after 1 I'd want to know how many more I could do then a pull up then more and more every day and I love it

I fell into this trap for a very long time until I came to a very similar realization. The previous “ideal” was so out of reach that I wound up not doing anything because hey what’s the point of you can’t do it perfectly? And so I regressed and gained a lot of weight. But then I had a lightbulb moment. It’s not about the routine, it’s about the goals. So I started a more sustainable diet (intermittent fasting, it fits perfectly into my schedule), and started going on just a 15 minute walk every day. Now my walks are closer to an hour a day, and I’m even relearning how to do push-ups! I don’t need fast unrealistic goals, I just need something that will get me in shape and be sustainable so that I can stay in the shape that I want to be once I get there. Mindset is so hugely important and honestly probably THE biggest failure point for a lot of people.

8:15 You are my favorite influencer because of this. Love you sir.

Since quarantine, I started eating more (since younger me was too slow when eating, so I ate less and I was skinny. I'm also asthmatic which made me demotivated to exercise) and that led me to harboring more weight. My parents even pointed it out in one picture where my arm was at it's fattest. A few months later, or now, I've been starting to lose some weight. Although my current wait is healthy for my current height, my belly do be slightly poking out. My dad said that for the treadmill, I could do 10 minutes of a certain speed for 3 days before I bump it up. Using that advice, and watching you for the past 2 weeks, I realized that a light exercise is fine, regardless of what anyone else says. Currently, I do some warm up exercises, then stretching, then the exercise from your "beginner's home workout", and then the treadmill; as I usually work with my breathing, stamina, and flexibility. My sis, who's an athlete, talked at how ineffective it is (after seeing her to a more intense one and not following through the next couple days), sure that definitely hurt me at first but I didn't care soon after. "Just do what I have to do" is what I go by. A saying like that also can go out of hand, so I balance it out: if I can't do it, that's fine. I'll continue with what I can and come back stronger.

Oh my gosh I’ve just discovered this video and checked out the hybrid website with the routine - I am actually THRILLED! I just have to say that I have soo much respect for you helping so many people do this for free! It’s been my dream to become good at callisthenics and I want to join a local gym that does callisthenics classes but I’m too scared to join yet because of my fitness and strength level. You’ve made my year honestly, this is exactly what I’ve been needing but couldn’t afford to pay a personal trainer for a routine. I hope you see this comment and realise how great you are and how much you’ve helped me, thank you a million times!

i never click on videos like these about "mindset" and whatnot, since everyones always trying to sell you something (which u called out perfectly lol), but from the few videos of yours i've seen, it really felt like you care about what you do, so im really glad i did. thank you :-)

Hampton I love this. Thank you for being so gentle and understanding. 😭💜 What if I don't want to have a goal? What if I simply wanna have fun? I recently started rope jumping and OH BOI this is so much fun for me! Boosts my mood and makes me smile like crazy (even though I'm sweating buckets and I hate sweating). Haven't done this since my childhood and I'm happy I rediscovered it.

To sum up: 1. Never make the “perfect” the enemy of the “good”. 2. The habit is all. 3. The best fitness routine for you is one you will actually do.

My god...thank you Hampton! This is EXACTLY the mindset shift I employed to turn my life around. I stopped looking up at the mountain and focused on daily steps.....very similar to what you are describing here! I've lost 30 pounds so far. I am 51 years old and was 248lbs. I still play full court bball with kids half my age and am feeling great. Started doing what I playfully call "stupid" workouts. They are basically a circuit of body weight exercises....push-ups, inverted pull-ups off the floor, calf raisers, body squats, jump ropes and leg raisers. I do around 3 to 5 rounds depending on how I feel. Takes me no more than 20 to 30 minutes and I do that 3 times a week and include daily walks of an hour at around 3 to 3.5mph. Also went plant-based and it has all helped me incredibly! I have not felt unmotivated.....it has been relatively easy and repeatable. Such good info here my friend...thank you!

I've been using your routine for 4 months at the beginning I wasn't available to make PullUps but using your method of 50 wall pullups I'm now able of making even 80 full pullups (depending of the day)with different grips. I just wanted to thank you for your amazing contribution to the fitness community. From Colombia, a Musician here ! have a Good one 🥰

I watched some of your shorts, it agreed with what I used to do when I had small children - sneak in some exercise while doing housework. Your shorts inspired me. I do push ups off of my kitchen counter top while waiting for the microwave. Been doing just that for a few months. Did a bit of shopping yesterday, and as a matter of convenience, carried my goods from one store to the other - anticipating the groaning of my muscles (I had 2 bags full of books). I was surprised to find that it was NOT the burden - even after adding a gallon of milk to the task! Thank you for your sound sense of reasonable mindset to exercise. Bless you for creating and sharing your million dollar free program. I'm looking forward to it. ☺️

Your channel. I believe is what has givin me the hope to start changing. and here recently maybe around a month I have had an “awakening” and have started to work out and take vitamins. I cut my hair legitimately and cleaned up my appearance. And yesterday I went to the dentist for the first time in like 2 years. I had really let myself go and I am so glad to have found great motivators and positive people like you bro! From the bottom of my heart thank you for what you do!! You really have saved me! I hope you have a beautiful life!

his little workout of the day was the only thing to ever get me into fitness. im still barely at the start line but it has helped so much. thanks so much

Ahhh thank you so much, the mental block abt imagining a biggg goal and making me feel overwhelmed is so true

Thanks to your content, research, production and community, I've got back to exercising. I was a pretty active kid and stopped that in college due to health issues... Never got back. Now I'm starting calisthenics, learning more every month and taking small steps, at my own pace, in the healthier direction. Thank you so much! ❤️

This came at the right time! Just started a gym membership a few days ago and was constantly bothered how 'unoptimised' my workout was but this helped me to have a better mindset towards improving a little day by day. Thank you!

Hi Hampton, thank you so much for this awesome video! So many words that I needed to hear today, and it’s making me quite emotional. I am morbidly obese and find it very difficult to start any routine due to anxiety and depression, even starting out seems like such a daunting task. A few days ago I came across some of your video’s on Tumblr, and they were such a relief. My muscles and joints are so stuck and sore that I don’t even get through your warming up exercises, but your video’s inspire me each day to at least try it and I know that one day I will notice the progress. So again: thank you so much for your life saving video’s and understanding that there are people that need this slow approach and that that is nothing to be ashamed of. Much love from The Netherlands 🇳🇱❤️❤️❤️

I just discovered your channel. It’s so refreshing to see someone who really wants to help his subscribers, and does so in an honest and relatable way! I don’t comment very often, but you deserve to know that you’re doing amazing work and that a lot of people out there need a channel like yours, to fit a workout into their busy schedules without being too hard on themselves and burning out ⭐️ Good job and keep it up!

You are my favorite fitness person on any social media platform. You seem so kind and genuine, like you actually want to help the average person. Thank you for putting your routine on your website, I didn't know you had one and I'm so excited I found it! I'm always so overwhelmed by fitness and give up before I start. I really appreciate how practical and accessible you've made it.

Really impressed with your communication skills, dude. Thank you for your work to make fitness more accessible for us

I really like the concept of getting 1% better each day - tiny gains add up and have a greater impact. This was great thank you!

Having this topic be put this way really really helped me mentally understand what I have experienced. I have always been active and I went into the military. Long story short I had a very short career and working out became an actual stress trigger for me for years. Years after meeting my wife and learning that I don't have to 'destroy' myself to become stronger Ive finally been able to work out again after a long long hiatus. Everyday Im getting stronger again and it is a blessing to have such words be a confirmation of what I am living. TLDR thank you for putting into words what I could not. Be blessed, my friend.

This makes a lot of sense. There have been times where I look into a routine. Then, I get excited and overcommit. And then I proceed to get overwhelmed by my own over commitment before even getting started, and proceed to feel resigned to not doing it. A decision to doing a little is a better way to keep a habit.

I love your videos but this one touched my heart. I was feeling terrible about myself that I didn’t make it up to my workout today like I planned and spent the rest of the evening sulking about it. Your “rambling” has actually soothed me and given me that emotional support I would need when there is nothing or no one to motivate you. Thank you so much for being the way you are. The simplicity and accuracy of your speech and your humility is something else I want to learn from you apart from hybrid calisthenics.

You hit the nail on the head and blew my mind! Not living up to my ideal routine is precisely what has been holding me back! The guilt of not being perfect or "doing enough" makes me give up and go backwards over and over. I've been lifing for 30 - 60 minutes 3-4 times a week for months, feeling bogged down by it not being enough because it's simple, and getting frustrated.

Loving that you offer FREE work out guides ! For someone like me this is gonna be beneficial. Excited i discovered this channel 😊

Great perspective. You bring so much light to this world. Have always felt feeling positive after watching your videos. Hope you're doing well my friend!

This was exactly what I needed to hear today, as I have just started my fitness journey and today day 5, I am more exhausted than the others and really don't want to workout. Now I am going to just do my bridges and go for a walk, simple easy and I am still moving. So thank you Hamilton for coming in just in the nick of time!!! Love your videos btw, and have started my Calisthenics journey because of you and truly loving it!

I've been doing 20 min on an exercise bike everyday for a month and it's the only thing I've ever been able to do consistently and now I actually WANT to do upper body and core several times a week along with it. Your advice is gold.

Thanks young brother. Seriously. I was feeling down and that really helped.

This video is a year old but just popped up on my feed at the exact point I needed to hear this message. This is a mindset that can be applied to many other aspects of everyday life that we may be struggling with and have built up unattainably perfect versions of. I'm struggling with my work but instead of needing to get up 3 hours early to plan the perfect day, maybe I just pick one thing on my to do list that will give me a sense of accomplishment that will fuel me to do more the next day, and so on. Thank you for this video ❤

My technique is to have an “easy” workout in my back pocket that I can do when I just don’t feel up to anything. Once the blood gets pumping I usually find a little extra motivation. The trick is just getting moving. Cardio machines like ellipticals are great for this, because it doesn’t really have to be demanding to raise your heart rate just a little.

I've had a rough couple of years with regards to training. I used to be really active with sport then suffered a couple of major set back injuries and the mountain of expectation I put on my self was huge and it it became really overwhelming. Constantly feeling weak compared to how I was but this video has really inspired me to start slow and get back into training. Thankyou for sharing as this is really motivational!

People recently have asked me how I put on muscle when I only workout from home a few days a week. I just make sure to work on anything I want to see change. 😊

Have a beautiful day man! Thanks for the thoughts and video!

in brief: The video discusses a mindset shift that can simplify one's fitness journey. Here's a summarized breakdown of the video's content: 1. **Introduction and Background**: - The presenter, Hampton, shares stories from his father's military training, emphasizing the intense and grueling nature of the exercises. - He contrasts this with the realization that such extreme training isn't necessarily the healthiest approach. 2. **Ideal Fitness Routine vs. Reality**: - Many people have an "ideal fitness routine" in their minds, often inspired by media or stories. This routine is typically time-consuming and intense. - Hampton points out that the most common fitness goals (e.g., muscle growth, strength increase, flexibility) don't require such extreme routines. - There's often a discrepancy between one's ideal fitness life and actual fitness goals. 3. **Mindset Shift**: - Hampton emphasizes that many fitness goals can be achieved in just a few minutes a day. - He suggests that people often create a mental barrier by imagining an insurmountable ideal fitness routine, which can be discouraging. - By realizing that one's goals can be met with simpler routines, fitness becomes more accessible and enjoyable. 4. **Adaptable Routines**: - Hampton introduces his fitness routine available on his website, which is free. - He emphasizes the adaptability of the routine, allowing individuals to scale it based on their energy and time. - The routine can be combined with other disciplines, making it a "hybrid" approach. 5. **Conclusion**: - Fitness doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. - Starting with small steps, like a set of wall push-ups or a short walk, can lead to significant progress over time. - Hampton encourages viewers to approach fitness with a more flexible mindset, focusing on achievable goals rather than unreachable ideals. In essence, the video promotes a more realistic and adaptable approach to fitness, emphasizing that significant progress can be made without dedicating hours each day to intense workouts.

a month ago I started to work out. I did 10 squats before bed, and built up from there. I had around 5 cheat days, but now, a month later I do 30 squats, building up to the one leg squats, I do 30 sit-ups with turning to the sides, I do 5-5 push-ups targeting my shoulders, chest, and triceps, and I do 10 leg pull ups. also while I brush my teeth I'm standing on my toes to increase my stability and lower leg strength. now that march and spring starts I will start to get used to cold showers and outside exercises. I am feeling better about my physique, and it really gives a confidence boost to see and feel my muscles. I also had an almost full grade increase since last month. I will stay on this journey to become the best version of myself

Just taking a minute to say how much I appreciate your videos. Your approach is very relatable and makes a lot of sense.

You are quite possibly the most wholesome KZfaqr out there and I'm glad you do what you do This isn't just fitness advice this can be life advice as well

Found your channel a day ago,gonna start your workout routine from Monday.Thanks man for such positive vibes🫶🏻🌺

I have pain & fatigue issues and it's so frustrating to not be able to do what I want, this has done more for my thinking about myself and my health/fitness than being told to "pace myself" with no framework or hope that one day I'll be able to do more sometimes Because I started out small - thank you

Love this guy . He's the real deal. Thanks for the videos. Never change bro.

I can’t express how grateful I am for this video and channel at large. I am a full time student who works part time and lives an hour outside the city. I never thought I would be able to enjoy all the fitness aspirations I have but your channel has really helped me find more flexible pathways to achieving my goals. Thanks so much Hampton, “have a beautiful day.”

I work out for an hour everyday, after several months I was surprised when I saw myself in the bathroom mirror. I hadn’t realized the amount of muscle build I’ve developed. Slow, steady, and purposeful.

Might have lost 10 minutes of sleep watching this, but I think you just saved me a year's worth of bedtime anxiety. Thanks Hamilton 😌

I went through four years of high school basketball running my body into the ground and I’ve been trying to retrain my brain to have a positive and healthy relationship with working out. This helps tremendously thank you!

This message applies to fitness and so many other things. Thank you 🙏🏾💛

This was a powerful, eloquent video. Thank you for sharing this and putting this out there. ❤

I just gotta say Hampton, you are a gem of a human being. I started exercising for the first time in a decade all thanks to you. You make me feel good about myself and my place in my fitness journey. Thank you so much!