Resilience: How to Emerge from your Tragedies Stronger | Sydney Cummings | TEDxUCDavis
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- Sydney Cummings is not afraid of pushing through tough workouts or muscle soreness on camera through her TH-cam channel with over 1 million followers. In her talk she discusses overcoming much larger obstacles than another minute plank, reminding us that it is not just in workouts where we can grow and move forward even through a hardships and pain. Sydney Cummings is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist who owns Royal Change, a digital fitness media company with her fiancé, Dustin, based in Charlotte, NC. After working for multiple gyms and offering free bootcamps in the parks every weekend, Sydney started her own personal training business and this is where Royal Change was founded. After losing her younger brother in 2017 she made the shift to building a brand that could scale and change more lives all around the world and this is when she took her company to the digital world where she uploads a high quality daily workout every single day for completely free. In 2018, Sydney and Dustin were victims of senseless gun violence and after surviving being shot, Sydney came back to the fitness world with a mission to help more and more people with her rapidly growing fitness brand. As of April 2021, she has amassed over 115 million views for her videos! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
Thank you so much for listening to my talk! I hope it encourages you to see the strength in your journey and appreciate your own resilience no matter what life throws your way. Let me know what you thought in the comments below! I'm very eager to hear it!
This is literally a highlight of my day. I admire you so much Sydney and loved your story. I can relate in the fact of turning everything that happens in life that we consider "bad" is for our purposes and we can learn from them and be resilient🤝
You're my inspiration Sydney every day through your workout, your motivational reminder. Thank you ❤️ You're deserving of every love queen ❤️👑
You inspire me Sydney!! Thank you for being you ❤
I’m not sure if I’m just emotional today, but this broke me down. Conveniently, I’m 5 minutes from starting my daily workout vid with you! Thanks for being there for us, Sydney! You’re such an inspiration & a light. And you help us see our power and resilience when sometimes we can’t!
This was a fire speech. I felt connected and your words keep resonating in my head," Never Give Up!" 🔥
Sydney, I did my first workout with you last March, after everything shut down. After that, I realized that you could help me more than any gym membership, and I never went back. I'm in the best shape of my life, and it's comforting (and motivating) to know that, every morning when I get up, you are there to greet me with a new workout, and a positive message. I live to see you dance at the end of each workout...it allows me to start the day with a smile. Thanks for everything you and Dustin do for all of us!
She is amazing! Her upbeat energy and positive mantras 🙌🏻
Same story here. Sydney changes lives nice work!
I am proud of you my Trainer. You really are not just transforming me physically but also as a human. Thank you sooo much
Ahh Sydney..Your resilience story is always heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. I’m so proud to be part of your squad. What a beautiful speech.
Perfectly worded
Sydney Cummings Our Inspiration!
This woman is there , day and night holidays and weekdays everyday for us.. team sydney all the way...and BREATHEEEEE....
I've heard her story at least 50 times and each time it's beautiful. I have followed Sydney and worked out with her everyday for the last year and I never miss a post, podcast or reel. She is beautiful inside and out and I am so happy for her and Dustin!
Sydney had such an huge impact on my last 5 months. I can‘t imagine where I would be in this ongoing lockdown without her daily encouragement ❤️
saaaame
Yass trueee
We 💜 you Sydney!
This brought tears to my eyes. Your story is so heartbreaking yet so inspirational! So proud to be part of the Sydney Squad! ❤💙💜
Same! It’s hard to hear such a difficult story from someone we love!
So amazing to watch. Thankyou Sydney, your so inspiring.
Sydney has been my inspiration ever since I discovered her channel last March! She’s so strong. What a story and incredible human being.
I believe she's been on TH-cam around 4 years!!
Sydney is a blessing to this world!
Sidney unknowingly helped me through the pandemic in 2020 with her daily, energizing and positive workouts. I no longer go to my gym, the results of her training superseded years of daily workouts. I am grateful and blessed to have come across her when was depressed, lethargic and sad. Thank you Sidney, may God bless and protect you always
NEVER GIVE UPPPPPP!!!!!!!♥️🙌🏼 love you Sydney!!!!!!!
I’m in tears, I needed to hear this...I’ve just experienced my second miscarriage and honestly don’t know what is motivating me. People say this will make me better at my job (mental health clinicians) but I want to first show up for myself, which means taking a step back and taking a break just to be and live. I’m not sure what’s in store for me, but I’m quitting my high trauma and high stress job. I suppose the thing helping me rn. Is the fact that I know this isn’t the end bc I’ve endured so much tragedy. Beautifully spoken, thank you Sydney for all that you do❤️ I’ve been working out with you for over a year and am grateful to have you as a constant positive source of light in my life
I am so sorry to hear about your recent loss Monica. There is no way to move forward directly into using the pain that you have without having some time for deep reflection and healing and this looks different for everyone. For Dustin and myself, we didn't have a lot of support or experience in navigating such loss and we used our emotions to literally build ourselves up again. Take all the time you need, there is no one way for anyone to grieve. I know in your future you will be very proud that you did this for yourself
Much love ❤️ Monica. God is not finished with you, you have so much to offer the world. Keep pushing.
@@sydneycummingshoudyshell thank you Sydney for your kind affirming and supportive words! You’re so right, time is very crucial in order to reflect and grow. I suppose sometimes you have to rise from the ashes and create the life and community you want/need. Adversity always creates new paths! It’s incredible how you and Dustin created this community and I’m forever grateful! You are incredible and beyond inspirational. Love you Sydney thank you for being you❤️
Sydney, her spirit, resiliency and consistency in showing up for us has seen me through my own personal tragedy in the last year. So thankful for her and the bright light that she shines in the world.
Sydney I found you after my C-sec surgery. I was always a sporty girl nd always into exercising ,games sports nd aftr the surgery nd stitches I felt I'll NVR be able to go back md even do basic skipping . I had lost all hopes from me though it was a basic surgery .people would talk now u can't ever do this or tht . That is whn I found you , I came to know your battles u fought ...I strtd following you nd u made the exercise so easy nd fun way for me ...I strtd doing the least intensity of wht u would say ..it's gonna be some 10 months me following you nd I lost 7 kg postpartum with you nd I can again pick those heavy dumbells , skip do high intensity ...u gave back the previous me to me . I always wish u succeed nd become more stronger coz wd your strength you inspire all of us and wd tht inspiration we all also become strong . Much much love to you and Dustin coz he has been a real man supporting you through all low days . Thankyou for all keep uploading .
What a beautiful soul. Every morning, she shines like the sun, I honestly love this woman's attitude and look up to her.
You have changed so many lives sydney. He would be so proud of you. YOU should be so proud. I wouldn't be who I am without you. I'm positive so many could say the same. THANKYOU for everything.
Best trainer to ever come by! She has given me more than just daily workouts. She has shown me i can be the strongest version of my myself and taught me how to truly love who i am. Sydney is the best! Highly recommend checking her workouts out!
Syndey is the best! In case you are wondering, her workouts are awesome. I've been doing them for over a year now. I'm glad she was able to overcome all the pain and keep living.
Sydney you are becoming one of my all time favorite people. I knew you were special, but wow lady. I needed to hear this today, and there it was a post in the squad. God works in strange ways, he knows I need to turn my pain into purpose. Thank you for putting it all out there, your an inspiration. I'm so sorry you lost your brother, I did to recently. I'm gonna turn that pain into something productive. God bless!
She is everything.
Just thankyou Sydney
Oh my God, what a queen Sydney is.
Fabulous and inspirational, thank you. My husband and I have been doing your workouts together in our shelter in place. You mean so much to us. You are part of our daily habits. So grateful for you
It’s not often that I watch videos and not multitask. This talk stopped me in my tracks, I was completely transfixed! A super engaging story and extremely inspiring. Thank you for sharing Sydney. Lots of love from Australia 🇦🇺💕
Sydney, resilience is an understatement when using it to define you. It is an honour and a privilege to have been a viewer of your journey. You inspire me to become the best possible version of myself every. Single. Damn. Day.
I won’t lie, I was crying throughout the entire video. Your strength is intoxicating ❤️ thank you for all that you do, and for who you are!
So proud of my favorite trainer !!!
You are amazing Sydney, I’ve found about a year ago and I’ve been doing your workouts since then! Besides your workouts your motivational talk is amazing . 🙏💪
❤️ I always love you, Sydney
See you everyday on youtube it’s 3 years ago. I will support you forever my trainer 🙏❤️🥰 from Bangkok, Thailand
Sydney we Love you! Thank you for all you do for us!
You're are my HERO Sydney.. Your speech made me cry but at the same time make me think the person I've become over the years. We DO NOT give up, We are RESILIENT. You truly inspire me in my everyday life and I cannot thank you enough for that. 🙏🏼💪🏼😘
You're the best! Thanks for everything, Sydney!
In life the choice will always yours ..
Either give in or never give up..
Powerful ...
So inspiring Sydney! Your brother would be so incredibly proud of you. ♥️ you are the best trainer on TH-cam!
I LOVE this woman so much. she's literally changing my life
honestly sydney has changed my life so much 🥺❤️ i remeber a few months ago i was in a state of mind were i would just always be disappointed in my self. I would constantly binge eat and at the end of the day i would cry myself to sleep regretting what i did. I felt like i was in a bubble, stuck and lost. I was always mad at myself and i thought that i would never get out. It affected me so much and its sad how I went through that at a young age where i should be happy with no worries. Until one day i decided that enough was enough and i changed my life around. I started eating better and told my self that I can do this. my sister told me about sydney and ever since then I've been so happy and with less insecurities. THANK YOU sydney so much! i don't know what i would do without you!❤️
Sydney has been a life-changer
Sydney, you’re amazing. I discovered you a year ago and I’m so thankful for it everyday when I workout with you! I also played a sport at the D1 level and I too have had obstacles in my life that have pushed me to never give up. You’re talk today and everyday at the end of your workouts inspire me more than you could know. Thank you for existing and doing what you do. The likelihood of you seeing my comment is slim but really I hope you know that you have changed my life along with many others!
Sydney, all I can genuinely say is; me tienes en lágrimas... I say it in Spanish because is how I find more feeling to the words. Yet these tears are of admiration and the even more respect I hold towards you! Words cannot describe how great of a human being you are or the kindness you share. From what I can tell, I have a lot of growing to do as an individual. Muchas gracias for the inspiration!!!
You are the best trainer!
Love you Sydney thank you for all you do
Wow! Sydney your story is amazing and love your workouts. Thank you for showing up & being you. You are living a legacy and changing lives, minds, bodies & souls.
Sydney, you're amazing! It's a treat to listen to you and of course to work out with you. So glad I found you on the internet! Upwards and onwards ❤️
Thank you Sydney I continue to feel my late sister that I lost through Pancreatic Cancer through your workouts on a daily basis. This was her motto never give up. I lost her on May 9th 2020 and I believe she sent you to me.
You are amazing Sydney!!!
so strong!!! Love you Sydney!
I have followed Sydney for two years now and I knew her story but this moved me to tears. Sydney you came across so well and you should be so proud of this moment xx
You’re the best, Sydney, your journey is inspiring
Sydney, you have pushed me so far beyond my own comfort zones (I am super shy and working on “coming out of my shell), not only in my fitness journey, but my life as well. I began exercising pretty consistently about 2.5 years ago, I found you in the beginning of 2020, thankfully! I loved you before I saw this video but even more so since!! You are inspirational, motivational, and SO SO STRONG! I truly appreciate hearing about your experiences in life that have shaped you into the amazing woman you are! I commend you for being so strong and inspirational. I look forward to many more amazing workouts with you !!!
Love you Sydney! So proud of you and the community you’ve built!
Sydney I was introduced to you in January and I haven’t stopped watching you since thank you for always motivating and giving strength when I feel my lowest. I respect you so much more you truly are amazing ❤️✨ thank you for being an amazing trainer!
You are so strong Sydney . I love everything about you.
love her!!!! such an inspiration
FAVORITE PERSON EVER!!!❤️💪🏼🥰🙏🏼
I found you when the pandemic started and I don’t plan to stop. Thank you. ❤️
I’m so proud of Sydney. She is a real life example of what not giving up actually means. She is such a great person and a trainer. She is the key factor that I am now able to transform my life. ❤️
I've been doing your workouts with you since you first began. I always loved your positive energy and genuine nature. I remember how fast it seemed like you returned after your accident, and that right there shows how detached I must have been at the time but also that you made it seem so easy that maybe none of us really realized your true struggles. You give so much of yourself and I know it has to be hard work both physically and mentally, but it's also a win win. You help millions of people just like me live healthier lives and to be honest, your workouts and upbeat nature distracted me from difficult mornings in my life so imagine how many people you get through each day just being yourself! I am thrilled to see your success, you deserve every piece of it!
You are absolute gold. What an inspiration!
You are truly amazing and Im so proud to call you my coach my PT..your inspiration speeches gives me motivation to get through my day! To change my mindset and keep going and making positive changes.
Sydney - you are a powerhouse and I love all your talks (TED Talk and the ones after a great sweaty workout!). thank you.
I love your workouts, and I love your positivity. Thank you for everything Sydney, you’re truly an inspiration
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
So proud to call you my personal trainer 😘
Huge respect to you Sydney, love you ❤️
I´m already INSPIRED!!! Goodness!
Watching this, I got chills, because all I could think is “This is my trainer who has changed my life.” Sydney, myself and so many others, applaud your strength in never giving up and also showing up for us every day! You’re healthy, you’re happy, and most importantly, you’re strong!
❤️❤️love you Sydney and Dustin! Thank for showing up for me everyday and helping me get through some of the hardest times in my life. You’ve changed my life for the best❤️❤️happy, healthy, and stronger💪💪
Beautiful speech 🎤 Thank you for sharing,I’m so lucky being in your squad!!!
You did such a great job sharing your story and being personally transparent with us Sydney. I am so sorry for the tragedies in your life. Such a heartache to lose your brother and a terrible trauma to be shot!! I am very proud of you how you used your pain to do good in this world. Your positivity motivates us all and is such an inspiration. Without a doubt personal pain can make us more empathetic and caring human beings. We always have an opportunity to build and grow our character through difficulties. Thank you again for your helpful daily workouts and inspirational comments. Your smile and positivity keeps me coming back to you. Your routines outshine my workouts at the gym by a long shot. I found you on TH-cam in the middle of lockdown and I am so happy to have you as my trainer. I no longer need the gym with my setup at home. Keep up the awesome work!
Thank you Sydney❤️❤️❤️❤️ for helping making me strong every day , stronger together 💪💪
Sydney you are amazing! 😊💪💪💪
So inspiring! You are strong and beautiful!!! So lucky to have found you!!! ❤️❤️
Thank you Sydney. I’m so happy to have recently discovered your channel. I love your workouts and your uplifting personality. Thank you for sharing your story and inspiring me.
Such a beautiful human! Thank you for sharing your story! And you are right! The choice is always OURS!! Wishing you the best!
The best trainer ever! We'll follow you anywhere Sydney! X0X0X
I introduce you to everyone in my circle lol. You are awesome! I’ve been doing your workouts for months now and I love it. I’ve been off sick this week but I can’t wait to get back. Great Ted Talk, very motivating and inspiring. I pray God’s continual blessings over you and your love ones🙏🏾
Thank you for sharing your story, I’m glad to see you well. I’m so grateful that I found you during the pandemic locked down- you have been the best trainer who is so generous, care for us, teach us not to give up each day. I am more happier, healthier and stronger since you became my trainer. Thank you thank you thank you - you are loved.
This moved me to tears , you are awesome! Love your workouts and your pep talks. Your resilience is a game changer. Wishing you much health and happiness for years to come💪☘️
I had to hold back tears multiple times. You're story, resilience, and passion are so motivating. We are so lucky to have you Sydney. You are a natural when it comes to public speaking. I'm sorry that you had to go through the traumas but you came out of them with so much strength. ❤
This talk brought me to tears. Sydney has become one of the greatest role models in my life and continues to empower not only myself but her entire community both physically and mentally every single day. She is such a light in this world and we are all so blessed to travel along this journey with her ❤️.
Loved your Ted talk! I always look forward to the speeches at the end of your workout! Thank you for your videos!
That's my trainer!! I love her!! She's the best!! I show up everyday for her workouts. I love her story and how motivational she is. Helps me everyday to never give up.
Your speech made me cry even though I heard about your brother's story many times now. I feel I'm a different person now ever since I train with you mid of last year, I'm a stronger person mentally and physically. I can't thank you enough for the workouts every single day. I truly look forward to it first thing in the morning and crush the workout with you! Thank you!
You are such an inspiration to everyone! Love your strength! Thank you for all you do! Thank you Jesus for keeping Sydney from a fatal bullet! 🙏❤️🙏
Thank you, Sydney❤️🙏! You are amazing! Your workouts are so great and help me getting stronger!🤗
Sydney, you are such an inspiration to us. You are so generous and kind, you provide such a service by giving your workouts for free, you will probably never know how many lives have been changed from your unselfishness. Thank you so much for all you do, and for just caring about all of us. You are the best trainer out there!
100...x yes!
You are an inspiration with so much passion and resilience. A beautiful talk powerfully delivered with heart and soul. It has been an honour to follow you for the past 2 years, I do not miss a workout and have grown so much stronger, healthier and happier because of you and Dustin and all that you have given to this community. Don't give up and live with purpose. Sydney and Dustin, you both deserve the best that life offers. It is so amazing to see your hard work pay off.
Sydney you are so incredibly inspiring 💗 ... in more ways you can imagine ❤. Thank you! 😊💕
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I only found you a few weeks ago but I've been doing your workouts daily ever since. You radiate positivity and strength that goes deeper than just your workouts. I could tell there was something very sincere and special about you. Keep shining.
That's my Trainer!!!! Isn't she just awesome?!!! Your squad loves you. I can honestly say , you have changed my life .
You are amazing Sydney!!!! Love you forever and ever. Thank you for being so positive, for showing up every day, for pushing us to be the best version of ourselves. I have never in my life let myself be influenced by anyone...but you...you are something else. I look up to you every single day (bad and good ones). Keep grinding girl WE LOVE IT!!!
Sydney you beautiful amazing human! Just finished watching your Ted talk and I am overwhelmed with appreciation for a remarkable person like you being my trainer you are truly an inspiration and have helped me so much in my fitness journey and in my personal journey. Wishing you and Dustin so much love and happiness💕
Sydney your truly amazing! This made me teary eyed! I've been doing your workouts for a while now and It changed everything! I feel so great about myself because of you !!!
Thanks for sharing this inspiring story.
I couldn't be more proud of her. Not only is she my trainer, but she's also my daily inspiration❤️
Your journey is so incredible! You've kept your positive outlook all along through it all. I'm so proud to be part of your Squad and call you my trainer! You and Dustin are just awesome! Much love! ❤❤💪
I often wonder if Sydney can see me, most of the talks at the end seem to be about how I’m feeling and always makes me stop
And assess sorry don’t always carry the message through the day but I try my best thank you for your words of wisdom and for being you I just don’t think you realise just how many people you help every single day we love you for what you do 🥰🥰🥰🥰
You're so brave! Incredibly amazing woman 😍 So proud of you Sydney 💪
Omgggg what a beautiful speech! ❤❤❤