I Worked Out for 700 Days, Here's How it Changed Me
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700 days? That’s a really long workout
Still ...(pant pant)... going...
That’s gotta be like… at least 5 sets
@@wheezywaiter lol
@@wheezywaiter a few more reps!
Rich Piana would be proud.
We love to see the consistency. Here's to 700 more days!
Truly, thank you for all the help!
i think the biggest misconception is that workouts ONLY improve aesthetics, but actually it improves almost everything there is. Even 30 minutes of sports per WEEK, already gives you deeper, better sleep, hormones are more under control, u feel more energized overall, less tired, even mental capacity goes up, because exercise creates just as many new neuron onnections as intense studying does, better skin, better hair, better eyes, better everything, literally and the list goes on and on and on.
Exactly! It's an all around thing and I love it.
A good strategy is to have walking be your only mandatory daily requirement and then add on official workouts 3-4x per week as extra credit.
When you get in the habit of daily basic movement like walking, that anyone can do for free, it elevates mood and overall health. So actual exercise seems less intimidating.
I’ve heard a lot of people saying” just do only 10 push ups” and I was like “cool amazing I can’t actually do one” “okay do knee push ups” “still nothing!” Finally a trainer showed me to do push ups against the wall and then a windowsill and then a bench and then the floor. Also I highly recommend- if you are going to go to a gyms- go to one that old folks go to. Those gyms have a “gotta keep this thing working” vibe rather than “I need to be better today than I was yesterday so I can be impressive!” vibes
I feel very lucky to have found coaches that know how to scale any exercise to any ability. It's especially helpful when I have a mild injury (like an inflamed tendon) and they can give me a substitution. I wish more people knew about things like the pushup progression you mentioned.
Lol this part😂👏🏼
Going to old people gyms is an AMAZING idea, wait.
Ah, we have a lot to learn from our elders. Like going to their gyms.
i can’t recommend the channel Hybrid Calisthenics enough.
Hampton over there includes a range of exercises in each video that ranges from workouts for pro athletes to modifications for physically disabled or very new to fitness people.
and that’s not even mentioning how well he spreads positivity.
give him a look, i have increased my ability to do push-ups so much after watching his video about them
I think the end of the video is the one the the least mentioned but most important aspects of fitness. Most fitness content assumes you want to push yourself to your absolute peak, which is very hard. If you just want to exercise for health and wellness though, it quickly becomes much easier to maintain after the first year or too of building your body (which is also hard).
thats because most fitness content is for people who actually want to excel
Good for you man. One thing that you haven't listed that you should also probably consider is that it is a very good example to set for your daughter. I've never had any of the problems you listed because my dad was military and he "trained" us physically from the moment we could go running with him. I've always been in shape because it's a habit that I learned growing up. It's a part of me now.
What beautiful phrasing - 'part of me now'. You are carrying your Dad with you every day with that attitude! LOVE IT!
That's such a beautiful sentiment! My parents never really were consistent with any good habits, so I definitely feel like I needed to explore what a good life with good nutrition, sports and overall health looks like. I feel like having a parental example would definitely help with that and I hope I can be that example for my future family! ^-^
As much as I love the "aesthetic, bodybuilding" part of exercise and working out and everything, I do think the common view of working out from people who don't engage with it is JUST that side of it and that can be and is a turn off for a lot of people. I respect that you make a point to present exercise as a thing that can sort of be whatever you need it to and I'm sure for a lot of people "feeling better and having a little more energy" is enough of a reason to do it.
I actually think that working out in general can be overwhelming at first. Going into the gym for the first time in your life and seeing all these trained people can be very intimidating. Working out is much more than just building muscles so i can only advise moderate training for everyone still being sceptical.
@@bodycounter9386
All these trained people at a gym?
The trained people at the gyms that I have been to is maybe 3 or four dudes when the gyms are moderately busy with everyone else looking like the same people at the mall just covered in sweat from exercise.
Less you are at a bro gym, there are not that many people that look great.
5:53 - " Are you done? I'm just gonna wait down here..." My heart! 💜 Bless that's so bloody adorable lol, I love the way kids say sounds like Here, there, where as if they're spelt heyu, theyuu, wheyuu.
Bless lol you've got a little assistant!, I bet you get so much more work done now! 😉😂
The "be kind to yourself" part hit hard, not just in terms of fitness but life overall. Just now (mid 30s) realizing how much years of negative self talk has held me back.
Same!
Working out really has helped me with my mental health a lot more than I would've thought. The ability to go outside and not get consumed by anxiety about the way you look, the way you move and a million other things is incredibly freeing. It's not that I even look that different, you just get more confident with yourself with regular exercise. You feel like you've put in the work and everything else is out of your control, so you stop worrying about it as much.
100%. I have been working out for a week and I am already beginning to feel this effect. I am so excited for the months to come
Yep me too!!
I've gotten to the point where I am actually getting complements and I am like "What was that!" Did someone just say something nice about me, I don't know how to respond..." ;)
How has it done that exactly? Because it hasn't worked out that way for me at all.
Just for context, I have been trying to exercise for the last...20 years on and off? I have done everything from big box gyms to dinky five-person Crossfit gyms. Biking, Kayaking, Running, Hiking etc.
It all sucks, it all fizzles out after a year and I find the whole experience pointless. On top of that going to the gym tends to give me anxiety.
I don't get where the good feelings come from. 🙁
@@mbogucki1 i was also coming to this thread to ask the same thing, and maybe ask OP for pointers. The first thing EVERYONE (even therapists) say is "go workout!" And I'm always like, i tried that but it never works 😭 i even had a routine where i would go to 90-minute dance classes 3 days per week (loved the people, they were fun) and then go to the gym for supplementary strength training an additional 2-3 days. I kept this up for a little over a year straight. I was very fit, but it did nothing for my depression. Beyond that, i don't have a car so walking and biking are my primary modes of transportation.
OP we are your disciples. Please show us the way 🤣
I had depression from when I was 15/16 to very recently when I was 24 (now Im 26). Working out was probably the biggest factor in overcoming it and is the biggest factor in maintaining my mental health. So yes ... people should work out. Its better for everything in your life.
Nathanial's point about not wanting to play with your kids because your body might not cope with it hits hard.
Very true! It's one of my main motivators for trying to stay in half-decent shape.
I hated to have to tell my kid "sorry, I'm too old to do that" when the problem was actually that I was just not taking care of myself at all.
I didn't turn into a fitness supermodel since then, but at least I can do pretty much whatever I want with my boy!
"Are you done?"
I'm not done!
"I'm just gonna wait then here."
Adorable
Craig!! I’m a big fan! You got me started on Co Pilot 18 months ago and I’m still doing it! First time I’ve ever stuck with an exercise plan this long. Love it, and even got my husband working out. Thanks so much for the inspiration and the great content. 🤗
I have to add that sometimes neurological issues might block you too. I found working out like pulling teeth, even having other people help it was bad. But since being diagnosed with ADHD and taking medications, I have started to create a habit with working out and I am so happy.
Same
God, I thought all exercise was high intensity with someone yelling at you to go harder, but now I am fitter than I have ever been with just yoga and incline walking. No high intensity but I can do handstands now!
I love these videos they're practical
How does copilot work if you're in the uk different timezone and does your coach arrange with you when you work out so he or she can look over you?
One TH-camr that has really helped me with my exercise regime is Mark Wildman.
From finding an exercise program, to establishing an exercise regime i can actually do (someone incrediblly overweight), to how-to's, to just the motivation in keep on going.
Biggest tip i can give:
Start at what ever point that you can.
The kettlebell king himself! I bet he has you doing a ton of single arm snatches to death.
@@ctye85 Snatches are something I am trying to advoid until I can loose enough weight to do them properly.
Did I miss the part where how much the app costs is presented? It's $99 a month or $1188 a year
2:45 - Pause and do at least one pushup / sit up / jumping jack
Because you're amazing, and you're worth it 🙌💕
No wonder you look so good now! Awesome for your hard work, it’s definitely so so hard to stick to it, but applause to you and your discipline! Totally wholesome channel!
I absolutely find working out meditative! I never could sit still and breathe and count myself silly, it bored me to tears. But with exercise, I'm focusing inward on my breath and muscles and it completely quiets my brain.
I once did 431 consecutive days of exercise and thought I had it all figured out. Nope. But during Covid, I quit smoking, stopped drinking, and lost 60 lbs! Your videos just keep getting funnier- especially the 20000 steps! Used to dodge the geese on my walks around Silver Lake. When they have babies! Look out!!
I'm always glad you make videos like this. Because every gym buddy youtuber out there will tell you that you have to have specific goals in order to succeed, but their only sign of success is improving in strength and how much your abs show. While in reality it is ok to work out just to be be fit.
You should eat a little bit, from time to time. You know? To put all that training to use and stuff, idk.
A great way to get exercise without even noticing, is thinking about how you commute to work/school. Taking the bike instead of driving will make a huge difference, or even just driving half way, park the car, and then walk to work/school the rest of the way. The whole idea that exercise means you have to do push-up and jump around a room is a highly misunderstood viewpoint, and that's really what scares a lot of people from exercising. You just have to think about moving your body in a way that 'increases your heart rate and exerts your muscles', it's as simple as that.
I found that working out in a gym didnt work out for me because i thought it was boring, painful and my mind always wandered. But i started swimming lessons last month and I adore it! I feel like I've worked out my body, I feel fresh and my brain completely shuts off for the hour long class!
If the gym doesnt work for you, i agree that you should find an activity that you enjoy!
Yup- I like it when all excuses I can have are thrown out the window but in a kind and fun manner
Also… can we talk about how wonderful the “free spirit” clone is 😂😂 Wasn’t expecting a clone to make an appearance and I laughed so hard (8:30 if you wanna revisit the glitter throw)
I have been working out for like 3 years until... I got a birthmark removed from my back, which prohibited workouts for almost a month (because of the placement of the stitches) and move to another country. It's been around 10 months now, that I am unable to resume my workouts properly. I started trying to introduce some walking on a stepping machine, though. Maybe I will be able to stick to it long enough, that I feel enough energy (both physical and mental) to resume other types of exercises as well.
Great video - and so funny as always! Thank you. My current daily routine takes 2 minutes.....1,5 minute plank followed by 30 push-ups. I also run, which is the best "mind medicine" I know.
931 days - 931 workouts. I am with you, every step of the way! Let's go! September is my 1000th! Can't wait!
brah you need rest to recover and make progress, training everyday isnt good
@@Gobbygoblin You dropped your dorito writing this.
@@leolegendary3275 i can assure you i eat far healthier than you and most other people lad, i go to the gym 3 times a week and rock climb 2-3 times, all im saying is training everyday wont allow your nervous system and muscles apt time to recover
@@leolegendary3275
Don't believe a guy with anime profile picture.
- Master Oogaway
@@Gobbygoblin I should have started a fund and collect a dollar for every guy like you who gives unsolicited advice. I would have saved Africa by now.
Craig, You've inspired me since the beginning of the channel. It has gotten even more inspiring in the last few years as you've gone on the fitness and personal development journey. Thanks!
Ok this may be an unpopular opinion but I highly recommend taking days off!! It will help you have energy for the workout days and the whole thing will be more sustainable in the long run. Your body truly truly needs rest and it’ll make you have BETTER results. :)
5:44 currently doing a STEM degree in college, extensively time manage my days, I consistently have *less* time than I think I do and am usually overbooked week to week. Just wanted to add that to say that Parkinson's Law is not a scientific law, it's a sociological phenomenon, meaning that even though it has the word "law" in its name, it's absolutely not universal. Don't beat yourself up if you're short on time and not doing everything you want to.
This is totally valid. Something that worked for me (while doing a PhD in math) was exercising while doing work. Like do 15 minutes of work, and then 10 knee-pushups, or studying on the ground while stretching. Personally it helps me keep my energy up. Taking a break to go to the gym personally helps me work longer days with more productivity. But some people really do have every minute scheduled. Good luck with your degree :)
I started using copilot a few weeks ago and I love it. I was influenced, but as someone who used to say is allergic to sports, I’ve been working out a little (5-15min a day) for 6 weeks.
When watching youtube videos about exercise, do not watch any with titles containing the words: max, hack, rapid, only, guaranteed, explode, amazing.
Beginners should only attempt the things those videos do under supervision.
Starting a regular strength building routine changed my life. When I lapse, I can feel the absence both physically and psychologically. This man speaks true!
Getting fit, getting into bodybuilding and powerlifting, has literally saved my life. It has helped me get through some of the darkest points of my life. Especially during the height of the pandemic, it was the only thing I really had control over. And the results of my efforts are tangible and measurable. I'm 36 and in the best shape of my life. I love working out. It's something I look forward to, not a tedious chore. Not to mention, I've learned a lot about human anatomy, kinesiology, and nutrition. It has been an intrinsically rewarding endeavor. That said, if you're going to work out and get fit, do it for yourself and no one else.
You didn’t say how it changed you, just how you did it.
We like you because you are always changing... for the better.
Great minds think alike! I'm on day 877, I was just bored from Covid lock downs and just kept going once everything opened back up.
You didn't ask, but I'm going to say it anyway. Until i started doing it very regularly, the biggest misconception I had about working out was that it was driven by self-hatred. A kind of thinking that went, "I hate my life and my body as it is right now and I want this exercise session to be how I can get to a point where I can finally deserve to love myself." After getting into a better mindset, I realized that exercise can be a celebration of my body as it is right now and that, with exercise, I'd learn more about my body and how it can change and, because of that knowledge gained, I'd be able to love my body even more fully.
Working out is just a continual process of me surprising myself at how strong I am and reminding myself that I'm pushing myself to be a stronger and more capable person! The challenges I put myself through in a workout make me better at dealing with the challenges (physical and mental) that real-life throws my way. :)
I really appreciated this video and I even tried copilot but found I was discouraged that they wouldn’t talk about nutrition. My trainer would only talk about exercise. I feel like the two should go hand-in-hand but they disagreed.
Dude... You don't look anything close to someone that's been working out for 2 years. What kinds of workouts have you done?
Personally, working out makes me feel really self conscious. It reminds me of my body and that reminds me of the issues I have with my body.
So, even when I enjoy exercise, it is often really bad for my mental health. There are very specific exercises that don’t cause that response.
Nice wholesome content as always. I’m starting to workout, I can do 20 push-ups now
I loved the “are you done yet? I’ll just wait until your done!” She’s so sweet!! ❤️❤️❤️
When I heard Ada say "are you done... ok im juat gonna wait fown here" and I tell you my heart melted that is an understatement.
She's growing up 😭😭😭
The first content I ever saw you on was a government crash course, and a familiar face got me to click on the channel-I’ve been subscribed since. Thank you so much for sharing these journeys with us! And hello to nathanuel :)
Years ago, I started getting up super early - 4AM early - to go running. I start work at 7AM and I found that I'm more likely to come up with excuses to not run after working all day. In the morning, my only excuse is not wanting to get out of bed. I've found that an early morning run is awesome. I get to see the sun come up and it's peaceful and quiet.
I recently started working out like 10 simple excersixes everyday for two weeks now sometimes I also walk with it now. I do it late before bed but as long as I do it. Once I get use to it I’m going to try doing it earlier.
Actually... I'm kinda feeling myself more fit just watching this video!
Would have been nice to see how it has changed your body as well. Like, muscle and fat percentages, etc. I know it's kinda not the main point you were trying to make, but I find it interesting, since you've been tracking it for so long :)
I signed up after I watched your first video when it was still called DeltaTrainer. I’m so glad I did. I’ve been at this for over a year now and I think it is the best choice I’ve made for my health in a very very long time. Thanks for putting this out there Craig!
I'm training to become a certified personal trainer and your video echoed a LOT of what I'm learning about the behavioral systems and psychology of exercise and change (for the better). I just wish my textbook was as enjoyable as this video was...lol.
I love what you mentioned about exercise not defining you. That's something that's held me back before!
I'm on day 211 of working out straight and I keep telling people the exact same thing just start somewhere and be consistent
Craig, you should be SO PROUD OF YOURSELF!!! You are a machine with the way you are always giving yourself such amazing challenges. Much respect to you
The no time and no fitness excuses loomed over me until five months ago when I decided I'd do ~something~ once per day except on Sundays. Now here we are, enjoying the 4 daily exercises that started as 3! And adding some stretching and slowly pumping the reps up!
For me the best part is feeling the changes rather than seeing them, like how carrying stuff that would leave me breathless last year is now easy.
It also helps a lot to have an accountability buddy, even if really far away, and marking the exercises on the calendar, so the completionist in you won't let you skip a day even if it means squeezing it in right before sleep!
Amazing! 😊
Ive really been enjoying ur content and its gloriously amusing presentation style. All of ur topics are of interest and speak to all of us 40+ ladies and gents. They make me think about my own excuses and ability to find reasons not to follow up on things i know i should be doing. Did 15 sit ups and 15 push ups whilst still watching and will be restarting my fitness prog… with a nice swim in the beautiful local river in Celle, Germany. I also used the 10 minute at a time suggestion which let me tackle a number of small issues that kinda heap up over a period of time. Thanks very much and all the very best to u and ur delightful family
I use the "just 10 minutes" mantra to make myself do stuff too...weeding,working out,paperwork 😃
I'm at the point that always kills my momentum. After a year its now the slow growth period. I packed on a ton of muscles in the last year and I'm at the point where doing more hurts (I get tennis and golfers elbow at the same time. Should just call it lifters elbow.) So I have to STOP progressive overloading, and that just kills my interest. I love tracking my strength progression and now its just the same weight week after week to maintain. I do find it boring and discouraging so I have to change up the workouts to make things interesting. I walk a hilly 5k once a week and added a water resistance routine that is really interesting.
Hey @WheezyWaiter, thank you for the content! Much appreciated it. I was wondering if you have any advice on in-person trainer vs. virtual trainer? Do you think one is more beneficial then the other?
-Shaday
I honestly don't know because I've never had an in-person trainer, but I like that I can do the workouts whenever I want with the remote trainer.
That sweet girl is so dang cute. lol
I'm making small work out changes lately and this is super motivating. You've made me realize small changes can make a big difference, and I totally appreciate you! 💙
i love your videos, and your newsletter!! i love how you think, and you are very interesting. i'm growing up and it's nice to have someone say stuff that is important in a fun way. your editing is great.
i'm actually not young, but going through life and this year is feeling like i'm doing a lot growing up and learning
anyway after all this i just wanted to say you're my favorite youtuber (now that jenna marbles is gone)
from a 26 yo girl from brazil
I started using copilot after I watched the last video. I just passed 12 months and I’m so much stronger now than I was. And the habit building is great.
I did a single push up after you did yours. Setting a good example right there!
hey craig, love your videos. they have truly helped me make so many necessary changes to my life. i’m getting better every day and you’re to blame!
i just wanted to point out a little concern i have with the sponsored link. i clicked it to see if i would be interested in signing up, but it immediately takes you to an unskippable quiz that is functionally just copilot data harvesting.
it’s a really small “problem”, and maybe i’m being over sensitive, but it did turn me off of the program a bit. maybe i’m wrong but i have to imagine other people felt similarly.
i would have liked to have been able to read some stuff about the program, instead of immediately being put into a quiz that boosts their marketing info.
i didn’t even get to see the cost of the program before they started trying to collect metrics from me.
just a thought. i know you don’t have any control over that side of the link, but i also assume you didn’t know that that’s what happened & i wanted to let you know.
still love your work, and i appreciate you more than i have words for. sorry that one of my few comments is a criticism.
Have you ever tried eating between 100-200 grams of protein a day while you’re working out? I started 3 weeks ago and I’m already noticing a bunch of additional changes in my body.
"Luckily i am no floating brain in outer space" had me literally rofl. Cheers for sticking to it. Your take on Yoga would be interesting...
"Why do people like Yoga" might be just the thing for you then ;) th-cam.com/video/f7J1-LU1nEI/w-d-xo.html
I'm a simple man. I see a WheezyWaiter notification and I click.
This is so inspiring! I’m now on week 10 of my journey and I can’t wait to make it that long (and beyond)!!! I love how your goals mentioned going forward are just to feel good and to continue!! Health & fitness is truly a lifelong journey and every time I hear someone do a X day challenge I can’t help but wonder what happens after the final day?😬
I signed up for CoPilot 18 months ago, because of your channel, and Nate is also my trainer. Thank you for helping me make a life change that I wasn’t doing on my own!
I started working out more and more consistently about 1.5 years ago, and about 1 year ago i started running every day. For the last few months ive switched to lifting weights, and lately ive been doing an hour of kettlebell swings every day at home in front of the tv, plus weights at the gym every other day. No rest days. I won’t ever go back to not exercising every day
I once slept for 700 days in a row. Maybe I need to take a day off.
Nice! I actually just started 23 days ago. It's so hard to make going to the gym a routine
Recently started getting back into exercise. A lot of the stress of being a grad student just melts away, and the endorphins really help calm me down. I hope I can keep up the routine as long as possible.
Did the whole copilot form but I can’t afford a hundred bucks a month.. for that money I can get 16 1 hour guided gym classes.
I feel this exact same way about orangetheory. Show up. Do the workout. Leave. 1 hour of my day, but such a good productive hour. Then I find I sleep better, am more likely to crave whole foods mostly, and want to do other things like read before bed.
Wheezy is out here doing the most for his channel. For us
Craig, my father has been working out for...ever. He says (regarding vacations or travel) "if you take a week off and everything falls apart, what is the point of working out" Basically, the point is taking a bit of time off isn't going to ruin your gains
I was having a crap morning and this video lifted me back up with that quality entertainment and info
In february this year, a friend offered to make a workout plan for me. I didn't realize it at the time, but it was a great plan. I had never followed a plan before, but I realized I could never have worked out on the regular without a piece of paper telling me what to do. If I was left to decide what I "want" to do for my work out, the answer would always be nothing. But once I obey my paper, I have so much fun.
Thank you for sharing! I was just wondering how this journey is going. Nathaniel seems so nice it makes me wanna try copilot as soon as I find a job.
Okay I'm starting my daily pushups again tomorrow! Was doing them for a month, and then got food poisoning for a whole week, and fell out of all my routines and procrastinated trying to build it up again :S
I trained for a marathon last year and quit running for 2 months after the marathon. And as it turns out, I'm a much better person when I run. I am happier, more motivated to do stuff, calmer, I sleep better. So I've set myself a new goal and off I go. Currently on my holiday and I'm even excited to go running here, to explore. I love it.
I got back to working out. With external factors that will affect me if i don't get back to daily exercise, i have to exercise. As a truck driver with a wife and 2 kids, my time window needs to be created. I get up 2 hrs earlier and hit the gym. Im 7 days in and hoping to continue on my way to 700 days.
Running is a lifechanger. Like magic. Never thought of it like something fun. But it will be, once you get into the community and get some park runs or even a little 3,5 or any race. And i say it as an ex-acrobat and basketball player. Yes, running is not boring once you get into it. Took me half a year. Trail running will make you travel and see thing and experience them the way you've never felt before. This is worth training for. And journey will be a pleasure.
I just recently started counting my calories and going to the gym 5 days a week for some cardio
I went from never working out and overeating every meal to doing that and I am down 16lbs in about 2 months
I have literally been looking for something exactly like copilot because I feel lost doing anything but the treadmill at the gym
I am 100% signing up and trying this week
I know the feeling of being lost in the gym back in the days. It is very helpful to get in touch with someone experienced who can sort your first training plan together with you. It's especially important to learn the correct techniques at the beginning. Good luck with trying out a Copilot.
I like that your only goal is consistency, and just keeping your good health. The idea that we need to be constantly pushing forward and trying to achieve peak performance is offputting, and definitely a barrier to exercise for those of us who don't really care about that.
Consistently is the key, well done 👍🏼
I love the idea of CoPilot but $99 a month is just too much for me.
That bicep eagle punch was epic.
That and the 'free spirit' wig action. So much awesome right there.
I'm just starting out at age 46, and I watch SeniorShape Fitness because she does really simple, enjoyable workouts that even beginners can do and master. It's a GREAT place to start! [Edit: AND it doesn't cost $99/mo. Yikes, Copilot...] I just pick one video (currently it's a beginner kettlebell video) and do that one every day. I like it because it's adjustable - I add weight as I get stronger. My goal is simply to dedicate a few minutes every day to something, no matter how small. It seems super basic but it's made a huge difference already in my strength and ability to do things around the house. I'm even motivated to move more on days I thought would be break days, and I've started hiking. So, find something simple that works for you, and if you're just beginning, check out some stuff made for old people. No shame, it's a fantastic place to start because anyone can do it! Start small, start easy, and, soon enough, you'll be moving on to more advanced stuff! In the end, big or small, it's more about developing a regular daily routine than anything else. You can do this!
Time is definitely the biggest barrier for me. And yes, if I'm honest with myself, I probably do have the time. But it's hard to get motivated for it when I'm so burned out from work. I come home and just don't want to do anything that requires effort. Although I know from experience that I would probably feel better if I just went ahead and exercised.
Just. Get. Started.
Every single day all you have to do is get started. Even if you don't finish a workout at first, as long as you just get started you should take that as a success.
You don't even have to worry about whether the workout is "good". Eventually you will build enough momentum to improve and do more. But, for now, just get started.
@@ranchan1111 Oh I know. I used to be a very regular exerciser. Just fell out of the habit when work got crazy. But yeah, it will probably come easy once I get the ball rolling.
Easier to exercise before work instead of after in my experience
Long time viewer, fellow Wisconsinite. I signed up for copilot after the video you posted last year and I am grateful every day that I did. My trainer is kind, encouraging and supportive. He does all the thinking as you said so all I have to do is show up and move my body. Thank you 🥰
oh wow im right there with you! im on daily exercise day 750 something. lost over 100 pnds :D
Great advice. Excellent video.
Would you consider doing hypertrophy focused training for maybe a 6 months? I think now you are comfortable with working and are able to try this.
Thank you so much for this. I can definitely identify. But you made me feel like I'm not alone in finding barriers.