Good, common-sense video, Ryan. There used to be a sign on the outside of the entrance door of my gym. It said: "This is the most difficult thing you'll do today; 1. PULL HANDLE, 2. STEP IN.". Once you're inside, the rest is easier. And you're right, most people don't understand the power of our habitual nature. We all create habits, let's make good ones for our advantage. Thanks for this.
i "thought" i was doing GMB stuff for about a year..i created my own program. the problem was i avoided the seeming "easy" moves and simply did the animal movements. after a year of thinking i was progressing but not really makeing progress, i committed to doing elements 3x week and mobility 2x per week. I have improved more in 2 months of this than the entire year.
YES! It can be so easy to think that just throwing a bunch of moves together will get you the results you're after. Good on you for seeing the importance in getting a solid program and sticking with it!
@@gmbfit "ood on me?" i'd reply and say i was a knucklehead that it took me so long to recognize your superiority in being able to put together a program! The GMB elements and mobility programs seem to target my weak spots. I can deadlift, do horse stance, bench press, burpees, dead hangs, etc..but all i am doing is compromising my weak spots and utiliizing other parts of my body to overcome the weak spots...leading to more problems down the line.....but doing your programs as you lay them out targets the weak points so they improve...maybe THEN i can resume the other actions and report back. At this point, I can't say enough how amazed I am at how following the elements and mobility program to the letter is rapidly helping me. I am 56 btw, play golf in the summertime 3 times per week, and snowboard in the winter. I can't thank GMB enough, and highly recommend them to folks like me who want to feel better and move better. Yes, your you tube videos are great, but the elements and mobility (and resilience) programs that i have are the true gold. Thanks!!!!!!
I've never responded to a comment before, so here goes everything. Did you do the GMB Element movements or others? I have thought about the same process, because I have little patience for more static elements in training. But it would be great to know if the program is a catalyst, though I prolly always knew it was. I attented a workshop with Ryan and Edith like eight years ago and still haven't finished Elements because kids keeps coming 😅
@@henrikborcher8292I do elements and mobility, and sometimes resilience. The elements is the best overall. I use the other two as I have had so many different sport injuries that I need to recover more and need more mobility work while recovering (elements is the main program)
It's absolutely essential that you create your own routine. Your body is unique. You have strengths and weaknesses, aches and pains, potential and opportunity that no generic routine can offer. The problem of course is to know your body and health that well. It requires a lot of experimentation.
Lots of great musicians have said that first you need to learn everything about your instrument (or as much as possible), then you need to forget everything. This notion applies to fitness too. Follow programs. Learn how your body responds to various training modalities. Then modify according to your own unique needs & limitation. Like you said, it takes time. Years even. But this is the way to do it.
He has hit the nail right on the head with his remark, " Doing less better is the way forward".Trying too many different exercises and approaches inevitably leads to program hopping , where you don't follow any one program long enough for results and overcomplicated and overthought routines.The key is to incorporate push, pull and squat exercises into your routine and practise them intensely and consistently with a reasonable minimum of compound exercises.One or two per basic movement is fine.
@@gmbfit you know, it reminds me of the sayings 'what ever fires wires [neurologically]' and 'i cant think my way in right acting but I can act my way into right thinking' LFG!!!! Got my workout tomorrow!!!
After a 6 month break, I'm finally getting back into a routine: Elements once a week in between my other workouts. I think I'll swap my push press and pull up days to IS next month. Using my phone to do GMB makes it easier to do my routine wherever I am.
Great advice and perhaps we could add that very few people have the knowledge to design their own program and have the skills to execute it without coaching.
Truer words have never been spoken. Kudos to you Ryan. Perhaps you can help me: i am desperately looking for an extra-large gym mat, much like those that Da Rulk uses for his functional workouts. Where can i get one? I specifically need a very, very large size of mat. Thanks!
My solution was to workout every single day. Get in the workout clothes and do something every day.. that means that you can't push your workout till the next day, where you are likely to push it even further, and then end up not doing anything that week.... Working out every day eliminates this problem
Hi Ryan! Thanks for the advice. I'm wondering - you mention using a modified version of Integral Strength from Monday to Friday. As an IS owner, I felt like IS was mostly "accessory work", and was looking at a way to increase intensity for hypertrophy and strength. Modifying IS to fit a Mon-Fri schedule seems to imply some kind of split, which would allow more intensity per muscle group with proper rest in-between. Would you be willing to share a bit more about what this modified IS routine looks like?
I see how it can feel like accessory work if the goal is hypertrophy or strength in the realm of getting as freaking strong as humanly possible. If you want that, then lift heavy weights. For Integral Strength, we're looking to build dynamic power and endurance for sports, training, and our other activities. Following the program Mon-Fri does have a "split" but, probably not in the way you're thinking of chest, bis, tris, shoulder, legs, etc. The only modification that I've made to my Integral Strength programming is that I'm doing harder variations of the movements with less sets. I only do two sets of each movement each day. This is what is good for me at this moment. So again, it's still Integral Strength, just adjusted for what I now need having used it for so many years. BTW, autoregulation isn't just for me but something we tell everyone. Here's more info on that. gmb.io/autoregulation/
@gmbfit Thank you for the quick and thorough response! That makes sense to me, in that it is more akin to daily maintenance of your body. Which makes a lot of sense if your objective is longevity, preserving and improving your general fitness, and preparedness for all sorts of daily activities. Cheers!
Some trainer said I gotta keep switching programs(weight training) otherwise my body would get used to it and wouldn't grow any more from some point🤔 What's your thought on that Ryan? I'm confused😅
That's... not how it works. A better explanation in here: gmb.io/periodization/ - you do need to change your routine sometimes, but it should not be frequent.
Don't know what you mean with "nutrition on point". Sounds a lot like "perfect nutrition", but that of course is far from true. Nutrition needs to be ok. Meaning at least enough nutrients and not so much toxins. But doesn't have to be "clean" or so. Helps, if it is, but is not a requirement. Sleep on the other hand is very, very important in the long run.
Check out the accompanying article for this video and comment if you have any questions! 👉 gmb.io/progress/
Good, common-sense video, Ryan. There used to be a sign on the outside of the entrance door of my gym. It said: "This is the most difficult thing you'll do today; 1. PULL HANDLE, 2. STEP IN.". Once you're inside, the rest is easier. And you're right, most people don't understand the power of our habitual nature. We all create habits, let's make good ones for our advantage. Thanks for this.
Love it. Creating the habit of showing up and starting leads to great things.
i "thought" i was doing GMB stuff for about a year..i created my own program. the problem was i avoided the seeming "easy" moves and simply did the animal movements. after a year of thinking i was progressing but not really makeing progress, i committed to doing elements 3x week and mobility 2x per week. I have improved more in 2 months of this than the entire year.
YES! It can be so easy to think that just throwing a bunch of moves together will get you the results you're after. Good on you for seeing the importance in getting a solid program and sticking with it!
@@gmbfit "ood on me?" i'd reply and say i was a knucklehead that it took me so long to recognize your superiority in being able to put together a program! The GMB elements and mobility programs seem to target my weak spots. I can deadlift, do horse stance, bench press, burpees, dead hangs, etc..but all i am doing is compromising my weak spots and utiliizing other parts of my body to overcome the weak spots...leading to more problems down the line.....but doing your programs as you lay them out targets the weak points so they improve...maybe THEN i can resume the other actions and report back. At this point, I can't say enough how amazed I am at how following the elements and mobility program to the letter is rapidly helping me. I am 56 btw, play golf in the summertime 3 times per week, and snowboard in the winter. I can't thank GMB enough, and highly recommend them to folks like me who want to feel better and move better. Yes, your you tube videos are great, but the elements and mobility (and resilience) programs that i have are the true gold. Thanks!!!!!!
I've never responded to a comment before, so here goes everything.
Did you do the GMB Element movements or others?
I have thought about the same process, because I have little patience for more static elements in training. But it would be great to know if the program is a catalyst, though I prolly always knew it was.
I attented a workshop with Ryan and Edith like eight years ago and still haven't finished Elements because kids keeps coming 😅
@@henrikborcher8292I do elements and mobility, and sometimes resilience. The elements is the best overall. I use the other two as I have had so many different sport injuries that I need to recover more and need more mobility work while recovering (elements is the main program)
@@henrikborcher8292 just do the damn program 🤣 seriously, it's the most flexible thing in the world
It's absolutely essential that you create your own routine. Your body is unique. You have strengths and weaknesses, aches and pains, potential and opportunity that no generic routine can offer. The problem of course is to know your body and health that well. It requires a lot of experimentation.
Lots of great musicians have said that first you need to learn everything about your instrument (or as much as possible), then you need to forget everything. This notion applies to fitness too. Follow programs. Learn how your body responds to various training modalities. Then modify according to your own unique needs & limitation. Like you said, it takes time. Years even. But this is the way to do it.
@@mrpaullandini ☝ yes, this exactly
He has hit the nail right on the head with his remark, " Doing less better is the way forward".Trying too many different exercises and approaches inevitably leads to program hopping , where you don't follow any one program long enough for results and overcomplicated and overthought routines.The key is to incorporate push, pull and squat exercises into your routine and practise them intensely and consistently with a reasonable minimum of compound exercises.One or two per basic movement is fine.
The magic isn't in the workout-it's in the starting...I like this! Sooooooo true!!!!
Yep, just gotta take that first step, and the rest are easier
@@gmbfit you know, it reminds me of the sayings 'what ever fires wires [neurologically]' and 'i cant think my way in right acting but I can act my way into right thinking' LFG!!!! Got my workout tomorrow!!!
Showing up matters more than - everything else
Yep, it's all about consistency.
Just what I needed to hear - thank you!
You're very welcome.
I love your lovely dog 🎉- he’s so excited he’s also getting a workout by jumping around you!
He's always having a good time.
After a 6 month break, I'm finally getting back into a routine: Elements once a week in between my other workouts. I think I'll swap my push press and pull up days to IS next month. Using my phone to do GMB makes it easier to do my routine wherever I am.
This is great to hear. And yes! Praxis make it easy to do your GMB programs anywhere you are. Let me know how it goes with IS.
Great advice and perhaps we could add that very few people have the knowledge to design their own program and have the skills to execute it without coaching.
Very true.
Thanks Ryan. This video is exactly what I needed
Right on. Happy to hear that.
Great video Ryan!! ❤
Thank you!!
Great Advice! Simplicity is Elegance.
Good advice 💪🏻
Tudor Ranger, wonderful choice on the wrist
@@petewilson2314 Thank you! My favorite.
Great advice 👍🏻 I keep my routine also simple.
The way to go. :)
00:35 Dog: Some new game, master?
Wanna play!😄
Always! :)
Truer words have never been spoken. Kudos to you Ryan.
Perhaps you can help me: i am desperately looking for an extra-large gym mat, much like those that Da Rulk uses for his functional workouts. Where can i get one? I specifically need a very, very large size of mat.
Thanks!
Well, we don't sell mats so I can't help you there. I got mine on Amazon.
Liked your thinking 😊
72 still competing in powerlifting competitions, correct whatever you do keep on doing it, you know it makes sense.
My solution was to workout every single day. Get in the workout clothes and do something every day.. that means that you can't push your workout till the next day, where you are likely to push it even further, and then end up not doing anything that week.... Working out every day eliminates this problem
making it a daily habit is definitely the easiest way to stay consistent
Hi Ryan! Thanks for the advice. I'm wondering - you mention using a modified version of Integral Strength from Monday to Friday. As an IS owner, I felt like IS was mostly "accessory work", and was looking at a way to increase intensity for hypertrophy and strength. Modifying IS to fit a Mon-Fri schedule seems to imply some kind of split, which would allow more intensity per muscle group with proper rest in-between. Would you be willing to share a bit more about what this modified IS routine looks like?
I see how it can feel like accessory work if the goal is hypertrophy or strength in the realm of getting as freaking strong as humanly possible. If you want that, then lift heavy weights. For Integral Strength, we're looking to build dynamic power and endurance for sports, training, and our other activities. Following the program Mon-Fri does have a "split" but, probably not in the way you're thinking of chest, bis, tris, shoulder, legs, etc. The only modification that I've made to my Integral Strength programming is that I'm doing harder variations of the movements with less sets. I only do two sets of each movement each day. This is what is good for me at this moment. So again, it's still Integral Strength, just adjusted for what I now need having used it for so many years. BTW, autoregulation isn't just for me but something we tell everyone. Here's more info on that. gmb.io/autoregulation/
@gmbfit Thank you for the quick and thorough response! That makes sense to me, in that it is more akin to daily maintenance of your body. Which makes a lot of sense if your objective is longevity, preserving and improving your general fitness, and preparedness for all sorts of daily activities. Cheers!
Superb Video and on Point. Guilty of #1 and #2 🙈
Thank you! And yes, that goes for a lot of us.
Thanks
Hello friend. Will these moves help with hip impingement?
They could. Give it a try.
Good points
yes
Where did you get your pull up rack? Can you put a link?
Thank you very much
Somewhere on Amazon. There are tons on there.
Yes.
id tell clients and do myself be constantly persistent
What breeds of dogs do you recommend as a personal training dog?
whatever breed you can love with all your heart
Great dog!😘
He's a good boy.
@ Looks like it.😘
Cutest personal trainer. 🥰
Yeah man. Push, pull, press, squat, run, clean, snatch.
What I your mat/floor in your studio?
Just some mats that I got off of Amazon.
Love your dog 🐕 he made me laugh😇😇🙏🙏
Great advice…and final tip…get a gorgeous enthusiastic playful doggie partner to train with! ❤😊
never hurts :)
I do one set of frog jumps, chinups and pushups once a week. Whole body is trained.
Nice.
Some trainer said I gotta keep switching programs(weight training) otherwise my body would get used to it and wouldn't grow any more from some point🤔
What's your thought on that Ryan? I'm confused😅
That's... not how it works. A better explanation in here: gmb.io/periodization/ - you do need to change your routine sometimes, but it should not be frequent.
Is that Tudour?
Yes, Tudor Ranger.
Bro, you're overlooking your personal trainer there. I mean you don't even mention him but i dare say he's a good boy.
Bro, Henry is never overlooked ;)
Step 0
Bring your dog along
Always.
Still have tinnitus
🤣
get back to us in ten years....
why?
Step ome: be rich. Done.
you must not know very many rich people
52? how jesus
Pretty sure time flows the same direction for all of us...
90%?
4. Nutrition on point.
5. Quality sleep.
6. Minimize stress/don't ignore mental health.
Now you've got 90%+
Don't know what you mean with "nutrition on point". Sounds a lot like "perfect nutrition", but that of course is far from true. Nutrition needs to be ok. Meaning at least enough nutrients and not so much toxins. But doesn't have to be "clean" or so. Helps, if it is, but is not a requirement. Sleep on the other hand is very, very important in the long run.
Infomercial with no value.
🤣 all righty then