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  • Опубликовано: 9 окт 2021
  • On the latest One Star Reviews, VICE's Taji Ameen is again on the mission to get to the bottom of some bad online reviews -- this time while getting his body into shape since he is in Miami after all. In order to complete this mission he enlists the services of a local lowly rated personal trainer at Monster Cast Fitness named Gabriel and is quickly sent off on a rollercoaster of physical endurance. Stay tuned to see Taji battle his monster while Gabriel attempts to battle his reviews.
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  • @VICE
    @VICE  6 месяцев назад +2

    WATCH NEXT: Faking My Death with a Sex Doll - ruclips.net/video/7PXqDGQt9gM/видео.html

  • @stevenhinkle6957
    @stevenhinkle6957 2 года назад +15268

    As someone who works in the industry, this guy seems legit to me. He's absolutely right about people not wanting to push themselves. That's the biggest problem with personal training.

    • @kingpin20042003
      @kingpin20042003 2 года назад +338

      I honestly would only ever go to a personal trainer if I couldn't push myself. I honestly thought a personal trainer is someone that's going to push me even if I cant push myself I genuinely thought it was part of your job. I mean this comment with no hate just love.

    • @desWolfhound
      @desWolfhound 2 года назад +211

      And those are the shitty people that gave him bad reviews. This guy seems legit to me as well

    • @Flip2rz
      @Flip2rz 2 года назад +59

      @@kingpin20042003 it's not even like that you know most personal trainers would be like come on u got this and motivate them but sometimes they try and they still don't want to do it. Working out is all mentality if u go to get forced to workout u shouldn't go at all

    • @marting6015
      @marting6015 2 года назад +94

      @@kingpin20042003 that is not how it works. You can't force people to make a change. The person has to want it. A trainer or coach can strengthen your motivation for change by eliciting and exploring your own reasons to change. However, they cannot make this decision for you. Once you have decided, they can then teach you the skills/provide the resources for you to achieve your goal. There's a lot of trial and error.

    • @Cassie_-rw9ik
      @Cassie_-rw9ik 2 года назад +119

      He only had 3 out of 4 bad Yelp reviews. He’s got a 5 star rating on google with over 90 reviews so they didn’t really choose a one star review establishment. Seems suspicious. Like free advertising.

  • @TonyTones123
    @TonyTones123 2 года назад +4506

    The guy was so positive even the menacing music and edits didn’t change his vibe for me at all. The positivity is strong with this one

    • @getonthecrossanddontlookba5004
      @getonthecrossanddontlookba5004 2 года назад +25

      Repent to Jesus Christ!!
      “If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God.”
      ‭‭1 John‬ ‭4:15‬ ‭NIV‬‬

    • @chrisdonian6263
      @chrisdonian6263 2 года назад +4

      @@getonthecrossanddontlookba5004 Amen

    • @SystemFreaKk13
      @SystemFreaKk13 2 года назад +22

      @@getonthecrossanddontlookba5004 No.

    • @Bald_and_Brown
      @Bald_and_Brown 2 года назад +12

      @@getonthecrossanddontlookba5004 Be quiet

    • @ykx777
      @ykx777 2 года назад +3

      @@getonthecrossanddontlookba5004 shut up, nobody is angry. only irritated by your garbage gospel. go away

  • @Hims.
    @Hims. 2 года назад +1014

    Damn, I honestly feel bad for the guy. He’s 100% absolutely right when he mentioned people not wanting to hear feedback on their performance in the gym.

  • @mohammedarafatlone
    @mohammedarafatlone 2 года назад +413

    PLOT TWIST : *THEY ACTUALLY GIVE HIM BAD REVIEWS SO THE GYM IS LESS CROWDED AND CAN TRAIN WITH HIM*

  • @Chrissmills
    @Chrissmills 2 года назад +4984

    He looks like a great trainer and has an awesome mindset. People just want a personal trainer who won’t push them and they feel self satisfaction for going to the gym. They probably got told things they didn’t wanna hear (eg diet/lifestyle) and that’s why they left bad reviews

    • @gaspersustarsic7874
      @gaspersustarsic7874 2 года назад +25

      yup.

    • @minge9
      @minge9 2 года назад +187

      I totally agree. When I first started working in this industry, I tried my best to motivate and push every one of my clients like an athlete but most really didn't want that. One even stormed out of the session after shouting at me saying that she doesn't want to be push. That's when I realised most that pays for a personal trainer usually just wants to feel good about themselves and feels like they are making progress and most importantly, they just wanted someone there for them. 3 years into working in this industry, I know which button to push now. The ones that stay the longest with you are usually the ones that just wants to feel good about themselves. The extremely motivated ones usually leave within 3 months
      after learning "everything" from you

    • @stublazinsky5690
      @stublazinsky5690 2 года назад +25

      They were definitely fat. I’m fat too and I’m not gonna get offended. I know I need to work harder!

    • @TrapRAM
      @TrapRAM 2 года назад +17

      Most people are lazy, they expect years of hard work overnight.

    • @tigermunky
      @tigermunky 2 года назад +19

      My trainer tries to murder me with every session we have. He's super strict on my diet and pushes me to the point that I usually want to either cry or vomit.
      He's the only trainer I've had, so I don't really have anything else to compare to, but I could see why people would quit his sessions very quickly.
      As you say, a lot of people want to get in shape without changing their lifestyle in any meaningful way. Hahaha...I wish that were the case.

  • @Louis-pb3nq
    @Louis-pb3nq 2 года назад +2784

    This guys isn’t only a physical trainer but a damn therapist!
    More power to this man!!! Best of luck Gabriel

    • @Amy-gp7ek
      @Amy-gp7ek 2 года назад +14

      You just summarised personal training

    • @corybowers45
      @corybowers45 2 года назад +7

      Yeah man. I’ve been in a gym almost my whole life, for sports and personal health not as a trainer; however, guys Gabriel push people beyond their personal boundaries if they want it. Good on him. Maybe some of the reviews are legit, but I guarantee most of them are a result of customer’s own insecurities.

    • @itstoasty7089
      @itstoasty7089 2 года назад +3

      Someone mentioned in reply that this same trainer has 1 star on 3 out if 4 Yelp reviews but on google this same trainer has 90 reviews with very few 3 and below stars. Very suspicious

  • @matthewinsydneyful
    @matthewinsydneyful 2 года назад +432

    This guy trainer, is straight up.
    Imaginary, talkative and humble.
    Laughs off neg reviews, nice clean gym, pushing more water and addressing honest dieting, I know this is entertainment, but I'd have him as my personal trainer, been in gyms for over 20 years. Polite, well presented, friendly, and not loading weights or advanced exercises for a novice.

    • @jimjimson6208
      @jimjimson6208 2 года назад +21

      yo my trainer is imaginary too, I call him Jeremy and he is all I've got until I can afford a real one

    • @evancauler789
      @evancauler789 Год назад

      @@jimjimson6208 😂

  • @Madzblr
    @Madzblr 2 года назад +200

    I love his analogy for the self sabotager we all have inside of us. When I used to train really hard for cross country I remember my coaches always saying that little voice in your head is going to tell your body the whole time during the workout “stop, just stop running,” but you can’t listen to it. He seems like a great trainer hopefully this helps his business in putting his image in a new light.

    • @soricesofast
      @soricesofast Год назад

      My Little Hater got big ass claws,
      Big ass feet and big ass paws,
      Big ass teeth and big ass jaws,
      Big ass holes in his dirty drawers,
      At least that's how it looks to me because
      He represents all my fears and all my flaws,
      But I swear, I swear my Little Hater won't win today,
      He's inside my brain,
      His full time job is making me insane,
      Serving up self-sabotage when my self confidence is a big mirage,
      But I'mma get where I need to be cuz I know someone out there believes in me,
      And I swear, I swear my Little Hater won't win today,
      ruclips.net/video/iJqSl0ePg1g/видео.html

    • @skippythealien9627
      @skippythealien9627 Год назад +1

      Goddamn this is so true lol. i have these mental battles literally every single time i go running or go for a swim or go lift weights

  • @izabellavanryn3531
    @izabellavanryn3531 2 года назад +4619

    I was not expecting this to be such a heartwarming episode! Gabriel really seems to take pride in what he does. His gym looks pretty no nonsense. Nice clean, open space, simple equipment for effective but not overly complicated training for his clients.

    • @originalunoriginal4055
      @originalunoriginal4055 2 года назад +17

      Damm!
      Almost as if your impression is exactly what the gym and the fitness instructor wants to communicate as being their moto!

    • @domeyeahaight
      @domeyeahaight 2 года назад +35

      Totally agree. I always wanted to be a pt and he is motivating me. The monster was weird but its wholesome AF

    • @connorlegg3934
      @connorlegg3934 2 года назад +6

      @@domeyeahaight its just a way to personify your feeling of laziness and mental blockage thats stopping you from completing your goals

  • @Joshh.K
    @Joshh.K 2 года назад +2600

    i like his metaphor, he's basically found 1 metaphor that can apply to hundreds of individualistic personal issues.. good man wish him all the best

    • @GsnaGs
      @GsnaGs 2 года назад

      💯

    • @cocoarecords
      @cocoarecords 2 года назад

      Indeed

    • @dudeman858
      @dudeman858 2 года назад +24

      yeah, I wanted to dislike him but he seems like a good dude.

    • @44fall4
      @44fall4 2 года назад +8

      @@dudeman858 why would you want to dislike him?

    • @dudeman858
      @dudeman858 2 года назад +4

      @@44fall4 I don’t know, it’s just something about his face.

  • @Ryan-jl1el
    @Ryan-jl1el 2 года назад +197

    Gabriel definitely looks legit as a trainer. I saw zero ego. He also showed alot of enthusiasm toward corrective form. Something that I rarely see trainers do at the gym.

    • @sassythesasquatch8036
      @sassythesasquatch8036 Год назад +1

      My first personal trainers were my drill sgts and they engraved correct form and discipline into my brain, form and discipline are so important to having a transformation and there are many trainers out there that overlook them

  • @Kaustubh3024
    @Kaustubh3024 2 года назад +31

    Man he is so positive. Shame on the people who tried to ruin his business with bad reviews

  • @BossLevelPro
    @BossLevelPro 2 года назад +3788

    On the real, this dude's explanation of his monster being portrayed as a ghost to symbolize his late grandfather and the role he played in his family's life is exceedingly deep. Imagine a young man starting a business and thinking about what his parents understood to be an overbearing intrusion on their life, while concluding that they were wrong and that same monster was actually someone trying to point them in the right direction. Then sketching out some artwork to the best of his ability and sticking with it, making it the basis for his company mission. We could all learn something from this.

    • @mannyb332211
      @mannyb332211 2 года назад +72

      The lesson here is to stay true to yourself no matter what

    • @Timucin01
      @Timucin01 2 года назад +49

      Thank you for taking time to write this.

    • @DR-qd7go
      @DR-qd7go 2 года назад +16

      Absolutely - Stick to your process and success will come.

    • @mevans1769
      @mevans1769 2 года назад +4

      100%

    • @average_kante162
      @average_kante162 2 года назад +1

      damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

  • @spunkflunk
    @spunkflunk 2 года назад +6002

    I'm surprised be didnt give him a monster energy drink as preworkout

    • @ap4702
      @ap4702 2 года назад +39

      U gay

    • @utikt
      @utikt 2 года назад +147

      That’s what the monster would want you to do

    • @thotdestoryer4203
      @thotdestoryer4203 2 года назад +2

      they ant that bad but its super low in caffine

    • @manmeetsingh3881
      @manmeetsingh3881 2 года назад +9

      One word SUGAR.

    • @diseasebeats9493
      @diseasebeats9493 2 года назад +3

      @@manmeetsingh3881 another word BAD

  • @dietblackasmr3649
    @dietblackasmr3649 2 года назад +127

    I would totally 100% work out with Gabriel! He seems so kind, motivating, knowledgeable, and creates SIMPLE plans for his clients! Plus, the monster analogies and such are actually something that I know that I could really latch onto to help push past that psychological barrier that stops so many of us from pushing further! What a great trainer!

  • @des_pra
    @des_pra 2 года назад +64

    As a trainer myself i would be honoured to be trained by this guy, love his energy!

  • @DingleDut
    @DingleDut 2 года назад +2481

    He deserves a 10 star. That monster is a a metaphor to your limits as an individual. Most of the 1 star reviews are by people who are probably lazy and as he said "don't want to help themselves." Much respect to Gabriel.

    • @2alsen
      @2alsen 2 года назад +1

      @@browncatwithblurredbackgro2461 huh?

    • @silentoccasion4359
      @silentoccasion4359 2 года назад +4

      @@browncatwithblurredbackgro2461 it's in the video at the very end as a joke. He also says, "Yeah, but you gotta control your monster right?"

    • @masonthunkwell9786
      @masonthunkwell9786 2 года назад +1

      The monster is the id. Seems like a couple different things.

    • @irgendeinname9256
      @irgendeinname9256 2 года назад +1

      Tbh you don't know how he acts without a camera

    • @irgendeinname9256
      @irgendeinname9256 2 года назад +3

      Would be much more Interesting with a hidden cam

  • @readmycomment3157
    @readmycomment3157 2 года назад +1871

    This place actually has a 4.9/5 rating on google, with just a few bad reviews. He seems like a nice guy trying to run a good business. Good luck to him.

    • @DarioLProductions
      @DarioLProductions 2 года назад +156

      And he actually has the physique to prove, Ive seen alot of person trainers who dont.

    • @Ninja1Ninja2
      @Ninja1Ninja2 2 года назад +91

      i think its less about the number of one star reviews and more about how weird the business owner is according to the one star reviews. like if you just went to a place that only had one star reviews itd just be a shithole ripoff and there wouldnt be any funny or cringy moments.

    • @lp1fn
      @lp1fn 2 года назад +80

      Aww I’m glad cause I felt sorry for him. Dude looks like he’s trying, hoping things stay good for him!

    • @Sonal99
      @Sonal99 2 года назад +79

      His business is gonna blow up now

    • @mnkpop5858
      @mnkpop5858 2 года назад +1

      ruclips.net/video/1Fw0Dzjsduo/видео.html

  • @VICE
    @VICE  7 месяцев назад +7

    It’s time to set a reminder! A new episode of One Star Reviews is airing on October 22nd.

  • @Bootyeater6969_
    @Bootyeater6969_ 2 года назад +1814

    I like how Taji talks about the reviews in the worst possible moments. 💀

    • @harleysq
      @harleysq 2 года назад +31

      LOL
      it could easily have ended up as a csi episode

    • @americanmade-1
      @americanmade-1 2 года назад +2

      Everytime haha

    • @TheBoxingRealm
      @TheBoxingRealm 2 года назад +2

      Your profile pic and name 😂😂😂

    • @PARCE93
      @PARCE93 2 года назад +7

      It adds to the awkward premise of the show

    • @msldt9675
      @msldt9675 2 года назад +3

      Takes me back to the colonic episode- bring up the bad reviews while his ass is getting flushed

  • @THECH0SEN0NE82
    @THECH0SEN0NE82 2 года назад +1348

    the guy has charisma and a grasp on his own philosophy. more power to him.

  • @ajoanes1998
    @ajoanes1998 2 года назад +15

    I love that he has nothing but 5 star reviews now. Man deserves it

    • @calig2349
      @calig2349 2 года назад

      facts 💯💯💯

  • @thebordeaux3561
    @thebordeaux3561 Год назад +67

    I actually went and visit him. He's actually really sweet and kind. I think a lot of people take him as over ego and stuff, but I never got that. He's tells you what you shouldn't do and do when it comes to your health. You know some people don't like what you tell them to do etc. Being a trainer is always a rocky position due to you sometimes having to tell that person no.

    • @curlyhairdudeify
      @curlyhairdudeify 6 месяцев назад +2

      He is Brazilian and confident and happy.... Americans love to see everyone miserable (professional).

  • @pianoonparade
    @pianoonparade 2 года назад +2127

    being able to continue his business with a space that big and all that equipment means that he has some pretty loyal clients. he wouldn't be able to keep paying rent otherwise so it makes sense he wasn't actually a bad trainer.

    • @skaterxguy25
      @skaterxguy25 2 года назад +37

      my exact thoughts lol. even in the first minutes of meeting him he didnt shine yet but the studio space speaks for itself

    • @ranting8677
      @ranting8677 2 года назад +27

      Or money laundering scheme

    • @bigdog8168
      @bigdog8168 2 года назад +14

      @@ranting8677 lmao more common than not

    • @federicoperez4373
      @federicoperez4373 2 года назад +1

      that was my tought too

    • @91octane88
      @91octane88 2 года назад +2

      My exact thoughts. So sad how he's one star just because of a few people

  • @brianmiles3815
    @brianmiles3815 2 года назад +2310

    This man is obviously passionate. Very kind and is true that people get offended about comments towards their ego. But most of us know that this sometimes is needed to really drive a person forward.

    • @fabiankaczmarczyk7177
      @fabiankaczmarczyk7177 2 года назад

      Thats why i dont become PT, we want the samething but with less or no work ideally

    • @tuileriaques
      @tuileriaques 2 года назад

      I'm not going to pay someone to insult me, plus no it doesn't work for everyone.

  • @noosphericaltarzan
    @noosphericaltarzan Год назад +45

    There's no way those reviews are legit. He couldn't continue running a gym that size in Miami, even paying a barista, if those reviews were accurate. He's got plenty of clients. I am not even sure he realizes it's likely one or a handful of persons.

    • @mukkaar
      @mukkaar 10 месяцев назад

      Yep, private gym at that. You need to be actually charging a lot and having a lot of customers too to sustain that kind of business. And obviously service and training need to be really good as well since people would expect that.

  • @ellismberman
    @ellismberman 2 года назад +34

    Just finished binging all of One Star Reviews. This series is amazing! Taji is too funny and the perfect host for this show. The production & post production team are geniuses! Keep it up, Vice! Hope you're paying these people well.

  • @s_d_1200
    @s_d_1200 2 года назад +2725

    That part about his grandfather had me bawling. Cheers to this guy, he's very mentally strong to be doing what he's doing despite all these bad reviews and slander.

    • @taylordavis8094
      @taylordavis8094 2 года назад +93

      I thought the monster was corny until he told that story 🥲

    • @Miamiatmidnight
      @Miamiatmidnight 2 года назад +16

      Same, so unexpected.. didn't expect tears!

    • @blahmin8344
      @blahmin8344 2 года назад +19

      @@taylordavis8094 Same, then he told that story and was like DAMN yo wtf

    • @Oreomilkcookie
      @Oreomilkcookie 2 года назад

      @@browncatwithblurredbackgro2461 people will believe anything

    • @unknownaura
      @unknownaura 2 года назад

      @@Oreomilkcookie I'm guessing you're not very smart

  • @Deloreon
    @Deloreon 2 года назад +3147

    I can't express how glad I am that this show exists. The awkwardness is everything 😂

    • @mnkpop5858
      @mnkpop5858 2 года назад +1

      ruclips.net/video/1Fw0Dzjsduo/видео.html

    • @meganlee7972
      @meganlee7972 2 года назад

      Plus Brandon Buckingham & Ch.5!!

    • @jspence8863
      @jspence8863 2 года назад +20

      This guy isn't awkward I hate it when people say that HES NORMAL it's everybody else that's fucking insane! society and civil human behavior holds itself together by a thread don't forget that

    • @trevors.5998
      @trevors.5998 2 года назад +4

      I like watching this dude when im smoking , i also like watching Seven Hunnid’s videos

    • @generalmartok3990
      @generalmartok3990 2 года назад +1

      Crack is good sometimes.

  • @josemunoz8452
    @josemunoz8452 2 года назад +13

    Lmfaoooo. This is one of the best episodes so far, not only the ending, but the passion and authenticity of this personal trainer. Good job Gabriel, keep going brother ❤️

  • @CarlosPEnis
    @CarlosPEnis 2 года назад +30

    I've never once in my life thought about hiring a personal trainer but I kinda like this guy. He's a good motivator. I agree with him on the "people don't want to be pushed" thing. This dude tried to push them and they just got offended instead of actually trying

  • @noahbaker5192
    @noahbaker5192 2 года назад +669

    Nah this guy seems passionate about what he does. He's doing everything he can with what he has. Hope he's still chasing his dream

    • @bakielh229
      @bakielh229 2 года назад +2

      and I mean, it could be that he mistreated some customers or had a problem with the dishes because no one is perfect but what matters is that he's willing to change and improve and that makes him better than the other 1 star review businesses

  • @wernhervonbraun4222
    @wernhervonbraun4222 2 года назад +1407

    Few people might be giving him one star review because they didn't get ripped after their first day workout

    • @mnkpop5858
      @mnkpop5858 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/1Fw0Dzjsduo/видео.html

    • @monstercast716
      @monstercast716 2 года назад +51

      Hello Abhijit! I appreciate the support.

    • @nol7828
      @nol7828 2 года назад +5

      @@monstercast716 lol hahahaha

    • @nol7828
      @nol7828 2 года назад +7

      @@monstercast716 upload videos on RUclips

    • @epresley8324
      @epresley8324 2 года назад

      Exactly!

  • @pwan3971
    @pwan3971 2 года назад +23

    Man I feel for this guy for having bad reviews, seems like a genuinely nice guy!

  • @lawrencecornell3430
    @lawrencecornell3430 2 года назад +35

    Honestly if I lived in Miami I would train with him… dude seems chill as hell, and he’s right people don’t want to work for nothing… they see greatness and thinks it just “happens”… they look at the end result of things and then get discouraged with the process… one must fall in love with the process in order to find yourself in the result.
    And I love his way of talking about “internal demons” as it is something that plagues everyone even in the simplest of choices…. I love what Jordan Peterson says… “become a beast and then learn how to tame it”… it is just simply know your potential and then discipline yourself to get it…
    This dude is amazing, and I hope he prospers.

  • @NathanFlorence
    @NathanFlorence 2 года назад +2346

    “Crack is good sometimes” lol this guy seems like okay dude!

    • @phil_5430
      @phil_5430 2 года назад +44

      Thats actually not that wrong. I do some mobility exercises for my back and when it cracks, it feels like a blockade has been opened

    • @Jackrobert28
      @Jackrobert28 2 года назад +1

      @@phil_5430 Really ? I thought it's cos you don't do mobility, warm up or your too heavy.

    • @puaman73
      @puaman73 2 года назад +4

      Dude is an absolute Legend

    • @bigbeanzzz
      @bigbeanzzz 2 года назад +7

      Nathan the goat 🐐

    • @nickjones3793
      @nickjones3793 2 года назад +27

      Dude is right, crack is pretty good but only sometimes.

  • @mrdsn189
    @mrdsn189 2 года назад +1542

    Now Taji is strong enough to keep carrying Vice on his back for a long time to come.

  • @Oooo-bi7bi
    @Oooo-bi7bi 2 года назад +3

    It takes two to tango. From my experience of working in retail for a few decades. Many people are rude and don’t realise they are. Or behave in a manner that would bring the worst out in the most patient person. As far as dealing with service, I would be inclined to check the situation out myself. You can usually get the feel of a place in a short time.

  • @thingsgotmessy
    @thingsgotmessy Год назад +3

    5* to you for giving this guy the review he deserves Taji! Love the show, thanks!

  • @SoCloseToToast
    @SoCloseToToast 2 года назад +3733

    Just leaving a comment hoping it helps that YT algorithm to support the show and Taji! Also the editing is A+

    • @yasssgawwwd5643
      @yasssgawwwd5643 2 года назад +2

      I really miss Thomas🥲

    • @t.j2418
      @t.j2418 2 года назад +13

      Bruh they have 15 million subs

    • @cygnuscraft9544
      @cygnuscraft9544 2 года назад +11

      God knows vice the smallest yt channel needs an algorithm boost

    • @Obarkc
      @Obarkc 2 года назад +10

      Just remember they stole this idea from a small content creator by the name of Philip solo. He did a couple one star reviews on restaurants and blew up from it then shortly after Vice came out with a whole series on one starred reviews.

    • @chirilo12345
      @chirilo12345 2 года назад

      @egi nurandani o

  • @78town
    @78town 2 года назад +1193

    That story about his grandpa hit deep.
    He seems like a super genuine guy.
    As an ex personal trainer myself I appreciate his strategy of changing peoples mentality rather than just showing them a workout or 2.

    • @colinwhite4710
      @colinwhite4710 2 года назад +26

      100% about countering those negative thought patterns over just the lifting

    • @stressedpanda5689
      @stressedpanda5689 2 года назад +3

      What does that mean?

    • @omarsosa9638
      @omarsosa9638 2 года назад +5

      Yeah that Tory was very deep, one day I want a Tory like that

    • @kinley9221
      @kinley9221 2 года назад +4

      @@omarsosa9638 yeah greatest Tory I ever heard

    • @danielmckendrick1371
      @danielmckendrick1371 2 года назад +14

      I really gotta agree with you dude. I'm sure trainers have their down-days and still have to earn a living. LA is fucking brutal. The dude seems like a good person, just trying to make it, and make sense of it, in the constraints of a capitalist society.

  • @wonder841
    @wonder841 2 года назад +3

    Jealousy is real...so glad you gave him 5 stars..I read his spirit...good man and I hope his grandfather is looking out for him and his business will grow!!

  • @portpatrol
    @portpatrol 2 года назад

    One of the best episodes yet, glad you're back Taji!

  • @ohkreally8913
    @ohkreally8913 2 года назад +1766

    When he explained more about "the monster," it got pretty deep. It was unexpected, but refreshing. That's why I love One Star Reviews, you never know what you're going to get. Taji is genuine and makes people feel comfortable enough to tell their story.

  • @schnitzelmopi
    @schnitzelmopi 2 года назад +705

    I've dealt with this personality (the reviewers) multiple times while being a coach. Gabriel is right when he says a lot of people don't want to help themselves. They're quick to pass the buck and place the blame on anyone besides themselves. All you can do is try to stay positive and show them you're their ally in their journey.

    • @gainsandglory6808
      @gainsandglory6808 2 года назад +14

      same bro I always ease people into it now bc even a basic 5x5 program will make these snowflakes puke

    • @MistaWordz
      @MistaWordz 2 года назад +22

      @@gainsandglory6808 5x5 programs can make even experienced lifters puke if the weight is heavy enough, but yeah I agree. Fitness "media" has people expecting 30 day beach bodies and other unrealistic bs.

  • @trydersv7063
    @trydersv7063 2 года назад +4

    "When you want to help somebody but they don't even want to help themselves". This dude got me, he's training style is not what I like but looks like a wholesome guy.

  • @AikenAdventures
    @AikenAdventures 2 года назад +4

    I like that this guy kept a positive attitude and didn’t even get negative about the bad reviews.

  • @michaelwelch7607
    @michaelwelch7607 2 года назад +544

    Gabriel is a 1st class PT, super professional and 100% committed to his clients, one of the hardest working guys I know. I was 10 kilos overweight and couldn't run for the bus… in 24 months he had me ready for a triathlon, without any stresses or stains. World class coach. It’s a shame that we live in a world where entertainment is attempting to destroy someone else’s passion. But hey, it’s all good, Gabriel has my business for as long as he wants it.

    • @tugvesancak
      @tugvesancak Год назад +14

      24 months is enough for almost anything, but hey, they are not magicians. Keeping one on track for 24 months is the key. So that must be his magic.

    • @sassythesasquatch8036
      @sassythesasquatch8036 Год назад +7

      It’s really sad that there are people out there that get their kicks from ruining someone’s business, life, career, passion, or anything important to that person. Folks will do that to both people they know and don’t know and will do it even if there is no good reason for it, I’ve found that it’s often jealousy but I’m noticing a trend lately where people often times don’t see others as actual people with dreams, goals, emotions, or feelings. Many assholes out there can’t even consider anything beyond themselves and will ruin something for someone just for fun, it’s a fucked up world we live in.😔

    • @sassythesasquatch8036
      @sassythesasquatch8036 Год назад +3

      @@tugvesancak it’s about commitment, discipline and persistence

    • @MiaLeona69
      @MiaLeona69 Год назад +1

      @@sassythesasquatch8036 whaddya talking about

    • @leonardhpls6
      @leonardhpls6 7 месяцев назад

      Prove it tubs

  • @GIRLYGAMINGYT
    @GIRLYGAMINGYT 2 года назад +1009

    I think people were just upset because he actually made them WORKOUT lmao

    • @mariochico43
      @mariochico43 Год назад +11

      Agree u can’t tell he cares and not just about money truth hurts people can’t handle it

    • @mam362
      @mam362 3 месяца назад

      keep in mind that he knew he would be on camera for this

  • @tc6041
    @tc6041 2 года назад +1

    1 of the best videos I've come across in awhile!

  • @clf3geug3t3t3u4uiw
    @clf3geug3t3t3u4uiw 2 года назад +1

    This was a great episode. Meaningful and refreshing

  • @maliekfuller7138
    @maliekfuller7138 2 года назад +252

    I love that 1 star reviews is actually an avenue for businesses to get a 2nd chance on the internet. Good things come back around to good people

    • @Cassie_-rw9ik
      @Cassie_-rw9ik 2 года назад +4

      He had 3 bad reviews out of 4 on YELP. He’s got a 5 star rating on google with over 90 reviews. This business is very successful. Seems fishy. Probably his friend and giving him free publicity.

    • @Adam-mw5qd
      @Adam-mw5qd 2 года назад

      @@Cassie_-rw9ik well, it seems in the video he was only looking on yelp

    • @Cassie_-rw9ik
      @Cassie_-rw9ik 2 года назад +3

      @@Adam-mw5qd That’s true he was only going by Yelp. It’s not hard to fake 3 reviews. Out of all the businesses out there you’d think Vice would choose an actual one star reviewed business with lots of reviews. This business is already successful. Currently with 122 google reviews with a perfect 5 star rating. That’s very rare for any business. So why choose to ‘help’ this guy? Sounds dodgy to me.

  • @xxalmightyxx2304
    @xxalmightyxx2304 2 года назад +1219

    Not gonna lie. This trainer is pretty legit. Great personality and super motivated. We need more like this guy man. I really hope he is very sucessfull in life and keeps on living his dreams. Thanks Taji for your reviews. It shows the other side of people and their business. Ill always remember to watch my monster 🤖.
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    • @mr.khorsani8740
      @mr.khorsani8740 2 года назад +13

      Bruh. If u workout. U know his training isn't legit

    • @everythingautomotiveeta5839
      @everythingautomotiveeta5839 2 года назад +96

      @@mr.khorsani8740 and if you worked out more than 9 months, you would realize this was basically a consultation and a feeling out process of Taji mental, nutritional and some what physical. You got to start somewhere.
      You don't just start with 315 on incline and say go...

    • @monstercast716
      @monstercast716 2 года назад +25

      I appreciate your words 🙏🏽⭐️

    • @Ivan-bz7kg
      @Ivan-bz7kg 2 года назад +40

      @@mr.khorsani8740 u dumb? You expecting him to teach taji to lift heavy weights on first day? Or do some deadlifts?!

    • @kakaak0
      @kakaak0 2 года назад +2

      @@Ivan-bz7kg facts

  • @kaijunjiang9763
    @kaijunjiang9763 2 года назад +2

    Positive energy is what we all need in the current situation.

  • @Lodreus
    @Lodreus 2 года назад +1

    Damn! There's me hoping to see a one-star review but these 5 stars so far have been reasonable and worthy of checking out.

  • @momentsoftriumph5972
    @momentsoftriumph5972 2 года назад +469

    His monster concept reminds me of Carl Jung’s “Shadow self” concept. I couldn’t help but smile when he was explaining “his monster”. That notion had helped me tremendously in early adulthood

    • @williamadiputra2850
      @williamadiputra2850 2 года назад

      oh it's everywhere, you can't escape it. even in something like anime, there's a ton of this trope. naruto, bleach, any shonen anime.

    • @acason4
      @acason4 2 года назад

      👌🏻

    • @bobhydro913
      @bobhydro913 2 года назад +1

      It's a metaphor for people's ego

    • @bartoszjanprzybyszewski1891
      @bartoszjanprzybyszewski1891 2 года назад +3

      Ok i found the jung comment

    • @darthclone7
      @darthclone7 2 года назад

      We have to live with Monster 👹.. but damn the Psyche Phenomena that Juung was able to communicate with during his meditations reminds me of Joe Rogan Plasma beings he is able to talk too.. lol off topic

  • @Jacksonrodriguez
    @Jacksonrodriguez 2 года назад +494

    dang, this was wholesome AF. Didn;t know this show existed. For the record, his monster analogy on fitness is interesting and the fact it had to do with his grandfather made it more significant.

  • @naeco1602
    @naeco1602 2 года назад +6

    Woooah He's actually such a GREAT PERSON!! He seems very genuine and he's the type of person that don't let the negativity affects him. This man is giving off a good vibe too and I would give him 5 Stars.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @parasocial_police
    @parasocial_police 2 года назад +4

    Seems like a nice guy. It too bad a few bad reviews from crazy people can really mess up a small business owner when they first start out. Wish this guy a lot of success.

  • @tegridyfarms6851
    @tegridyfarms6851 2 года назад +904

    *VICE would be nothing without people like TAJI and the editing. PS This looks like a great gym 4/5*

    • @natearmstrong8340
      @natearmstrong8340 2 года назад

      Yea Taji and Hamilton run vice

    • @Nezfitness777
      @Nezfitness777 2 года назад

      I stopped watching south Park , tegridy took it too far

  • @simsimsworld
    @simsimsworld 2 года назад +705

    All the women staring at Taji at the end was so cute and I hope that Gabriel gets tonnes of monster clients!

    • @mnkpop5858
      @mnkpop5858 2 года назад +1

      ruclips.net/video/JrTAmRJ6jY8/видео.html.

    • @kendraisfancy
      @kendraisfancy 2 года назад +3

      I'm still giggling, that was great!

    • @DarkPrincessOfLight
      @DarkPrincessOfLight 2 года назад +2

      Right!! So cute lol

    • @9shazad
      @9shazad 2 года назад +2

      Hmm apart from the last one she could eat him

    • @simsimsworld
      @simsimsworld 2 года назад +1

      @@9shazad 🤣

  • @TRIOPSable
    @TRIOPSable 2 года назад +2

    What the hell this guy seems so nice, and passionate about his clients' and his work. I'd honestly love him as a trainer.

  • @Niekomojo
    @Niekomojo 2 года назад

    This episode is so genuine it gave me goosebumps and made me happy.

  • @JoshuaCastillo6309
    @JoshuaCastillo6309 2 года назад +178

    The random zoom-ins on the paintings was hilarious.

    • @bbblahoo7
      @bbblahoo7 2 года назад +1

      AND the heart pounding transformer trailer music was the spice

    • @sgeraldop
      @sgeraldop 2 года назад +1

      Hell of an editor 😂

  • @harryholden795
    @harryholden795 2 года назад +1183

    Gabriel seems like such a genuinely nice guy and has a great outlook on fitness. I suspect many of the negative reviews were from people who simply didn't like being told to push through the pain at the gym.

    • @danielbrealey2924
      @danielbrealey2924 2 года назад +48

      @classic max I think you totally missed the other guy's point. As for your comments about how hard to push, if you don't push yourself- you don't grow. It's a simple as that. Going through the motions with minimal effort is a waste of time. These are the people you see who go to gym and never seem to get anywhere. You have to put the effort in

    • @OK-pc1nt
      @OK-pc1nt 2 года назад +3

      @classic max Man has 0 social skills. Read the room. Take context clues… you’re either willfully ignorant or love to waste time on RUclips comments

    • @jacobstarr4179
      @jacobstarr4179 2 года назад +21

      @classic max he means muscular failure. Most people don’t want to push their muscles to failure, which is why they don’t see results. You should feel a burn, but it shouldn’t be a sharp pain. There’s a difference and you’ll feel it.

    • @wyl-s_cast
      @wyl-s_cast 2 года назад +23

      @classic max ?????? training to muscle failure is literally the best way to build strength and increase your endurance. yeah you shouldn't do it every session but it's definitely something you gotta do if you truly want to grow so stop coping and put some actual work you bot

    • @mrsmile6935
      @mrsmile6935 2 года назад +21

      @classic max I truly feel bad about you and your mindset. Please seek help because what you are suffering from is a beta mindset. Prayers to you! :)

  • @sj_leee4995
    @sj_leee4995 2 года назад +3

    The trainer seems really nice. He's open and honest and isn't intimidating and the whole setup looks legit. I also like how the gym has a theme and the paintings are cute.

  • @EsveePaulFedSlayer
    @EsveePaulFedSlayer 2 года назад +8

    “He does his dishes in the sink.”
    Ok… where tf do you do your dishes?

  • @SchildRothSEOAgentur
    @SchildRothSEOAgentur 2 года назад +444

    to my mind, he seems legit and did not deserve the bad reviews. His Equipment, metaphor and workethic fits

    • @cult_of_tyr
      @cult_of_tyr 2 года назад

      Let's get this comment to 420 likes brahz.

  • @seanpe8474
    @seanpe8474 2 года назад +223

    really love the "monster" concept, a simple version of other things i've heard. I've heard it called "the governor" by David Goggins, "demons" by Big Sean and so many other people, and this analogy is surprisingly simple but easy to grasp. much much easier to visualize what's holding you back as a silly monster that doesn't know what it's talking about.

  • @josephdrilon2923
    @josephdrilon2923 2 года назад +20

    I don't really get people's complaints about the sink, in a developing country which I'm sure he's from cause I am from one, you gotta make do with what you've got. Let the man wash his dishes wherever he damn pleases

    • @rytg1
      @rytg1 2 года назад +4

      I know wtf some people are ignorant

  • @greencreekranch
    @greencreekranch 2 года назад +3

    He seems like such a nice dude and having a positive mentality like that after so many negative reviews is impressive. I would've totally understood if he got super defensive as soon as the reviews were mentioned, but he didn't. Hope his business runs well

  • @samharris4793
    @samharris4793 2 года назад +508

    I can guarantee you he had an opportunity to explain more about the "monster" so he doesn't look crazy, they just didn't put that into the final cut. I see where he's going with it and it's not a bad philosophy.

    • @stressedpanda5689
      @stressedpanda5689 2 года назад +8

      -_- im gonna tickle you

    • @mnkpop5858
      @mnkpop5858 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/1Fw0Dzjsduo/видео.html

    • @YungBalta
      @YungBalta 2 года назад +79

      Did we watch the same video? He clearly explained the monster is the feeling inside of you that wants you to make bad decisions i.e. stop when things get hard, eat unhealthy, be lazy...thought it was pretty clear what the monster was.

    • @samharris4793
      @samharris4793 2 года назад +5

      @@YungBalta I said "more" about it. I saw the video, that's why I stated it like I did.

    • @user-bt2lx4gy7h
      @user-bt2lx4gy7h 2 года назад +3

      I liked it better when he explained where the concept came from. Still weird, but it made more sense knowing there was some loss and probably trauma involved.

  • @SPEC1ALSAUC3
    @SPEC1ALSAUC3 2 года назад +458

    I like this series. Tells you not to take others word for things and go experience it yourself.

    • @rmbzbrenden7739
      @rmbzbrenden7739 2 года назад +16

      There's a camera in his gym, hes acting different

    • @jiyama
      @jiyama 2 года назад

      after watching a few one star reviews vids hmm idk about that

    • @99gmcsierralm74
      @99gmcsierralm74 2 года назад

      @@rmbzbrenden7739 of course

    • @paulk.794
      @paulk.794 2 года назад

      qnd peopl are full of it

    • @HoloScope
      @HoloScope 2 года назад

      Never has this statement run more true, like the first time I did meth or like when I tried shrooms

  • @HariKrishnan-ec5mn
    @HariKrishnan-ec5mn 2 года назад

    ♥️♥️ This was a wholesome watch. Hope he gets even more successful

  • @Xeno_of_Luyten
    @Xeno_of_Luyten 2 года назад

    10:35 made me cry. I am in the dumps atm and I needed this. ty

  • @bigsammy5283
    @bigsammy5283 2 года назад +188

    i love how the editor can turn everything into a star

    • @somedonkus69420
      @somedonkus69420 2 года назад

      Lol it's really easy to do though, cool nonetheless.

  • @monsterman4496
    @monsterman4496 2 года назад +309

    The horribly crude 90s style editing is just the icing on the cake. Love it

    • @xxSmoldaxx
      @xxSmoldaxx 2 года назад +4

      but you have to control the monster with cakes.

    • @guacfiend
      @guacfiend 2 года назад +2

      the editors are genius!

    • @leonidasleo9779
      @leonidasleo9779 2 года назад +1

      feels more like 80s

    • @b1slee267
      @b1slee267 2 года назад +1

      Crack is a little good sometimes? ⭐️

  • @Mike-dd9yx
    @Mike-dd9yx 7 месяцев назад +2

    I wish they made more videos with this guy. He’s hilarious 😆

  • @lucasheller6993
    @lucasheller6993 2 года назад

    he just seems so sweet. even with these monster pictures, at first i cringed a bit but the he explained and it just made it genuinely adorable.

  • @educampsrocks
    @educampsrocks 2 года назад +212

    Loved this, made me feel really good. Am I the only one that really loved the monster analogy? I think it is a beautiful way of viewing your traumas and accepting that you are bigger than your negative thoughts.
    Maybe it’s just me tho lol

    • @DarkPrincessOfLight
      @DarkPrincessOfLight 2 года назад +2

      That's a rly cool way to frame it! Love that perspective

    • @donttalktocops.4467
      @donttalktocops.4467 2 года назад +1

      I feel it

    • @Jacksonrodriguez
      @Jacksonrodriguez 2 года назад +1

      nah, I feel ya. That monster analogy is really good. Makes me think of how I see my workouts now.

  • @ronsingh1802
    @ronsingh1802 2 года назад +363

    This guy seems legit. I'm assuming the issue would be his clients who don't want to push or motivate themselves. And most probably crying because he was honest!

  • @IGetAround29
    @IGetAround29 Год назад +6

    The main lesson this series has taught us is that to remember not everything you see on the internet is true.

  • @1whospeaks
    @1whospeaks Год назад +3

    As someone who's had difficulty exercising, one thing that's gotten me to push myself is giving thanks. I had a scare a while back, which made me reflect on those who lose limbs, organs, senses, and the ability to move. Our body is a gift, and just like you don't break a gift in front of the one who gave it to you, I wouldn't wanna face God as I am right now. Some people can't get all the gifts, yet they're still grateful and kind, and others get it taken away. I'm grateful my unhealthiness is entirely in my hand.

  • @wyattholt5184
    @wyattholt5184 2 года назад +268

    I mean honestly he's a good guy, I wish him success and happiness

    • @north6502
      @north6502 2 года назад +11

      Crack is good some times

    • @Omkar-is9cu
      @Omkar-is9cu 2 года назад +2

      Maybe he changed his behaviour because he is on camera, otherwise why would so many people give 1 star?

    • @holeefuk5690
      @holeefuk5690 2 года назад

      @@Omkar-is9cu agreed. I would behave the same way if theres a camera around

  • @thecreatedaddict9793
    @thecreatedaddict9793 2 года назад +248

    I. Can’t. Get. Enough. Of. This. Show. From the production, editors to Taji like this is GOLD THANK YOU.

    • @gnarlyDUCK
      @gnarlyDUCK 2 года назад +5

      I'd even go as far as saying 5 stars!

    • @blackwidows570
      @blackwidows570 2 года назад

      Speak (or write, rather) fucking normally! Please and thank you! Please. And. Thank. You!

    • @js78910
      @js78910 2 года назад

      Look up PhilipSoloTV!
      One star reviews is his idea.

    • @goldenyuri3556
      @goldenyuri3556 2 года назад +3

      @@blackwidows570 Okay teacher. Actually we won't, because you cannot emote through written sentences.

  • @iicordii648
    @iicordii648 2 года назад

    I love this guy. His energy an persona is top shelf. This guy truly loves what he does

  • @purpleplatinum17
    @purpleplatinum17 2 года назад

    Great Series!!

  • @saje3501
    @saje3501 2 года назад +95

    wholesome ep
    i like the fact that the monster has meaning behind it
    he seems like a genuinely good guy
    hope the best for him

  • @BA-sf4uw
    @BA-sf4uw 2 года назад +1

    Such a kind guy

  • @DownToEarthYoutube
    @DownToEarthYoutube 2 года назад +2

    Definitely one of the better personal trainers out there. Great personality, good concept of the monster, and the training looks good.

  • @DarkPrincessOfLight
    @DarkPrincessOfLight 2 года назад +90

    Hope Gabriel gets tons of business after this! Love this series

    • @WaffleShortage
      @WaffleShortage 2 года назад +6

      his little gym looks really nice to be honest.

    • @Cassie_-rw9ik
      @Cassie_-rw9ik 2 года назад +12

      He has got lots of business. He has a 5 star google rating with over 90 reviews. This isn’t legit. No one uses YELP. There were only 4 reviews on there.

    • @polly7141
      @polly7141 2 года назад

      @@Cassie_-rw9ik where can i find him?

  • @MrJove89
    @MrJove89 2 года назад +132

    The fact that your hair is still frosted has me in tears lol

    • @ThatNoFbody-ch9ky
      @ThatNoFbody-ch9ky 2 года назад +1

      Same I thought it was Ethan from h3h3 in the thumbnail till I read video title 😂

  • @jeashillelal7805
    @jeashillelal7805 2 года назад

    Wow this was great content
    Wish the best for this trainer he seems genuinely caring and it is probably how other people perceive him but great content 👌
    Also love the scary vibe and each time it cuts to the paintings 🤣
    👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 BRAVO !!

  • @hw6hw
    @hw6hw 2 года назад

    THANK YOU FOR THIS CONTENT!!!! I love that he was great-do more of *worst rated videos.

  • @laewo7944
    @laewo7944 2 года назад +128

    His art is so sweet 🥺 Unironically would buy it at an art show, even w/out knowing the backstory

    • @bluecollar825
      @bluecollar825 2 года назад +2

      For real, they are good. I like them too...👍

    • @Carlos-ej5lh
      @Carlos-ej5lh 2 года назад +12

      Best part is his wife painted them, it's a very personal gym.

  • @tobytomic4484
    @tobytomic4484 2 года назад +81

    Just finished bingeing all the episodes and just realised this one was released today! Love you Taji and love everyone behind the camera and in the editing room helping put these wholesome masterpieces together.

  • @SmokesKwazukii
    @SmokesKwazukii Год назад

    i love Gabriel. he's such a warm and genuine dude.

  • @Pothins
    @Pothins 2 года назад +1

    wow. The monster doesn't only symbolise an incentive to motivate his clients, but it also portrays a deeper meaning that is very touching. If I ever go there one day, I'll make sure to stop and say hi :)

  • @ipod14202
    @ipod14202 2 года назад +114

    i dont know this trainer but im already giving him 5 stars for that tremendous speech he gave us about the monster!