Hey mate I’m from Australia , just been diagnosed at 27 I’ve been watching your videos and literally everything I resonate with 100% upon my diagnosis I’d been in denial about it , figuring this is how everyone is. I’m currently in the military which has been hard to contend with due to the slow paced nature of the beast that is the military, I’m currently in the process of discharging to then go off and work hard labour jobs to keep my mind and body super active . Not a great long term goal I know but I’m so lost in the world.. cheers for videos mate take care of yourself
My problem is I get very 'all or nothing'. If I decide to start working out regularly, I get overly ambitious. I stick with it for maybe a week or two and then completely stop which leads to feelings of disappointment. It's hard because I KNOW it helps and I've how it helps me but making myself do it is difficult. That said, since I started medication for my ADHD (recent diagnosis here) it's definitely helped me feel more motivated and productive. I randomly just hopped on my elliptical machine and ran 2 miles the other day and I felt great! And I didn't hate every moment of it LOL
I experience the same way.. i got diagnosed with ADHD, took some cardiologic test and waiting for medication to be prescribed. Can I ask which medication do you use, my doc probably will give me ritalin
Ever since I realized that exercise IS my medication I’ve been regularly running (30-25 mins) every 2 days!! And I swear it’s ten times better than medication (at least for me and what I’ve tried) - it makes me happy, proud of my self, more emotionally stable, more motivated to do chores and work, and more energized!
I’ve been running everyday for a little over 2 years now and about 6 or 8 months in I stopped taking my Prozac cold Turkey because I stopped getting anxious or depressed about things. I later found out by my doctor that you’re not supposed to stop taking those meds cold Turkey but hey I didn’t feel any negative side effects. Pretty much what I’m saying is that running turned my outlook on life completely around
@@kiloub I'm worried about being taken off my meds because of high blood pressure. I've quit smoking but I need more help. Reading your comment helped me feel a bit of hope that maybe more exercise will be better.
@@lizcoyne5442 I think my comment got deleted so I'll just write again here. research adhd and gut bacteria and read about Lactobacillus. also eat healthy and exercise..
OUUUUU I really love this topic. It feels like exercise is one of the only things that I can do to make me feel like I'm the most productive version of myself. It's getting to the point to even after a 1 hour weight lifting session, I don't want to stop. I do of course because I don't want to over train and risk an injury but I now really despise rest days because that's when I feel like I lose all self control.
Completely relate to that. I have a set routine of going to school and working out after coming back but whenever I take a day off from school it's so difficult for me to get up from bed and go to the gym. And the whole day gets wasted away with mindless scrolling on bed.
Working out helps so much . And I love to workout and I notice the immediate effects . The issue is consistency. I am not consistent enough. It feels like I’ll work my ass off and then burn out and not work out for a while... it’s really annoying.
I’ve listened to ADHD Managment clips while doing my weights haha. I can absolutely attest to the benefits of exercise with ADHD. I primarily work from home and even with my medication (which admittedly only started after my diagnosis a few weeks ago), there are instances where the brain fog becomes a little too thick and my focus goes out the window. A 40 minute workout often gives me the motivation and mental clarity to get back on track for many hours without issue.
I never enjoyed the gym nor things like that. But I am Addicted to Lasertag and I go 3x or more a week. OMG I lost more than 40 lbs in 6 months!! Lasertag is my Therapy! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADVICE!!!
Dancing and yoga have done wonders to my adhd! Because they are complex movements that involve a lot more of my brain than simple jogging ( which I hate because my mind wouldn't shut up)
Yup this one is gold. Ease your self into it it....BUUUUT the harder you can go the better the results. In 1974 I got two things in my life ADHD and a Dad who was an accomplished athlete. As a Dad of kids with ADHD myself now, I now know the old man was just trying to see if he could get me exhausted so I would shut up for 5min but learned all the running around and lifting heavy stuff helps. now days I lift, open water swim and do bjj/wrestling and if I or the kids go more then 3 days without something the Wife will kick us out tell us not to come back until we need a shower. My poor wife she lives with three people who all have Adhd.
I will completely disagree with this first statement. The harder you go does NOT always mean better results. I can name a handful of people I know myself who this did not happen for. Results depend on long term sustainability and that means the ability to maintain focus, drive and therefor, keep consistent. For majority of people with ADHD, going to hard then having a huge paralysis mode from over-doing it is way too common.
Morning eirkouts, and gen exercises havd been a godsend over 51 years of undignosed ADHD...Tbf its in my blpod my fsmilh have akways beeb active my dad who i think is either undiagnosed ADHD or on the Autistic spectrum is an ex firrman and Royal Marine Commando so exercusd was slways rncouraged snd uve akways trained hard even before i knew sbout ADHD..
Definitely ease into it! Don't be looking for immediate results. I have the bad tendency to go way too hard when I start working out after a long period of not being super active. I usually end up injuring myself or just being so sore than I genuinely can't move well, forget actual exercise. Then I give myself too long to recover and feel like I just have to start over again. Think of it as something you're getting into for the long term. It's tempting to start lifting heavy, but, you got to get your body used to moving in that way first.
Great topic! And: For the life of me, I cannot comprehend how you came about this recipe on how to present things in, what seems to me, such an ADHD-friendly way. I can't put my finger on it. Is it the cadence? The organization? The visuals? Something else? All of the above? Regardless, I'm just ridiculously envious of what I consider to be wicked skill. Good on ya, lad! Thank-you much!
Trust me on this: surfing. Better yet, dance consistently and then also surf. You just feel so in the flow, that it becomes addictive and you just feel so positive and energetic, that you have to discipline yourself to do other things.
Exercise is definitely key when it comes to ADHD something I rely on for my ADHD and what I recommend to all my ADHD patients to do :) However I really do miss the gym during this COVID-19 and find that just running and doing sit ups are not enough so I definitely need to get weights like you recommended. What exercise do you find helps with your ADHD the most? For me it is running for sure because how it can increase endorphins and other necessary neurotransmitters which is essential for the ADHD brain :)
Because of COVID I've started doing the Adidas Training Routines at home with good music. It's good to know that you recommend running. I'll do it maybe tomorrow and compare.
I really like kickboxing - there's some good cardio boxing workouts on youtube. I like it because the workout constantly shifts, so it doesn't get boring. My brain really likes practicing punching/kicking combos for short periods of time, they're something my brain likes focusing on as opposed to other repetitive movements. And it's high cardio so it really really increases those endorphins. I use light hand weights for the punches to get a little bit of muscle endurance in there. And for strength training, I find it easier to do timed supersets (again, lots on youtube) than doing something involving counting reps. If it's a video I've done a few times, I'll mute it and put on a podcast or music so my brain doesn't get bored.
Dancing, but also things like strength training, horse riding, self defence. If you are around friends, family and an adhd team I also recommend team-sports like ballgames and group dancing, so that if you score in the wrong goal, come too late for practice or forget some moves etc. people can understand why. I like to swim a lot too. Gaming is also fun if you are around people who get your adhd and can cope with it.
Exersise works wonders. Being vegan works too, body doesnt work hard to break meals, it has energy for other things, there are no more energy crashes, loving life, people, and taking care of self with being strict minimalist, reading books teaches you to stay in and keep reading. Learning and observing helps. Being really in the moment and not hijacked by wild imaginations and wonders by adhd. Sleeping helps, healthy doses not 24 hr marathons.
I’ve been running working out consistently for the last 26 or 27 months and I’ve lost over 120 Lbs. Something I found that helps keep me focused is specifically timed timers so that if I do get off task they pull me back in and I keep a log on my phone so I can see my steady improvements. I found the log helps keep me going cause I like to see the progress and I make a game out of my log to see if I can do better than I did on that specific day last week. However this far into working out everyday I find getting motivated to start my run or exercise comes easy almost as if it’s second nature like brushing my teeth
I like to do zumba and sometimes a little strength training. I use free videoes from youtube. I have litterally felt they worked after just a few days. Work out is supposed to be good for our fluid intelligence too :)
As a person who takes medication, I see the benefits of including exercise in your daily routine. This is my experience, and I do not recommend anything. It would help if you talked to your doctor before you start any changes. I began including workout sessions in the morning before taking my medicine. Wow, I can totally feel the difference. Getting a decent night's sleep, working out, eating well-balanced meals, and having a routine have helped tremendously. It allows the medicine to work the way it should. When I was just taking the medicine without the change of lifestyle, the medicine worked, but it wasn't working optimally. Again please consult with your doctor. I have a strong communication with my doctor (different from my primary care physician.). We worked together to reach a dose that worked and I am happy to say that I think we reached it.
I've found that priming a la Power Of Habit works for me (e.g. putting on my gym clothes as soon as I walk in the door from work). That way I can wind down for a few minutes (watch a couple short videos, take a power nap, try and make that phone call I've been avoiding and etcetera), then I'm already dressed for the gym. I have a hard time on specific days (my innate rigidity working for me). Also, working out at home is WAY more difficult for me (yay COVID 2020). I use social pressure to ensure that I stay on task and actually work out. I find it motivating to be the hardest worker in the gym (at work too). Works well for me, you mileage may vary.
This video inspired me to come back to my workouts, I have ADHD and sometimes it sucks so much to have breaks for weeks or days and then comeback because I had a crisis or lack of focus or fatigue
There’s a nice park with a walking trail and pond that takes me 20 minutes to walk to. I want to start walking there every day but it’s hard to motivate myself
I already was able to solve the problem for my self. I just was curious about what adhd youtiber would say about it and this viseo is the only video that would had helped me if I had whatched it earlier. My solution for the problem is: Just doing different sports for exaple climping, matial arts, gymnastics (without conditioning because conditioning is boring), ciceling, Parkour and different skills like handstand, frontflip and ropeclimping worked the best for me. Its really more stimulating than repetetive execise. I don't know many people that are fitter than me. Doing fun thinks to stay fit is pretty underrated. Why should anybody do boring stuff when there is do much fun stuff. For more extroverdet people doing this stuff with more people is even more fun.
You are right, when I see folk who park close who are not older or handicapped, a lot of times I noticed they are usually heavier. A car makes it harder to not be fat, because you drive everywhere, so walks are important.
I live a pretty lazy life (I left school and currently don’t have a job) so finding active activities that I enjoy is pretty difficult, but I’m sure I’ll find something! I’m really looking forward to being more active and (hopefully) losing the belly fat I developed over the past few years 😅
my friend and i (both have adhd) loves to joke about competitive cheerleading is the best sport for ppl with adhd because of the obnoxious music and performance side of it. So u should definitely have a look into it and best of luck!!
Exercise is something i struggle a lot on especially whilst im gaming and know full well that its something which i must do but i try to do at least something like 10 push ups or sit ups when im feeling frustrated from something like gaming so that helps to remind me and also acts as a distraction.
I’ve been going to the gym for over 6 years, everyday for 5 days. MINUS LOCK DOWN it’s the only thing that gets my full attention , I turn up and sometimes don’t want to be there, carry on even tho my mind is elsewhere and I know I’ll have another day where I am motivated more so and not tired. I prefer going on my own because I get irritated by others easily :) fellow adhder ALSO HAVING A GYM AT HOME makes me not disciplined and unable to stop myself from getting distracted so thank god for lock down easing :)
Currently experiencing burnout on day 3 woops..🙈 Might be bipolar, but these tips are still great! Just hearing someone talk about working out helps to get back on track😄 Thanks!👌 The home gym, I can definitely confirm! Never worked out as frequently as i've done since I got me some equipment at home! 😍
I really need to start, it seems like an all or nothing thing for me. I just don’t like it at first at all and I want to keep my energy up and lose weight. It’s so hard getting frustrated, bored, and mad at yourself for being inconsistent for years 😪
This works in theory but having done the whole gym thing running, mud runs it'll last me for a couple of years then i just get bored! The boredom and restlessness is the worst thing about my adhd.
My father died of a heart attack when I was 12, so I get anxiety if I notice unfamiliar chest sensations. It's not logical. I definitely want to push myself. I'm fairly certain Methylphenidate is exasperating my anxiety, so I'm working on dialing it in.
Great as always! May I suggest you discuss snacking in your next video? :) I am ALWAYS craving sugary treats! I typically go on the Keto diet for 1-2 months a year and even after a month when I should be rid of most of the "addiction" part, I always want a snack!
I feel like I only relax when I stuff something into my mouth and chew obsessively, so I would love a video on how to not snack as well!😁 I'm trying to replace my chips with carrots right now, but they go so faaast! I look like Bugs Bunny 😂🙈
My problem is i cant adhere to any kind of program for very long without switching to something else. And if i divide my sessions up into splits one lags behind when i lose focus. I have to work out my full body every day at the same time or it all falls apart. Not diagnosed yet but i and those around me strongly suspect i have ADHD.
1. Maybe everyone is different. 2. If they are already an athlete and pushing their body in ways they like and on meds, not likely. They may always need a little extra chemical help to function. And that's ok.
I do not want to go to a gym, but I am worried about how to hit my chest, I have no spotter to help. I have a squat rack and a small multi-use gym, I put it all together and I gave up just before I fin ished(typical ADHD). Been sitting in the garage for a year or 2. Any ideas is good, my chest is weak due to Pectus Exscavatum. Growing up I was not allowed to play sports or workout or play in the school gym. I am more of a solo person, gym has too much women t r ying to get men to stare at them, rather just workout at home. That and men on steroids trying to puff their chests. I used to workout 5 times a week*(with a male workout partner) even in the winter we got in that frozen garage to workout, for a couple years, so I know it is not impossible, even though I missed days and diet was bad so progress was mild in terms of muscle gain but strength gain was consistent. Edit: I mean, no spotter for the bench press. I can do the DB press and other workout without a spotter. EDIT #2: Nevermind I see now my squat rack will allow me to do bench presses without a spotter.
It is so *INCREDIBLY* frustrating how boring exercise is. I'm seriously almost in tears right now because of how stuck I feel!!! I have no motivation to do it but I want to cus I know it's healthy and good for me. I don't know what to do!!!! None of the tips and advice I have received from anywhere have helped me whatsoever, I'm sorry to say, and I just don't know what to do!!
@@ADHDMastery Thank you so much for the video! I genuinely appreciate the attention to the issues ADHD affected people have with exercising and sticking to routines, but i just can find no way of convincing myself to keep doing things I hate. The only success I have had has been exercising with a friend, but I don't have any friends who want to join me anymore.
@@AugustTheStag you need to find an activity that is at least a little enjoyable, combined with uplifting music and a pinch of tough love on yourself to keep it going as something you just 'do' as a scheduled part of your life, until it becomes normal.
I have tried everything to stick with exercise or any hobbies goals I have set for myself and I never ever can I always fall off and stop exercising altogether and never reach the end result that kills me and also makes me not want to try anymore I currently take Vyvanse for adhd and I am wondering if it's safe to exercise while on this medication
Know what the greatest ADHD exercise is? Barefoot running. No socks no shoes no footwear whatsoever. Seriously. It’s mind boggling how it affects the ADHD brain and body. And, no, I’ve never injured myself or stepped in dog poop or stepped on glass. You become hyper aware of everything. It’s incredible. And no need for music when barefoot running because your brain never gets bored.
John wow that’s really interesting! Doesn’t it hurt a lot in the beginning when you start doing it? Like, before your feet get used to it? I can imagine it’s a very good thing, for the whole body.
Christina You get use to it pretty quick... but you’ll get blisters at first unless you learn how to run properly beforehand. When barefoot running, you’re basically just falling forward and your feet catch you. You don’t push or pull you feet and you barely use any leg muscles at all. It’s crazy how much more energy efficient it is running barefoot because you don’t really use your legs much.
I never wanna be that muscle bound gym rat who goes to the gym for an hour or 2 every day. Same as I could not deal with a health freak gym gal who lives at a gym. I like chubby gals haha not a 6 pack ripped chick.
*Lockdown Permitting, of course!*
Hey mate I’m from Australia , just been diagnosed at 27 I’ve been watching your videos and literally everything I resonate with 100% upon my diagnosis I’d been in denial about it , figuring this is how everyone is. I’m currently in the military which has been hard to contend with due to the slow paced nature of the beast that is the military, I’m currently in the process of discharging to then go off and work hard labour jobs to keep my mind and body super active . Not a great long term goal I know but I’m so lost in the world.. cheers for videos mate take care of yourself
My problem is I get very 'all or nothing'. If I decide to start working out regularly, I get overly ambitious. I stick with it for maybe a week or two and then completely stop which leads to feelings of disappointment. It's hard because I KNOW it helps and I've how it helps me but making myself do it is difficult. That said, since I started medication for my ADHD (recent diagnosis here) it's definitely helped me feel more motivated and productive. I randomly just hopped on my elliptical machine and ran 2 miles the other day and I felt great! And I didn't hate every moment of it LOL
I've never related more to a RUclips comment...
@@TheKaratejesusditto!
I experience the same way.. i got diagnosed with ADHD, took some cardiologic test and waiting for medication to be prescribed. Can I ask which medication do you use, my doc probably will give me ritalin
@@nuryldz7011 Concerta works well for me
@@nuryldz7011 everyone reacts to medication differently but I am on Adderall. I tried Vyvanse for a while but didn’t find it as effective for me
I was talking about how I’ve never been able to consistently work out because of my adhd just yesterday. Thank you for this video.
Nonconformity yes without meds I fell tired and lethargic all day! 🙂
Ever since I realized that exercise IS my medication I’ve been regularly running (30-25 mins) every 2 days!! And I swear it’s ten times better than medication (at least for me and what I’ve tried) - it makes me happy, proud of my self, more emotionally stable, more motivated to do chores and work, and more energized!
Me too
I’ve been running everyday for a little over 2 years now and about 6 or 8 months in I stopped taking my Prozac cold Turkey because I stopped getting anxious or depressed about things. I later found out by my doctor that you’re not supposed to stop taking those meds cold Turkey but hey I didn’t feel any negative side effects. Pretty much what I’m saying is that running turned my outlook on life completely around
I've worked out for years and also take medication. Medication tbh is much better but when you mix those two it gets glorious
@@kiloub I'm worried about being taken off my meds because of high blood pressure. I've quit smoking but I need more help. Reading your comment helped me feel a bit of hope that maybe more exercise will be better.
@@lizcoyne5442 I think my comment got deleted so I'll just write again here. research adhd and gut bacteria and read about Lactobacillus. also eat healthy and exercise..
OUUUUU I really love this topic. It feels like exercise is one of the only things that I can do to make me feel like I'm the most productive version of myself. It's getting to the point to even after a 1 hour weight lifting session, I don't want to stop. I do of course because I don't want to over train and risk an injury but I now really despise rest days because that's when I feel like I lose all self control.
Completely relate to that. I have a set routine of going to school and working out after coming back but whenever I take a day off from school it's so difficult for me to get up from bed and go to the gym. And the whole day gets wasted away with mindless scrolling on bed.
Working out helps so much . And I love to workout and I notice the immediate effects . The issue is consistency. I am not consistent enough. It feels like I’ll work my ass off and then burn out and not work out for a while... it’s really annoying.
I’ve listened to ADHD Managment clips while doing my weights haha.
I can absolutely attest to the benefits of exercise with ADHD. I primarily work from home and even with my medication (which admittedly only started after my diagnosis a few weeks ago), there are instances where the brain fog becomes a little too thick and my focus goes out the window. A 40 minute workout often gives me the motivation and mental clarity to get back on track for many hours without issue.
Brain fog from Medication or 'normal' stuff?
Also, when I workout, I do feel the difference. Even a 10 minute jog or a 5 minute jog. Your video is 100% accurate.
I never enjoyed the gym nor things like that. But I am Addicted to Lasertag and I go 3x or more a week. OMG I lost more than 40 lbs in 6 months!! Lasertag is my Therapy!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADVICE!!!
I chuckled at this. STOKED FOR YOU
Dancing and yoga have done wonders to my adhd! Because they are complex movements that involve a lot more of my brain than simple jogging ( which I hate because my mind wouldn't shut up)
Yup this one is gold. Ease your self into it it....BUUUUT the harder you can go the better the results. In 1974 I got two things in my life ADHD and a Dad who was an accomplished athlete. As a Dad of kids with ADHD myself now, I now know the old man was just trying to see if he could get me exhausted so I would shut up for 5min but learned all the running around and lifting heavy stuff helps. now days I lift, open water swim and do bjj/wrestling and if I or the kids go more then 3 days without something the Wife will kick us out tell us not to come back until we need a shower. My poor wife she lives with three people who all have Adhd.
I will completely disagree with this first statement. The harder you go does NOT always mean better results. I can name a handful of people I know myself who this did not happen for. Results depend on long term sustainability and that means the ability to maintain focus, drive and therefor, keep consistent. For majority of people with ADHD, going to hard then having a huge paralysis mode from over-doing it is way too common.
Morning eirkouts, and gen exercises havd been a godsend over 51 years of undignosed ADHD...Tbf its in my blpod my fsmilh have akways beeb active my dad who i think is either undiagnosed ADHD or on the Autistic spectrum is an ex firrman and Royal Marine Commando so exercusd was slways rncouraged snd uve akways trained hard even before i knew sbout ADHD..
Definitely ease into it! Don't be looking for immediate results. I have the bad tendency to go way too hard when I start working out after a long period of not being super active. I usually end up injuring myself or just being so sore than I genuinely can't move well, forget actual exercise. Then I give myself too long to recover and feel like I just have to start over again. Think of it as something you're getting into for the long term. It's tempting to start lifting heavy, but, you got to get your body used to moving in that way first.
Thank you for sharing! This is really helpful, especially during these crazy times.
Great topic! And: For the life of me, I cannot comprehend how you came about this recipe on how to present things in, what seems to me, such an ADHD-friendly way. I can't put my finger on it. Is it the cadence? The organization? The visuals? Something else? All of the above? Regardless, I'm just ridiculously envious of what I consider to be wicked skill. Good on ya, lad! Thank-you much!
Basically 18 months of hard practice. My old ones are lame in comparison.
My ADHD makes me program hop like crazy, too. I've spent so much money on books and programs and can't ever start on any of them.
Trust me on this: surfing. Better yet, dance consistently and then also surf. You just feel so in the flow, that it becomes addictive and you just feel so positive and energetic, that you have to discipline yourself to do other things.
Exercise is definitely key when it comes to ADHD something I rely on for my ADHD and what I recommend to all my ADHD patients to do :) However I really do miss the gym during this COVID-19 and find that just running and doing sit ups are not enough so I definitely need to get weights like you recommended. What exercise do you find helps with your ADHD the most? For me it is running for sure because how it can increase endorphins and other necessary neurotransmitters which is essential for the ADHD brain :)
Because of COVID I've started doing the Adidas Training Routines at home with good music. It's good to know that you recommend running. I'll do it maybe tomorrow and compare.
I really like kickboxing - there's some good cardio boxing workouts on youtube. I like it because the workout constantly shifts, so it doesn't get boring. My brain really likes practicing punching/kicking combos for short periods of time, they're something my brain likes focusing on as opposed to other repetitive movements. And it's high cardio so it really really increases those endorphins. I use light hand weights for the punches to get a little bit of muscle endurance in there.
And for strength training, I find it easier to do timed supersets (again, lots on youtube) than doing something involving counting reps. If it's a video I've done a few times, I'll mute it and put on a podcast or music so my brain doesn't get bored.
Dancing, but also things like strength training, horse riding, self defence. If you are around friends, family and an adhd team I also recommend team-sports like ballgames and group dancing, so that if you score in the wrong goal, come too late for practice or forget some moves etc. people can understand why. I like to swim a lot too. Gaming is also fun if you are around people who get your adhd and can cope with it.
This was great and just the encouragement I needed!! Thank you so much!
Exersise works wonders. Being vegan works too, body doesnt work hard to break meals, it has energy for other things, there are no more energy crashes, loving life, people, and taking care of self with being strict minimalist, reading books teaches you to stay in and keep reading. Learning and observing helps. Being really in the moment and not hijacked by wild imaginations and wonders by adhd. Sleeping helps, healthy doses not 24 hr marathons.
Precisely what I needed to hear right now.
I’ve been running working out consistently for the last 26 or 27 months and I’ve lost over 120 Lbs. Something I found that helps keep me focused is specifically timed timers so that if I do get off task they pull me back in and I keep a log on my phone so I can see my steady improvements. I found the log helps keep me going cause I like to see the progress and I make a game out of my log to see if I can do better than I did on that specific day last week. However this far into working out everyday I find getting motivated to start my run or exercise comes easy almost as if it’s second nature like brushing my teeth
I like to do zumba and sometimes a little strength training. I use free videoes from youtube. I have litterally felt they worked after just a few days. Work out is supposed to be good for our fluid intelligence too :)
Perfect timing on this video! I’m struggling lately and know I would feel better if I got exercising again. Thank you for the push!
Holy shit I can dance for a workout. I can dance.
As a person who takes medication, I see the benefits of including exercise in your daily routine. This is my experience, and I do not recommend anything. It would help if you talked to your doctor before you start any changes. I began including workout sessions in the morning before taking my medicine. Wow, I can totally feel the difference. Getting a decent night's sleep, working out, eating well-balanced meals, and having a routine have helped tremendously. It allows the medicine to work the way it should. When I was just taking the medicine without the change of lifestyle, the medicine worked, but it wasn't working optimally. Again please consult with your doctor. I have a strong communication with my doctor (different from my primary care physician.). We worked together to reach a dose that worked and I am happy to say that I think we reached it.
I've found that priming a la Power Of Habit works for me (e.g. putting on my gym clothes as soon as I walk in the door from work). That way I can wind down for a few minutes (watch a couple short videos, take a power nap, try and make that phone call I've been avoiding and etcetera), then I'm already dressed for the gym. I have a hard time on specific days (my innate rigidity working for me). Also, working out at home is WAY more difficult for me (yay COVID 2020). I use social pressure to ensure that I stay on task and actually work out. I find it motivating to be the hardest worker in the gym (at work too). Works well for me, you mileage may vary.
Also listening to podcasts works well, but I find it beneficial to switch to music if I'm stressed or anxious.
Watching this while exercising was enjoyable.
This video inspired me to come back to my workouts, I have ADHD and sometimes it sucks so much to have breaks for weeks or days and then comeback because I had a crisis or lack of focus or fatigue
There’s a nice park with a walking trail and pond that takes me 20 minutes to walk to. I want to start walking there every day but it’s hard to motivate myself
I already was able to solve the problem for my self. I just was curious about what adhd youtiber would say about it and this viseo is the only video that would had helped me if I had whatched it earlier. My solution for the problem is: Just doing different sports for exaple climping, matial arts, gymnastics (without conditioning because conditioning is boring), ciceling, Parkour and different skills like handstand, frontflip and ropeclimping worked the best for me. Its really more stimulating than repetetive execise. I don't know many people that are fitter than me. Doing fun thinks to stay fit is pretty underrated. Why should anybody do boring stuff when there is do much fun stuff. For more extroverdet people doing this stuff with more people is even more fun.
You are right, when I see folk who park close who are not older or handicapped, a lot of times I noticed they are usually heavier. A car makes it harder to not be fat, because you drive everywhere, so walks are important.
I live a pretty lazy life (I left school and currently don’t have a job) so finding active activities that I enjoy is pretty difficult, but I’m sure I’ll find something! I’m really looking forward to being more active and (hopefully) losing the belly fat I developed over the past few years 😅
my friend and i (both have adhd) loves to joke about competitive cheerleading is the best sport for ppl with adhd because of the obnoxious music and performance side of it. So u should definitely have a look into it and best of luck!!
I love "brain benefitting physical fun" loooooool
Music and podcasts make a huge difference, can definitely recommend getting some good earpods
Exercise is something i struggle a lot on especially whilst im gaming and know full well that its something which i must do but i try to do at least something like 10 push ups or sit ups when im feeling frustrated from something like gaming so that helps to remind me and also acts as a distraction.
@o. t. I had a wii this Morning when i woke up (sorry couldn't resist)..... Seriously though, no i dont :)
I’ve been going to the gym for over 6 years, everyday for 5 days. MINUS LOCK DOWN
it’s the only thing that gets my full attention , I turn up and sometimes don’t want to be there, carry on even tho my mind is elsewhere and I know I’ll have another day where I am motivated more so and not tired. I prefer going on my own because I get irritated by others easily :) fellow adhder
ALSO HAVING A GYM AT HOME makes me not disciplined and unable to stop myself from getting distracted so thank god for lock down easing :)
Currently experiencing burnout on day 3 woops..🙈 Might be bipolar, but these tips are still great! Just hearing someone talk about working out helps to get back on track😄
Thanks!👌
The home gym, I can definitely confirm!
Never worked out as frequently as i've done since I got me some equipment at home! 😍
I really need to start, it seems like an all or nothing thing for me. I just don’t like it at first at all and I want to keep my energy up and lose weight. It’s so hard getting frustrated, bored, and mad at yourself for being inconsistent for years 😪
This works in theory but having done the whole gym thing running, mud runs it'll last me for a couple of years then i just get bored! The boredom and restlessness is the worst thing about my adhd.
Keep switching it up/exploring new things
Spot On
Dopamine Be Flowing!
My father died of a heart attack when I was 12, so I get anxiety if I notice unfamiliar chest sensations. It's not logical. I definitely want to push myself.
I'm fairly certain Methylphenidate is exasperating my anxiety, so I'm working on dialing it in.
Great as always! May I suggest you discuss snacking in your next video? :) I am ALWAYS craving sugary treats! I typically go on the Keto diet for 1-2 months a year and even after a month when I should be rid of most of the "addiction" part, I always want a snack!
I feel like I only relax when I stuff something into my mouth and chew obsessively, so I would love a video on how to not snack as well!😁
I'm trying to replace my chips with carrots right now, but they go so faaast! I look like Bugs Bunny 😂🙈
Dancing is great exercise
Thanks a lot!
I swim a km in the pool but i use music, water proof ipod and earplugs and then i do it in 17 minutes and i am out feeling great.
This is great advice! Subbed asap
Cheers
damn man you look great!
So good! This videos was short and packed out with enough information in which I learned plenty right now ! 🙏🏽
Love ya mate!
You’re very helpful are you realizing that?
My problem is i cant adhere to any kind of program for very long without switching to something else. And if i divide my sessions up into splits one lags behind when i lose focus. I have to work out my full body every day at the same time or it all falls apart.
Not diagnosed yet but i and those around me strongly suspect i have ADHD.
Will this help with inattentive ADHD? Also, can this help to ween my student athlete off medication?
1. Maybe everyone is different. 2. If they are already an athlete and pushing their body in ways they like and on meds, not likely. They may always need a little extra chemical help to function. And that's ok.
Do you have any natural
ADHD info for parents with a child with ADHD?
I do not want to go to a gym, but I am worried about how to hit my chest, I have no spotter to help. I have a squat rack and a small multi-use gym, I put it all together and I gave up just before I fin ished(typical ADHD). Been sitting in the garage for a year or 2. Any ideas is good, my chest is weak due to Pectus Exscavatum. Growing up I was not allowed to play sports or workout or play in the school gym.
I am more of a solo person, gym has too much women t r ying to get men to stare at them, rather just workout at home. That and men on steroids trying to puff their chests. I used to workout 5 times a week*(with a male workout partner) even in the winter we got in that frozen garage to workout, for a couple years, so I know it is not impossible, even though I missed days and diet was bad so progress was mild in terms of muscle gain but strength gain was consistent.
Edit: I mean, no spotter for the bench press. I can do the DB press and other workout without a spotter.
EDIT #2: Nevermind I see now my squat rack will allow me to do bench presses without a spotter.
To ADHD folk, if your nickname is problem child, you might have ADHD.
I have aphantasia aswell can't visualise.
Found shadow boxing is easy setup workout
Music included obviously
It is so *INCREDIBLY* frustrating how boring exercise is. I'm seriously almost in tears right now because of how stuck I feel!!! I have no motivation to do it but I want to cus I know it's healthy and good for me. I don't know what to do!!!! None of the tips and advice I have received from anywhere have helped me whatsoever, I'm sorry to say, and I just don't know what to do!!
Have none of my tips helped whatsoever?
@@ADHDMastery Thank you so much for the video! I genuinely appreciate the attention to the issues ADHD affected people have with exercising and sticking to routines, but i just can find no way of convincing myself to keep doing things I hate. The only success I have had has been exercising with a friend, but I don't have any friends who want to join me anymore.
@@AugustTheStag you need to find an activity that is at least a little enjoyable, combined with uplifting music and a pinch of tough love on yourself to keep it going as something you just 'do' as a scheduled part of your life, until it becomes normal.
@@ADHDMastery Probably. The thing is finding something active that I actually love.
I have tried everything to stick with exercise or any hobbies goals I have set for myself and I never ever can I always fall off and stop exercising altogether and never reach the end result that kills me and also makes me not want to try anymore I currently take Vyvanse for adhd and I am wondering if it's safe to exercise while on this medication
I NEEDED THIS, THANK YOU 🥺😭
does walking count as exercise
Absolutely
You lost me at 0:40 bruh.. I struggled to watch this video
Know what the greatest ADHD exercise is?
Barefoot running. No socks no shoes no footwear whatsoever. Seriously. It’s mind boggling how it affects the ADHD brain and body. And, no, I’ve never injured myself or stepped in dog poop or stepped on glass. You become hyper aware of everything. It’s incredible.
And no need for music when barefoot running because your brain never gets bored.
Wow sounds incredible!
ADHD Management It is. And addicting. I went from never running ever to running over 1,000 miles in 1 year. 550 of those miles were barefoot.
John wow that’s really interesting! Doesn’t it hurt a lot in the beginning when you start doing it? Like, before your feet get used to it? I can imagine it’s a very good thing, for the whole body.
Christina You get use to it pretty quick... but you’ll get blisters at first unless you learn how to run properly beforehand.
When barefoot running, you’re basically just falling forward and your feet catch you. You don’t push or pull you feet and you barely use any leg muscles at all. It’s crazy how much more energy efficient it is running barefoot because you don’t really use your legs much.
John thank you for the reply and the info I appreciate it!
I never wanna be that muscle bound gym rat who goes to the gym for an hour or 2 every day. Same as I could not deal with a health freak gym gal who lives at a gym. I like chubby gals haha not a 6 pack ripped chick.
What happened to this guy
step3: get friends. have money. find a new mother bc urs is also autistic+adhd