How fitness is ruining your life
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First year: saw result and felt proud of my body
Second year: still proud but start to take it more seriously, noticing a few muscle i need to work on.
Third year: progress slowed down and started seeing a lot of influencer -> hating my body, gym was no longer fun, mental health reach lowest point.
Fourth year(now): i no longer consider gym as the main priority. I only train 4 times a week now and don’t follow a strict diet. Started feeling proud and confident in myself again.
Fifth year: I guess steroids not that bad.
lol just joking
It took you that little time to stop caring? Is that how you feel about everything you do?
never compare yourself to juiced up individuals on the net
@@MeanBeanComedy also i grown up during that time. I was in highschool when i started, lifting and looking good was the only thing that mattered to me. Now that i have grown up and got a job I started see the gym from a different perspective
@@xeri4697 not just compared but also to not think of their body as your goals. Though it’s easier said than done. Once you’re exposed to that kind of physique it’ll never leave your mind no matter how hard you tried not to care
This video was necessary ! How far should you really take ‘fitness’ ! Maybe just enough to live disease free, do daily tasks and look presentable.
That's ok for some. Too much of anything is bad but your views are too simplistic for me. I want to be the strongest, best version of myself. Hence regular training.
@@josephsalmonte4995Exactly. I don't understand this video at all.
@@josephsalmonte4995right there's absolutely nothing wrong with pushing yourself hard to become the best version of yourself. You never know what your peak genetic potential might look like if you never push yourself consistently enough for it
@@MeanBeanComedy Facts! I'd rather be obsessed with fitness than obsessed with eating chips in my couch all day
@@hotcoldman77 Yeah, I agree, but it's also a bit of a strawman, right? I'm not "obsessed" with fitness--I enjoy it! It's like playing the banjo or putting together a puzzle or playing RuneScape or something like that, except it also makes me stronger and healthier!
These guys are acting like we're dying out here trying to squat 700lbs with 2% bodyfat! I'm just trying to lift, bro! 🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️
Absolutely on point. Fitness should just be a part of life, and literally not your life. Until and unless you want to become some bodybuilder, some mr Olympia, its okay to miss out a meal, or a gym session.
still, you should have a hobby, beside your 'job'. Even Mr. Olympia could read a book, collect stamps or grow chicken.
Well in India Gyms are basically Dating pubs.
Where predators linger around women.
_(Ntm women here aren't pure angels Either)_
you should change the title from "fitness" to "Gym culture"... It's different, and in this video, you heavily focused on the latter.
I personally prefer gym and protein addiction over drug, alcohol, and sex addiction anyday. Being alive is hard so even though not having any addiction is optimal, us organic creatures need pessimal vents
Bingo. 😎👍🏻
These days, drug addiction and bodybuilder gym influencers seem to go hand in hand, lol
this comment makes it clear that you didn't watch the video or didn't understand anything about it
@@maleinmolecoleas with most people only go through comment sections to get their stupid opinions out and get validation from others without even watching the video completely 🤦🏻♂️
You clearly either didn't watch the entire video or the message of the video went completely over your head.
It really depends on your goals. Personally I think it's fine to focus on muscle first to a certain extend and flexibility later. I do agree with the overdoing, balance is everything in life, same with foods
I love this guy. Talking truths
Your videos are so unique man. I think each videos have its own original points and nuanced takes. Most fitness channels nowadays are just regurgitating the same information over and over again but your videos have its own original viewpoints. Always looking for these new videos man!
This is definitely a huge issue when your fitness priority IS bodybuilding/strength training/ gymming; when that is your skill and time focus. If you have an actual sport or athletic hobby as your central skill focus (volleyball, a water sport, martial art, rock climbing, soccer) and improve specific strength for that sport then your body and personal body image will be much healthier
Though even those can lead to a bad place too. I got into climbing recently and from that heard of a thing nicknamed "climborexia" because as a climber, it is easier if you weigh less so a lot of pros got addicted to trying to get skinnier and skinnier. Major body image issues from that. I think the best attitude is most of you aren't gonna be pro bodybuilders or pro athletes so you shouldn't approach the gym with the same tenacity that the pros do. It should add to, not consume your life
I have been getting into Parkour and my training has consisted of calisthenics pylometrics and practicing moves
I remember 16-17 years ago back in Bulgaria I started go to the gym with my mates. We were going after school, training, laughing, talking and making friends with other people around us. At that time people didn't had Iphones, there was no instagram influencers etc. People didn't wear headphones and didn't film themselves around you.
Me and my mates didn't think about diet, because we didn't care, just enjoying the moment.
Those were one of my best moments.
I still train, and there was a period when I was very obsessed, even thinking about steroids. Thank God I didn't cross that path.
This days I train only for myself, not thinking about other people.
First you should define fitness . Fitness is making me more fit and healthier. Definitely not ruining my life.
He's right about the way people use the word fitness, though. Ironically, it often means extreme bulking, overloading joints and heart- toxic drugs.
There's a different between going to the gym for being fit
And going to the gym to be a Macho Alpha CVNT
my first year of uni was wasted because all I was thinking was the gym but atleast it was a lesson for me to learn how to manage everything without it being centered around the gym
Were you smitten by someone in the gym?
@@lavatr8322 was smitten by the gym
Wanhee, honestly, I applaud you for bringing these issues to the table; there are so many men in the world who suffer in silence and don't talk about stuff like this often enough👏👏👏👏
I needed this. I have known this for a while, but I needed to hear it.
I havent been feeling “enough” nowhere, not in the gym or with my looks and body, not in work, not in my creative “career”, not anywhere.
I really want to embody the “healthy identity” in all senses! Feeling enough, being greatful, working out for health reasons, to feel strong and agile, embrace myself… I really need this for me now, I deserve a calm mind and a sense of security. Thank you
Wow, you're really ahead of the curve on this one. I think this perspective is going to blow up in ~5 years, after (and I can speak from experience as well) the explosion of gym content/lifestyles
I've worked out consistently since 93'. Earned my drug-free pro card in 05'. Most of my workout time over the decades has involved an average 3 times a week in the gym( I've had periods of more or less). I now workout in my apartment with somewhat limited stuff, though I'm actually in ways less limited..I feel fortunate that I realized awhile back that I didn't need or want to be spending massive amounts of time in the gym and that I have other outlets(talents) for my time. The vast majority of fitness is to add to your existence and not hinder it.
Is it all just minimal maintenance now to keep your appearance how it is?
Me personally I feel like once I hit a body I'm satisfied with that is how I would go about it. Some people wanna get as big as possible, and they get body dysmorphia over it, so it's hard for them to not wanna hit the gym and spend hours each day there. But at 5'6 I just want to look lean and slim, not try and keep building mass to look like a muscular bulldog. I'm skinny as heck rn tho, just got back to the gym 110-115 lbs atm, but if I can gain 30-40 lbs in muscle over the years I'm sure I would be at where I like in body type
@@alexha8061 It's not necessarily maintenance for me always. I'm still working to improve, if possible. You have the false belief it seems that being super jacked can happen somewhat easily. For some it might, for most it doesn't. Consistency is key #1 and # 2 is intensity. You can't just wish for improvement, you need to do it. And if you don't do it ( and you're healthy enough) there is no one else to blame but you.
@@Bodyknowledge77 oh no I don't expect myself to gain mass so fast, it's gonna take me years upon years. I just wanted to generalize it in a simple sentence lol. At my stage, eating right is what matters the most, with workout out coming second. Yeah you're right I gotta be consistent with it all, probably my biggest problem when life gets so busy. Thanks a lot for the insight tho man. Here's to my future self 5 years from now I'll be closer to my goal
Yes!!! This video is spot on.
Bring back the 90’s where we focused on sports and fun rather than body building image.
I fell for this trap and but am much healthier since just exercising in fun ways.
I mean, both are fine. Just don't be toxic about it. Don't make it your personality. I like lifting weights and getting strong but I try not to make it my personality.
If you don't want to look like a bodybuilder, great for you. However, if you want to look like one, you have to do what a bodybuilder does.
@@rubenluna2495In psychology it is called „exposure bias“. Simply put: You want to have what you are shown. That is why advertisement works. Show something new often enough and people will first get used to it, then consider it as normal and in the end want it.
Nowadays everywhere you look you permanently see fitness models. Keep in mind they are genetically gifted, chemically enhanced and professionally photoshopped. Good luck keeping up with that body image for your on fitness journey. People need to relax and be more realistic!
He has his points but gym builds confidence to do or face other things in life
As is the case so often in life... balance and moderation
I’m obsessed with the gym, I’m more into fitness than the bodybuilding aspect so I’m more athletic. I’m am obsessed with my calories like you mentioned but I let myself go to town, one day a week, it’s my reward for a job well done. I don’t talk to anyone, people stare but I’m not interested to talk. I also enjoy mma, hiking, camping, and playing video games so i wouldn’t say i don’t have any hobbies outside of the gym. I also got a promotion from work and so i did move out of state for. I feel like I live a balanced life but im a bit lonely. I don’t have many friends or in my case a boyfriend. I think too many men see me as a sex object rather than a person.
You should change your mind about sex object. Normal people didn’t have that in their head when see someone. We have many things to think more than sex or body. We have weather, news, food, commute, etc. don’t focus only one thing that you think we have many thing to chat or discuss in our world 😊
@@zacclewalkerI guess I’m missing the most important part here, I’m a gay man. Gay men are different.
Lately I fell into this trap ...work out/think about work out/ watch content about work out/calories.. that too in the middle of important work...its consuming me! I have to find a way to come out of it! This video helped to understand I am not alone in this.
You made 7 excellent points in this video, so I had to subscribe! You are a wise young man!👍
I agree we get obsessed with being gym centric but we also get too obsessed with how people look on Instagram and these other platforms and it’s all lighting. We all have different types and need to stop comparing ourselves to others.
I don't feel stiff despite of working out 10+ years. Good technique and full range of motion is in most cases enough. Just don't get too big and do some other exercises once in a while. I've also always loved rollerblading and bike riding
Good points. Good communication. Clear message. Good work!
I love training deadlift, squats and bench but I do pull ups, push ups, dips, I train my rotator cuff, I do split squats for sports, I agree with try different type of training when I will get my limits in some lifts I will move to callisthenics, my relationship with food is great, I choose high proteins meals with carbs and I can enjoy a dinner with my family without bringing my food container like other people do, and I dont do meals preps with my macros to fit in the day like some trainers do. Good video and need it!
I love your approach on fitness. Fitness isn't everything.
I do spiderman crawls, golf swings, rotational movements jumping, hanging etc to help with mobility, The Bioneer is one YTber that emphasises mobility and functionality not just the big 3.
I'm on a weightloss journey and currently 60+lbs down. And man 3:54 part really hit me cause I really noticed myself not being able to let go every now and then, and it's been really difficult to readjust my relationship to food. To the point where I did test runs of eating out and weighing myself the day right after(please do not do this). Becoming mortally devastated seeing the weight scale go up, causing me to not eat to "make up" for the calories I over ate. And the cycle repeated every now and then. I'm fixing it now by allowing myself to enjoy the foods that I want to eat until I am "satisfied"(key point). I try not to limit, cause limit=wanting more. Anyways awesome video and hope everyone's successful with building a healthier lifestyle!❤
Wise words! Great post! Thank you!
Thank you for this because I had to Clock myself before I just ordered about $300 worth of creatine and protein lol Fitness influencers are influencers to, even if they’re just trying to help you with your health always remember that
Love the idea of this video. I consider myself addicted to the gym, but I'm not really. I go almost every day and I enjoy it. But if something comes up in life, I skip gym days as needed. My gf and I went on a 2 week trip to Japan. One of the hotels had a half decent gym so I did about 2 days on the 2 week trip.
This was me last year, where I got so obsessed with the gym because I thought it would get me girls. At first it was healthy, but then I became more self conscious of my body cause I wasn’t happy with the progress I was seeing. And I didn’t enjoy food like I used to. But after taking a break and some therapy, I realized my confidence had to come from within, not from what I see outside. And now I’m back in the gym with a completely different mindset
Sense of humor is a better tool for getting girls than lifting
@@postnutclarity00 yep 100%. I already have a great sense of humor and have been leaning into that and has made me much better and comfortable talking to girls
Delaying satisfaction is absolutely required to achieve greatness( however you define that). Indulging in food that hits the dopamine receptors i.e fastfood, I see no issue in avoiding this, Fuck living in the moment, do what it takes to reach your goals
Very good, thanks, one should always be aware of that fine line where it becomes obsession and dominates your whole life.
David Goggins needs to hear this. Life is not one dimensional especially for those looking for fulfilling relationships
David Goggins is different though right?
Isn't he all about doing hard painful things.
Hard as it relates to fitness yes but people have a tendency to choose our hard subjectively and not objectively. You know what’s hard, trying to conquer new areas in your life not just fitness. Otherwise you’re not truly challenging yourself.
10 years ago only a few fellow students used to go to gym in my highschool, and you could easily understand that from their buffed outlook. Tbh, nobody was admiring that. They most people provoked gym because of the "fake" outlook it gives.
And today the whole gym is full of high schoolers trying to imitate what they saw on media. It became very standard in our daily life and after 6 years of my gym experience i can easily say it doesn't give joy anymore. I go there just to say i have done my workout.
Having big muscles means you have to maintain them, eat lots of protein and lift consistently. That is expensive. That takes time...
Going to the gym has helped my life tremendously, and I've thought about protein in my meals since I was 3 years old. I love living like this.
I *REALLY* don't think the world is suffering from too much exercise and dieting. It's quite obviously the opposite.
I also think your view of "working out makes you feel worse" isn't a realistic view of how men experience improvement and hard work, and your view of how men see other men who are more accomplished than them is usually incorrect. It's like a womanish way to think about it.
I also see the "gym bros" being far more likely to stand up and say things about our society than those who don't work out.
Health and fitness is ultimately designed to make you live longer. But if you're only focused on fitness and nothing else, you're not really living.
This video resumes exactly what I've been thinking for a year now. Going to the gym sometimes it's way way worse
You must be the smartest person on RUclips. Thank you! I appreciate your insight
You‘re right, especially regarding mobility. That‘s why I consider weight training a basic exercise for other things like calisthenics (fun!!) and crossfit. It also aids with sailing, golf and biking. I would never trade those for pure weight training. It‘s just a fundament you can built cool things on.
Moderation is always key. Thank you for the reality check!
A decent video for some people fattened out with a lot of generalisations and misinformation. A lot of people enjoy going to the gym and improving their life. Obsession or too much of anything by definition is not good for you. Don't tar the whole health and fitness culture with hyperthicals.
I'm not a gym addict but I love fitness and it's my passion why I incorporate it in my lifestyle
Couple gym with sport. I have started gym, but also play Aussie rules footy. Sport + running + gym means I’ll never be huge but it is giving me a well rounded fitness I’ve never had before.
I'm glad that you made me aware that I'm thinking about adding cheese to that pasta more than anything else 😂
Me and my Achilles tendon can't wait to hear this.
Fitness is good for your body and mental health.
Being unfit is ruining your life.
My gym addiction is a good thing, I get seasonal depression like a roller coaster. I don’t have any drug addition bc my addiction is the gym. It’s a good feeling after I go enough that I feel sweaty and tired. I’m more calm and relax and even more focus. Everybody has some kind of addition, whether good or bad.
This is full of excellent points. That said every time he said "do gym" I would hear Brick Tamlin going "I love gym".
I like going to gym and I am happy with it even after watching this video. Going to gym is not the most important part of my life and will keep it that way. Obsessing with hitting the gym isn't great if you are not actually going to be a professional body builder or lifter.
Love the video! One important thing, though: you can't average out protein across days. That's been shown by several studies and seems to be because of how much breaking down and repairing happens when you sleep. Not the end of the world if you miss a day, but it's pretty important if you're building/ maintaining muscle and especially for the elderly!
Unfortunately there is a study for everything. Also for averaging out of protein. And for the opposite.
The science regarding food is not as precise and coherent as people think.
@robm6803 Actually, in this case I don't know a single study that shows protein can average out. It's just very unclear if you need as much as some have claimed.
I understand the fact of enjoying life and eat something sweet lets say, I try to have a balance but Im more strict with my diet because I have heart problems that are no serious right now but if I get careless I could end up having an open heart sugery in about 20 years or so
I've heard one of Mike Mentzer's video talked about this issue that he said people don't need to be at gym the whole time to build a great physique we just need to train hard but enjoy life and have a life outside the gym when we are having our recovery.
He also said that we don't need all those products the are being sold nowadays a if we're eating a HEALTHY well balanced diet to support our workouts and recovery.
Hi there
I came to this conclusion befor I watched this video , because I’ve noticed that working out hard effected my performance in my job negetivly , because I was going to the office while I was feeling horrible and so exhusted !
I decied to end this, and start asking my self: are professional ? Do you make money doing this in the gym? The answer is obviously No!!
So I still going to the Gym and enjoying it, however not letting it effect my privet or professional life👌🏽
People think they trade time in the gym for gains. They don't need to lift weights 6 times a week. They could lift even two or three times a week and make good results for the natural lifter. A problem is that most people are doing these routines that are designed for people on steroids and they don't have the recovery for it.
So people end up getting injured due to overuse injuries and they end up injuring their personal lives because they think they need to spend that much time in the gym. But if you were to look at their results you'd find they aren't really making progress. And people do end up resorting to performance enhancing drugs a lot more than you think.
This is a good take on gym culture.
I'm starting to reconsider the way I train now.
So much of what he said actually makes a lot of sense.
Well spoken. But gym bros who lifts much are also developing prty legit balanced body as well. And those football, tennis playas also are prone to chronic injuries. Which sums up, do whatever movement which ever empowers u to move first and then do it with modesty and balanced way.
"It's a bit silly to lift heavy thing up and down"🤣
Kinda felt worried seeing Jeff on the thumbnail, but you know what? Great points and great video man. Totally agree.
Simply, anything too much is not good, don't turn one into obsession or addiction
와 맞아요!! I love your philosophy on the gym.
Great vid, needed this reminder
Gym addiction would be amazing but I'm just miserable working out 6 times a week scared that I'll lose strength if I don't.
That is gym addiction
You won't lose strength you'll actually most likely gain a bit if you let your body recover more
Recovery is just as important as lifting.
You should be giving your muscles 2 to 3 days of rest .
That is an expression of weakness, not strength.
Research the rest days Mike Menzter recommends.
Thank you a lot
I don't know how much of it is true but in my experience even extreme protein is bad. We need all kinds of proteins carbohydrates and fats to survive. I used to eat more protein rich foods but it made me lose weight and took a dump often because of it.
basic enjoyable calisthenics program
walk/swim/bike/whatever you actually like
eat mostly protein, veggies, fruit but also eat whatever you want one day a week.
that's it. there's no need to consume "fitness content" or go to a gym or get into complicated diets etc...
Great video bro. Must watch for every body who thinks gym is the only way to be healthy and happy.
After I started Muay Thai and BJJ training 10 years ago, i learned the hard way that overly big muscles is no good in a ring or fight environment, im more shreaded than i ever been and barely chest press 155 lbs now. And alot of these gym bros cant even handle a leg kick lol
What a video! Thanks for this video my man!
Thanks for the videos. Made me feel better bcs i always maintain my protein and feel guilty when i take carbs to much
I think he's right; to a point. But I don't think the problem that he is describing was anywhere near as big or prevalent 30 or 40 years ago. I think the overwhelming presence of social media, combined with subtle messaging about why and how a young man in particular should be muscular, has contributed greatly.
I don't think you see these problems in people who have a good sense of themselves, don't particularly care what the crowd thinks, and have fully developed amygdalas. That last part was not any kind of insult, that's just biology.
Balance and in proportion
Luckily, I love gym but never addict. I don't care about the food, I eat whatever I want and still stay in shape
Dangerous to let gym and nutrition take over your life, but great a few days a week to stay healthy and progress towards your goals (even if other areas in your life aren't as successful right now) 🔥😊 Definitely would look at a pasta, tomato dish and wonder "where is the protein" 🍗🍅🍝😅
Yes you can develop & change the body to a point. You can influence your muscle mass & body fat levels but the other variables that have a huge influence on how you look (I.e. bone structure) are largely genetic and can’t really be changed without surgery. Sometimes ppl can forget this especially when they are “trying to look like the other guy”. You don’t have his genetics/bone structure so it’s an exercise in futility. The other question to ask oneself is “are you trying to be a pro bodybuilder?” if the answer is NO you need to reevaluate what you’re trying to achieve with your physique. The 5-7% BF levels that you see competitive body builders achieve is not their “walking around” state and is very unhealthy for your health/hormonal balance. You’d be better off shooting for a BF% in the mid-teens (which is where most celebrities/athletes reside) and refining proportions rather than chasing ‘size at all costs’.
Best Video i have Seen this month
Feel like it can be argued most people should have easy access to home fitness tools and use the gym as a few hours a week recreational period.
great insights 👍🏼
Your editing skills are amazing! Decent content too 👌🏼
Thank you. Too much of anything wont work well.
No Pain, No Gain.
Hey. I look forward to your bulking after a whole journey of cutting video. You have helped me with my cut a lot and i maintained a lean body for years but i want to bulk now and i need your guidance
love this vid bro keep it up
Great insight! 👍👏👏
This is fr, addiction is still addiction
Maintaining a healthy balance is difficult, especially for those of us who have struggled our whole life with obesity. I allow myself to be obsessive about my diet and fitness and try to maintain a healthy balance by having other hobbies.
Very good points that recreational lifters should hear more often!
Yes, we should rename lifting, to dropping, to emphasize, that's part of the exercise ;-)
You and Mario Rios will get along really well
"One must drink alcohol and engage themselves in other activities, the karate of someone who is too serious have no flavor."
- Sensei Motobu Choki
Now, I don't think he's telling a person to start drinking literally, specially because too much alcohol have beeb known for being bad for centuries.
I am thinking he's saying that one should not be too absorbed in their training.
He's talking about martial arts but I think the same could be true for lifting weights in a gym.
If you only do that, only talk about that, only watch videos about that then what else is there to see in life?
I always had an opposite problem. Trained from my teen days and looked great for a short period of time, because I ate whatever I wanted. I did that to this day, I look better than an average person but that's about it. Having confidence and no dedication to optimal eating is not a good combo if you want success in the gym. For the first time in my life I am following a strict eating routine and seeing results, dunno how long it will last, but I am trying. . Beeing dedicated is difficult a lot more than eating a chocolate. Just my 2cents.
5th point was really presented in a misleading way..like very morally wrong.
So true…thankful you speaking things out👍
If gym is your only hobby, you have a problem. I go to the gym 3 times a week, spending 90+ minutes each time. Other times, I photograph, shoot, design/write software, and train AI data models. Some of these hobbies actually make me money. The proteins thing is true though. However, I do let go during parties and vacations.
Just a kilo quark a day mixed with some protein powder, and some meat with diner and you are gooddd
Same bro!
I never liked gyms although I've belonged to a number. I started in the late 70's with Nautilus training. I liked the work focused routines, although they were very hard. Unfortunately, most gyms are full of drugs, social animals and germs. For years I've done body weight routines at home. Save the fee, get a good pair of running shoes and learn to do pullups and dips and pushups. Its a better more functional routine and saves money.
Like everything else in life it can become a drug and an obsession. I would rather “waste” my time doing that than many other futile “activities”. All in all a good balance is good.
I am a fitness instructor as a part time job so it is easy for me to speak in favor of fitness.
Me, noticing I might be autistic, realizing why I'm so prone to getting into the fitness bubble with all the advise, rules, studies etc... I'm taking everything so literally, for example walking is important after meals, leading to me walking 45000 steps a day being so exhausted that I don't even look forward to my meals because I know I have to walk again afterwards, it's just so hard on my brain and body to constantly feel like I'm not doing enough but actually doing too much 😢 sometimes I wish I could go back to when I didn't have the knowledge about fitness and just read books and studied all day long
True. I would rather be more on the skinny side but with more mobility and endurance. The ability to do anything with our bodies is what makes us feel young. Some level of strentgh is needed i agree but lets not think we all need to bench 300 lbs. One more important thing is to learn how to remain fit with minimal work by using our bodyweight only.
Fitness is a tool for pursuing a higher goal.