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Thanks for the Program on Thursday and eating plan, starting it strictly on Monday and will follow said advice to a T. I have all supplements needed, but will pick up something from the site. Cheers and I will keep track and take pictures weekly. Have a great weekend 💚☘️👊🏼💯
Consistency is key. I've been doing this for over 40 years. Now at 66 I look and feel better then all my friends at my age. I've had people at the gym say that I should be on Men's Fitness There are rewards. I always have said, "The gym, is the fountain of youth". Stay motivated and never give up.
You sir are motivation for young people. About a year ago I started my fitness journey. Thoughts that ran through my head at the time: -do I want to be that fat Dad? -do I want my kids to ever outrun me? -do I want to be a fat, sloppy old person? I envisioned myself older, and in stellar shape. Not saying being healthy, and fit is a cure-all. But after losing 70 pounds in 70 months, and down to 12.5% body fat I feel better about myself than I ever have. When I look in the mirror I'm happy, and how I look is the product of many, many hours of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. I've slipped a bit to around 15% body fat, but am getting back there while building muscle, and losing those last few pounds of fat slowly.
@@rmobnation9395 bruv 12.5% body fat is pretty much in the bare minimum deadline for healthy maintaining. If you wanna cut from time to time to get that shredded beach body, that's perfectly fine, but 12.5% is absurdly low to maintain on a daily basis. I'm no one to tell you what to do, but following on OP's message, please prioritize your health over your pride and looks. 15% body fat is already lower than most people will ever even get.
@@cardfreak0560 13-14 is my goal on my current routine for summer. I’m 39 so just want to look close to as good as my wife when we take kids to beach. Even 15% I’ll still look good. Attempting recomping right now that I’m back in gym 3 weeks in after 10 years away. Learning so much from this channel. I’m 135 pounds but skinny fat. I used to be 205 jacked before a rare heart disease and defibrillator pacemaker. I’m motivated tho. Trying to stay focused not worrying about small details. Getting my protein and caloric deficit. Lifting hard at 5am before work. Hoping to just cut body fat and gain some muscle by summer. Then after that maybe I’ll add some more calories to maximize muscle. I lost 70 lbs recently this year from diet alone because prednisone beefed me up high. So it’s been ten years since I lifted weights. Keeping it simple.
@@cardfreak0560 12.5% isn’t absurdly low, it’s somewhat reasonable to maintain. 15% is lower than average but nothing crazy. Getting below 15% body fat shouldn’t be that difficult. Below 10% is unlikely for most people to sustain.
Great video Sean! Ignoring the psychology behind success on the fitness journey is one of the biggest mistakes people make that keeps them stuck for years.
As messed up as it sounds, my body dysmorphia is what helped me succeed in the gym. Anyone that is ''happy'' with their gross body never hit rock bottom hard enough to ignite the fire.
First fitness advice I’ve ever received that actually works through and through is from this channel. I’ve lost 35 pounds while simultaneously gaining more muscle than I ever had following Sean’s advice. Dude should have wayyy more subscribers!
The slow and steady mindset is my biggest struggle, although since I started tracking/recording my lifts it has gotten much easier. Thank you for the tips!
Most beneficial mindset shift was to focus on long term progress and to be patient for sure. Thanks very much for the solid no non-sense advice as always Sean. The value that you out is incredible.
I cannot emphasise how important the content of this 12 minute video is... ...this is easily the best video on CZcams for someone to understand the difference between success and failure not only in fitness but also in business. This mindset video is significantly more important than all of the rest of the fluff you see on CZcams on the 1001 ways to 'build your biceps' etc... Where your mind goes your body will follow. Truly great well thought out content Sean. Well done.
Amazing content. I am 50 this year and after decades of ignorance, wilful avoidance and straight up neglect, have embarked on a fitness journey to transform myself physically. The mindset required to do this is perfectly captured in this video. Thank you 🙏🏾
You’re one of the very few CZcams that as soon as I get a notification that you have posted a video, I stop what I’m doing and watch it. That’s how valuable everything you say is
Sean, great video as usual! 2 tips from you that have helped me stay consistent over the past 8 years: 1. Set realistic goals: don't expect to look like the photos of bodybuilders on the internet with 4% body fat. 2. Progress is not always linear: when I first started, I had this expectation. There will be ups and downs so don't be surprised or let them set you back. Lastly, when my girl asks me in the morning "do you feel like working out today?" My answer is "not really, but it's not a choice. I just do it."
A mindset that I see people fall into is being too consumed the concept of "WHAT" and forget about "WHY". WHAT are your goals? WHAT exercises need to be done? WHAT kind of diet should I do? Many people forget or may not even understand "WHY did you make a conscious decision to prioritize your physical fitness and nutrition?" When you are struggling with WHAT, is it always great to be able to fall back on WHY.. WHY do I put so much emphasis on my fitness and nutrition? It is because it allows me to feel confident in myself which allows me to have better relationships with people and have a mindset where I dont have any doubt I am able to accomplish tasks put in front of me. That is WHY I want to keep going no matter what inevitable roadblocks come my way when it comes to WHAT to do.
I like the gym and training so much I don't understand why people need a pre-workout drink to get hyped to lift. Sometimes I get so sore from all the dropsets, giantsets and beyond failure training that I almost can't move my limbs the next day. Still I keep coming back to the gym to get more burning sensation. That's why gains keep coming no need to worry about that for me, because I LOVE the proces of lifting so much!
Yes! I feel the same way! I'm so glad I pulled the trigger a few years ago bought my own power rack. I slowly built my gym in the process and it's one of the best things I have done. I can workout LITERALLY any time I want, for however long I want, how I want, blast whatever music I want, and so much more! Seeing all the gym-goers freak out over losing their gains and not being able to workout because gyms are closed, made me even more thankful that I have my own gym! There's times that I get home from work and I don't feel like working out or unmotivated, but once I start breaking a sweat and feel the weight over me as I squat down and come back up, it all goes away. I've often laughed at myself while I'm working out because I remember that I did not want to workout right before, and now I'm enjoying the burn and all the sweating. I use that feeling of not wanting to workout as a punishment and make myself workout even harder and longer by using dropsets and going till failure. I find that those are often the best workout and feel the most accomplished afterwards because I did not want to workout right before but I pushed myself and went even harder than I intended to initially!
The main benefit of pre-workout is caffeine. If you have ever tried taking caffeine before a workout, it is clear how much of a difference it makes in your ability to lift. It helps you lift heavier and lift more/longer. It is important not to become reliant on stimulants or to use them too heavily, though.
@@thenew4559 I drink more coffee than Eric Bugenhagen...;) But I know what you mean. Because of my love of lifting I lift heavier and longer. I know some guys that need the pre workout else they are too lazy to train and stay home, or pee in their pants when they have to do heavy squats. In your case you benefit from pre workout but without it you will be able to enjoy the gym too. Which is the way to go....
@@mounty6854 how many sets you do per muscle group? I have been lifting for about year but I always had To take breaks from the gym when i started making great progress. So I Lost almost all my noobei gains. Im highly motivated To lifting but im afraid I might be doing too much junk volume. I always lift with high intensity and through the whole workout, but ofcourse muscle gets exhausted after few exercises. Thoughts?
Spot on Sean and you are excellent at disseminating information and giving speeches. The content and delivery are phenomenal. I filled out the form; thank you for doing this.
First year of consistently working out! What prompted me to be consistent is not have a deadline but rather focus on steady gains in the long term. Also not aiming for perfection made me kinder to my self and easier to get back on track!
"Don't pedestalize anyone." That's something that will easily go in through one ear and out through another, for many. Some don't even realize that they are doing it. You probably should have emphasized it more, or create another video talking about it.
This dudes good. Definitely my most watched fitness guy here. But this video helped me. I started four months ago. I go 6 days a week and it went from a chore to look forward to. Plus I’ve gained 3 inches on my biceps already. Thanks for the tips dude
This video is perfect for me to watch right now. A few years ago i got myself down to a health weight n started building some good muscle before nagging injuries and overall exhaustion hit and i stopped for a few years and started getting fat to the tune of 70 lbs over weight(im 6 foot 2.) I recently decided i was going to try again but this time im going to do it right and hopefully not kill myself. Starting out im focusing on cardio and a caloric deficit to get the fat back off. Its hard to stay motivated but i always told myself its the days where your not motivated but you do it anyway that you make the most progress. I know i gotta get the weight off and push through the growing pains(again) to make a difference, so im reminding myself everyday when i just dont want to do it; suck it up and get it done anyway because thats when ill make the most progress
I have been lifting weights (off and on) for 60 yrs. I go slow, take my time, use appropriate weight, and I do not worry about anything else. My mind focus is on my muscles growing... Oh, and listen to some good tunes to help your mood.
Great video. I am 64, a former NCAA athlete. I am a “hard gainer”. In college I went from 160lbs ( I was really fast) to 184lbs and maintained my speed. I did this naturally by eating and training properly. I was lucky to play for a Hall of Fame Coach. I have continued to train all my life but for the past four years I started intermittent fasting, I felt great but I was tired of being “skinny”. I now lift three days a week full body workout. I train to 1-2 reps to failure each set. I still feel a little sore every day and wonder if I should train twice a week I am back to 3 meals a day and have a couple of pounds. Any suggestions?
At that age people have to do 5+ sets per muscle group per week solely to maintain muscle mass and prevent loss! If you've been skinny your whole life then it will be hard or even impossible to build a "bulky" physique now. It may take you doing up to 15 sets per muscle group per week to slowly gain muscle mass assuming you eat 1.6-2.2g of protein per kg body weight, get proper sleep, recovery ... Anyway, I hope you will achieve your goals!
Also, number 5 is the best. There are so many CZcams channels that are literally just there to "motivate" you, but they don't give you any actual practical advice or tips. The motivation doesn't last, and people fall back to where they were before. Real motivation comes from action. Work out, feel good, get motivated to work out more. It's a cycle.
For me its stress, I have insane drive and motivation in training and diet when my life sucks (like my recent bad breakup) as soon as my life gets easy and good I tend to get a little lax on the diet and training lol
Nicely said. You don't hear a lot of people talking about this imprtant subject. Expecting yourself to have 100% motivation everyday is unrealistic. we're humans, not machines. motivation is just an emotion, and emotions come and go.. but the important thing to remember is this: You fail only when you STOP PERMANENTLY. it's okay to rest, just don't stop completely. even if you only do 2 pushup everyday. this is good. you're strengthnen these neural connections; which means the automation of this habit. and once you automate it, you can add wokouts little by little
You have been there done that wisdom. So do I. My great accidental discovery was low carb paleo diet, stuck at 235 for 20 years, now 210 plus gaining or losing inches in all the right places. MY prime directives are show up, avoid injury and progression and failure. Your insights are always motivation. 💪
Thanks for this informative video, Sean! I started lifting 8 months ago and have developed a decent routine that holds my interest and benefits my body. One thing I discovered is that there is a lot of trial and error involved in formulating a plan that you're happy with. I've dropped some exercises that I don't think were doing anything positive for me and added new ones that work much better in helping me attain my goals. As you said, it's easy to get discouraged and give up if you don't see results right away. Over 8 months, I've seen and felt the changes within my body, and I like the path I'm on. It may seem like it's too slow, but it is still progress just the same.
All of what you said are very good points, sadly 98 percent of all the people I know never owned a pair of dumbbells but they might have a basketball, a football or a pair of badminton rackets at home they used a few times a years. I brought my first pair of dumbbells at 15 & was interested in them for a few months, them at 20 brought a full set with a bench & had it for a few years & wasn't motivated anymore, after 30 years later this time I owned a full home gym with thousands of dollars worth of workout equipment. Yes, what you say is true motivation can come & go & can stop you from something for a long time, but I'm glad this time it isn't just because of motivation alone, it's about change & a real commitment for the long term.
From a diet/nutrition perspective, the way I came to terms with better eating habits was basically how I was 38 years of age at the time and realized that I basically had eaten burgers, pizza, tacos.. chips n dips, cookies n candy etc.. for half of my life, possibly more than half considering all the damage I had done with everything I consumed that was never in moderation, and almost always unhealthy. Major details aside, I came to terms with the idea of just leaving all that behind and trying to be healthier for a change. It was just time for me to move on. Yeah, all that food tasted good, but overtime it just became the same shit. And if your gonna eat the same shit over and over and over.. why not something that’s nutritious so you might live longer amirite? Once I saw the weight slowly come off gradually as I began eating better, It was rather easy to dedicate myself to becoming more physically fit via exercise, and believe me.. when you see results, you really don’t wanna stop, your basically in it to win it from then on. Or at the very least, be a better you until you feel appropriately better about yourself.
great video! I love to see fitness coaches who talk mindset. What's helping me personally is to focus on enjoying the process or "journey" as well as the results. I also had to change my mindset from thinking of it as some insurmountable problem to a scientific process: (Exercise+nutrition+recovery)consistency =results.
I needed to hear this. It's tough being a beginner. "Stop relying on motivation". Today was the first day that I genuinely didn't want to go, but went anyway. Just gotta stick to the plan.
Great tips! It's works not only in fitness, but in general parts of the life (work, study, social activities). Thanks again for the very helpful content!
This is why I think Sean Nalewanyj is one of the greatest fitness channels, he keeps it basic, simple, and straight to the point. Whereas guys like Athlean-X get way too detailed and anal-retentive, making building muscle seem way more complicated than it actually is.
I just filled in your form Sean. The details I gave you are a little dark and I can't thank you enough for offering this. Feel lost right now so any help is so appreciated. You really do have no idea. Stay well and thanks again.
I did cover quite a few in my older videos from like 2014-2016 but I’ll try to do more once I find a gym that I can film at. Current one is way too crowded
Great content as always Sean! I started lifting after being a life long distance runner, who had a running career ending injury four years ago. I probably have the worlds worse genetics for building upper body muscle, though I persisted, and now have an upper body that I never imagined having! I am not huge, though have a good amount of muscle for my genetics, and for that I am very thankful!
Thanks a lot for this video! I’ve been on my “fitness journey” since the beginning of this year, coming from a place where me and my buddies love the more then occasional beers around the fire and working more the desired I’ve been beating myself up way to much about an extra rest day here or there and the like...
This was a great video to watch! I started at the beginning of lockdown In march. I only have resistance bands and 2 chairs for dips. I've seen slight improvement over the last 4 months. But you really cleared some bits up such as how long before seeing results and keeping motivated and consistent.
Bro, you and I have the "exact" same home gym:) Nice to know I'm not the only on here grinding it out with very little equipment. God bless and keep on truckin'.
I'm 55yrs I've been training in different sports since my teens my moto is Train For Life.... Fit For Life plus I look and act younger than most my age in my area
The only thing that discourage me all the time is how full my gym is and there is no gym close to me. I go now between 1-4 am and still full sometimes.
Clicked on your video and got a Vshred advertisement Watched an entire minute of it thinking it was part of your video and you were about to rip it apart. My brain hurts 😩
What's the right mindset to deal with small but kinda persistent joint pain? Stop using that joint until the annoyance completely goes away, or still 'keep moving' but temporarily switch to VERY light weights and low intensity? What's best for healing? (not talking about 'see a doctor' kind of pain, it's absolutely bearable but I don't like this and don't have much experience at all dealing with these things).
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Consistency and adherence to your fitness plan. Patience is key. So Consistency and patience is the key to results
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Thanks for the Program on Thursday and eating plan, starting it strictly on Monday and will follow said advice to a T. I have all supplements needed, but will pick up something from the site. Cheers and I will keep track and take pictures weekly. Have a great weekend 💚☘️👊🏼💯
Consistency is key. I've been doing this for over 40 years. Now at 66 I look and feel better then all my friends at my age. I've had people at the gym say that I should be on Men's Fitness There are rewards. I always have said, "The gym, is the fountain of youth". Stay motivated and never give up.
You sir are motivation for young people. About a year ago I started my fitness journey. Thoughts that ran through my head at the time:
-do I want to be that fat Dad?
-do I want my kids to ever outrun me?
-do I want to be a fat, sloppy old person?
I envisioned myself older, and in stellar shape. Not saying being healthy, and fit is a cure-all. But after losing 70 pounds in 70 months, and down to 12.5% body fat I feel better about myself than I ever have. When I look in the mirror I'm happy, and how I look is the product of many, many hours of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. I've slipped a bit to around 15% body fat, but am getting back there while building muscle, and losing those last few pounds of fat slowly.
@@rmobnation9395 That's a good attitude.
@@rmobnation9395 bruv 12.5% body fat is pretty much in the bare minimum deadline for healthy maintaining. If you wanna cut from time to time to get that shredded beach body, that's perfectly fine, but 12.5% is absurdly low to maintain on a daily basis. I'm no one to tell you what to do, but following on OP's message, please prioritize your health over your pride and looks. 15% body fat is already lower than most people will ever even get.
@@cardfreak0560 13-14 is my goal on my current routine for summer. I’m 39 so just want to look close to as good as my wife when we take kids to beach. Even 15% I’ll still look good. Attempting recomping right now that I’m back in gym 3 weeks in after 10 years away. Learning so much from this channel. I’m 135 pounds but skinny fat. I used to be 205 jacked before a rare heart disease and defibrillator pacemaker. I’m motivated tho. Trying to stay focused not worrying about small details. Getting my protein and caloric deficit. Lifting hard at 5am before work. Hoping to just cut body fat and gain some muscle by summer. Then after that maybe I’ll add some more calories to maximize muscle. I lost 70 lbs recently this year from diet alone because prednisone beefed me up high. So it’s been ten years since I lifted weights. Keeping it simple.
@@cardfreak0560 12.5% isn’t absurdly low, it’s somewhat reasonable to maintain. 15% is lower than average but nothing crazy. Getting below 15% body fat shouldn’t be that difficult. Below 10% is unlikely for most people to sustain.
Sean is a diamond in the you tube fitness industry. Literally the only person whose videos i can watch without skipping.
Really appreciate the support!
Of course V Shreds being number 1, I think Sean does come in on a good 2nd spot on youtube.
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@@rasmusjensen4838 lol nice
@@rasmusjensen4838no v shred is not number 1
Great video Sean! Ignoring the psychology behind success on the fitness journey is one of the biggest mistakes people make that keeps them stuck for years.
As messed up as it sounds, my body dysmorphia is what helped me succeed in the gym. Anyone that is ''happy'' with their gross body never hit rock bottom hard enough to ignite the fire.
For me it was my compulsive disorder started training and the OCD. kicked in and now im a fanatic and Jacked !!
Pain is the most powerful motivator. I started because I was naturally thin and couldn’t stand it.
One of the most honest, realest no BS Fitness personalities anywhere. Great video as always, Sean!
Thanks!
First fitness advice I’ve ever received that actually works through and through is from this channel. I’ve lost 35 pounds while simultaneously gaining more muscle than I ever had following Sean’s advice. Dude should have wayyy more subscribers!
For me its consistency & desciplin mindset, high ambition with daily moderate desire.
This guy knows how to explain things, great topic here that's never discussed
Thanks Joe
The slow and steady mindset is my biggest struggle, although since I started tracking/recording my lifts it has gotten much easier. Thank you for the tips!
Most beneficial mindset shift was to focus on long term progress and to be patient for sure. Thanks very much for the solid no non-sense advice as always Sean. The value that you out is incredible.
Thank you man 🙏
I cannot emphasise how important the content of this 12 minute video is...
...this is easily the best video on CZcams for someone to understand the difference between success and failure not only in fitness but also in business.
This mindset video is significantly more important than all of the rest of the fluff you see on CZcams on the 1001 ways to 'build your biceps' etc...
Where your mind goes your body will follow.
Truly great well thought out content Sean. Well done.
Really appreciate it, thanks.
Amazing content. I am 50 this year and after decades of ignorance, wilful avoidance and straight up neglect, have embarked on a fitness journey to transform myself physically. The mindset required to do this is perfectly captured in this video. Thank you 🙏🏾
Time consistency is the key to success .. the most difficult thing is to stay on for long time
You’re one of the very few CZcams that as soon as I get a notification that you have posted a video, I stop what I’m doing and watch it. That’s how valuable everything you say is
Seriously appreciate it man, thanks.
Totally agree. Top vids
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Sean, great video as usual! 2 tips from you that have helped me stay consistent over the past 8 years:
1. Set realistic goals: don't expect to look like the photos of bodybuilders on the internet with 4% body fat.
2. Progress is not always linear: when I first started, I had this expectation. There will be ups and downs so don't be surprised or let them set you back.
Lastly, when my girl asks me in the morning "do you feel like working out today?" My answer is "not really, but it's not a choice. I just do it."
Beginner's need to hear the truth and expectations so they dont become discouraged and stay on the path to success.
A mindset that I see people fall into is being too consumed the concept of "WHAT" and forget about "WHY". WHAT are your goals? WHAT exercises need to be done? WHAT kind of diet should I do? Many people forget or may not even understand "WHY did you make a conscious decision to prioritize your physical fitness and nutrition?" When you are struggling with WHAT, is it always great to be able to fall back on WHY..
WHY do I put so much emphasis on my fitness and nutrition? It is because it allows me to feel confident in myself which allows me to have better relationships with people and have a mindset where I dont have any doubt I am able to accomplish tasks put in front of me. That is WHY I want to keep going no matter what inevitable roadblocks come my way when it comes to WHAT to do.
Great points!
This is one of my favorite videos. I often watch it when I'm training and it helps me stay motivated. Thank you Sean
Completely agree with what you said at the beginning man. Motivation is helpful, however discipline is its driver.
I like the gym and training so much I don't understand why people need a pre-workout drink to get hyped to lift. Sometimes I get so sore from all the dropsets, giantsets and beyond failure training that I almost can't move my limbs the next day. Still I keep coming back to the gym to get more burning sensation. That's why gains keep coming no need to worry about that for me, because I LOVE the proces of lifting so much!
Yes! I feel the same way! I'm so glad I pulled the trigger a few years ago bought my own power rack. I slowly built my gym in the process and it's one of the best things I have done. I can workout LITERALLY any time I want, for however long I want, how I want, blast whatever music I want, and so much more! Seeing all the gym-goers freak out over losing their gains and not being able to workout because gyms are closed, made me even more thankful that I have my own gym!
There's times that I get home from work and I don't feel like working out or unmotivated, but once I start breaking a sweat and feel the weight over me as I squat down and come back up, it all goes away. I've often laughed at myself while I'm working out because I remember that I did not want to workout right before, and now I'm enjoying the burn and all the sweating.
I use that feeling of not wanting to workout as a punishment and make myself workout even harder and longer by using dropsets and going till failure. I find that those are often the best workout and feel the most accomplished afterwards because I did not want to workout right before but I pushed myself and went even harder than I intended to initially!
@@DOUBLE0SEVUN Nice to read man! Awesome!
The main benefit of pre-workout is caffeine. If you have ever tried taking caffeine before a workout, it is clear how much of a difference it makes in your ability to lift. It helps you lift heavier and lift more/longer. It is important not to become reliant on stimulants or to use them too heavily, though.
@@thenew4559 I drink more coffee than Eric Bugenhagen...;) But I know what you mean. Because of my love of lifting I lift heavier and longer. I know some guys that need the pre workout else they are too lazy to train and stay home, or pee in their pants when they have to do heavy squats. In your case you benefit from pre workout but without it you will be able to enjoy the gym too. Which is the way to go....
@@mounty6854 how many sets you do per muscle group? I have been lifting for about year but I always had To take breaks from the gym when i started making great progress. So I Lost almost all my noobei gains. Im highly motivated To lifting but im afraid I might be doing too much junk volume. I always lift with high intensity and through the whole workout, but ofcourse muscle gets exhausted after few exercises. Thoughts?
Me in the Gym
saw Kali Muscle and Rich Piana
Sean: that will be you in the future
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Use steroids and half-reps to train your way to live and/or heart failure. That’s basically Kali and Rich lol
@@AB0BA_69 You realize half-reps aren't a bad thing for bodybuilders, right?
Yeah taking such an abundance of steroids that you don’t live to see 50.
Spot on Sean and you are excellent at disseminating information and giving speeches. The content and delivery are phenomenal. I filled out the form; thank you for doing this.
First year of consistently working out! What prompted me to be consistent is not have a deadline but rather focus on steady gains in the long term. Also not aiming for perfection made me kinder to my self and easier to get back on track!
"Don't pedestalize anyone." That's something that will easily go in through one ear and out through another, for many. Some don't even realize that they are doing it. You probably should have emphasized it more, or create another video talking about it.
This dudes good. Definitely my most watched fitness guy here. But this video helped me. I started four months ago. I go 6 days a week and it went from a chore to look forward to. Plus I’ve gained 3 inches on my biceps already. Thanks for the tips dude
The science truth fitness king dropping great knowledge as always I appreciate you Sean thanks for all you do.
Sean you are the only fitness CZcamsr that I follow, that’s saying alot because you keep it real.
Thx man
This video is perfect for me to watch right now. A few years ago i got myself down to a health weight n started building some good muscle before nagging injuries and overall exhaustion hit and i stopped for a few years and started getting fat to the tune of 70 lbs over weight(im 6 foot 2.) I recently decided i was going to try again but this time im going to do it right and hopefully not kill myself. Starting out im focusing on cardio and a caloric deficit to get the fat back off. Its hard to stay motivated but i always told myself its the days where your not motivated but you do it anyway that you make the most progress. I know i gotta get the weight off and push through the growing pains(again) to make a difference, so im reminding myself everyday when i just dont want to do it; suck it up and get it done anyway because thats when ill make the most progress
I have been lifting weights (off and on) for 60 yrs. I go slow, take my time, use appropriate weight, and I do not worry about anything else. My mind focus is on my muscles growing...
Oh, and listen to some good tunes to help your mood.
Excellent advice, especially regarding how to approach MOTIVATION.
Great video. I am 64, a former NCAA athlete. I am a “hard gainer”. In college I went from 160lbs ( I was really fast) to 184lbs and maintained my speed. I did this naturally by eating and training properly. I was lucky to play for a Hall of Fame Coach. I have continued to train all my life but for the past four years I started intermittent fasting, I felt great but I was tired of being “skinny”. I now lift three days a week full body workout. I train to 1-2 reps to failure each set. I still feel a little sore every day and wonder if I should train twice a week I am back to 3 meals a day and have a couple of pounds. Any suggestions?
At that age people have to do 5+ sets per muscle group per week solely to maintain muscle mass and prevent loss! If you've been skinny your whole life then it will be hard or even impossible to build a "bulky" physique now.
It may take you doing up to 15 sets per muscle group per week to slowly gain muscle mass assuming you eat 1.6-2.2g of protein per kg body weight, get proper sleep, recovery ...
Anyway, I hope you will achieve your goals!
I totally agree with the 4th one. I think trial and error is a requirement because it takes time and mistakes to get to know your own body
Also, number 5 is the best. There are so many CZcams channels that are literally just there to "motivate" you, but they don't give you any actual practical advice or tips. The motivation doesn't last, and people fall back to where they were before. Real motivation comes from action. Work out, feel good, get motivated to work out more. It's a cycle.
Sean, been watching your channel for at least 5+ years your advice is always SPOT ON. Your real-world approach & advice is absolutely fantastic!
For me its stress, I have insane drive and motivation in training and diet when my life sucks (like my recent bad breakup) as soon as my life gets easy and good I tend to get a little lax on the diet and training lol
Nicely said. You don't hear a lot of people talking about this imprtant subject. Expecting yourself to have 100% motivation everyday is unrealistic. we're humans, not machines. motivation is just an emotion, and emotions come and go..
but the important thing to remember is this:
You fail only when you STOP PERMANENTLY. it's okay to rest, just don't stop completely.
even if you only do 2 pushup everyday. this is good. you're strengthnen these neural connections; which means the automation of this habit. and once you automate it, you can add wokouts little by little
I use the tooth brushing example all the time with people.... 😆😆😆 its hard to hear for many but it is true. Thank you for another valuable video
You have been there done that wisdom. So do I. My great accidental discovery was low carb paleo diet, stuck at 235 for 20 years, now 210 plus gaining or losing inches in all the right places.
MY prime directives are show up, avoid injury and progression and failure. Your insights are always motivation. 💪
Thanks for this informative video, Sean! I started lifting 8 months ago and have developed a decent routine that holds my interest and benefits my body. One thing I discovered is that there is a lot of trial and error involved in formulating a plan that you're happy with. I've dropped some exercises that I don't think were doing anything positive for me and added new ones that work much better in helping me attain my goals. As you said, it's easy to get discouraged and give up if you don't see results right away. Over 8 months, I've seen and felt the changes within my body, and I like the path I'm on. It may seem like it's too slow, but it is still progress just the same.
Keep it up man 💪🏼
10:44, not the best example because I often skip brushing teeth ^^
Relatable 😭
another great contemporary take Sean! thanks to you, i no longer do dumbbell tricep kickbacks which gave me nothing but joint pain
All of what you said are very good points, sadly 98 percent of all the people I know never owned a pair of dumbbells but they might have a basketball, a football or a pair of badminton rackets at home they used a few times a years. I brought my first pair of dumbbells at 15 & was interested in them for a few months, them at 20 brought a full set with a bench & had it for a few years & wasn't motivated anymore, after 30 years later this time I owned a full home gym with thousands of dollars worth of workout equipment. Yes, what you say is true motivation can come & go & can stop you from something for a long time, but I'm glad this time it isn't just because of motivation alone, it's about change & a real commitment for the long term.
I always learn something everytime i watch your videos.
You are so right. I made working out at leat 3 times a week a part of my life and started to see results one year into it.
From a diet/nutrition perspective, the way I came to terms with better eating habits was basically how I was 38 years of age at the time and realized that I basically had eaten burgers, pizza, tacos.. chips n dips, cookies n candy etc.. for half of my life, possibly more than half considering all the damage I had done with everything I consumed that was never in moderation, and almost always unhealthy. Major details aside, I came to terms with the idea of just leaving all that behind and trying to be healthier for a change. It was just time for me to move on. Yeah, all that food tasted good, but overtime it just became the same shit. And if your gonna eat the same shit over and over and over.. why not something that’s nutritious so you might live longer amirite?
Once I saw the weight slowly come off gradually as I began eating better, It was rather easy to dedicate myself to becoming more physically fit via exercise, and believe me.. when you see results, you really don’t wanna stop, your basically in it to win it from then on. Or at the very least, be a better you until you feel appropriately better about yourself.
great video! I love to see fitness coaches who talk mindset. What's helping me personally is to focus on enjoying the process or "journey" as well as the results. I also had to change my mindset from thinking of it as some insurmountable problem to a scientific process: (Exercise+nutrition+recovery)consistency =results.
hey Sean, this is very true. Without the mind, the body can't move.
This man spitting so much truth that it hurts but in a good way like after a great workout.
Awesome! I was just thinking I could use another Nalewanyj video!
I needed to hear this. It's tough being a beginner. "Stop relying on motivation". Today was the first day that I genuinely didn't want to go, but went anyway. Just gotta stick to the plan.
Great tips!
It's works not only in fitness, but in general parts of the life (work, study, social activities).
Thanks again for the very helpful content!
This is why I think Sean Nalewanyj is one of the greatest fitness channels, he keeps it basic, simple, and straight to the point. Whereas guys like Athlean-X get way too detailed and anal-retentive, making building muscle seem way more complicated than it actually is.
I just filled in your form Sean. The details I gave you are a little dark and I can't thank you enough for offering this. Feel lost right now so any help is so appreciated. You really do have no idea. Stay well and thanks again.
Great video
I am living proof about mind set and going for gold in life. Everyone tells me that is impossible until I do it .
One of your best video to date, just what i needed !
Glad to hear!
...the video that started my Sean fanhood.
Hi Sean, excellent content, as always! 💪
Would love to see a new series from you explaining exercises with proper form and technique.
I did cover quite a few in my older videos from like 2014-2016 but I’ll try to do more once I find a gym that I can film at. Current one is way too crowded
Great advice mate! More people need to watch this vid!
Great content as always Sean! I started lifting after being a life long distance runner, who had a running career ending injury four years ago. I probably have the worlds worse genetics for building upper body muscle, though I persisted, and now have an upper body that I never imagined having! I am not huge, though have a good amount of muscle for my genetics, and for that I am very thankful!
I like the way you started this video, makes it more engaging from the start.
The most underrated fitness channel on CZcams. What a shame!
Thanks a lot for this video! I’ve been on my “fitness journey” since the beginning of this year, coming from a place where me and my buddies love the more then occasional beers around the fire and working more the desired I’ve been beating myself up way to much about an extra rest day here or there and the like...
That's a really wise (set of) advice. Thank you.
For me, it's just I love to do it. Even during quarantine I'm burning to go back
This was a great video to watch! I started at the beginning of lockdown In march. I only have resistance bands and 2 chairs for dips. I've seen slight improvement over the last 4 months. But you really cleared some bits up such as how long before seeing results and keeping motivated and consistent.
Bro, you and I have the "exact" same home gym:) Nice to know I'm not the only on here grinding it out with very little equipment. God bless and keep on truckin'.
One of the most legit channels man. Always fresh content. Thanks.
Thanks bro.. This vid picked me up
Man you've done some great advice vids, but this sir for me is your best yet, total goldmine.
Dude excellent content great tips for staying on track and being consistent with your goals!!!😎💯
Great video Sean!
Sooooo helpful, really woke me up. Probly the best fitness related video I’ve ever seen!!
Sean you are great... keep em coming
I'm 55yrs I've been training in different sports since my teens my moto is Train For Life.... Fit For Life plus I look and act younger than most my age in my area
Dude. This is an amazing video. Spot f’kin on. Honesty and knowledge is a powerful combination. Thanks much!
Thanks Bill!
Your channel is the real deal
I love finding new fitness channels that are legit. Great video!
Thanks!
Thanks Sean, more great info. Many thanks
Excellent. Thanks.
some great advice dont know how its took this long to find you. but your honesty is much approved
Thanks Allan!
Thanks , good advise !
10:21 this is me right now 😩 been skipping for a whole week and a half. But imma be back at the gym on monday thanks to this vid 😂👌
I think this is the most important video you’ve made! Great advice.
discipline equals freedom
“The people you see in the gym who are in great shape are literally just you if you put in the work.”
Bruh. 😳
The only thing that discourage me all the time is how full my gym is and there is no gym close to me. I go now between 1-4 am and still full sometimes.
Thanx this very helpful !!
Great video and super helpful during this difficult time.
Thanks!
Absolutely love this advice!
BIG FACTS !
Your channel should be bigger.
Very reasonable advice. Thanks for sharing.
Brain power!
Callousing the mind.
Clicked on your video and got a Vshred advertisement Watched an entire minute of it thinking it was part of your video and you were about to rip it apart. My brain hurts 😩
Hahah that guy is the absolute worst
tips 4 and 5 are really good
This video should have 10 million views
Best advice ever!
Best youtube fitness channel. A good guy with great tips
Thanks Ben
No problem, keep up the good work
Solid info Sean. Thanks!
What's the right mindset to deal with small but kinda persistent joint pain?
Stop using that joint until the annoyance completely goes away, or still 'keep moving' but temporarily switch to VERY light weights and low intensity? What's best for healing? (not talking about 'see a doctor' kind of pain, it's absolutely bearable but I don't like this and don't have much experience at all dealing with these things).