Why You Always Quit the Gym: the Science of Enjoying Exercise
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 17. 06. 2024
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If you need a summary of how un-fit and how much I've always hated exercise: I can't even ride a bike. I always HATED having to move one more step than I strictly need to, I never saw the point or pleasure in voluntarily running on the spot when I could much rather spend that time reading, watching or painting something. And so, it's no surprise that the accumulated uselessness and hatred for working out lead to years of trying to be healthier but always just quitting the gym. For the first time in my life, I've managed to be consistent and actually enjoy exercise with the help and guidance of my personal trainer, so whether or not you can get one too, here's everything mine taught me and all the ways she changed my attitude and behaviours towards exercise.
0:00 Intro, how Elizabeth can't ride a bike
4:53 Part 1: what is a good reason to exercise and why it even matters
8:42 Part 2: how to set inspiring exercise and fitness goals
10:22 Part 3: the key ingredients for an enjoyable exercise session
16:30 Part 4: how to be consistent without being bored and falling off
19:40 Part 5: gym advice for anxious introverts
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My father once said to me, after I complimented him on a particular feat of endurance him and his friend went through as young men, "You know, it would be a real shame if you had to rely on your body and it let you down" - I loved my father, and those words motivate me every day to push myself. Maybe that could work for you?
And I think this works for me. â€
Wow. Amazing, thank you â€
Sadly those words don't work for me because my body always lets me down and it isn't an easily fixable issue...
Your father told you words from the mind of inner strength that his experience forced him to develop. Thank you for sharing it. I think its almost as inspiring and intriguing to anyone who reads it
@@Freak80MC sorry to hear that, and I hope it didn't come across as too ableist... genuinely, my father meant it only to inspire.
I quit lifting to climb and it changed my exercise from a chore to a passion.
I focus on climbing harder routes rather than looking in the mirror and deciding what I need to improve. Getting muscular is a happy accident. My social circles revolve around climbing, so I end up at the gym because I want to see my friends. It's that same sort of accountability she talks about but lead by a carrot as opposed to a stick (friends being disappointed in you for not going).
Me too climbing changed my life! I love going to the climbing gym and feel both mentally and physically motivated by the experience rather than the results!
Not just climbing, but any physical sport, hobby or activity really. I love climbing, but also find myself fire spinning and dancercising a lot the last few years and I've always found it so much easier to stick to than regular exercise because it's something I genuinely _want_ to do, not just something I feel like I _need_ to do.
can we just appreciate how much efforts she puts into editing her video!! I'm mesmerisedâšâšđ
**Effort
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the edits are great
Does anybody know which program she uses to edit ?
@@chansonspourapprenants Microsoft paint? Maybe with mods?
I love her passion and it drives me to do MORE!
Finally, a video about exercise that one can actually connect with. The way you explained it is so raw, honest, and helpful! Thank you! :)
loveee to hear this, thank you!
@@elizabethfilips
â€đ· Beautiful words, worth reposting, from time to time:
We did not see God, but with the mind/commonsense we came to know Him- we knew Him in the sense that the evidence indicated His existence, so we became certain of His existence -, and even the ones who deny his existence are a proof of His existence.
also, from the Creatorâs patience with those who disbelieve in Him and disobey Him, we see his forbearance, and His generosity towards even those who don't believe in him and disobey him, Glory be to Him.
†Beautiful words: It is said that the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his family, said, for teaching us positive open mindedness ((wisdom-/truth/knowledge/all that is good and true-
It is what the believer is looking for, wherever he finds it, he shall take it)), and ((Seek knowledge even in China)) even though China was not a Muslim country, and the words of Al-Shafiâi
My opinion/doctrine
It is correct, but it may bear some errors, and the opinion / doctrine of others is more likely to be wrong, but it may be right sometimes.
& beautiful words are the words of the Qurâan that should be understood and applied: (And no bearer of burden shall bear the burden of another) meaning don't generalize don't judge a person and take revenge from him even though he did not do anything, just because you want to take revenge from one of that other person relatives whom did a very bad horrible thing, or because of a number of people from that other person tribe for example who done a bad thing, or you try to take revenge from innocent people who got the same religion or sect or ethnic background, and this is nice teaching too from the Quran (If any of the polytheists seek your protection, then protect him).
đ· A beautiful prayer: Oh God, stop us from your forbidden deeds â€đ·
Oh God, forgive us for all our past sins and shortcomings, and prevent us from that for the rest of our lives.
And beautiful words from the Prophet Muhammad or Imam Ali, peace be upon them both: ((If you learn a craft, you are safe from poverty))
đ·â€ Important and beautiful words..for reflection and contemplation:
Even if we suppose that the Companions, i.e. the people who saw the Prophet, were all mountains, despite the conflict that occurred between them, it remains that the Prophet said
((The parable of the people of my household among you is like the parable of Noah's ark. Whoever boards it is saved, and whoever lags behind drowns and perishes)) And Noah's son went to a mountain and left the ark, and Noah's son drowned.
We must not give up adhering to those who are perfect from the family of the Prophet.
but also we should not consider them as gods, and at the same time we should never underestimate them, and we should not think that others are equal to them, the best thing is the middle way.
â@@elizabethfilips Eliza I think if you add yoga and meditation in your daily life routine then you become more confident energetic and clam
I am weak in English if here any grammatical mistake so don't worry next time I will make it right đđ
Yes! Itâs so true.
I'm always surprised to hear Lizzie say she's lazy or insecure, because she always comes off as highly competent, intelligent, attractive, and industrious in her videos. That's not to diminish how she feels, just that I look at myself and I'm nowhere near that and so there must be a stronger word to describe what I am. T_T
Hi can you help me?
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Hi! I don't know if this helps, but there is a big difference between being a lazy person, someone that just doesn't care and chooses to not do stuff because is too much of a burden and someone that passionately wishes they could be able to do something and tries but can't. People with ADHD or anxiety, for example, struggles with keeping up with a schedule and building habits. Is like they wanna do it but their mind is not helping. A lot of other circumstances influences this (trauma, environment, relationships, etc.) Everyone needs to do things at their own pace and find the ways that work the best for them, is always different! She is not lazy (I wish she didn't use that word) and if you are here trying to find ways to do your thing, you aren't either (:
Or, just like her, you're not as bad as you think you are
I was that VERY athletic kid, and I even ran track in college. But now post-college, I struggle to run (or do any athletic activity) consistently. Thank you for sharing; hearing someone else talk openly about their struggles and process is very helpful â€
Oh so same! I ran marathons in my pre highschool era and after that life went busier n busier and now i start panting when doing lil strenuous workđ
The two biggest things that have made me finally work out consistently have been the following.
First, pick non-negotiable workout days.
Rain or shine, high or low energy, Wednesday(as an example) will be a workout day, so even if I'm exhausted or hate the idea of it, I'll do a pale, weak version of the workout that day but I'll get it done. More often than not the workout ends up being a pretty decent one irregardless because once you get started you get into it.
The second thing I've done is found a reliable time where people or commitments are unlikely to get in the way and inhibit be from getting my workout in. For me that has been waking up at 6am. Everyone is asleep, I have a light breakfast while watching the sunrise and spoil myself with that special alone time, then, feeling recharged from that, I do my workout from 7am to 8am. This way it's done before any business calls come in or any stores are open where I'd need to run errands or anything. I used to be a late riser, but this routine has made me change that as I really cherish my quiet, alone sunrises and the feeling of accomplishment from having worked out before most people are even up and running. It starts my day off on a good note no matter how south it goes from there đ
Hope that helps â€
I paused the video to list my own whys and weirdly enough mine were also 1. To be a healthy active mom one day 2. To be like my cousins who are people I admire and respect more than anyone and who exercise and take care of their bodies as a major part of their lifestyle. And 3. To spend more time in my physical body and outside of the mental headcloud where I keep getting lost in. Love this video so far and hearing you list such similar reasons made me a bit emotional because I never really take my own motivations seriously. I always feel dumb for not just doing it.
omg exactly the same, LOVE IT!
@@elizabethfilips
â€đ· Beautiful words, worth reposting, from time to time:
We did not see God, but with the mind/commonsense we came to know Him- we knew Him in the sense that the evidence indicated His existence, so we became certain of His existence -, and even the ones who deny his existence are a proof of His existence.
also, from the Creatorâs patience with those who disbelieve in Him and disobey Him, we see his forbearance, and His generosity towards even those who don't believe in him and disobey him, Glory be to Him.
†Beautiful words: It is said that the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his family, said, for teaching us positive open mindedness ((wisdom-/truth/knowledge/all that is good and true-
It is what the believer is looking for, wherever he finds it, he shall take it)), and ((Seek knowledge even in China)) even though China was not a Muslim country, and the words of Al-Shafiâi
My opinion/doctrine
It is correct, but it may bear some errors, and the opinion / doctrine of others is more likely to be wrong, but it may be right sometimes.
& beautiful words are the words of the Qurâan that should be understood and applied: (And no bearer of burden shall bear the burden of another) meaning don't generalize don't judge a person and take revenge from him even though he did not do anything, just because you want to take revenge from one of that other person relatives whom did a very bad horrible thing, or because of a number of people from that other person tribe for example who done a bad thing, or you try to take revenge from innocent people who got the same religion or sect or ethnic background, and this is nice teaching too from the Quran (If any of the polytheists seek your protection, then protect him).
đ· A beautiful prayer: Oh God, stop us from your forbidden deeds â€đ·
Oh God, forgive us for all our past sins and shortcomings, and prevent us from that for the rest of our lives.
And beautiful words from the Prophet Muhammad or Imam Ali, peace be upon them both: ((If you learn a craft, you are safe from poverty))
đ·â€ Important and beautiful words..for reflection and contemplation:
Even if we suppose that the Companions, i.e. the people who saw the Prophet, were all mountains, despite the conflict that occurred between them, it remains that the Prophet said
((The parable of the people of my household among you is like the parable of Noah's ark. Whoever boards it is saved, and whoever lags behind drowns and perishes)) And Noah's son went to a mountain and left the ark, and Noah's son drowned.
We must not give up adhering to those who are perfect from the family of the Prophet.
but also we should not consider them as gods, and at the same time we should never underestimate them, and we should not think that others are equal to them, the best thing is the middle way.
I adore your passion and the fact you share it with others through videos is a wonderful way to inspire and motivate people, in this case, to live healthier lifestyles.
Keep up the great work, and the answer is YES we want that series.
As a long time viewer and an enthusiastic gym goer. I'm glad that you get on this journey. Your presentation of the feeling at the beginning of workout journey is spot on. I think I could learn from this to understand more why some people hesitate or cannot committ to physical exercise
It's SO validating to see someone who's not a morning person and who needs time to get the gears turning !!
I would also be interested in a video talking about why ppl give up on working out
This is so on point, exercise has been suuuchhh a struggle for me over the years but finally getting myself back into it and I'm realizing it's so important to do the exercise that makes you feel good and happy (and to be kind to yourself throughout the process), otherwise it's just going to feel like a chore and you'll get bored or tired of it so quickly.
It really comes across how much this means to you. I love running, and felt the same when I discovered it. Really pleased for you
Elizabeth, I've been struggling with connecting the routine of daily exercise with something I love to do since I was a child. As an introvert who often gets tired easily of things I have no motivation to do your perspective on exercise spoke to me on a deep level, girl. Thank you for putting yourself out there for the benefit of people like yourself. Your helping us grow right along with you. I will give CoPilot a go. Bless x
Elizabeth you're such a breath of FRESH AIR. I love your videos, your editing is amazing and so interesting to follow. Honestly, I appreciate you so much and relate to so much of what you say. Thank you :) Keep being yourself!
o my god, Iâm just really grateful to you for having such a great channel with this kind of content, it really helps people to keep on and become more conscious about different things and situations in life. thank you for being yourself, youâre absolutely gorgeous.â„ïžđđ»
It's crazy how much I can relate! Totally feeling the same about mornings, running and exercises. Thank you for sharing!
I love that you have found a workout program that works for you, I remeber when I started lifting and my life was also changed!!
Thank you for this video and your honesty. Iâve been struggling to get back in shape since working from home with COVID and itâs been affecting my physical and mental energy.
I appreciate you sharing your individual needs for physical activity and the biggest takeaway for me was to recognize what works for you.
Good luck with keeping up with your physical activity and improving your well-being!
This video is soo good, I am just shocked, no words. Soo honest and from someone who seems that they genuinely wants to help. Wow! God bless you Elizabeth
Wow, you could really tell this was coming front the heart as I could hear the emotional break un your voice and it made me tear up several times. I am so so happy for you that you have found this life-changing Avenue to pursue for your health đ„°đ„°đ„°
Wow, this resonates a lot with me.
Always have known that exercise was good for me, but every time life gets in the way, and I have yet to find a form of exercise that doesn't get boring over time.
And the worst, I know exactly my goals : not losing my body to the daily hours of sitting at work, being able to carry my daughter in my arms as long as possible, and setting an example for her. Unfortunately I never had this example set for me when I was young, and exercising has never felt natural. But I'm working on it.
Thank you for your thoughts and tips, and being an inspiration.
And congratulations on this editing, I don't know how you did all this, it looks fantastic â€
The single most enjoyable thing about your videos, that I truly appreciate is your candid and frank presentation. Oh, and of course all the information I love it!
I love how you address all the situations of your life with logic, science, and structure. I feel really identified. Also, it is really impressive to see all you are achieving. Definitely one of the best CZcams channels of personal growth! â€
Can you help me?
Elizabeth, I just wanted to say how great your videos are. I really appreciate the amount of work you put into editing
Thanks Alec! especially on the editing front!!!
i couldnt relate more to this video, and never have i seen someone explain this feeling more accurately, so it is sooo great that you did, because now i have some more tools to know how i can improve!!
I also have this similar issue last year and everything only got worse.
I donât like to join the gym that full of people cause Iâll feel socially anxious, so I chose a smaller gym and found a coach helping me for setting a plan. Iâd say in the beginning, if thereâs someone who is professional and supportive, this will help a lot.
Besides, weight training makes me feel stronger, and I started to feel I have the power to change something.
Iâm still working on progress! Itâs okay if we gave up in the past, but itâll never be too late to start. Health is the most important thing for us. â€
Glad to hear that you found something that worked for you---don't forget that all the walking and standing you do at the hospital is exercise as well. So long as you're moving it counts!
I found your channel today and the information you share is golden. You've already shared so many answers I've been seeking for years. I've done years of research (apparently in the wrong places) and have felt stuck. No one around me understands any of these concepts, they usually also lack self awareness, and they just look at me like I'm dumb for saying things they never thought about before. Tomorrow I'll be binging all of your videos and taking notes on google docs
Hello
Itâs so great that you can see a video on the proper form! So helpful. Thanks for making this video!
I havent been on the channel in ages - im so so glad your channel is growing
Thank you so much, seriously I've started watching your videos and I never felt more understood. All the knowledge you are providing is so valuable †I'm excited to apply this to my own life
Bravo! Well done, Elizabeth. I love your story telling and your personal note in your content.
Big shout out to you as well how you approached excersing and health improvements by activities in the gym.
you're videos are sooo perfectly edited and well put. thank you for inspiration
What you have gone through is exactly what I have been looking for! I am so convinced!
Swing Dancing is an amazing exercise, so is roller skating, bowling and rock climbing. Staring into space on a treadmill only lets you focus on the pain and dreariness. There are fun workouts out there.
you're so incredibly relatable and inspiring at the same time. this video is truly artistic đ
oooooh very flattering, thank you Hannah
My gym is so busy that Iâm forced to wake up at 5 to go at 6 when itâs less busy
I fully recognize the disassociation you mention at the end. I've been such a head person for so much of my life!
It's only been more recent that I've been becoming more acquainted with my body/the physical nature of my existence. And since then, I've grown to experience and enjoy exercise far more. I hope that at some point you'll get to experience that as well.
The sincerity in this video is really refreshing and novel from other CZcamsrs that I have watched..i love your videos, Elizabeth. And for the first time in my life, i have found someone that I can really follow the advice of, in terms of ideas and attitudes in life. That is not to say that i am where Elizabeth is, but I have been struggling with a lot of the things that I am finding she has solutions for, and these solutions, unlike the ones that others talk about, really resonate with me..this has been an incredible discovery. I am so grateful that you exist and have decided to put this content out here. Thank you â€
Well done. Consistency with variety in your exercise routine.
You definitely hit the mark.
Thank you for the great content.
Similar to me. Even though I hated the idea of working out and would start and stop without fail, I only really started to succeed when I my main goals for working out changed and became a little more deep. Now looking better is just a (very welcome) perk. It's not easy but I know I'll be able to keep exercising for the rest of my life now.
YES YES YES
This is a really inspirational video with so much good advice!! Thanks for sharing your experience! I will keep a lot of it in mind for my own fitness journey! đâš
This is helpful to understand the aspects of exercise that has improved your life! It is helping me to plan my workouts
Your videos are really amazing I don't know why they are so underrated đą you are really amazing and have helped me a lot
Happy to hear that you caught the fitness bug! I did too myself since October last year and I could not be happier to have made that decision.
yessss love to hear it sushee!! hope you're doing amazingly since we last spoke
Such a great video and so thought-provoking! Yes, I'd love any content of yours on this subject!
Great video. I always find the information in your videos truly valuable
I love your videos! They have the right amount of content and aesthetic.
Your videos are always so helpful đ
I love the style and animation in your videos!
I just stumbled on your page and I love it. I can relate to your mindset. Thanks for what you are doing
Elizabeth, your video editing skills are amazing. I especially loved the little girl going up like a rocket. About exercising, I feel very similar to you, so thank you very much for talking about this. I think it will help me a lotto get into exercise
I absolutely love each second of this video ( as well as your other videos)!! Thank you for your time and content! Although sometimes all the renaissance edits makes it hard for me to focus on the message that you are trying to get across! ( so I find myself listening to the videos, instead of watching đ ) but nevertheless Iâm so happy I found your channel!
Omigosh! I don't think I've ever met anyone else who never learned how to ride a bike as a child. I was so embarrassed about it for the longest time. I relate so much to this in general- I KNOW exercise makes me feel better, but depression has been a huge barrier, and I've been through all the cycles of exercising, quitting, and started again.
HEYA adrienne, and yayy there's more of us who can't ride bikes! and same, I'm still embarrassed about it (but I think this summer I'm going to actually try, but I'm SOOO scared I'll break something, they seem way too fast to be reasonable, I wonder if we've past the point where we were too young to be scared?) and honestly, it's like going on a walk or out of the house when depressed - makes you feel better but might as well not change a thing bc the barrier to actually starting it is too high - accountability is the besttt for that (bc you know it'll make you feel better so there's no risk there). if you send a text to a friend and say 'i have to have gone on a walk by tonight, can you pls text me later to check I did?' and it 100x the chances of you doing it (also easier said than done, I'd probably only be able to do that days and days in đŹ sending love though xx
@@elizabethfilips I can ride one now but didn't learn until adulthood and it WAS scary. Still is, sometimes, but fun. My dog is my accountability buddy, I walk him every day or else he annoys me until I do. All the love to you, thank you so much.
@@elizabethfilips The counterintuitive thing with bikes is that they become easier to balance the faster you go.
I've witnessed someone learning to ride a bike as an adult before. She struggled only for as long as she was afraid to go beyond walking speed. đŹ
@@elizabethfilips When I was young, I was jealous of the kids in my neighborhood who had bicycles, and I was always asking to ride theirs. My parents bought me my first bike (a Schwinn five speed) when I was twelve, and they gave the my first road bike when I turned seventeen. I became somewhat of a cycling addict, and on a few years I've held racing licenses. Do not draw the wrong conclusion; I was far from a talented racer. Nonetheless, I enjoy moving a bike quickly down the road. These days, I have a couple of bespoke bikes I enjoy whenever I can.
@@DudeBronkster Agree. The hardest is not moving at all. I can somewhat track stand on my road bikes, but I'm pretty crummy at it.
Thank you so much. You made my day so much better. đ
finally someone i can relate to. thank you for sharing this â€ïž
Thank you for your insight. As someone who is trying to build an exercise routine for the first time in his life, the most helpful change was to work out at a time that works for my bio rhythm. I am a morning person and I work out as the first major thing in the morning, so nothing else occupies my time.
I have found aerobic exercise much more beneficial (swimming, walking, bicycling, running, rollerblading, skiing, judo etc.) than weight training (good in small quantities but generally boring and the diet can mess you up). And if you are able to exercise outside rather than a treadmill even better, but I know it is just no possible for everyone or even safe. When I was very young I would do weekly yard word and then a massive cleanup of the yard with my mother where we would basically compost everything at the end of the summer and it was a great memory I have with her, may she rest in peace, but we would strip most of the overgrown foliage and put it out for the street cleaners. She was not big on exercise, but she stayed very busy with things she loved to do and working. I wish more people did aerobic activities, it has got to be the best thing for your heart and physical well being. I know now I am limited and just going out and working for an hour or two, which I hate, can have a huge impact on my spirit and outlook. I get wanting to lay in bed especially when I don't get many opportunities to just rest and recharge my batteries for the next scheme. I have found that it is almost impossible to over due it with exercise and you almost have to force yourself to rest as it can cause damage physically if you stress out your body maybe not at the time. Yes it may feel good to run ten extra miles or do a marathon but I find that mindset a bit extreme. Some people in fitness work push levels of fitness that just aren't viable or practical for the rest of us and yeah it can make one feel less than perfect and its okay. Exercise is supposed to be good for YOU.
YESSS love to hear this works the opposite way too! hats off to the morning bit đ
Instant sub! I'm amazed by your honesty, art, and science. You just became someone I, as a fellow young woman, can look up to!
As always your recommendation and advice are full of insights, but my god that artistic video production đ
Can I just say that the video editing is out of this world awesome pawsome †I love you youâre crazy cool !!
Your video art is spectacular!! You really are constantly improving!
was just wondering why can't i just get started working out despite wanting to. Most needed video. Right video at the right time Liz!!!!
I watched this video after spending over 2-3 months in depression. Just sticking to my bed all the time and being extremely conscious about my surroundings. I can't be grateful enough for coming across to this piece of content.
I am amazed at your editing skills. Theyâve always been really good, and have been improving, but todays video really stopped me on my tracks. I had to comment on it
This is a gem, thank you so much for this insight
17:09 -17:28 this is relatable. đ. BTW you motivated me to start exercising again.and give editor a raise video is amazing đ
Brilliant speech.
Thank you so much for shared with us. Have a good afternon. đ
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE đ
You editing is a piece of art!
Great work!!!, Keep enjoying it
Interesting topic, I can relate immensely to a love/hate relationship with exerciseđitâs motivating to hear your insights
I'm just grateful for discovering your channel
When I first subscribed to your channel it was around 50 k subscribers , later for a more than a year I was busy with the med school preparation , when I came back to watch ur video it's more than 7 lakh subscribers đź , and I am so happy for you Elizabeth keep growing, keep spreading knowledge â€
thank you!
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Can't believe someone who looks like you can have body image issues!!!!
You are literally perfect! I wish I looked like you đą
Your video's are truly full of knowledge that rejuvenate me ! Love from India â„ïž
I haven't been near exercise equipment for almost 2 years by now. While I haven't discovered the underlying reason for my sudden... let's say cessation, this video provided the necessary kick in the hindquarters. Thanks!
Good for you! Happy you found a way to break beyond those negative feelings and are about to witness the tremendous benefits of a fit lifestyle in so many aspects of your day-day đ
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Wow the art & edit đ„, and content is great as always
Your video's are amazingly edited and produced, the topics you talk about are extremely interesting, and you're a very hardworking and smart person. Thank you
i loveeee your videos! your content is so good!
Love your videos Elizabeth â€â€â€
thank you !!! I enjoyed and â€â€â€đđlearned alot
Kudos on the healing-keep it up and all shall be kept up
I can relate to this so much! I actually have similar goals to you, I want to be able to do a split and unassisted pull up, but it's just a party trick. Most importantly I exercise for my mental health
Thanks for the video and sharing your thoughts on this. Very helpful. One thing which was a bit odd to me was that I have been following your videos for a few months now and you always looked very fit. Didnât expect you to say you struggled in the past to keep yourself interested in exercising :)
oh hahaha defo don't think i've ever been very fit, but thank you!
I also sometimes did things I didn't like, which sometimes ruined the experience for me. I did however discover that I like skipping and standing yoga, since I have wrist problems. The low speed of yoga also gave me the time to do the exercises properly, so I felt less clumsy.
I used to be motivated to look better but that motivation never lasted long, because I didn't see the results I wanted. However, exercising to feel better, to clear my mind and to not feel pain in my body, that works for me. I mostly do yoga and walks, and sometimes I try other stuff.
I follow a lot of different yoga videos, since I also get bored easily of doing the same stuff in the same order.
I admire you, you are such a hard worker. You are rare.
Your content is ridiculously helpful for me (NP student in the US) with a chaotic-leaning style to life. I really appreciate the effort you put into sharing what youâve learned, Iâve used some tips to structure my days with schoolwork, non-profit work, and wellness/home commitments. Basing the timing on energy/motivation/temptation level is genius.
Iâm curious if you have read Oxygen Advantage and what your thoughts on it were if so.. I am just so so inspired by you and find a lot of similarities between our learning styles. Cheers!
Wow - great edit Elizabeth - just gets better and better đ
thank youuu!
Your editing is impeccable!! Love your videosđ„°
thank you!!!
This is a beautiful video , how can someone like a workout talk feel so magically â€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïžIs it the instrumental music
Your videos are always so helpful! đ€
thank youu!
I one hundo percent agree with your points. Iâm excited by the prospect of your content once you become a mother.
Pre-kids I would get up to run before dawn and when that wasnât possible anymore I lost myself a bit. Then I started using an app that was less personalized than what you use but a lot of similarities. I was working out in the evening and at home with free weights and I have very similar feelings about it and the way you described feeling and using your body.
Excellent video! For me the hardest part of exercise is the difficulty in making a decision to do it. Once I'm doing it, I usually can complete (and enjoy) working out. I like that you've focused on creating a larger overall context for working out, as I'm sure that helps. In short you've created an "architecture" for working out, prior to doing it.
To help me with that I have done two things.
First, pick non-negotiable workout days.
Rain or shine, high or low energy, Wednesday will be a workout day, so even if I'm exhausted or hate the idea of it, I'll do a pale, weak version of the workout day but I'll get it done. More often than not the workout ends up being a pretty decent one irregardless because once you get started you get into it.
The second thing I've done is found a reliable time where people or commitments are unlikely to get in the way and inhibit be from getting my workout in. For me that has been waking up at 6am. Everyone is asleep, I have a light breakfast while watching the sunrise and spoil myself with that special alone time, then feeling recharged from that I do my workout from 7am to 8am. This way it's done before any business calls come in or any stores are open where I'd need to run errands or anything. I used to be a late riser, but this routine has made me change that as I really cherish my quiet, alone sunrises and the feeling of accomplishment from having worked out before most people are even up and running. It starts my day off on a good note no matter how south it goes from there đ
Hope that helps â€
@@maddalenasegato I love this comment "I'll do a pale, weak version of the workout day but I'll get it done". Chances are even your "pale, weak version" is quite good!
You convinced me to do exercise again. Thanks đ
I realize you have to love the exercise that you are doing. I love Pole Dancing, not at the club, but at a studio it was just super fun for me. It just got expensive. I'm with you for the depression I had been depressed for MANY, MANY years and I'm trying so hard to lose all the weight that I packed on. I'm taking Baby steps back into pole, but it's hard to lift all the extra weight that I get agitated again, so I'm just dancing around getting my body used to moving again and I'm working on my flexibility as well.
can't wait to learn more about exercising from you!
thanks for what you do
Always waiting for your vedio, nice to see you again,
Hey Elisabeth, I also admire the amount of work you put in videos especially editting! â€
Can you please tell us more about where your editting style and templates comes from, where do you search for inspiration?