I am recording a video today with Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum about LOSING WEIGHT and gaining strength. Something I have not made a video about. If you have any specific questions for us please post them below.
Lets assume I am doing 4 day split TM. If I am losing weight and getting stronger, but eventually not feel recovered for my next workout, would it be smart to give myself an extra day off? Should I move rest of the routine accordingly(taking into the account the rest day) or just keep it as it is?
I've lost about 20lbs in about 3 months with just doing 5x5 and dieting somewhat correctly, consistently hitting my protein goal and then filling the rest with good carbs and fats. I havent hit any brick walls with my lifts as of yet. My question for you guys is how do i know that my body is burning the fat(or carbs) off and not say burning muscle tissue to fuel me. Do I just trust the process?
more business videos please. The fact that there are literally no powerlifting/strongman/oly gyms in my country really grinds my gears into doing something about it
same dude, in my country especially in my town, there just one gym related powerlifting/strongman/oly workout but expensive af, i really want to open this kind of gym here
I live in Austria and all good gyms are concentrated in Vienna, so I will move there as soon as I start my studies. I bought all the strongman stuff I needed and build up my own small gym, which is only a room but it is enough. I would love to open up a gym like Alan's myself, but I don't know if my country is ready for this ..
I've switched up recently from training for hypertrophy to training for strength. been watching a tonne of Alan and Brian Alsruhe. currently ruining my wives garden with old tyres and kegs 😂
ryan rogers yeah that is true. I'm trying to meet more people enthusiastic about strongman and just generally interested in going outside. if everyone that's interested gets involved I'm hoping it will grow organically into something more organised
these videos keep me motivated to push through the hard times at my gym. thanks Alan, one day I'm going to make it out there and check out your gym in person.
thanks man ive been a youtuber for 8 years and i think im gonna finally take a jump into opeining a gym for me and my clients to train at! best of luck to all of you guys
my biz is in a bit of a rut and this vid helped me re-orientate myself, even though im not in the gym business most of the things are applicable. thank you.
Truly inspiration. Really love how you turned a not so positive situation into a positive one, like when only one person shows up for a group class and instead of drowning in disappointment, you focused on that one client.
I'm starting up my bootcamp now, while still teaching classes in the gym. I had the exact same experience as you discussed when starting my gym classes and only 1 person would show up. Your ego takes a hit, but you're absolutely right, gotta turn it around and make an awesome 1-1 session with that person who showed! This video contained some real solid advice brother, after seeing a few of your vids i'm now subbed!
As a gym owner I completely agree. I've opened my gym just a few months ago,and its going great. I specialised in personal coaching because where I live it works. The only thing I can't do at the moment is give free stuff, but that will happen soon. Great advice Alan!
Just about to open my gym in about a month. Some of the things I learned so far on this journey is being a personal trainer is perfect for looking at potential investors. Found 4 of my investors through my clients.
Alan, I came across your channel because I have been working out since my days back in the Corps. Back then I was into a mix of bodybuilding and strength training. Then I met my new roommate lol when he checked in and he was a power lifter and our two man room was a mini gym and he quickly got me away from the bodybuilding and into powerlifting... he was a huge fan of the KAZ. Who at the time was the #1 Strongman competitor. Whom many years later I was fortunate enough to meet in his gym in Auburn Alabama. I retired many many years ago from the Corps. Now at my age I just work out to stay in shape. But coming across your channel, seeing the accomplishments in the Corps and with your gym is and your professionalism is a lot of fun to watch. Semper Fi Marine and continue to go forth and make great things happen. But of course make sure you do it UNTAAAAAAMMMMED.
huge respect for you Alan! Even I more into to bodybuilding then powerlifting i still watching all of your videos, learning a lot from them and appreciate everything what you doing. I wish to shake your hand and say that in person. Always thumbs up for you my man and keep up the great work!!! 👍👍👍👍
This is crazy, I am from Sac, joined the military and now am looking to start my own gym and the first video I find is someone from the same place doing the same thing. Appreciate your videos brother!
hey man....I remember your channel way back when, and I still come back to it to remind me details about a certain lift or just for nostalgia. your success IS OBVIOUS and pretty sure its prosper too. hell! I am old guy, just hope one day I will be able to visit your gym. thanks for everything!
I'm new to the strength and powerlifting community. Currently on a program to lose weight and learn the sport of powerlifting. I'm in love with where it's brought me physically and mentally, and I wanna share it with people. I've seen your other videos and it's inspired me to do more with my life. I wanna open a powerlifting style gym here in the bay area. Of course, I still have a lot to learn and need to understand everything I'm getting into. My own fitness journey, how to run a business, learn more about the sport, nutrition, etc. So I wanna take time everyday for an entire year before I start executing business moves. Just to prepare, get all the right tips etc. I'm starting by inviting locals and friends to workout with me in my home gym for free. All while I still keep the current job and gain a following with my current setup. Still not sure if I'm moving in the right direction, but I sure am hella amped. Just wanna say, you've given me a new motivation to work even fucking harder. Maybe I'll drive up one day and possibly meet you and your team. Nonetheless, thank you for being a huge influence to the new community I'm diving into.
This is the first time I've ever posted t a message on UA-cam ; but I was very impressed by the information and sincerity of your video. I have my own personal training business as well and I could not agree more with the tips you've shared. Great job!
I wanna start my own gym too. In tired of these 7-4 shifts & shitty pay. Fitness has always been my outlet from life's harsh reality. My dream now is to own a gym & have people come to my gym & express themselves like I do.
As with most of Allen's content (and much of the other content I enjoy) these are great lessons/principles even you have no intention of ever opening a gym. Nice video!
I’m a group coach and lately I’ve been day dreaming about my own gym, my own culture, and my own schedule. I’m working toward my personal training cert. and someday I’ll have my own spot. Thanks for some inspiration.
Hi, Alan i have become a fan of you by watching your video (how to start your own GYM)..i have watched many motivational video and listened to many but nobody has ever touched me the way you do. Thanks for simplifying and making thing clear. If my dream to open a gym come true then i am surely going HANG a photo of you on my wall..Thanks again Alan ...for me you have earned immortality
everything you said was on point my family owns a restaurant which relies soley on its customers. making sure they come back is paramount every single customer needs to be treated like gold because thats what they want sometimes more than the product they are recieving u will be extremely successful very soon keep it up u already know
You deserve every bit of it. I believed you were honest, but once you showed that video of you hosting a strongman competition and going through all the trouble to have a worth experience and not having much money left says so much about you!
I want to start my own facility and figured it would cost me around $300,000 and lots of convincing since a professor of mine said all you need is a solid business plan and to pitch it to a bunch of investors. He is kinda like the guy you said who alread had tons of money before he started his own few gyms. You've kinda opened my eyes a bit, because I never really considered just getting whatever equipment I can and start from my garage. I may want to re-think how to start, or at least on a much smaller scale and earn my gym rather than have a bank buy me one. Thanks Alan!
Great stuff there Alan! You make a great point about giving away something (wisdom via UA-cam). Makes people appreciate you as an expert. Now do me a favor and open a few gyms in Texas!
love the biz content im currently training people out of a dirt floor pole barn behind my sisters house no overhead which is nice i can just buy more equipment with any money i make.
These tips are applicable for ANY business owner. I'm a freelance writer and editor, with no physical storefront, and these all apply to me. Thankfully, I did emphasize free, instructional content from the beginning. But I did the same thing about delaying choosing a niche. My first business card said "copy editing, substantive editing, proofreading, freelance writing, content marketing, social media." Live and learn. :)
Absolutely excellent advice. Thank you for making this video, Alan. It has been a dream of mine (and my Fiancee's) to open and run a powerlifting gym. I'll keep these things in mind and start small, and build a quality facility slowly.
3:41 exactly why I want to open a local gym. The bigger gyms are way to nice and shiny, No free weights, cold from the A/C. And some even give out free pizza on certain days 👎🏻. Great video bud.
good video alan.Even I am also opening 500 sq ft garage gym in my city to offer muscle building/weight loss training and have decided to offer 2 weeks free personal training to all potential clients.
this is a really good insight to starting a gym. ive just started my own gym which is mainly powerlifting with the odd rugby player ( im from wales uk) and i do have the odd strongman equipment from running my own iawa/usawa comps. you get dirty by just standing in my gym lol. so see how far you have come gives me incurragment but there again i dont wont a massive gym nor a commercial gym i just want a gym that gives back to the lifters. anyway love you vids they better than silent mike and mark bell anyday lol believe to achieve...
I am recording a video today with Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum about LOSING WEIGHT and gaining strength.
Something I have not made a video about. If you have any specific questions for us please post them below.
how to maintain energy levels without stimulants
What should an overweight person who is new to training do first: Lose weight or gain strength?
When should you be trying to build strength or lose weight and for how long?
Lets assume I am doing 4 day split TM. If I am losing weight and getting stronger, but eventually not feel recovered for my next workout, would it be smart to give myself an extra day off? Should I move rest of the routine accordingly(taking into the account the rest day) or just keep it as it is?
I've lost about 20lbs in about 3 months with just doing 5x5 and dieting somewhat correctly, consistently hitting my protein goal and then filling the rest with good carbs and fats. I havent hit any brick walls with my lifts as of yet. My question for you guys is how do i know that my body is burning the fat(or carbs) off and not say burning muscle tissue to fuel me. Do I just trust the process?
This guy is wise and honest. Great presenter too. Well done.
more business videos please. The fact that there are literally no powerlifting/strongman/oly gyms in my country really grinds my gears into doing something about it
Link the Tyrant where are you from?
same dude, in my country especially in my town, there just one gym related powerlifting/strongman/oly workout but expensive af, i really want to open this kind of gym here
Romania
I live in Austria and all good gyms are concentrated in Vienna, so I will move there as soon as I start my studies. I bought all the strongman stuff I needed and build up my own small gym, which is only a room but it is enough. I would love to open up a gym like Alan's myself, but I don't know if my country is ready for this ..
Das Gym in Vienna is all you need bruh!
Wow that kid in the red shirt deadlifting is the same dude I've seen in a ton of your videos. Looks like he's made great progress - that's awesome.
yeah it's amazing !
Idnuf636 isnt it punchnugget?
+Dere it is. ;-)
I've switched up recently from training for hypertrophy to training for strength. been watching a tonne of Alan and Brian Alsruhe. currently ruining my wives garden with old tyres and kegs 😂
ryan rogers yeah that is true. I'm trying to meet more people enthusiastic about strongman and just generally interested in going outside. if everyone that's interested gets involved I'm hoping it will grow organically into something more organised
these videos keep me motivated to push through the hard times at my gym. thanks Alan, one day I'm going to make it out there and check out your gym in person.
thanks man ive been a youtuber for 8 years and i think im gonna finally take a jump into opeining a gym for me and my clients to train at! best of luck to all of you guys
Alan, I've heard you mention the GF in previous videos but this is the first video I heard the word fiance, congrats!
he mentioned it a few times. You didnt hear because you havent watched every video, so there is the reason Brian :)
my biz is in a bit of a rut and this vid helped me re-orientate myself, even though im not in the gym business most of the things are applicable. thank you.
Truly inspiration. Really love how you turned a not so positive situation into a positive one, like when only one person shows up for a group class and instead of drowning in disappointment, you focused on that one client.
I've been listening to many videos on how to start a fitness business. This was the best one by far! Straight to the point.
Most powerlifters are princesses lmao
Mike L. Did he mean girls or guys that wanted everything in a certain way?
My father in law is a powerlifter....I can confirm that he is a serious princess hahaha
I powerlift and yeah he's right.
As a mediocre powerlifter, this is very accurate.
Yuuuup
Is the beard essential for building your own gym?
Beards= +25 Strength +20 Charisma +15 Dexterity
obvsly
More business stuff please! I'm buying a gym soon and would love to hear some more do's and don'ts!
I'm starting up my bootcamp now, while still teaching classes in the gym. I had the exact same experience as you discussed when starting my gym classes and only 1 person would show up. Your ego takes a hit, but you're absolutely right, gotta turn it around and make an awesome 1-1 session with that person who showed! This video contained some real solid advice brother, after seeing a few of your vids i'm now subbed!
As a gym owner I completely agree. I've opened my gym just a few months ago,and its going great. I specialised in personal coaching because where I live it works. The only thing I can't do at the moment is give free stuff, but that will happen soon.
Great advice Alan!
How is your gym now?
Just about to open my gym in about a month. Some of the things I learned so far on this journey is being a personal trainer is perfect for looking at potential investors. Found 4 of my investors through my clients.
Great video, Alan! I like your channel, because you always act very human and you are very informative. Wish you and Unatmedstrength great success!
Alan, I came across your channel because I have been working out since my days back in the Corps. Back then I was into a mix of bodybuilding and strength training. Then I met my new roommate lol when he checked in and he was a power lifter and our two man room was a mini gym and he quickly got me away from the bodybuilding and into powerlifting... he was a huge fan of the KAZ. Who at the time was the #1 Strongman competitor. Whom many years later I was fortunate enough to meet in his gym in Auburn Alabama. I retired many many years ago from the Corps. Now at my age I just work out to stay in shape. But coming across your channel, seeing the accomplishments in the Corps and with your gym is and your professionalism is a lot of fun to watch. Semper Fi Marine and continue to go forth and make great things happen. But of course make sure you do it UNTAAAAAAMMMMED.
One of my favorite channels. I'll always remember that outro.
huge respect for you Alan! Even I more into to bodybuilding then powerlifting i still watching all of your videos, learning a lot from them and appreciate everything what you doing. I wish to shake your hand and say that in person. Always thumbs up for you my man and keep up the great work!!! 👍👍👍👍
This is crazy, I am from Sac, joined the military and now am looking to start my own gym and the first video I find is someone from the same place doing the same thing. Appreciate your videos brother!
hey man....I remember your channel way back when, and I still come back to it to remind me details about a certain lift or just for nostalgia.
your success IS OBVIOUS and pretty sure its prosper too.
hell! I am old guy, just hope one day I will be able to visit your gym.
thanks for everything!
Tbh this video had so much I needed to hear. Thank you 🙏🏼 I plan on opening a gym here in the next 2 years so I’ve taken a lot from this.
I'm new to the strength and powerlifting community. Currently on a program to lose weight and learn the sport of powerlifting. I'm in love with where it's brought me physically and mentally, and I wanna share it with people. I've seen your other videos and it's inspired me to do more with my life. I wanna open a powerlifting style gym here in the bay area. Of course, I still have a lot to learn and need to understand everything I'm getting into. My own fitness journey, how to run a business, learn more about the sport, nutrition, etc. So I wanna take time everyday for an entire year before I start executing business moves. Just to prepare, get all the right tips etc. I'm starting by inviting locals and friends to workout with me in my home gym for free. All while I still keep the current job and gain a following with my current setup. Still not sure if I'm moving in the right direction, but I sure am hella amped. Just wanna say, you've given me a new motivation to work even fucking harder. Maybe I'll drive up one day and possibly meet you and your team. Nonetheless, thank you for being a huge influence to the new community I'm diving into.
This is the first time I've ever posted t a message on UA-cam ; but I was very impressed by the information and sincerity of your video. I have my own personal training business as well and I could not agree more with the tips you've shared. Great job!
What a cool humble guy. People like you deserve success.
I wanna start my own gym too. In tired of these 7-4 shifts & shitty pay. Fitness has always been my outlet from life's harsh reality. My dream now is to own a gym & have people come to my gym & express themselves like I do.
As with most of Allen's content (and much of the other content I enjoy) these are great lessons/principles even you have no intention of ever opening a gym. Nice video!
I’m a group coach and lately I’ve been day dreaming about my own gym, my own culture, and my own schedule. I’m working toward my personal training cert. and someday I’ll have my own spot. Thanks for some inspiration.
Hi, Alan i have become a fan of you by watching your video (how to start your own GYM)..i have watched many motivational video and listened to many but nobody has ever touched me the way you do. Thanks for simplifying and making thing clear. If my dream to open a gym come true then i am surely going HANG a photo of you on my wall..Thanks again Alan ...for me you have earned immortality
everything you said was on point my family owns a restaurant which relies soley on its customers. making sure they come back is paramount every single customer needs to be treated like gold because thats what they want sometimes more than the product they are recieving u will be extremely successful very soon keep it up u already know
Very humble. Wish you great success! Thanks for all the free content
I think these thoughts can transfer over into just about any business. Good job!
You deserve every bit of it. I believed you were honest, but once you showed that video of you hosting a strongman competition and going through all the trouble to have a worth experience and not having much money left says so much about you!
Great video. My martial arts school opens tomorrow and I have soem much still to do. Nothing like fixing things along the way.
Always nice to hear the business talk. Thanks Alan!
Great video! Simple and to the point.
We need an untamed franchise out here on the east coast!
I will always work with the barbell and strength training
I'm really grateful for your tips Alan. much appreciated!
YOUR BUSINESS PRINCIPLES ARE PERFECT...................GO YOU GOOD THING!!!!!!!!!!!!1
I want to start my own facility and figured it would cost me around $300,000 and lots of convincing since a professor of mine said all you need is a solid business plan and to pitch it to a bunch of investors. He is kinda like the guy you said who alread had tons of money before he started his own few gyms.
You've kinda opened my eyes a bit, because I never really considered just getting whatever equipment I can and start from my garage. I may want to re-think how to start, or at least on a much smaller scale and earn my gym rather than have a bank buy me one. Thanks Alan!
Thanks for sharing that, Alan! I always like your information about opening and leading a gym!
This is the most useful entrepreneurial information for starting a gym that I have seen on UA-cam. Thanks 👍🏿
Great stuff there Alan! You make a great point about giving away something (wisdom via UA-cam). Makes people appreciate you as an expert.
Now do me a favor and open a few gyms in Texas!
Best video I’ve watched today
always great information from Alan
Great stuff Alan.
Social media presence is also important in my opinion. Instagram, Facebook etc. are very good for advertising your business.
I have no interest in opening a gym, but listening to your story is incredibly engaging.
Dude, sounds like a stand up, knowledgeable guy. Strong as hell too
Awesome vid Alan! No doubt a dream of mine to open up my own powerlifting gym here in South Africa. Thank you...!!!
love the biz content im currently training people out of a dirt floor pole barn behind my sisters house no overhead which is nice i can just buy more equipment with any money i make.
Very straight forward content. Truly can be applied to any business start-up!Best wishes to you.
Keep this sort of information up! Appreciate it.
These tips are applicable for ANY business owner. I'm a freelance writer and editor, with no physical storefront, and these all apply to me. Thankfully, I did emphasize free, instructional content from the beginning. But I did the same thing about delaying choosing a niche. My first business card said "copy editing, substantive editing, proofreading, freelance writing, content marketing, social media." Live and learn. :)
A big help to me. Thanks man...
Keeping it real as always. Thank you, Alan.
you are the best man,great stuff
I'm really bad about tightening down my focus so that my vision is clear. Worst blunder probably. Great reminder.
I admire your work ethic and passion bro 💯💯
Indeed great information and incredibly useful video Alan thanks for all the great videos you are providing us with
Alan you should write a book one day. This is inspiring stuff!
Very inspirational Alan.
Wow dude, best advice I’ve found on UA-cam! Thank you.
Great video... Thanks for the tips as im opening up my PT Studio this week
the work you are doing is great... keep it up buddy!
EnTHRALLing!. More biz videos in the future plz. Great work!
Great video! I really appreciate your insight and passion on this one.
Awesome video man and good information, thanks for sharing!👍
Absolutely excellent advice. Thank you for making this video, Alan. It has been a dream of mine (and my Fiancee's) to open and run a powerlifting gym. I'll keep these things in mind and start small, and build a quality facility slowly.
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing the business info, it's very useful.
enjoyed your story and tips. thanks
Excellent advice. Keep up the great work!
This was very helpful Alan, thanks for sharing!
Very inspiring Alan.. Thanks for sharing too...
Alan, you're the man. I'm down to move to Cali and lift at Untamed Strength just to hang out with you.
Love your store brother!!! Keep up the good work!
Great video Alan, I really needed this!!
thanks Alan.Great tips
3:41 exactly why I want to open a local gym. The bigger gyms are way to nice and shiny, No free weights, cold from the A/C. And some even give out free pizza on certain days 👎🏻. Great video bud.
Went into this video expecting it to suck. It did not suck, at all. Great video !
Alan you're a fucking beast. Good stuff. Keep it up brotha
good video alan.Even I am also opening 500 sq ft garage gym in my city to offer muscle building/weight loss training and have decided to offer 2 weeks free personal training to all potential clients.
I must say you gave me some gold info actually
This video is even more educational than those training videos. keep it up ! :D
Damn, I'm not trying to own a gym or anything, but this was pretty motivational
Lord, Punchnugget has come a long way
Alan, I don't know if you can speak or at least read spanish but...eres un chingón, mil gracias por tus videos.
great content as usual . . Thanks Alan!
Thanks Alan! exactly the video i needed today
You are an inspiration.
thank you for this...its a great reminder !!!!!
Amazing video!!! I’m glad I randomly clicked on this, keep it up!
this is a really good insight to starting a gym. ive just started my own gym which is mainly powerlifting with the odd rugby player ( im from wales uk) and i do have the odd strongman equipment from running my own iawa/usawa comps. you get dirty by just standing in my gym lol. so see how far you have come gives me incurragment but there again i dont wont a massive gym nor a commercial gym i just want a gym that gives back to the lifters. anyway love you vids they better than silent mike and mark bell anyday lol believe to achieve...
learned so much with this video, thks man ur awesome
These are legitimate and useful tips - thank you.
Thanks for this brother
You are true inspiration