Two Hacks to Reach Fitness Goals
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Guns & Fitness should go hand in hand. There are a lot of people with a SHTF mindset that couldn’t run a mile with their gear on. This kind of content is desperately needed.
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I’m introverted, don’t like big box gyms, we have a garage gym. The environment does get old after a while, so I agree with you about changing the environment to keep it interesting. Good vid 👍🏻
You sound a lot like me haha. Not a big fan of commercial gyms. Too many distractions...but the garage gets old as-well. Thanks for the support.
Open that door up, put on some tunes. Put a TV out there with something on that motivates you. Buy some bags or something you can take outside. Some things I’ve done to help the boredom
@@mike30680 Great advice!
Give CrossFit a go. Will change your life and probably find a lot of like minded people
Martial arts instructor here. These videos are great! Glad to see you talking about fitness.
In the long run, consistency is more important than intensity. Every workout isn't going to be fun and you are going to have off days. What's important is that you do it anyway.
I completely agree. The days you are just going through the motions, I consider mental workouts. Forcing yourself to do it even when you don't want to.
Working out outside is just so much more fun to me. I love my weight vest and gymnastic rings.
Agreed. I am the same way. Thanks for the comment and support!
Motivation can be hard to find sometimes.
Most definitely man. Thanks for the comment. Still gotta make that collab happen sometime.
Lately I’ve been struggling with some mental health stuff, which also contributed to my girlfriend of 5 years leaving me after living together and being a super happy couple. Your videos have inspired me to get back out there and try and not only lose weight but also to get back to how fit I used to be. Your videos (plus me doing a recent use of force class) definitely kicked my ass in gear. Thank you for this.
Hey Marty! I hope things are going well for you as of late. Keep crushing it.
Keep up the great work. Sorry to hear about you girlfriend leaving. I pray that down the road you two find happiness either together or with someone else. Take every day as its own. Cheers
thanks for sharing with us!!! its amazing what just moving a workout into the sun shine can do for your sunny desposetion!!!
It really is amazing. I think it effects some people more than others...but it definitely helps me a ton.
I think the mix of guns and fitness is great and probably much needed. We should all work to be as well rounded as possible, there is just so much carry over from these hobbies and life styles! Great video, man!
Agreed on all points. Thanks for the comment and support!
Hey Alex,
I’m 14 and trying to train for success in the military. This video was super helpful and I see myself falling into the patterns you described. Thanks for making these vids.
Hey Alex, I am glad I could help in some small way. It is great to hear that you are trying to take measures early to ensure your future success. Keep that attitude and you will go far in life.
Thanks for your commitment to teaching fitness. 5 years ago i was tested for MS and ALS. After being told both tests were negative, my GP told me i needed a lifestyle change and join a gym to train my body and mind to get along with one another. Game changing 5 years!
Thank you for sharing your story. Keep after it and I am so glad to hear about your success.
I’m 36 years old, introverted and recovering from multiple back and neck injuries. I am actively engaged in trying to get back into fighting shape. Thanks for the support, these videos are helping me at least.
Hey Kyle, I'm sorry to hear about the injuries. I'm sure the road to recovery hasn't exactly been easy, but the struggles are what make us stronger. Keep after it and it will pay off in the end man.
Love it, Thanks
Honestly the most needed content for this “group” what the point of focusing on weapons/tools when the greatest tool you have is your body? As someone who previously spent the vast majority of my life overweight I think fitness is the greatest tool you can have. Every aspect of shooting/fighting is better when you’re in better shape.
I completely agree. Fitness not only changes your performance in most tasks, but it is life changing in general. I firmly believe my life would not be even close to the same, had I never worked out. I mean that with regards to family, work, goals I've accomplished etc. I can attribute a large portion of my success to fitness...It is that life changing.
Fitness and military/LEO go hand in hand. These videos should be the most viewed videos on your channel
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This not only works for fitness but can work in all areas of life. Business for sure. Sometimes you gotta focus on another little niche within your business to get a new motivation going, a few wins, and then you can go back to your original niche/goal. Solid Stuff.
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I agree, the fitness videos aren’t the most entertaining, but necessary! Best solution is to do shooting with the fitness. Get the heart rate up and shoot. Great fun and keeps the cardio up to par.
Incorporating fitness into firearms training can be hugely beneficial and it is just fun. Thanks as always Evan.
My 2 biggest hurdles for me is 1. NO ONE I know works out and I need someone to work out with, I find great motivation in that, 2. I have this bad habit of getting inside of my own head and procrastinating.
Yeah finding a workout partner can be huge. The key is finding someone who is equally as determined as you, that way they don't actually start bringing you down. Thanks for the comment.
It’s all about being the best you can be. Weird that more people in the shooting community don’t embrace this, and sometimes even look at you funny for being fit. Side note, love the Sally Ip challenge if you haven’t tried it.
Thanks for the comment Chris. There is the saying "People want to see you doing well, but they don't want to see you doing better than them", which is why I think people who dedicate themselves to fitness get that side eye from their peers.
I definitely like these type of videos. I also like seeing your workouts. They're motivating and I can see some things that I can implement into my workouts.
That's great to hear Debbie! I am glad I could help in a minor way. Keep after it!
I love your channel. I have learned a lot. Keep them coming.
Thanks for the support Ernie! I am glad to hear that.
Love these kinds of videos! I’m on my own fitness journey and my motivation has been a huge struggle some days, definitely took some good tips from this video.
We all go through those days man. Just keep after it and you will always find yourself right back in one of those high points.
I must say that when I am feeling stale, I do find one of your videos and it helps to motivate. 'Rah
haha that's actually pretty cool to read. That helps keep me on track with regards to making videos. Thanks for the feedback and support.
I’ve always told guys that plateau on their “weight loss” goals that they need to switch from thinking about losing fat, to gaining muscle.
Very similar to what you said regarding changing from weight loss to strength training. I tell them that muscle takes more calories to keep, so putting on a little more muscle could help lean the body fat down.
Is this super scientific…debatable… but as far as adjusting their definition of “success” it works great!
People that have used BMI or the old tape tests get that you can have a person with a lot of muscle still classified as obese and overweight.. plus the older we get, rapid weight loss without muscle mass to take up the extra real estate leads to a lot more sagging skin and just self-image issues for some!
Agreed. Changing your goals and mindset can have a substantial impact on your mental health and motivation to keep going. Thanks for the comment.
Really like your videos they make me look at fitness in a new way and your videos help me a lot keep up the great work
That's awesome Dean. Thank you for the support and feedback. I appreciate ya.
Thanks for this video, in that phase were I need to shake things up and listening to what you said about getting some wins under my belt and focus on another area. appreciate it!
You bet Nelson! I am glad I could help in some small way. Thanks for the support man.
Thanks for the encouragement. Consistency over the long haul is the foundation of success in every endeavor. Thanks for the great example. Proceed!
I completely agree. Thanks for the comment.
Love these types of videos. Thanks for the input and motivation ideas.
You are so welcome!
On point, you are absolutely right. Doing the thing when you don’t want to do it is key. Discipline and consistency= success. Love what you’re doing.
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Great video and thanks for the motivation. Over the past couple of years I have battled off one injury after the other. Its time to get back into shape. Thanks again, great content.
Much appreciated.
Always love the fitness content.
Hey Bryan, I am glad to hear that! Thanks for the support of our channel man.
Hey man great video , definitely taking notes 📝 💯💯💯
Thanks for the feedback man! I appreciate ya!
I am a 61-year-old exercise physiologist and have been exercising consistently since I wrestled in middle school and I couldn't agree with you more. Consistency is everything. 30 plus years ago I learned a concept from a pretty noted strength and conditioning coach about what he called the cumulative effect of training. Training stacks upon itself from a day-to-day, week to week, month to month and year to year. This can only be achieved through consistency of effort and that will never happen through self-motivation. You just need to show up and get it done.
As I've gotten older I'm pretty flexible in my approach in that let's say in a given week I know I want to mountain bike, do speed and agility drills and a strength circuit. I don't really care what day I get those done. If I was scheduled to do the strength circuit and don't feel like doing it but I'm feeling like I want to mountain bike, I just mountain bike that day. I think structured exercise has this place but I think depending on your ultimate goals and especially as you get older, having unstructured exercise and movement on a daily basis is what is essential.
Hey thanks for the tips Vance. I definitely think you make a great case for a more unstructured approach for the longevity of a persons fitness journey. I appreciate the feedback.
Alex, you keep me motivated! Whenever I feel like I don't want to do any workout, I watch one of your videos and I'm good to go.
haha that awesome man. That genuinely means a lot. That is far more important to me than helping someone pick out some gear.
I really like this channel. I think you guys make great videos. Have great production and have a compelling personality and story.
We appreciate that Jim! Comments like that keep us going week by week. Thanks for the support.
Alex
I’m 46 and I started jogging/running 4.5-6 miles a day wearing a 25 pound weight vest last year in January. I only missed two days the entire year until middle of August when I got Covid. I was pretty pissed off because I’m the type that never gets sick and I was down and out for about four weeks. Ended up getting long-term and pneumonia and now still can’t do what I was doing before I got sick. I’m now walking 4-5 miles a day wearing the vest and feel like I did before after jogging/running before. When it comes to weight training I feel like I’ve taken two or three steps backward. I’d have to say I’ve been struggling mentally and physically and this video was exactly what I needed! Thank you for the motivation to keep going and not giving up.
Hey Chris, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Although I'm sure it is frustrating right now and it will be challenging to get back to your prior shape, mentally you will be that much stronger for doing it. Keep after it man.
I’d say for me as a father and a Man who is in the Army Guard as a 12B & 11C I haven’t been motivated in about almost a year to workout even going shooting on my own time. I feel like it’s Depression more then likely. But I got to push and change my mindset at the same time. It’s just hard for me at this time
Hey Mitch, I am sorry to hear you are going through a low point. Although it probably seems like you are alone in the feeling, just know 99.9% of us go through the very same thing at some point. Most quit in those times...don't stop, don't quit, keep pushing. It will pay off before you know it.
Great tips! They are really helpful! Thanks!
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Great topic and perfectly timed for me. Thanks!
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Please keep these videos coming !
Thanks Shane! It is awesome to hear that a portion of our audience appreciates this stuff.
I definetly appreciate these videos. Especially the idea of when you're losing drive just mix it up. It's just a great refocus In 2021 I lost 80 pounds. But in between those pounds there were tons of days when I just gave up. Thanks for more ideas to help on my fitness journey. I appreciate your work.
Hey Tyler, 80 lbs is quite an achievement. Congrats man, that is earned. I really like hearing about that type of success. Bravo brother.
Show up, and work...no matter where and no matter what, just work💪🏻🦁⚔️
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Just discovered the channel and it’s awesome . Thank you for your time brother . I’m in hiring process for law enforcement and this is gold.🙏🏼👍🏼💪
Thank you for the comment and support man!
The fitness videos are the best! 💪 I love your style of functional training. Please release more. 🙏 I would love to see some Workouts or even Programming. 😍
That is great to hear! I appreciate the feedback man. Definitely noted.
Alex
This video is 100 percent accurate. I was gaining strength really fast. I went from 35lb Dumbbell bench to 75lb Dumbbell bench in maybe 6 months and every time i progressed it was awesome but it slowed down and stopped. Stress really had a factor in it as well and then it declined to where i was struggling really bad just to get 50lbs up. I had to change my way of thinking and working out. I started doing push up challenges where i would do 25 to 30 pushups every 5 minutes for an hour...it was fun and it sucks. My wife was struggling to lose weight but she went from 165 to 115. Anytime it slowed down we had to change it up because your body will learn what you are doing and so you have to keep it guessing.
Btw i bought your workout band set for work and these things are awesome and my guys love them too. Thanksgiving we hung out in our main area doing push up challenges and using the bands for back and biceps. Great quality. Thank you again
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Consistent breeds quality. I purchased a water jug and love it. Well done.
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I'm just restarting getting into fitness. I did years of "forced fitness" in some capacity in the military and something similar in the academy for LE.
I'm not overweight or particularly weak but I have a hard time progressing or even working out consistently. I feel comfortable in group PT environments and hate going to gyms, largely because I don't know how to workout in a gym really.
Right now I'm doing bodyweight exercises at home and am looking at floundering my way through some gym visits with a buddy to see if I can get anything resembling a routine going.
Great video man, just seeing you kill it in the gym is motivation enough to get my ass moving.
I am glad to hear you are getting after it. I know It probably seems a little overwhelming trying to figure out what is the best workout method for you, but stick with it and in a year, you will have a system and the results to be proud of.
I appreciate these videos so much. I lack consistency in some areas of my life and they have a direct impact on my mental health. That leads to having no motivation to hit the gym. I’ll be working more on consistency now.
I am glad you found the video helpful. Keep after it brother.
Using Periodization is a great way to avoid “burnout” and keep motivation high.
I agree. Thank you for the comment.
Great points. Walked a similar journey myself pursuing many different fitness goals and garage gym burnout you referenced is apparently a thing.
Thanks for the comment Nathan. It is cool to hear you have had the same experience.
I would love to see workouts that will prepare you for SWAT. I saw your past videos on how to prepare but they didn’t show the specifics. Thanks for the great content 👍🏼
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Appreciate the tips
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Do the things today that others don’t. So you can accomplish tomorrow, what others can’t.
I like what you mean by saying your numbers may not get stronger or faster day by day but it’s the consistent getting in and moving your body that will
Yes exactly. Fitness is a long game. Highs, lows, injuries...but ultimately it is really life changing in a good way.
This is a brilliant video and as someone who has been workout out for 15 years I’ve experienced so much of this. He is spot on with all of these strategies. Convince yourself it’ll be ok to step away from the bar and do some circuits for a bit or run more or do strength training if you’re a runner and you will see so many more wins. Almost the same concept of playing multiple sports….you’re struggling in one, go practice another and watch those new skills translate to your original and you’ll feel amazing.
Very well said Greg and you are spot on. I think your analogy to sports is perfect. Thanks for the comment and support.
Alex
Since I found Iron Infidel it has helped me develop my fitness and training. Strong Content ! Great products! I met Alex at Range Day and told him that the I.I videos are on constant loop! Thank you for continuing to develop solid training videos and great advise! 🇺🇸
It was great meeting you man. I can't thank you enough for the continued support. Hopefully we cross paths again sometime.
I liked this topic and format. Kind of a 1on1 about what really matters and how to to keep it going. Its easy to pull the trigger and even run to target and shoot some drills but at the end of the day I am the weapon and my last resort. Ill keep that in mind. Just be consistent.
Thanks for the feedback. I enjoy these videos because I think they provide more value to the viewer as opposed to gear or firearm vids.
@@IronInfidel also I did the math is my mind last night and running 5 mile in 32 minutes. That's insane. You must have been sprinting.
Trying to come out of a slump. Need some more motivation... this helps thanks broski
You bet Phil! I am glad I could help in some small way. Keep after it man, you will be better both mentally and physically for it.
Thanks fam
You bet Josh, thanks for the support.
Sometimes success is a time, a distance, a weight, or a rep count. Focus on one at a time. When I started running and rucking to enlist, that’s where my focus went. My powerlifting got pushed to the back burner, as I just tried to maintain a certain amount of weight. Now that I’ve hit my running and rucking goals, I’m maintaining those while I work on increasing my volume in my body weight exercise. Fantastic video, broski! 34 and in the best shape I’ve ever been in.
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Always been into shooting since the military, always been into fitness before then, it was only after your channel that I put the two together. Do I look like a tactical jackass out in the Desert shooting into dirt? Yes, do I care? A bit yes, but it kicks my ass and makes me a better shooter. Thanks man.
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Awesome video
Thank you!!
Keep on the fitness trainer 💪
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Lethality with a weapon is directly proportional to proper fitness. In my opinion you cannot have one without the other.
Well said Ryan. Thanks for the comment.
Great video
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I feel like you’re spying on me this week as I skipped workouts this week lol. I actually struggle with keeping my mindset while working out. I have the opportunity to do a quick 25-30 min workout during the day at work. Most days it’s easy to go in and get it done because it’s quick and I don’t break that much of a sweat doing it, but then I don’t see much gains either. I really want to expand the few weights I have at home and do a better workout but find myself very unmotivated after I get home after working 9-10hrs. Working out is something I find I do better when I’m not alone as it gives me a reason to push through it and not just come up with a stupid excuse to skip for the day.
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I’m at that burnout phase now. Thanks for the help brother. March Or Die
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I mean no disrespect by this, but how does this channel only have 67K subscribed? Some really good content.
No offense taken. Thanks for the supporting. We are trying to bring as much value to the community as we can regardless of our subscriber count.
I like the content. I’m in my 40th year of strength training so I might be one of the odd ones that enjoy physical strength, endurance and tactical training. My motto when I competed is “Consistency is king.”
Thanks for the comment man. Yeah I try to keep our channel diverse, rather than just stick with firearms or fitness content. They are both important, so why not make content for both.
@@IronInfidel Absolutely! 👍
Ive had a gym membership for a year haven’t seen any results so I’m going to go in person tomorrow to see what up.. 😂
hahahaha...epic comment.
You inspired me in your last workout video. Since then, I’ve been combining 100 yards sprints with a lot of gear, followed by timed drills… and repeat. I’m getting more fit, and better at shooting at the same time. I posted a few of the videos to a private telegram feed and would love to share that link with you if you’d be open to to checking it out.
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I am motivated all the time what you talking about looks like you don’t know me lol
haha looks like I need to be taking some notes from you instead.
Whith ❤️
Consistency is key.Ive been watching your vids for a while now Alex but just realized that I don’t even know your background.like were you in law enforcement or in military?would love to see a vid or just hear what your past is.not anything to crazy or personal but just a little something. I currently work out in my basement and I feel the same thing where I just don’t want to do it.idk if it’s because I’m alone or it’s cramped but I always feel better after.
Hey Nicolas. In a nutshell my background is 12 years LEO / 4 years SWAT. No military for me (Alex). Thanks for the support and I hope you found this video helpful.
Oh that’s awesome!thanks so much,and yes it was very very motivating💪
Ayo Alex, i wanna know the numbers for your 3 main lifts + shoulder press atm to see what a beast like you is able to achieve with all that experience
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Introverted, bad case of (diagnosed) OCD and caretaker for multiple disabled people so gym time is non existent for me, but I find rucks relaxing and get out on 5-7 miles with 30-60lbs as often as I can.
Even though I'm not a gym goer I completely get the scenery change though. I like to find different routes since where I live is technically a desert and there's not much change in scenery outside of doing that. Bottom line is doing something (even just body weight stuff like air squats, push ups, jumping jacks, lunges, burpees, planks etc) > doing nothing.
To combine a few phrases that a few other youtubers have popularized "Nobody cares, work harder. Do the best you can with what you got with where you're at because stronger people are harder to kill and generally more useful." And thats not just physically but mentally, emotionally and spiritually as well.
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I’ve always found having a goal in mind keeps me consistent. When I first started my goal was to look as good as I could for my wedding. But then after my wedding I found I kind of “fell off the wagon”. Then I set a goal of lifting 1,000lbs total for squat, bench, and deadlift. I hit that a couple weeks ago and now I’m finding myself unmotivated again. Need to set my new goal soon.
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I got back into shape, and now my battle belt and EDC belt are too loose.😂
haha that's a good problem to have man.
Alex, what's up my brotha? Awesome video. Same as you I've been heavy into fitness most my life. I'm 42 now and I can honestly say it's been a bit tougher the past couple years but consistency is key. Doing something everyday even if it's not a typical gym day. Working out outside is a nice change as well as doing workouts first thing in the morning. Start the day right makes it easier to finish the day right. My 2 cents.
Great points Manny. Thanks for the tips, our viewers will appreciate it. Also thank you as always for the long time support.
Something that helps me stay motivated is having gym bros who will judge you if you start slacking 😆
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Discipline trumps motivation. Every. Single. Time.
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Fortunately my “garage gym” is better equipped than the commercial gyms
haha I am a garage gym type of guy aswell.
David goggins is the only person I believe is motivated all the time😂
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So what is healthy .. can you workout too much in a week. Push ups set ups every day, couple times a week ? How do I know what too much is without injuring my self
The best advice I can give you is listen to your body. If you have an ache (not general muscle soreness), don't push it. Everyone's capabilities are different and evolve over time (whether positively with progression, or negatively due to age).
I'm only 35 and I wish I had been smarter in my 20's / early 30's. As a result, my knees are a constant issue.
Work hard, push yourself...but listen to your body. Esp if you are older.
@@IronInfidel I appreciate the response! 48 starting over
Do some more videos involving Jiu-Jitsu
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need bottle in AOR1. k bye.
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I’m motivated all the time…..
To eat pizza
Sometimes
Awful lot of truths in this one video. I relate to the level of consistency and changing areas of fitness I have transitioned thru. But the key has been consistent movement towards an end goal... health/fitness. It all about quality of life at the end of life.
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Thank you!
@@IronInfidel No prob!
You inspired me in your last workout video. Since then, I’ve been combining 100 yards sprints with a lot of gear, followed by timed drills… and repeat. I’m getting more fit, and better at shooting at the same time. I posted a few of the videos to a private telegram feed and would love to share that link with you if you’d be open to to checking it out.
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