I think many of us have built an "ideal fitness routine" in our minds that can't realistically be done long-term. The ACTUAL routine that can help us build towards our goals is often MUCH simpler! And it can be built incrementally. Meaning you can start with something today and adjust as you go!
@@CarlJohnson-wb3bx Like greasing the groove? I don't think it's done to near 70%, but it sounds similar to the concept. It's theoretically good. Hebbian theory essentially means that lifting heavy repeatedly makes us stronger, right? But the adaption from this style of training seems to come quickly, so diminishing returns set in quickly too. So the summary is: I would use this occasionally, but not as the foundation of my training.
Hey Hampton, I would like to increase my strength in my hands, arms, and shoulders, but my wrist aren’t that strong. Just recently when I applied pressured from my body has resulted in pain. How should I go about that?
Thankyou for the program, I am progressing and learning and I am mastering some of the broader movements but still adapting to the finer movements. Example is Bridge stage 3 (wall bridges) I couldn't get my hands flat behind me but regressing to stage 2 I saw that if I can open up my chest shoulders I could keep my hands flat against the wall instead of just being on my fingertips.
As my grandfather once said: “If it’s important, and you make 30 minutes a day, every day, to work on it, even a little, you will make great strides.” He was talking about gardening, but I think it has helped in exercise and other repetetive/progressive parts of my life.
i was told something along the lines of "if it takes 60 seconds or less to accomplish something then do it" and it made me more active around my house. Of course it takes longer than 60 seconds to work out, but it only takes 4 seconds to do a any kind of situp/pushup.
It has a lot of sense, often things like procrastination or self-sabotage have source in some kind trauma or neglect and therapy can help. At least as long as it is not coming from ADHD for example, my therapist was helpless here 🤷♀️😅
That's true, I'm not good to do things for myself, if I know I've to do something for a friend or someone else I try my best to do the things right, but when it comes to do something for myself I find very hard to find the motivation
I was grossly overweight in highschool. Over 200lbs overweight. I lost that weight, and got into the best shape of my life with the mantra "Sitting is better than laying down. Standing is better than sitting. Moving is better than standing." That was it. Try to do a little bit better than normal in moments where I caught myself. It made me eat a few fewer pretzels. It made me sit up when I was watching t.v. It made me walk someplace close instead of driving there. And little by little, I got healthier and healthier, until I was ready for much more. But 20 years later, I've never forgotten the words that got me started and made all the difference.
I just saw this vid so had to post. He's trying too.. And, with God all things are possible.. 🙌❤ ua-cam.com/users/shortsdd8SOWGKry0?si=g7QoQmfV32a20nqo
The biggest mind shift for me was: don't be mean to yourself. If you don't meet your goals every time or skip a workout because life happens, it's doesn't mean you are undisciplined or lazy.
It can indeed mean that you're undisciplined and lazy. This is also a bad character trait, but not one someone can't work on. Don't beat yourself up over missing a workout, but don't let it become a habit.
exactly, in my mind I make the rigorous regimen and attempt to accomplish it, but am well aware it’s not gonna be every day I get every single thing done, and that’s fine. when my body asks for rest, I give it.
"The enemy of a good plan is the dream of a perfect plan.” Carl von Clausewitz I'm not a big promoter of famous quotes, except for this one. It's my go-to philosophy when I find myself delaying action because the perfect conditions have not been met. Thank you Hampton for helping us take action.
That's brilliant. So I looked him up. He has several really great, inspiring realizations. Another new favorite: "It is even better to act quickly and err than to hesitate until the time of action is past."
so basically i can start slow now like walking or jogging or cycling instead going to for the perfect scenario in my head where i lift weights on the gym doing machine stuffs etc ?
I'm 56 years old. These days I exercise for mobility. I don't exercise to look good. I also have health issues that if I didn't exercise they would become worse. Exercise also helps me to cope with anxiety. I cannot over do anything, because I feel sick. I exercise at my own pace. I exercise then do other things. If I didn't exercise my body wouldn't be able to move around. It helps with functional movements.
same mate, dodgy knees mean I have to keep a gym routine to keep the weight down. I turn 50 this year. Ive found that a weights/strength focus has had the best results. best of luck with your journey
My fitness routine was just one day I walked up a hill to get to a friend's house, it was really hard and I felt like I was gonna die and had to stop 3 times before reaching the top. I then spent the next month walking that hill every day and eventually I didn't even need breaks
@@woodstream6137I hear you. The other day I locked myself out if my yard. It is surrounded by a 6” fence. I simply jumped at it expecting to be up and over in a flash. Then I remembered that I am 55 and hadn’t done that for about 30 years. I just dangled with my legs kicking for a few seconds and then dropped down and sulked. Age is cruel mate. Now it will take me months to get that strength and agility back, maybe even years. Back then it was just a thing I took for granted.
@Callidus the point is, something will always be better than nothing. The decision to take this time right now to work on your body is way more impactful than making the perfect plan. The progress you see is that you stop worrying about when the changes are gonna come because you only put your energy towards doing
Yesssss!! I love your approach!! I recently heard that we need to tell ourselves "I choose to do this bc I love it" .... even tho it may not be true. Eventually we stop procrastinating and just enjoy the process... and don't really care about the end result.
Even eating something really healthy or skipping something unhealthy even if you don't exercise, will help you have that little bit of motivation/energy to feel good the next day. The moment you decide to sort of give up doing even anything positive because you failed to meet your own expectations, is when you need to lower your expectations and just do the easiest thing as soon as you can, eventually, if you just focus on doing one thing at a time, you will surpass any expectations you had before and you recognize how easy it is to stay in motion so to speak.
@@Humiliated1234 It is not too much about the progress, but rather to not leave. If you notice, you normally just lose the habit when you stop for some days. And you still feel the gratification of doing some exercise after some minutes. It's so cool
Hampton, I don't think you realize that, "Let me cast a vision for you" is practically a motto of your channel. You have cast a practical and attainable vision for your audience with every video you post. Thank you for that, sir! You are making a difference for every person who views your content, even if it's just by dint of being so positive.
Hampton, I have had positive results from "Static Contraction" by John Little. Basic moves, then adequate recovery, then adequate growth time, two workouts per week at 80 years old. Thank you. Michael Rosenthal. Thank you for a high intent and manifestation.
I started 3 years ago after reading Atomic Habits. My original goal was 2 mins of movement a day. I set an easy goal and I wasn’t too concerned if I missed a day here and there. Now I’m up to 45 mins a day, sometimes it’s walking, other times it’s lifting, other times it’s yoga etc. I’ve only missed 1 day in the last year. It’s been great to change my inner voice from someone that felt lazy and in pain to someone who works out all the time.
That is amazing! I have been inspired and training according to what atomic habits suggested in the past few months. Do you think it works? I guess I am going through the valley of disappointment right now.
@@tejasparanjape7585 I’ve been consistent on my goals every since reading it in January and that’s been the longest. Especially with the 2 min rule when attempting something I’ve mentally deemed difficult.
I have found that in times when I just don’t want to do my daily workout (which is often), I encourage myself to do an abbreviated workout. Once started, 9 out of 10 times I end up completing the normal workout time. Just getting going is key.
I did that today. I didn't feel great when I went to the gym and I started off slacking on abs because my back hurts. I pulled a muscle the other day. Once I got to my leg routine I started kicking ass! So glad I went.
Thank you very much. I am 58 years old and was a morbidly obese woman for 30 years. Today I am only 20 pounds from the ideal weight for my condition and age. My goal is to grow old gracefully, strong and the mobileity to take care of myself without being a burden to my family and more than anything to enjoy life to the fullest. Your words are like balm to my worries about whether I would achieve my goal. Yes, I will do it!!! Oh, it's been a month since I started your daily exercise program. I have already mastered the basic level of all the exercises. I feel agile and strong. Again, my deepest thanks to you. Love and blessings to you and your wife.
I commend you. I, too, am morbidly obese and I feel like crap every day. I’ve been fat since I was a kid, but after a back injury combined it’s fibromyalgia, my health tanked and it’s never recovered. I’m finally to the point where I view any exercise, even 30 seconds of walking or one set of exercises, as a success. Anything is better than nothing.
I started with a fifteen-minute-a-day callisthenics workout and then increased today to 25 minutes. Eating healthy and getting enough sleep is also essential. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!
We've all heard the 'anything worth doing is worth doing well', but I also recently came across 'anything worth doing is worth doing badly', and it's true. If I'm depressed and exhausted and a full nightly dental routine done well feels like too much, brushing my teeth for 30 seconds is better than not brushing them at all. I think the same applies here. We may have ideas of where we want to be with fitness goals, but if what we're doing isn't nothing, it is automatically better than nothing, and thus is worth doing. Plus, how many of those anime characters with crazy-hard fitness routines have separate, full-time jobs they have to show up for?
Yeah, our Puritan work ethic really messes us up. We forget they were living in dark one room homes, and the civilizations with a better balance to the south had street grids, irrigation, daily baths, etc.
@@Wednesdaywoe1975 I couldn't agree more re the Puritan work ethic. I don't think we always appreciate how certain religious outlooks can profoundly affect culture - we often see it in others, but not always in ourselves.
As someone wise once told me : A lot of money or just a little money is still money in the bank. Doing a bit of something is money no matter how little in the health bank.
“A barrier to entry…” You nailed it. I am 64 and I am finally realizing that my FIRST goal is to just build intentional movement each day. I am loving it. Just focusing on 1) Move 2) Look to put more protein in my diet. When I have that down, I’ll look for a third goal. Thank you for this video-sooooo motivating and encouraging. ❤️
This shift doesn’t only apply to fitness, but living well in general. The larger the gap between the ideal and reality, the unhappier we are. So start small and see how your anxiety around fitness, eating well, productivity, relationships etc becomes more manageable. Thank you for inspiring me to be fitter 🙏
I started off at 220lbs and am now 168lbs. It’s time to start tightening up my skin and building muscle. My husband suggested I give you a watch. Thank you for making fitness not seem so daunting and simplifying it for us newbies ❤
Hampton, my friend, I have never come across someone who is so kind, respectful, and motivates me to exercise my body to make it healthier and stronger. I am not sure if I admire you more for your beautiful soul and heart, or your knowledge of helping my posture, back, etc. in wonderful fitness routines that I have just begun (just recently found your channel). Actually, I know it’s the first one. My heart and soul thanks you and sends you a big hug, 💕
Everyone needs a Hampton in their life. Such a kind, considerate young man. I wish I'd known this guy when I was growing up. My world have might looked different. Thank you for all you do, Brother.
I've been watching your channel for a few months now and finally took it upon myself to actually do some work. 4 months ago I could barely do 10 squats, I couldn't do 1 pushup or even a "half" pushup as they call it. I could bench maybe 90 pounds, I think it was around 65 or 80. The bar was heavy, I just remember that much ... I wasn't able to walk more than 1/2 a mile, I was sitting at 335lbs. Fast forward to walking every single day for 30 days, shooting for 1 mile a day and my energy has increased DRASTICALLY. I've cut down on the unhealthy foods I eat and have been cooking more, turns out I'm a very good cook, I didn't know I was until I tried. I can also do 40 squats (2 sets of 20) and 50 pushups a day (in sets of 10). I went from not being able to hold myself up with my arms to being able to do a handstand (with the help of a wall), I also now can bench 165lbs and can even "hang" from a bar with my arms and do leg lifts. I was just simply doing the exercises you told me to do to start out and have changed it to be something different unique to me, something I can do myself that I'm comfortable with. I was incredibly depressed in my past and was at the point of no return. I gotta say this has changed my mindset and everything you're saying is 1000% accurate. Focus on the small victories and you'll always be happy. If your only goal is to climb mount Everest, you're never going to be happy.
This is true. The moment I realized that my fitness isn’t a quick short term thing but a long term life style made all the change. Started including 15 minutes walks and moved up to going to the gym every morning. Best part, I can’t wait to go again tomorrow :) it’s a need now not a task.
First off: Love your videos brother! They really helped me when i struggled the most. Something in addition that is barely mentioned anywhere and helped me out a lot: Consider 'celebrating' every minor step you take on your fitness-journey. I am your everyday overweight, overworked unfit guy. I tried workouts all over the internet. Naturally they were too hard and frustrating so I quit more often then not. Since about 3 years ago I stuck with 'trying to get fit' ingeneral. I often struggle or pause but never stop. Whenever I struggle and I magage to do a little something, I celebrate. Even if its just preparing your yoga mat on the floor. I celebrate. If it is the first time I see the sun for 3 days, I celebrate. Stop yelling at yourself for being so lazy and start celebrating for every attempt performed really changed a lot for me. If not fitter I am at least happier while trying.
Aaaww thats such a sweet approach..! I am just preparing my mind for gettingback into let's not say "fitness" but "doing something for myself" and I will keep your advice in the back of my head. Good luck on your further journey 🙏🍀👍
For me personally the key to being fit was having fun: - Making going to the gym fun by making friends with the people there, - Preparing a great playlist for my workouts, - Playing ball at the park with friends, - Having a good audiobook or podcast on my phone for walks, - And last but not least: When I physically don't feel good, I skip working out and take a nap instead with some light stretching afterwards. I love sports now
I just remembered the reason why I subscribed to this channel. Hampton is the only online 'fitness coach' that I've ever seen, that is like: "Dude... chill" instead of all the others "WAAAAARGH DO IT TILL YOU PUKE, MAGGOT" sorta channels that seem so popular right now.
Yeeaaah it is the "dude chill" mindset that worked for me. Otherwise there's burn out and giving up and getting intimidated. Gotta slowly build up habits/routine. Just a little uncomfortable not exaughsted
I use this mindset to manage my ADHD and anxiety! If putting the laundry away is overwhelming I tell myself to just find one pair of socks or put away one shirt, etc. Just one. And often times, it isn't so bad and I can put the whole basket away. So if you're really struggling, just do one push-up, or just one squat, or just one whatever. Sometimes the hardest part is just starting and "just one" is easier to commit to.
I can tell you it works for me, I use to struggle with bipolar and when I feel low I just tell myself to go on a 5min walk just 5 min and when I am out those 5min turn into 1h of walking in the park which helps a lot with anxiety and overthinking
I like to take coffee breaks while working from home. I use a pull up bar in the kitchen to stretch my back and work on my upper body strength while the coffee is brewing. Doing little things like this throughout the helped set me up mentally over time to start doing stretches in the morning. I'm now up to doing stretches and basic callisthenic exercises in the mornings and I can really feel and see the difference. For the first time in years I'm to feel like myself again. I'm back cycling daily now too. Thanks for helping me shift my mentality to suit my own needs Hampton.
My cousin, who was extremely fit, told me that sometimes he would workout for up to 3 hours, and other times he would work out for 20 minutes. It all depended on how his body was feeling that day. That was 45 years ago.
“Just start doing something and adjust as you go” That’s it, we don’t need to be unrealistic and perfect and it’s valuable to remember that it is a process to get where we want, it doesn’t come overnight, and that applies to our ideal fitness routine (if it’s a healthy and realistic routine of course).
I love the "I'm just gonna go for a walk today." Nice and simple. I started walking 10 minutes in the mornings back in December and I really enjoy it. A simple routine is a great start.
Personally I was stuck thinking after I had my child that I couldn't do 1 hour workouts and if I couldn't do that there is no point in doing a 20 or 30 min workout. I was wrong and this video helped me be more flexible with exercise routines and losing weight. Thank you!
i never click on videos like these about "mindset" and whatnot, since everyones always trying to sell you something (which u called out perfectly lol), but from the few videos of yours i've seen, it really felt like you care about what you do, so im really glad i did. thank you :-)
To people like myself who are recovering from eating disorders (that often couple with compulsive exercises) this means everything. Just checked your website and it is perfect for me to prevent slipping into obsessiveness but recover my energy. Thank you so much!
This is so well-said! Yeah, something about the inherent one-day-at-a-time, checking in with one's body to decide effort level each day, and general flexibility of the routine structure really promotes a kind of mindfulness and intuitiveness that is inherently antithetical to the usual compulsive controlfreakism that I and so many other people with EDs get!
So damn true!! It is so difficult nowadays to maintain a healthy lifestyle, the world of food has evolved, it is always easier to fall into temptation, to have unbalanced diets, to go out often and to let go completely. Being able to manage all this then perhaps having weight problems creates such stress that often results in extreme training to remedy the damage done or the total abandonment of oneself.
@@ilbuonpacio2252 Indeed, and even if someone doesn't have the "I have to compensate and train harder to punish myself/make up for eating" mentality, it's still easy for many of us to fall into dangerously rigid exercise patterns just because our brains are already prone to working that way and simply apply the same tendencies to food and exercise separately. I know for me, I can go too far with obsessing over a regimen for _anything_ -- probably even sleeping or meditation if I tried to plan them more, lol -- to the point where it causes stress and becomes a thing I get into a weird obsessive dysfunctional cycle over, because my brain doesn't work well with planning and realistic commitment and consistency. (I'm also a few flavors of neurospicy, so that's part of it, and I'm referring here to my most "when I was younger, hadn't learned a lot from self-work, didn't have meds, etc" worst-case lol ... I don't actively have many problems these days with keeping some routines and practicing some moderation with some things.) But the propensity is real, and point is even if I'm not experiencing any body image issues or disordered eating at a given time, I can still easily get self-destructive with exercise. Hampton's routine makes exercise _accessible,_ in all senses of the term, like nothing I've ever seen before. :D
very true! I'm balancing the line between an eating disorder and disordered eating and this channel helped me a lot with my relationship with food and my body overall as well!
The problem with our fitness goals is that they're more based on superficial expectations we place on ourselves that are completely unrealistic when paired with our daily lifestyle. Unless your life revolves around fitness like an athlete, you won't be getting an 8 pack with tree trunk arms and legs. We need to recognize the limits around us and adapt our routines based on that rather than stressing over making our lives "perfect". Have a nice day 😄
@@bobojenkins5805 I'm not saying that, I'm trying to say that you shouldn't have a totally unrealistic goal that you'll be disappointed about not achieving and then stopping because of that. For example, if someone watched one punch man and did the Saitama workout for 3 years and then decided to never workout again because of that, that'd be a pretty dumb reason to work out in the first place, as they would place value on the superficial image of strength rather than choosing to exercise for their body's health and physique
Yes, and the way to achieve your true goals is actually to change your everyday life so that these "superficial expectations" become more and more realistic. It is all about progressing by making small steps and achieving smaller goals
I just started following your routine about a month ago. When I saw the routine and realized it was only 2 exercise everyday, I realized "I can actually do this' - and I have been! Now I'm doing 3 exercises in the morning, and spending some time on the elliptical after work. It's really a lot easier to stick to than I ever thought it would be. Thank you so much!
Something that has worked for me is habit stacking. As a muslim we pray 5 times a day so after every prayer i just do 2-3 very simple exercises at a few reps. This has really helped me because exercise doesn't feel impossibly hard and I've seen progress even in a week in terms of how much i can do Jazakallah for 500 likes guys! ❤❤❤
Man, if it wasn’t for Hampton I wouldn’t see fitness in such a calmer way. The way the hybrid routine is, it works so well for me. Also my dad would tell me stories about his time in the military as well!
I really needed this video! I’m in my post partum era after having my fourth baby (which was a huge surprise, and also during my “most fit” time in my life). This pregnancy knocked me on my butt and I lost basically all my muscle and gained a lot of weight. I also ended up having an emergency c section so my core is wrecked 😅 it’s been really hard for me to get back up on the horse for a lot of reasons and I’ve been absolutely overwhelmed by “my fitness journey/goals” as well as my current body image. Thank you for posting this and your wise and kind words of motivation. It has really helped me and today I will get back up on the horse and just simply start :-)
Best thing I ever did for my fitness was to start small, mid 30s and in bad shape I started doing mobility 2.0 from calimove, then I started to do 10 minute push, legs, pull workouts 6 days a week followed by some stretching. I finally realized you don't even need to do much to start with. My muscle has come back quickly and my body condition has improved drastically. I think a little each day is better because I never get too sore or too tired to workout and I know I can get it done quickly. You can always add time as you adapt. I do my workouts at home so I do it as soon as I wake up and it's done for the day.
I watched some of your shorts, it agreed with what I used to do when I had small children - sneak in some exercise while doing housework. Your shorts inspired me. I do push ups off of my kitchen counter top while waiting for the microwave. Been doing just that for a few months. Did a bit of shopping yesterday, and as a matter of convenience, carried my goods from one store to the other - anticipating the groaning of my muscles (I had 2 bags full of books). I was surprised to find that it was NOT the burden - even after adding a gallon of milk to the task! Thank you for your sound sense of reasonable mindset to exercise. Bless you for creating and sharing your million dollar free program. I'm looking forward to it. ☺️
Its a most beautiful, genuine, kind, compassionate and a holistic articulation of something that everyone faces and struggles with when it comes to fitness especially after a certain age, increase in work load and responsibilities. Thank you
Oh my gosh I’ve just discovered this video and checked out the hybrid website with the routine - I am actually THRILLED! I just have to say that I have soo much respect for you helping so many people do this for free! It’s been my dream to become good at callisthenics and I want to join a local gym that does callisthenics classes but I’m too scared to join yet because of my fitness and strength level. You’ve made my year honestly, this is exactly what I’ve been needing but couldn’t afford to pay a personal trainer for a routine. I hope you see this comment and realise how great you are and how much you’ve helped me, thank you a million times!
Thank you for doing this video. I appreciate the fact that you speak to us like a normal person and not like we're idiots. Since I've been following you and listening to your advice I've lost about 15 lbs and have gotten a little bit more flexibility.
love that the world creates such wonderful people. this man gives so much information and hard-learned advice freely, and even a website to help others build their foundation. incredible!
People recently have asked me how I put on muscle when I only workout from home a few days a week. I just make sure to work on anything I want to see change. 😊
❤ Awww thank you! This mindset shift is so helpful 😊 This is a lovely message and gift to us! I’m a 47 yr old beginner exerciser thanks to you exercise seems so much less of a mountain to climb
I don't know if this is a "hot take", but one of the things that made me dread any physical activity was the popular mindset surrounding it. I always equalled exercise to what I was taught my whole life especially during PE in school: the "perfect body", gross food, pumping huge machines, running a marathon, loud team sports, having to keep up with everyone else, exherting my body so hard I would be bedridden for at least a week. It was especially hard to like it as chronic fatigue and pain due to autoimmune disease going back into an active status progressed out of control. It took a while for me to realize that my love for swimming, dancing, walking a dog, exploring the mountains, cleaning and organising, working, skating, stretching, and many more things were also exercising. It made me realise not everything about exercise = tortuous chore. It took me even longer to realize healthy food isn't the same for everyone (shocker) and that it doesn't have to equal to "bland" or "gross". With the help of literature and certified professionals, my relationship with food completely changed. It took me even much, much longer to realize it's OK to fail and relapse because progress isn't linear, and that I should be doing this for my own sake and my health, not for the sake of appearance nor pandering to others' demands. Thank you for your work.
That's basically what happened to me, I had a fitness routine of walking 5km+ of walking/jogging, push-ups, pull-ups, and more. Then after a few weeks, I stopped cause it was too much for me. After a month, I thought to myself, "let's just do 5 push up daily or something" Then I did, 5 push-up is nothing, it's doable and not time consuming but it helps. Then after a week, I made it to 6. Then to 7 and so on, until I'm able to do 15 push-up like it's nothing. It's a slow progress, but slowly my upper body became stronger. And whenever I had extra motivation after doing my simple push-up, I add in other exercise I want. I'm an overweight man and don't have great determination and will, so all I can really do is small and simple things. I'm still overweight, but it's slowly going down.
his little workout of the day was the only thing to ever get me into fitness. im still barely at the start line but it has helped so much. thanks so much
This came at the right time! Just started a gym membership a few days ago and was constantly bothered how 'unoptimised' my workout was but this helped me to have a better mindset towards improving a little day by day. Thank you!
I saw this video a year ago and it literally changed my life. I applied this philosophy not to exercise, but to language learning. I've made more progress this past year than in the 5 before it combined! My HSK exam is next week, wish me luck! For those curious: every day I do at least do one duolingo lesson; it tracks your streaks so its really good for maintaining motivation (today is day 381 for me!). When I have the energy I do more intense study for up to an hour, but if I don't then I just do my 10 minute lesson and still feel good about myself. No I'm not fluent yet, but I'm much closer than I would be if I stayed stuck in my perpetual burn out cycle.
This reminds me of the chang in my mindset that got me started exercising every day. I put away my fitness fantasies and most of my fitness goals and accepted that I exercise every day. The sky is blue water is wet and I exercise every day but without any set amount of exercise. I told myself that 1 push up would count as having exercised, and found out that I wouldn't just do one after 1 I'd want to know how many more I could do then a pull up then more and more every day and I love it
This is so, so key. That’s how I was able to start exercising daily-going to the gym every evening was not negotiable, but I could work out for 5 minutes or even turn around and go home. Sometimes I did those things, even, but just being there made me want to exercise and it became a habit I don’t even think about.
Just yesterday, I was talking to my brother about how I was having trouble of getting started to work out. And today the algorithm god brought this video to me, and now I feel like I've found my guidance. Much appreciate how you are running this entire website free for everyone. You are literally raising the average health standard around the world. Many many thanks to your awesomeness!
I started with 1 set of push ups a day. I could not do 10 repetitions when i started, but i did it every day. Then was able to do 10. Then 15. Then 20, 25, etc. When i got to 40 in 1 set, i hit a plateau of no progress. Then i thought, maybe it is time to do pull ups too. Can't even do 3 reps, but i did it every day before my push ups. Hit a plateau at 8 reps. Then i started doing planks after my push ups. On the weekends, I go cycling on my local hill as my cardio and leg day which takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour. With that, i created my daily exercise routine that takes less than 15 minutes. 8 pull ups, 40 push ups, then 3 sets of 30 second planks.
Your channel. I believe is what has givin me the hope to start changing. and here recently maybe around a month I have had an “awakening” and have started to work out and take vitamins. I cut my hair legitimately and cleaned up my appearance. And yesterday I went to the dentist for the first time in like 2 years. I had really let myself go and I am so glad to have found great motivators and positive people like you bro! From the bottom of my heart thank you for what you do!! You really have saved me! I hope you have a beautiful life!
Thank you for explaining the title “hybrid calisthenics”. I’ve loved your videos for quite some time and now that I understand the title, I love the channel even more.
I've had a rough couple of years with regards to training. I used to be really active with sport then suffered a couple of major set back injuries and the mountain of expectation I put on my self was huge and it it became really overwhelming. Constantly feeling weak compared to how I was but this video has really inspired me to start slow and get back into training. Thankyou for sharing as this is really motivational!
Since quarantine, I started eating more (since younger me was too slow when eating, so I ate less and I was skinny. I'm also asthmatic which made me demotivated to exercise) and that led me to harboring more weight. My parents even pointed it out in one picture where my arm was at it's fattest. A few months later, or now, I've been starting to lose some weight. Although my current wait is healthy for my current height, my belly do be slightly poking out. My dad said that for the treadmill, I could do 10 minutes of a certain speed for 3 days before I bump it up. Using that advice, and watching you for the past 2 weeks, I realized that a light exercise is fine, regardless of what anyone else says. Currently, I do some warm up exercises, then stretching, then the exercise from your "beginner's home workout", and then the treadmill; as I usually work with my breathing, stamina, and flexibility. My sis, who's an athlete, talked at how ineffective it is (after seeing her to a more intense one and not following through the next couple days), sure that definitely hurt me at first but I didn't care soon after. "Just do what I have to do" is what I go by. A saying like that also can go out of hand, so I balance it out: if I can't do it, that's fine. I'll continue with what I can and come back stronger.
Hi Hampton, thank you so much for this awesome video! So many words that I needed to hear today, and it’s making me quite emotional. I am morbidly obese and find it very difficult to start any routine due to anxiety and depression, even starting out seems like such a daunting task. A few days ago I came across some of your video’s on Tumblr, and they were such a relief. My muscles and joints are so stuck and sore that I don’t even get through your warming up exercises, but your video’s inspire me each day to at least try it and I know that one day I will notice the progress. So again: thank you so much for your life saving video’s and understanding that there are people that need this slow approach and that that is nothing to be ashamed of. Much love from The Netherlands 🇳🇱❤️❤️❤️
The stairway to health can easily be climbed one step at a time, not everyone can or should start out by trying to leap up 4 steps at once. A step in the right direction is worth so much, and once you start taking a few more steps, your destination will be much closer than you once thought
My god...thank you Hampton! This is EXACTLY the mindset shift I employed to turn my life around. I stopped looking up at the mountain and focused on daily steps.....very similar to what you are describing here! I've lost 30 pounds so far. I am 51 years old and was 248lbs. I still play full court bball with kids half my age and am feeling great. Started doing what I playfully call "stupid" workouts. They are basically a circuit of body weight exercises....push-ups, inverted pull-ups off the floor, calf raisers, body squats, jump ropes and leg raisers. I do around 3 to 5 rounds depending on how I feel. Takes me no more than 20 to 30 minutes and I do that 3 times a week and include daily walks of an hour at around 3 to 3.5mph. Also went plant-based and it has all helped me incredibly! I have not felt unmotivated.....it has been relatively easy and repeatable. Such good info here my friend...thank you!
I used to be really fit always pushing myself. Then 2 kids and a wife later I started to get health issues and it knocked me for six. I always look at videos and people doing pulls ups and push ups and say when I was in my 20s I used to do 100 a day and always had the feeling that I'd get back to how I was. Then I realised I simple can't do no where near what I imagine I can. So I just do what I can. If I feel up to it I'll push myself but then the next day the health conditions seem to kick my ass. So now I just do what I can and if I feel like I can't go on I'll ease off but still I'm slowly noticing I'm doing more and getting stronger each week. It's nice to hear someone tell the truth. Thanks your videos really have helped me.
You hit the nail on the head and blew my mind! Not living up to my ideal routine is precisely what has been holding me back! The guilt of not being perfect or "doing enough" makes me give up and go backwards over and over. I've been lifing for 30 - 60 minutes 3-4 times a week for months, feeling bogged down by it not being enough because it's simple, and getting frustrated.
ADHD case here: thank you 😢 This changed my whole outlook on life. Being a wasted potential kid, I’ve struggled to break into the middle of the pack of anything I do despite passion or being a quick learner. My self worth was non existent but I’m working towards harnessing my strengths and adapting to my weaknesses. I nearly failed a school I prayed to get into because of over-imagining the struggle, yet when I finally set a timer to have to work on an assignment (small goals such as open laptop and review objectives), it took a shorter amount of time than I could’ve imagined. I’m going to take this with me and remember that Rocky is inspiring, but it’s still fiction, and start setting a timer for five minutes a day for my goals. If I can’t get on my running shoes, I can at least put them on. 🙏
This video is a year old but just popped up on my feed at the exact point I needed to hear this message. This is a mindset that can be applied to many other aspects of everyday life that we may be struggling with and have built up unattainably perfect versions of. I'm struggling with my work but instead of needing to get up 3 hours early to plan the perfect day, maybe I just pick one thing on my to do list that will give me a sense of accomplishment that will fuel me to do more the next day, and so on. Thank you for this video ❤
I fell into this trap for a very long time until I came to a very similar realization. The previous “ideal” was so out of reach that I wound up not doing anything because hey what’s the point of you can’t do it perfectly? And so I regressed and gained a lot of weight. But then I had a lightbulb moment. It’s not about the routine, it’s about the goals. So I started a more sustainable diet (intermittent fasting, it fits perfectly into my schedule), and started going on just a 15 minute walk every day. Now my walks are closer to an hour a day, and I’m even relearning how to do push-ups! I don’t need fast unrealistic goals, I just need something that will get me in shape and be sustainable so that I can stay in the shape that I want to be once I get there. Mindset is so hugely important and honestly probably THE biggest failure point for a lot of people.
a month ago I started to work out. I did 10 squats before bed, and built up from there. I had around 5 cheat days, but now, a month later I do 30 squats, building up to the one leg squats, I do 30 sit-ups with turning to the sides, I do 5-5 push-ups targeting my shoulders, chest, and triceps, and I do 10 leg pull ups. also while I brush my teeth I'm standing on my toes to increase my stability and lower leg strength. now that march and spring starts I will start to get used to cold showers and outside exercises. I am feeling better about my physique, and it really gives a confidence boost to see and feel my muscles. I also had an almost full grade increase since last month. I will stay on this journey to become the best version of myself
Hampton I love this. Thank you for being so gentle and understanding. 😭💜 What if I don't want to have a goal? What if I simply wanna have fun? I recently started rope jumping and OH BOI this is so much fun for me! Boosts my mood and makes me smile like crazy (even though I'm sweating buckets and I hate sweating). Haven't done this since my childhood and I'm happy I rediscovered it.
I love your videos but this one touched my heart. I was feeling terrible about myself that I didn’t make it up to my workout today like I planned and spent the rest of the evening sulking about it. Your “rambling” has actually soothed me and given me that emotional support I would need when there is nothing or no one to motivate you. Thank you so much for being the way you are. The simplicity and accuracy of your speech and your humility is something else I want to learn from you apart from hybrid calisthenics.
I've been doing 20 min on an exercise bike everyday for a month and it's the only thing I've ever been able to do consistently and now I actually WANT to do upper body and core several times a week along with it. Your advice is gold.
I've been using your routine for 4 months at the beginning I wasn't available to make PullUps but using your method of 50 wall pullups I'm now able of making even 80 full pullups (depending of the day)with different grips. I just wanted to thank you for your amazing contribution to the fitness community. From Colombia, a Musician here ! have a Good one 🥰
@@snide0 is going great! slow but steady I'm currently doing: #7 - Side-Staggered Pushups #5 - Full + Narrow Pullups (but only 5 reps more sets) #4 - Full Squats #4 - Full Leg Raises #1 - Glute Bridges The routine is great !!
This is some eye-opening wisdom, thank you, I have always compared my actual training to my ideal training and felt like a lazy bum but now I realize that I am on the correct path, thank you again for expanding my horizons
I'm a fairly fit woman in my 30s (I can still do the splits, headstand, pistol squat, etc) but a couple of years ago I realised that my discipline was powered by self-hatred. Basically, the thought that I don't deserve good things so I have to keep going on. Well, I'm trying to change. My current goal is to have unbridled fun and maybe see discipline as self-love? I'm still working through it, but thank you so much for this beautiful video.
I went through four years of high school basketball running my body into the ground and I’ve been trying to retrain my brain to have a positive and healthy relationship with working out. This helps tremendously thank you!
Thank you so much for this. I had recently hit a soft wall in my fitness journey. I'm too busy, I'm too tired, I'm too stressed, I don't have enough money. This was exactly what I needed to make sure I'm not too hard on myself and to only worry about a few minutes at a time. One step more every day!
You are quite possibly the most wholesome UA-camr out there and I'm glad you do what you do This isn't just fitness advice this can be life advice as well
This is the first exercise program that really made sense for me and I had no problem starting after watching the few videos and reading your program. It's super easy to start and the barrier of entry is free. Thank you for selling it to me.
This resonates with me so much, I've always been given these really loosely worded training plans from physical therapists over the years but got no knowledge behind it. I felt that there's no way I can actually build muscle from raising my arms or calves 20 times. The more research I do by myself now, and seeing really good educational videos like your videos, the more I understand what actually goes into building muscle. I'm happy to say I'm on my 7th week of intentional training and I HAVE built muscles! My journey continues alongside educating myself. Now I've incorporated much of the physical therapy-plans and seen progress. Thank you for your great work!
This was exactly what I needed to hear today, as I have just started my fitness journey and today day 5, I am more exhausted than the others and really don't want to workout. Now I am going to just do my bridges and go for a walk, simple easy and I am still moving. So thank you Hamilton for coming in just in the nick of time!!! Love your videos btw, and have started my Calisthenics journey because of you and truly loving it!
I have pain & fatigue issues and it's so frustrating to not be able to do what I want, this has done more for my thinking about myself and my health/fitness than being told to "pace myself" with no framework or hope that one day I'll be able to do more sometimes Because I started out small - thank you
My technique is to have an “easy” workout in my back pocket that I can do when I just don’t feel up to anything. Once the blood gets pumping I usually find a little extra motivation. The trick is just getting moving. Cardio machines like ellipticals are great for this, because it doesn’t really have to be demanding to raise your heart rate just a little.
You are my favorite fitness person on any social media platform. You seem so kind and genuine, like you actually want to help the average person. Thank you for putting your routine on your website, I didn't know you had one and I'm so excited I found it! I'm always so overwhelmed by fitness and give up before I start. I really appreciate how practical and accessible you've made it.
Thanks to your content, research, production and community, I've got back to exercising. I was a pretty active kid and stopped that in college due to health issues... Never got back. Now I'm starting calisthenics, learning more every month and taking small steps, at my own pace, in the healthier direction. Thank you so much! ❤️
I have a habit of pushing myself too hard, but I love cardio so I don't know when to stop. (weight train morning, hike at noon, bike 25-50km, then walk 1-2 hours at night) I have been trying to loose weight and gain strength for 3-4 years, but every time i push myself too far, i end up injuring myself and have to rest for long periods of time and gain the weight back. I find lifting weights very boring. Rather be outside crushing kms. After years of injuring myself I have learned to be okay with just a walk some days.
You can do fine with cardio if it's what you enjoy. Pro tip : Don't mix strict weight training days with cardio days. Better yet, focus more on calisthenics before you think about lifting external weight training. Less injury and more body awareness and you'll see improvements everywhere. You'll also be in a better position to stop and adjust if something is too difficult or painful. Good luck!
I just discovered your channel. It’s so refreshing to see someone who really wants to help his subscribers, and does so in an honest and relatable way! I don’t comment very often, but you deserve to know that you’re doing amazing work and that a lot of people out there need a channel like yours, to fit a workout into their busy schedules without being too hard on themselves and burning out ⭐️ Good job and keep it up!
Great video Bro. The biggest mindshift for me was doing less, a lot less...less difficulty for less sets and for less reps. Keeping the excerices simple: bodyweight squats, pull-ups, push-ups shoulder press (kettlebell) sit-up, easy-bridge, calf raises, no arms, no neck making the whole workout quick and around the 60% maximum effort but doing the routine more often (3 times a week for me) and more regularly (week in, week out, year in, year out). Injuries fell away, or are got over quickly, health increased dramatically and my strength increased (slightly but enough for my propses). Had I only come to the conclusion when I was a young buck I could have avoided so many training related injuries. Fitness to me means that you can do "what you want, when you want", be it run, swim, stretch, lift, push, bounce or whatever. Routine is key to gains and mindset is key to routine. Well done as always mate.
I think many of us have built an "ideal fitness routine" in our minds that can't realistically be done long-term.
The ACTUAL routine that can help us build towards our goals is often MUCH simpler!
And it can be built incrementally. Meaning you can start with something today and adjust as you go!
What's your take on training daily (multiple times) to just 50-70% of max reps each set for strength gain?
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@@CarlJohnson-wb3bx Like greasing the groove? I don't think it's done to near 70%, but it sounds similar to the concept.
It's theoretically good. Hebbian theory essentially means that lifting heavy repeatedly makes us stronger, right?
But the adaption from this style of training seems to come quickly, so diminishing returns set in quickly too.
So the summary is: I would use this occasionally, but not as the foundation of my training.
Hey Hampton, I would like to increase my strength in my hands, arms, and shoulders, but my wrist aren’t that strong. Just recently when I applied pressured from my body has resulted in pain. How should I go about that?
Thankyou for the program, I am progressing and learning and I am mastering some of the broader movements but still adapting to the finer movements.
Example is Bridge stage 3 (wall bridges) I couldn't get my hands flat behind me but regressing to stage 2 I saw that if I can open up my chest shoulders I could keep my hands flat against the wall instead of just being on my fingertips.
My wife was your 4th grade teacher. Great to see what you have accomplished.
Loved her!
@@HybridCalisthenics Yes, you just made her day.
awww this is so freaking sweet
@@GalaxyChoke It really is.
wait... lol nice
As my grandfather once said:
“If it’s important, and you make 30 minutes a day, every day, to work on it, even a little, you will make great strides.” He was talking about gardening, but I think it has helped in exercise and other repetetive/progressive parts of my life.
And practicing music, too!
I can't think of anything that wouldn't apply to.
@@WanderTheNomad sleeping
Like James Clear says, we overestimate what we can do in a week, and underestimate what we can do in a year.
i was told something along the lines of "if it takes 60 seconds or less to accomplish something then do it" and it made me more active around my house.
Of course it takes longer than 60 seconds to work out, but it only takes 4 seconds to do a any kind of situp/pushup.
For me the game changer was realizing that discipline is self-love.
pls elaborate
It has a lot of sense, often things like procrastination or self-sabotage have source in some kind trauma or neglect and therapy can help. At least as long as it is not coming from ADHD for example, my therapist was helpless here 🤷♀️😅
That's true, I'm not good to do things for myself, if I know I've to do something for a friend or someone else I try my best to do the things right, but when it comes to do something for myself I find very hard to find the motivation
Wow that’s a deep thought 💯
I needed to read that
I was grossly overweight in highschool. Over 200lbs overweight. I lost that weight, and got into the best shape of my life with the mantra "Sitting is better than laying down. Standing is better than sitting. Moving is better than standing." That was it. Try to do a little bit better than normal in moments where I caught myself. It made me eat a few fewer pretzels. It made me sit up when I was watching t.v. It made me walk someplace close instead of driving there. And little by little, I got healthier and healthier, until I was ready for much more. But 20 years later, I've never forgotten the words that got me started and made all the difference.
that is such a good mantra. i’m gonna steal that from you haha
I just saw this vid so had to post. He's trying too..
And, with God all things are possible.. 🙌❤
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Awesome to hear that. Greatness really is persistence, even in the smallest of ways.
This is lovely!! What - gentle way to change how you live
Love this
The biggest mind shift for me was: don't be mean to yourself. If you don't meet your goals every time or skip a workout because life happens, it's doesn't mean you are undisciplined or lazy.
It can also mean that you are undisciplined or lazy and that's okay too.
It can indeed mean that you're undisciplined and lazy.
This is also a bad character trait, but not one someone can't work on.
Don't beat yourself up over missing a workout, but don't let it become a habit.
exactly, in my mind I make the rigorous regimen and attempt to accomplish it, but am well aware it’s not gonna be every day I get every single thing done, and that’s fine. when my body asks for rest, I give it.
@@boneman-calciumenjoyer8290 exactly if it's a habit it's a lack of discipline (and perhaps motivation as well), and both can be worked on.
@@michaelcarver5994 ❤
I’m 62 and just starting my fitness journey. Thank you for helping me. ❤️
Thank you for being here Gloria. Cheering for you on your fitness journey!
@@HybridCalisthenics 💫🕊💫
you'll make it, I believe it at least 👍
Awesome never give up Gloria. 👏🏻 🥂
First step is always the hardest ✌
"The enemy of a good plan is the dream of a perfect plan.” Carl von Clausewitz
I'm not a big promoter of famous quotes, except for this one. It's my go-to philosophy when I find myself delaying action because the perfect conditions have not been met.
Thank you Hampton for helping us take action.
I love the quote! I'm going to make it my new motto too. Thank you!
That's a great quote, my biggest struggle in life I think is analysis paralysis
That's brilliant. So I looked him up. He has several really great, inspiring realizations. Another new favorite: "It is even better to act quickly and err than to hesitate until the time of action is past."
so basically i can start slow now like walking or jogging or cycling instead going to for the perfect scenario in my head where i lift weights on the gym doing machine stuffs etc ?
This is a quote I will carry on with me. Thank you for sharing
How is this man so humble and motivational also informative at the same time?
It's easy to be humble when life gives me many reasons to be humble - like forgetting my keys for the 3rd time this week 😅.
@@HybridCalisthenics relatable, I lose my phone 5 times a day
@@HybridCalisthenics don't forget...part of the ship, part of the crew
He works on it. You can also work on yourself. Its just about you.
Jarvis, I need likes from UA-cam comments. Go to Hybrid Calisthenics and comment "how is this guy so humble and motivational"
I'm 56 years old. These days I exercise for mobility. I don't exercise to look good. I also have health issues that if I didn't exercise they would become worse. Exercise also helps me to cope with anxiety. I cannot over do anything, because I feel sick. I exercise at my own pace. I exercise then do other things. If I didn't exercise my body wouldn't be able to move around. It helps with functional movements.
Sounds like you're doing what works for you, and for all the right reasons. :)
Just wanted to remind you that Jesus Christ loves you so much. Repent your sins and turn your life to Him. Have a great day Bro. ☦️🕊️❤️✝️
@@Newlaw289 Just wanted to remind you that Jesus Christ loves you so much. Repent your sins and turn your life to Him. Have a great day Bro. ☦️🕊️❤️✝️
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same mate, dodgy knees mean I have to keep a gym routine to keep the weight down. I turn 50 this year.
Ive found that a weights/strength focus has had the best results. best of luck with your journey
My fitness routine was just one day I walked up a hill to get to a friend's house, it was really hard and I felt like I was gonna die and had to stop 3 times before reaching the top. I then spent the next month walking that hill every day and eventually I didn't even need breaks
I did security in my 20s and would start my patrol walking up 15 floors. In my 50s and one floor leaves me winded now.
@@woodstream6137I hear you. The other day I locked myself out if my yard. It is surrounded by a 6” fence. I simply jumped at it expecting to be up and over in a flash. Then I remembered that I am 55 and hadn’t done that for about 30 years. I just dangled with my legs kicking for a few seconds and then dropped down and sulked. Age is cruel mate. Now it will take me months to get that strength and agility back, maybe even years. Back then it was just a thing I took for granted.
@@woodstream6137do excercises!
Slow!❤
I think "no zero days" helps me. Just one, small, doable thing every day. A bare minimum of a 5 minute walk or something is better than nothing
Have your seen progress due to this?
@Callidus the point is, something will always be better than nothing. The decision to take this time right now to work on your body is way more impactful than making the perfect plan. The progress you see is that you stop worrying about when the changes are gonna come because you only put your energy towards doing
Yesssss!! I love your approach!! I recently heard that we need to tell ourselves "I choose to do this bc I love it" .... even tho it may not be true. Eventually we stop procrastinating and just enjoy the process... and don't really care about the end result.
Even eating something really healthy or skipping something unhealthy even if you don't exercise, will help you have that little bit of motivation/energy to feel good the next day. The moment you decide to sort of give up doing even anything positive because you failed to meet your own expectations, is when you need to lower your expectations and just do the easiest thing as soon as you can, eventually, if you just focus on doing one thing at a time, you will surpass any expectations you had before and you recognize how easy it is to stay in motion so to speak.
@@Humiliated1234 It is not too much about the progress, but rather to not leave. If you notice, you normally just lose the habit when you stop for some days. And you still feel the gratification of doing some exercise after some minutes. It's so cool
Hampton, I don't think you realize that, "Let me cast a vision for you" is practically a motto of your channel. You have cast a practical and attainable vision for your audience with every video you post. Thank you for that, sir! You are making a difference for every person who views your content, even if it's just by dint of being so positive.
Thank you so much! You're way too kind to a guy who just decides to share his ramblings with a camera 💙
@@HybridCalisthenics She said what we're all thinking, buddy :)
I like when he says... Hmm ... just started checking his channel out. Key is just start
A quote I live by is "Just because you can't do all you would love to, does it stand to reason to do nothing?"
Hampton, I have had positive results from "Static Contraction" by John Little. Basic moves, then adequate recovery, then adequate growth time, two workouts per week at 80 years old. Thank you. Michael Rosenthal. Thank you for a high intent and manifestation.
I started 3 years ago after reading Atomic Habits. My original goal was 2 mins of movement a day. I set an easy goal and I wasn’t too concerned if I missed a day here and there. Now I’m up to 45 mins a day, sometimes it’s walking, other times it’s lifting, other times it’s yoga etc. I’ve only missed 1 day in the last year. It’s been great to change my inner voice from someone that felt lazy and in pain to someone who works out all the time.
Atomic Habits was the kick off for me as well!
That is amazing! I have been inspired and training according to what atomic habits suggested in the past few months. Do you think it works? I guess I am going through the valley of disappointment right now.
@@tejasparanjape7585 I’ve been consistent on my goals every since reading it in January and that’s been the longest. Especially with the 2 min rule when attempting something I’ve mentally deemed difficult.
@@SaxonBloom same. Even I started in January. All the best to you!
@@tejasparanjape7585 same to you!
I have found that in times when I just don’t want to do my daily workout (which is often), I encourage myself to do an abbreviated workout. Once started, 9 out of 10 times I end up completing the normal workout time. Just getting going is key.
This really helps me too!
Same. If I don't feel like doing an hourly run I'll maybe do a 15 minute one. Or hit calisthenics spread throughout the day.
An object in motion stays in motion
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I did that today. I didn't feel great when I went to the gym and I started off slacking on abs because my back hurts. I pulled a muscle the other day. Once I got to my leg routine I started kicking ass! So glad I went.
Thank you very much. I am 58 years old and was a morbidly obese woman for 30 years. Today I am only 20 pounds from the ideal weight for my condition and age. My goal is to grow old gracefully, strong and the mobileity to take care of myself without being a burden to my family and more than anything to enjoy life to the fullest. Your words are like balm to my worries about whether I would achieve my goal. Yes, I will do it!!!
Oh, it's been a month since I started your daily exercise program. I have already mastered the basic level of all the exercises. I feel agile and strong.
Again, my deepest thanks to you. Love and blessings to you and your wife.
Wow congratulations! Keeping my fingers crossed for you, big respect for your goals!:D
Well done. A noble and worthy goal.
That is quite impressive, thanks for sharing
All the best :)
I commend you. I, too, am morbidly obese and I feel like crap every day. I’ve been fat since I was a kid, but after a back injury combined it’s fibromyalgia, my health tanked and it’s never recovered. I’m finally to the point where I view any exercise, even 30 seconds of walking or one set of exercises, as a success. Anything is better than nothing.
I started with a fifteen-minute-a-day callisthenics workout and then increased today to 25 minutes. Eating healthy and getting enough sleep is also essential. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!
We've all heard the 'anything worth doing is worth doing well', but I also recently came across 'anything worth doing is worth doing badly', and it's true. If I'm depressed and exhausted and a full nightly dental routine done well feels like too much, brushing my teeth for 30 seconds is better than not brushing them at all. I think the same applies here. We may have ideas of where we want to be with fitness goals, but if what we're doing isn't nothing, it is automatically better than nothing, and thus is worth doing.
Plus, how many of those anime characters with crazy-hard fitness routines have separate, full-time jobs they have to show up for?
It's better to do 5 squats than to do no squats! Or even one squat for that matter.
Yeah, our Puritan work ethic really messes us up. We forget they were living in dark one room homes, and the civilizations with a better balance to the south had street grids, irrigation, daily baths, etc.
@@Wednesdaywoe1975 I couldn't agree more re the Puritan work ethic. I don't think we always appreciate how certain religious outlooks can profoundly affect culture - we often see it in others, but not always in ourselves.
As someone wise once told me : A lot of money or just a little money is still money in the bank. Doing a bit of something is money no matter how little in the health bank.
@@Iron-Bridge I like that analogy
“A barrier to entry…” You nailed it. I am 64 and I am finally realizing that my FIRST goal is to just build intentional movement each day. I am loving it. Just focusing on 1) Move 2) Look to put more protein in my diet. When I have that down, I’ll look for a third goal. Thank you for this video-sooooo motivating and encouraging. ❤️
This shift doesn’t only apply to fitness, but living well in general. The larger the gap between the ideal and reality, the unhappier we are. So start small and see how your anxiety around fitness, eating well, productivity, relationships etc becomes more manageable. Thank you for inspiring me to be fitter 🙏
Yes! I love this outlook. Do what is realistic,not ideal.
This is KEY! The space between self actualization and self compassion…true SELF LOVE 💗
I started off at 220lbs and am now 168lbs. It’s time to start tightening up my skin and building muscle. My husband suggested I give you a watch. Thank you for making fitness not seem so daunting and simplifying it for us newbies ❤
good luck! hope it goes smooth
3 months later how's it goin? 👀
Was it running from the dementors that worked for you? Seems like that would be an effective workout.
Congratulations and best of luck
well done! hope you're still smashing it
Hampton, my friend, I have never come across someone who is so kind, respectful, and motivates me to exercise my body to make it healthier and stronger. I am not sure if I admire you more for your beautiful soul and heart, or your knowledge of helping my posture, back, etc. in wonderful fitness routines that I have just begun (just recently found your channel). Actually, I know it’s the first one. My heart and soul thanks you and sends you a big hug, 💕
Just wanted to remind you that Jesus Christ loves you so much. Repent your sins and turn your life to Him. Have a great day Bro. ☦️🕊️❤️✝️
Do wiegth lifting and eat a lot of protein and calcium for bones
Everyone needs a Hampton in their life. Such a kind, considerate young man. I wish I'd known this guy when I was growing up. My world have might looked different. Thank you for all you do, Brother.
I've been watching your channel for a few months now and finally took it upon myself to actually do some work. 4 months ago I could barely do 10 squats, I couldn't do 1 pushup or even a "half" pushup as they call it. I could bench maybe 90 pounds, I think it was around 65 or 80. The bar was heavy, I just remember that much ... I wasn't able to walk more than 1/2 a mile, I was sitting at 335lbs.
Fast forward to walking every single day for 30 days, shooting for 1 mile a day and my energy has increased DRASTICALLY. I've cut down on the unhealthy foods I eat and have been cooking more, turns out I'm a very good cook, I didn't know I was until I tried. I can also do 40 squats (2 sets of 20) and 50 pushups a day (in sets of 10). I went from not being able to hold myself up with my arms to being able to do a handstand (with the help of a wall), I also now can bench 165lbs and can even "hang" from a bar with my arms and do leg lifts.
I was just simply doing the exercises you told me to do to start out and have changed it to be something different unique to me, something I can do myself that I'm comfortable with.
I was incredibly depressed in my past and was at the point of no return. I gotta say this has changed my mindset and everything you're saying is 1000% accurate. Focus on the small victories and you'll always be happy. If your only goal is to climb mount Everest, you're never going to be happy.
This is true.
The moment I realized that my fitness isn’t a quick short term thing but a long term life style made all the change. Started including 15 minutes walks and moved up to going to the gym every morning. Best part, I can’t wait to go again tomorrow :) it’s a need now not a task.
First off: Love your videos brother! They really helped me when i struggled the most.
Something in addition that is barely mentioned anywhere and helped me out a lot:
Consider 'celebrating' every minor step you take on your fitness-journey.
I am your everyday overweight, overworked unfit guy.
I tried workouts all over the internet. Naturally they were too hard and frustrating so I quit more often then not.
Since about 3 years ago I stuck with 'trying to get fit' ingeneral. I often struggle or pause but never stop.
Whenever I struggle and I magage to do a little something, I celebrate.
Even if its just preparing your yoga mat on the floor. I celebrate.
If it is the first time I see the sun for 3 days, I celebrate.
Stop yelling at yourself for being so lazy and start celebrating for every attempt performed really changed a lot for me.
If not fitter I am at least happier while trying.
Love it. I do celebrate when I see progress! It's exciting.
The way to go! Thanks for sharing and let's keep going!
delayed gratification
Aaaww thats such a sweet approach..! I am just preparing my mind for gettingback into let's not say "fitness" but "doing something for myself" and I will keep your advice in the back of my head. Good luck on your further journey 🙏🍀👍
For me personally the key to being fit was having fun:
- Making going to the gym fun by making friends with the people there,
- Preparing a great playlist for my workouts,
- Playing ball at the park with friends,
- Having a good audiobook or podcast on my phone for walks,
- And last but not least: When I physically don't feel good, I skip working out and take a nap instead with some light stretching afterwards.
I love sports now
I just remembered the reason why I subscribed to this channel.
Hampton is the only online 'fitness coach' that I've ever seen, that is like: "Dude... chill" instead of all the others "WAAAAARGH DO IT TILL YOU PUKE, MAGGOT" sorta channels that seem so popular right now.
Yeeaaah it is the "dude chill" mindset that worked for me. Otherwise there's burn out and giving up and getting intimidated. Gotta slowly build up habits/routine. Just a little uncomfortable not exaughsted
As a stay at home mom who feels like I have ZERO time to exercise, this gives me so much hope!!!! Thank you!
I use this mindset to manage my ADHD and anxiety! If putting the laundry away is overwhelming I tell myself to just find one pair of socks or put away one shirt, etc. Just one. And often times, it isn't so bad and I can put the whole basket away. So if you're really struggling, just do one push-up, or just one squat, or just one whatever. Sometimes the hardest part is just starting and "just one" is easier to commit to.
ADH is not a disorder but a gift we don't know how to use to our benefit rather thsn pur detriment.
I can tell you it works for me, I use to struggle with bipolar and when I feel low I just tell myself to go on a 5min walk just 5 min and when I am out those 5min turn into 1h of walking in the park which helps a lot with anxiety and overthinking
I like to take coffee breaks while working from home. I use a pull up bar in the kitchen to stretch my back and work on my upper body strength while the coffee is brewing. Doing little things like this throughout the helped set me up mentally over time to start doing stretches in the morning. I'm now up to doing stretches and basic callisthenic exercises in the mornings and I can really feel and see the difference. For the first time in years I'm to feel like myself again. I'm back cycling daily now too. Thanks for helping me shift my mentality to suit my own needs Hampton.
That’s awesome!
This is a great story about doing small things can lead to big effects.
I just hung a pull up bar in MY kitchen too! Just used it a few minutes ago. :)
@@calonstanni Woo hoo! That's amazing! I wish you all the best on your new adventure ;)
@@fauvecorrigan1233 awww how nice of you. THANKS!!!!
My cousin, who was extremely fit, told me that sometimes he would workout for up to 3 hours, and other times he would work out for 20 minutes. It all depended on how his body was feeling that day. That was 45 years ago.
Awesome
Yes most important thing exercising is to listen to your body..don't push it, it knows when it's had too much
“Just start doing something and adjust as you go”
That’s it, we don’t need to be unrealistic and perfect and it’s valuable to remember that it is a process to get where we want, it doesn’t come overnight, and that applies to our ideal fitness routine (if it’s a healthy and realistic routine of course).
I love the "I'm just gonna go for a walk today." Nice and simple. I started walking 10 minutes in the mornings back in December and I really enjoy it. A simple routine is a great start.
Personally I was stuck thinking after I had my child that I couldn't do 1 hour workouts and if I couldn't do that there is no point in doing a 20 or 30 min workout. I was wrong and this video helped me be more flexible with exercise routines and losing weight. Thank you!
i never click on videos like these about "mindset" and whatnot, since everyones always trying to sell you something (which u called out perfectly lol), but from the few videos of yours i've seen, it really felt like you care about what you do, so im really glad i did. thank you :-)
To people like myself who are recovering from eating disorders (that often couple with compulsive exercises) this means everything. Just checked your website and it is perfect for me to prevent slipping into obsessiveness but recover my energy. Thank you so much!
This is so well-said! Yeah, something about the inherent one-day-at-a-time, checking in with one's body to decide effort level each day, and general flexibility of the routine structure really promotes a kind of mindfulness and intuitiveness that is inherently antithetical to the usual compulsive controlfreakism that I and so many other people with EDs get!
So damn true!! It is so difficult nowadays to maintain a healthy lifestyle, the world of food has evolved, it is always easier to fall into temptation, to have unbalanced diets, to go out often and to let go completely. Being able to manage all this then perhaps having weight problems creates such stress that often results in extreme training to remedy the damage done or the total abandonment of oneself.
@@ilbuonpacio2252 Indeed, and even if someone doesn't have the "I have to compensate and train harder to punish myself/make up for eating" mentality, it's still easy for many of us to fall into dangerously rigid exercise patterns just because our brains are already prone to working that way and simply apply the same tendencies to food and exercise separately.
I know for me, I can go too far with obsessing over a regimen for _anything_ -- probably even sleeping or meditation if I tried to plan them more, lol -- to the point where it causes stress and becomes a thing I get into a weird obsessive dysfunctional cycle over, because my brain doesn't work well with planning and realistic commitment and consistency. (I'm also a few flavors of neurospicy, so that's part of it, and I'm referring here to my most "when I was younger, hadn't learned a lot from self-work, didn't have meds, etc" worst-case lol ... I don't actively have many problems these days with keeping some routines and practicing some moderation with some things.)
But the propensity is real, and point is even if I'm not experiencing any body image issues or disordered eating at a given time, I can still easily get self-destructive with exercise. Hampton's routine makes exercise _accessible,_ in all senses of the term, like nothing I've ever seen before. :D
that username tho 💀
very true! I'm balancing the line between an eating disorder and disordered eating and this channel helped me a lot with my relationship with food and my body overall as well!
The problem with our fitness goals is that they're more based on superficial expectations we place on ourselves that are completely unrealistic when paired with our daily lifestyle. Unless your life revolves around fitness like an athlete, you won't be getting an 8 pack with tree trunk arms and legs. We need to recognize the limits around us and adapt our routines based on that rather than stressing over making our lives "perfect". Have a nice day 😄
You recognize your limits, I'll go ahead and get my goals
@@bobojenkins5805 I'm not saying that, I'm trying to say that you shouldn't have a totally unrealistic goal that you'll be disappointed about not achieving and then stopping because of that. For example, if someone watched one punch man and did the Saitama workout for 3 years and then decided to never workout again because of that, that'd be a pretty dumb reason to work out in the first place, as they would place value on the superficial image of strength rather than choosing to exercise for their body's health and physique
@@ravin6771 DAAMMIT WHY CANT I PUNCH TREES IN HALF YET! I GUESS ITS JUST POINTLESS TO WORKOUT!
@@in4mal_baker270 😂 haha
Yes, and the way to achieve your true goals is actually to change your everyday life so that these "superficial expectations" become more and more realistic. It is all about progressing by making small steps and achieving smaller goals
I just started following your routine about a month ago. When I saw the routine and realized it was only 2 exercise everyday, I realized "I can actually do this' - and I have been! Now I'm doing 3 exercises in the morning, and spending some time on the elliptical after work. It's really a lot easier to stick to than I ever thought it would be. Thank you so much!
Which video has those exercises?
Something that has worked for me is habit stacking. As a muslim we pray 5 times a day so after every prayer i just do 2-3 very simple exercises at a few reps. This has really helped me because exercise doesn't feel impossibly hard and I've seen progress even in a week in terms of how much i can do
Jazakallah for 500 likes guys! ❤❤❤
That’s a really good idea. I’m sure it works well with the meditative aspect of prayer. I’ll have to look for a way to try similar for myself.
As you know, "discipline is half of faith."
9-11 was done by Israel.
Impressive.
Woah. That's an incredible idea...as a Muslim, I'll try to see if I can do something similar, thank you for this advice
Nobody ever got me to workout except you, with this gentle mindset, so thank you.
Great push!!!! YOU did that!!!
Man, if it wasn’t for Hampton I wouldn’t see fitness in such a calmer way. The way the hybrid routine is, it works so well for me.
Also my dad would tell me stories about his time in the military as well!
I really needed this video! I’m in my post partum era after having my fourth baby (which was a huge surprise, and also during my “most fit” time in my life). This pregnancy knocked me on my butt and I lost basically all my muscle and gained a lot of weight. I also ended up having an emergency c section so my core is wrecked 😅 it’s been really hard for me to get back up on the horse for a lot of reasons and I’ve been absolutely overwhelmed by “my fitness journey/goals” as well as my current body image. Thank you for posting this and your wise and kind words of motivation. It has really helped me and today I will get back up on the horse and just simply start :-)
Best thing I ever did for my fitness was to start small, mid 30s and in bad shape I started doing mobility 2.0 from calimove, then I started to do 10 minute push, legs, pull workouts 6 days a week followed by some stretching. I finally realized you don't even need to do much to start with. My muscle has come back quickly and my body condition has improved drastically. I think a little each day is better because I never get too sore or too tired to workout and I know I can get it done quickly. You can always add time as you adapt. I do my workouts at home so I do it as soon as I wake up and it's done for the day.
I watched some of your shorts, it agreed with what I used to do when I had small children - sneak in some exercise while doing housework.
Your shorts inspired me. I do push ups off of my kitchen counter top while waiting for the microwave. Been doing just that for a few months.
Did a bit of shopping yesterday, and as a matter of convenience, carried my goods from one store to the other - anticipating the groaning of my muscles (I had 2 bags full of books).
I was surprised to find that it was NOT the burden - even after adding a gallon of milk to the task!
Thank you for your sound sense of reasonable mindset to exercise.
Bless you for creating and sharing your million dollar free program. I'm looking forward to it. ☺️
Its a most beautiful, genuine, kind, compassionate and a holistic articulation of something that everyone faces and struggles with when it comes to fitness especially after a certain age, increase in work load and responsibilities. Thank you
Oh my gosh I’ve just discovered this video and checked out the hybrid website with the routine - I am actually THRILLED! I just have to say that I have soo much respect for you helping so many people do this for free! It’s been my dream to become good at callisthenics and I want to join a local gym that does callisthenics classes but I’m too scared to join yet because of my fitness and strength level. You’ve made my year honestly, this is exactly what I’ve been needing but couldn’t afford to pay a personal trainer for a routine. I hope you see this comment and realise how great you are and how much you’ve helped me, thank you a million times!
So happy for you getting one big step closer to your dreams and goals! Hope you're doing well in the 8 months since you've written this comment 💖
8:15 You are my favorite influencer because of this. Love you sir.
Thank you for doing this video. I appreciate the fact that you speak to us like a normal person and not like we're idiots. Since I've been following you and listening to your advice I've lost about 15 lbs and have gotten a little bit more flexibility.
Me too! Keep it up, friend
Proud of you my friend, hopefully I can have the same!
im proud
love that the world creates such wonderful people. this man gives so much information and hard-learned advice freely, and even a website to help others build their foundation. incredible!
People recently have asked me how I put on muscle when I only workout from home a few days a week.
I just make sure to work on anything I want to see change.
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Makes sense!
❤ Awww thank you! This mindset shift is so helpful 😊 This is a lovely message and gift to us! I’m a 47 yr old beginner exerciser thanks to you exercise seems so much less of a mountain to climb
I don't know if this is a "hot take", but one of the things that made me dread any physical activity was the popular mindset surrounding it.
I always equalled exercise to what I was taught my whole life especially during PE in school: the "perfect body", gross food, pumping huge machines, running a marathon, loud team sports, having to keep up with everyone else, exherting my body so hard I would be bedridden for at least a week. It was especially hard to like it as chronic fatigue and pain due to autoimmune disease going back into an active status progressed out of control.
It took a while for me to realize that my love for swimming, dancing, walking a dog, exploring the mountains, cleaning and organising, working, skating, stretching, and many more things were also exercising. It made me realise not everything about exercise = tortuous chore.
It took me even longer to realize healthy food isn't the same for everyone (shocker) and that it doesn't have to equal to "bland" or "gross". With the help of literature and certified professionals, my relationship with food completely changed.
It took me even much, much longer to realize it's OK to fail and relapse because progress isn't linear, and that I should be doing this for my own sake and my health, not for the sake of appearance nor pandering to others' demands.
Thank you for your work.
i'm really glad you learnt things and bettered yourself, keep going!
Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you very much for your words your words really helped me out.
That's basically what happened to me,
I had a fitness routine of walking 5km+ of walking/jogging, push-ups, pull-ups, and more.
Then after a few weeks, I stopped cause it was too much for me.
After a month, I thought to myself, "let's just do 5 push up daily or something"
Then I did, 5 push-up is nothing, it's doable and not time consuming but it helps.
Then after a week, I made it to 6. Then to 7 and so on, until I'm able to do 15 push-up like it's nothing.
It's a slow progress, but slowly my upper body became stronger. And whenever I had extra motivation after doing my simple push-up, I add in other exercise I want.
I'm an overweight man and don't have great determination and will, so all I can really do is small and simple things. I'm still overweight, but it's slowly going down.
That's great. It's better to start small than go big and lose motivation. Small progress is better than no progress I say
As a new dad, these routines are a game changer. Thank you!
The mindset I have is a “it’s not can I do it it’s will I do it”, and that has kept me stable in the journey so far.
his little workout of the day was the only thing to ever get me into fitness. im still barely at the start line but it has helped so much. thanks so much
This came at the right time! Just started a gym membership a few days ago and was constantly bothered how 'unoptimised' my workout was but this helped me to have a better mindset towards improving a little day by day. Thank you!
I really like the concept of getting 1% better each day - tiny gains add up and have a greater impact. This was great thank you!
I saw this video a year ago and it literally changed my life. I applied this philosophy not to exercise, but to language learning. I've made more progress this past year than in the 5 before it combined! My HSK exam is next week, wish me luck!
For those curious: every day I do at least do one duolingo lesson; it tracks your streaks so its really good for maintaining motivation (today is day 381 for me!). When I have the energy I do more intense study for up to an hour, but if I don't then I just do my 10 minute lesson and still feel good about myself. No I'm not fluent yet, but I'm much closer than I would be if I stayed stuck in my perpetual burn out cycle.
This reminds me of the chang in my mindset that got me started exercising every day. I put away my fitness fantasies and most of my fitness goals and accepted that I exercise every day. The sky is blue water is wet and I exercise every day but without any set amount of exercise. I told myself that 1 push up would count as having exercised, and found out that I wouldn't just do one after 1 I'd want to know how many more I could do then a pull up then more and more every day and I love it
This is so, so key. That’s how I was able to start exercising daily-going to the gym every evening was not negotiable, but I could work out for 5 minutes or even turn around and go home. Sometimes I did those things, even, but just being there made me want to exercise and it became a habit I don’t even think about.
Just yesterday, I was talking to my brother about how I was having trouble of getting started to work out. And today the algorithm god brought this video to me, and now I feel like I've found my guidance. Much appreciate how you are running this entire website free for everyone. You are literally raising the average health standard around the world. Many many thanks to your awesomeness!
I hope you do well. Just start somewhere. Even if it's something basic like taking a half hour walk, just do it.
I started with 1 set of push ups a day. I could not do 10 repetitions when i started, but i did it every day. Then was able to do 10. Then 15. Then 20, 25, etc. When i got to 40 in 1 set, i hit a plateau of no progress.
Then i thought, maybe it is time to do pull ups too. Can't even do 3 reps, but i did it every day before my push ups. Hit a plateau at 8 reps. Then i started doing planks after my push ups. On the weekends, I go cycling on my local hill as my cardio and leg day which takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour.
With that, i created my daily exercise routine that takes less than 15 minutes. 8 pull ups, 40 push ups, then 3 sets of 30 second planks.
Thanks guys. That's a lot of help really. Will definitely start from there.
It’s really handy that our phones are spying on us at all times… er I mean “Thank you Algorithm… I love you Algorithm!” 😂
Your channel. I believe is what has givin me the hope to start changing. and here recently maybe around a month I have had an “awakening” and have started to work out and take vitamins. I cut my hair legitimately and cleaned up my appearance. And yesterday I went to the dentist for the first time in like 2 years. I had really let myself go and I am so glad to have found great motivators and positive people like you bro! From the bottom of my heart thank you for what you do!! You really have saved me!
I hope you have a beautiful life!
Really impressed with your communication skills, dude. Thank you for your work to make fitness more accessible for us
Thank you for explaining the title “hybrid calisthenics”. I’ve loved your videos for quite some time and now that I understand the title, I love the channel even more.
I've had a rough couple of years with regards to training. I used to be really active with sport then suffered a couple of major set back injuries and the mountain of expectation I put on my self was huge and it it became really overwhelming.
Constantly feeling weak compared to how I was but this video has really inspired me to start slow and get back into training.
Thankyou for sharing as this is really motivational!
Since quarantine, I started eating more (since younger me was too slow when eating, so I ate less and I was skinny. I'm also asthmatic which made me demotivated to exercise) and that led me to harboring more weight. My parents even pointed it out in one picture where my arm was at it's fattest. A few months later, or now, I've been starting to lose some weight. Although my current wait is healthy for my current height, my belly do be slightly poking out. My dad said that for the treadmill, I could do 10 minutes of a certain speed for 3 days before I bump it up. Using that advice, and watching you for the past 2 weeks, I realized that a light exercise is fine, regardless of what anyone else says. Currently, I do some warm up exercises, then stretching, then the exercise from your "beginner's home workout", and then the treadmill; as I usually work with my breathing, stamina, and flexibility. My sis, who's an athlete, talked at how ineffective it is (after seeing her to a more intense one and not following through the next couple days), sure that definitely hurt me at first but I didn't care soon after.
"Just do what I have to do" is what I go by. A saying like that also can go out of hand, so I balance it out: if I can't do it, that's fine. I'll continue with what I can and come back stronger.
Hi Hampton, thank you so much for this awesome video! So many words that I needed to hear today, and it’s making me quite emotional. I am morbidly obese and find it very difficult to start any routine due to anxiety and depression, even starting out seems like such a daunting task. A few days ago I came across some of your video’s on Tumblr, and they were such a relief. My muscles and joints are so stuck and sore that I don’t even get through your warming up exercises, but your video’s inspire me each day to at least try it and I know that one day I will notice the progress. So again: thank you so much for your life saving video’s and understanding that there are people that need this slow approach and that that is nothing to be ashamed of. Much love from The Netherlands 🇳🇱❤️❤️❤️
Keep going, it IS worth it. You're worth it. Get after it n watch yourself get better month after month.
@@TimoLetourn thank you ♥️
@@moonlampje79 you got this, you'll be jacked sooner or later 💪
The stairway to health can easily be climbed one step at a time, not everyone can or should start out by trying to leap up 4 steps at once.
A step in the right direction is worth so much, and once you start taking a few more steps, your destination will be much closer than you once thought
My god...thank you Hampton! This is EXACTLY the mindset shift I employed to turn my life around. I stopped looking up at the mountain and focused on daily steps.....very similar to what you are describing here! I've lost 30 pounds so far. I am 51 years old and was 248lbs. I still play full court bball with kids half my age and am feeling great. Started doing what I playfully call "stupid" workouts. They are basically a circuit of body weight exercises....push-ups, inverted pull-ups off the floor, calf raisers, body squats, jump ropes and leg raisers. I do around 3 to 5 rounds depending on how I feel. Takes me no more than 20 to 30 minutes and I do that 3 times a week and include daily walks of an hour at around 3 to 3.5mph. Also went plant-based and it has all helped me incredibly! I have not felt unmotivated.....it has been relatively easy and repeatable. Such good info here my friend...thank you!
Excellent!
Brings to mind two mottos:
Close enough is good enough and most people stop at the start.
I used to be really fit always pushing myself. Then 2 kids and a wife later I started to get health issues and it knocked me for six. I always look at videos and people doing pulls ups and push ups and say when I was in my 20s I used to do 100 a day and always had the feeling that I'd get back to how I was. Then I realised I simple can't do no where near what I imagine I can. So I just do what I can. If I feel up to it I'll push myself but then the next day the health conditions seem to kick my ass. So now I just do what I can and if I feel like I can't go on I'll ease off but still I'm slowly noticing I'm doing more and getting stronger each week. It's nice to hear someone tell the truth. Thanks your videos really have helped me.
You hit the nail on the head and blew my mind! Not living up to my ideal routine is precisely what has been holding me back! The guilt of not being perfect or "doing enough" makes me give up and go backwards over and over.
I've been lifing for 30 - 60 minutes 3-4 times a week for months, feeling bogged down by it not being enough because it's simple, and getting frustrated.
To sum up:
1. Never make the “perfect” the enemy of the “good”.
2. The habit is all.
3. The best fitness routine for you is one you will actually do.
ADHD case here: thank you 😢
This changed my whole outlook on life. Being a wasted potential kid, I’ve struggled to break into the middle of the pack of anything I do despite passion or being a quick learner. My self worth was non existent but I’m working towards harnessing my strengths and adapting to my weaknesses. I nearly failed a school I prayed to get into because of over-imagining the struggle, yet when I finally set a timer to have to work on an assignment (small goals such as open laptop and review objectives), it took a shorter amount of time than I could’ve imagined. I’m going to take this with me and remember that Rocky is inspiring, but it’s still fiction, and start setting a timer for five minutes a day for my goals. If I can’t get on my running shoes, I can at least put them on. 🙏
This video is a year old but just popped up on my feed at the exact point I needed to hear this message. This is a mindset that can be applied to many other aspects of everyday life that we may be struggling with and have built up unattainably perfect versions of. I'm struggling with my work but instead of needing to get up 3 hours early to plan the perfect day, maybe I just pick one thing on my to do list that will give me a sense of accomplishment that will fuel me to do more the next day, and so on. Thank you for this video ❤
Same here!
I fell into this trap for a very long time until I came to a very similar realization. The previous “ideal” was so out of reach that I wound up not doing anything because hey what’s the point of you can’t do it perfectly? And so I regressed and gained a lot of weight.
But then I had a lightbulb moment. It’s not about the routine, it’s about the goals.
So I started a more sustainable diet (intermittent fasting, it fits perfectly into my schedule), and started going on just a 15 minute walk every day. Now my walks are closer to an hour a day, and I’m even relearning how to do push-ups! I don’t need fast unrealistic goals, I just need something that will get me in shape and be sustainable so that I can stay in the shape that I want to be once I get there.
Mindset is so hugely important and honestly probably THE biggest failure point for a lot of people.
a month ago I started to work out. I did 10 squats before bed, and built up from there. I had around 5 cheat days, but now, a month later I do 30 squats, building up to the one leg squats, I do 30 sit-ups with turning to the sides, I do 5-5 push-ups targeting my shoulders, chest, and triceps, and I do 10 leg pull ups. also while I brush my teeth I'm standing on my toes to increase my stability and lower leg strength. now that march and spring starts I will start to get used to cold showers and outside exercises. I am feeling better about my physique, and it really gives a confidence boost to see and feel my muscles. I also had an almost full grade increase since last month. I will stay on this journey to become the best version of myself
Hell yeah
Hampton I love this. Thank you for being so gentle and understanding. 😭💜
What if I don't want to have a goal? What if I simply wanna have fun?
I recently started rope jumping and OH BOI this is so much fun for me! Boosts my mood and makes me smile like crazy (even though I'm sweating buckets and I hate sweating). Haven't done this since my childhood and I'm happy I rediscovered it.
Having fun *is* a goal, and a great one. Keep it up!
That end was the kicker, just what i needed 😊 start small, either wall pushup, walk or something else, as long as it is something
I commenting not only because i like this video but also because i want to be recommended more or your videos. Thank you for your content
I love your videos but this one touched my heart. I was feeling terrible about myself that I didn’t make it up to my workout today like I planned and spent the rest of the evening sulking about it. Your “rambling” has actually soothed me and given me that emotional support I would need when there is nothing or no one to motivate you. Thank you so much for being the way you are. The simplicity and accuracy of your speech and your humility is something else I want to learn from you apart from hybrid calisthenics.
I've been doing 20 min on an exercise bike everyday for a month and it's the only thing I've ever been able to do consistently and now I actually WANT to do upper body and core several times a week along with it. Your advice is gold.
I've been using your routine for 4 months at the beginning I wasn't available to make PullUps but using your method of 50 wall pullups I'm now able of making even 80 full pullups (depending of the day)with different grips. I just wanted to thank you for your amazing contribution to the fitness community.
From Colombia, a Musician here !
have a Good one 🥰
@@snide0 is going great! slow but steady I'm currently doing:
#7 - Side-Staggered Pushups
#5 - Full + Narrow Pullups (but only 5 reps more sets)
#4 - Full Squats
#4 - Full Leg Raises
#1 - Glute Bridges
The routine is great !!
This is some eye-opening wisdom, thank you, I have always compared my actual training to my ideal training and felt like a lazy bum but now I realize that I am on the correct path, thank you again for expanding my horizons
I'm a fairly fit woman in my 30s (I can still do the splits, headstand, pistol squat, etc) but a couple of years ago I realised that my discipline was powered by self-hatred. Basically, the thought that I don't deserve good things so I have to keep going on. Well, I'm trying to change. My current goal is to have unbridled fun and maybe see discipline as self-love? I'm still working through it, but thank you so much for this beautiful video.
I went through four years of high school basketball running my body into the ground and I’ve been trying to retrain my brain to have a positive and healthy relationship with working out. This helps tremendously thank you!
Thank you so much for this. I had recently hit a soft wall in my fitness journey. I'm too busy, I'm too tired, I'm too stressed, I don't have enough money. This was exactly what I needed to make sure I'm not too hard on myself and to only worry about a few minutes at a time. One step more every day!
You are quite possibly the most wholesome UA-camr out there and I'm glad you do what you do
This isn't just fitness advice this can be life advice as well
This is the first exercise program that really made sense for me and I had no problem starting after watching the few videos and reading your program. It's super easy to start and the barrier of entry is free. Thank you for selling it to me.
This resonates with me so much, I've always been given these really loosely worded training plans from physical therapists over the years but got no knowledge behind it. I felt that there's no way I can actually build muscle from raising my arms or calves 20 times. The more research I do by myself now, and seeing really good educational videos like your videos, the more I understand what actually goes into building muscle. I'm happy to say I'm on my 7th week of intentional training and I HAVE built muscles! My journey continues alongside educating myself. Now I've incorporated much of the physical therapy-plans and seen progress. Thank you for your great work!
This was exactly what I needed to hear today, as I have just started my fitness journey and today day 5, I am more exhausted than the others and really don't want to workout. Now I am going to just do my bridges and go for a walk, simple easy and I am still moving. So thank you Hamilton for coming in just in the nick of time!!! Love your videos btw, and have started my Calisthenics journey because of you and truly loving it!
I have pain & fatigue issues and it's so frustrating to not be able to do what I want, this has done more for my thinking about myself and my health/fitness than being told to "pace myself" with no framework or hope that one day I'll be able to do more sometimes Because I started out small - thank you
My technique is to have an “easy” workout in my back pocket that I can do when I just don’t feel up to anything. Once the blood gets pumping I usually find a little extra motivation. The trick is just getting moving. Cardio machines like ellipticals are great for this, because it doesn’t really have to be demanding to raise your heart rate just a little.
Such a kind, considerate young man
You are my favorite fitness person on any social media platform. You seem so kind and genuine, like you actually want to help the average person. Thank you for putting your routine on your website, I didn't know you had one and I'm so excited I found it! I'm always so overwhelmed by fitness and give up before I start. I really appreciate how practical and accessible you've made it.
Thanks to your content, research, production and community, I've got back to exercising. I was a pretty active kid and stopped that in college due to health issues... Never got back.
Now I'm starting calisthenics, learning more every month and taking small steps, at my own pace, in the healthier direction.
Thank you so much! ❤️
Might have lost 10 minutes of sleep watching this, but I think you just saved me a year's worth of bedtime anxiety. Thanks Hamilton 😌
I have a habit of pushing myself too hard, but I love cardio so I don't know when to stop. (weight train morning, hike at noon, bike 25-50km, then walk 1-2 hours at night) I have been trying to loose weight and gain strength for 3-4 years, but every time i push myself too far, i end up injuring myself and have to rest for long periods of time and gain the weight back. I find lifting weights very boring. Rather be outside crushing kms. After years of injuring myself I have learned to be okay with just a walk some days.
You can do fine with cardio if it's what you enjoy.
Pro tip : Don't mix strict weight training days with cardio days.
Better yet, focus more on calisthenics before you think about lifting external weight training. Less injury and more body awareness and you'll see improvements everywhere. You'll also be in a better position to stop and adjust if something is too difficult or painful.
Good luck!
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@@Iron-Bridge Doing both in the same day is perfectly fine as long as they’re spaced hours apart.
I just discovered your channel. It’s so refreshing to see someone who really wants to help his subscribers, and does so in an honest and relatable way! I don’t comment very often, but you deserve to know that you’re doing amazing work and that a lot of people out there need a channel like yours, to fit a workout into their busy schedules without being too hard on themselves and burning out ⭐️
Good job and keep it up!
Great video Bro. The biggest mindshift for me was doing less, a lot less...less difficulty for less sets and for less reps. Keeping the excerices simple: bodyweight squats, pull-ups, push-ups shoulder press (kettlebell) sit-up, easy-bridge, calf raises, no arms, no neck making the whole workout quick and around the 60% maximum effort but doing the routine more often (3 times a week for me) and more regularly (week in, week out, year in, year out). Injuries fell away, or are got over quickly, health increased dramatically and my strength increased (slightly but enough for my propses). Had I only come to the conclusion when I was a young buck I could have avoided so many training related injuries. Fitness to me means that you can do "what you want, when you want", be it run, swim, stretch, lift, push, bounce or whatever. Routine is key to gains and mindset is key to routine. Well done as always mate.