Working out is a privilege
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Working out is a privilege. Never forget this fact and every workout will be awesome. Having joints that allow you to have delicious workouts is a gift as is having enough time to lift weights consistently. Many in America have to work so many hours that fitness can’t be a priority. Older folk like myself often have joint issues bad enough that working out is either very limited or not possible at all. Next time you workout, don't think of it as something you “have to” do but something that you are very fortunate to be able to do.
My right shoulder needs a total replacement which is a very serious surgery. It's not an injury, it'as simply worn out. It might be from years of beach volleyball, it might be from swimming, or it might be from 40 years of lifting. Right now, there are very, very few exercises I can do with my shoulder in this condition but I literally treasure the few I can do.
I have to stifle the urge to pillow scream when some young adult with perfect joints who could do any exercise they want asks "how can I stay motivated to workout?".
I have been working out daily since 1983 because I love how it makes me feel, makes me sleep better, and lowers stress. I do 2-4 weight workouts a week and 5-20hrs of hiking or biking a week.
What I now tell these people who complain they cant get motivated is to simply not bother because lifting weights wears out the joints. Wait until your doctor tells you that exercise is a matter of life or death for you and THEN you will have motivation to workout and you will have healthy unused joints to work with.
Exactly Scooby, great vid. Most people don't understand how entitled we are, how ungratefully we treat our lives. We should be thankful for being able to walk or use our arms. I've torn my meniscus in the knee and I was falsely diagnosed by my orthopedist after waiting 3 months (thanks free healthcare system!). I ended up walking with a swollen and inflammed knee for 10 months straight, couldn't bend my knee all the way. I also was in a big pain EVERY DAY, stuffing myself with medication (which didn't work) and painkillers.
It really made me grateful how I was able to walk 10 kilometers without any issues, how I was able to do squats, and how I used to be able to hike in the forest without any problems. All of that was gone. This experience really taught me a valuable lesson. It is an unfortunate reality - we don't treat things (or people) properly before we lose them!
It truly is uncle scoob. Im 32, (subscribed since I was 17) and weightlifting, fitness in general was always a huge part of my life until recently diagnosed with health condition that essentially limits my ability to lift heavy and do traditional lifts in order to prevent further progression. Luckily despite the restriction to lift heavy and workout at my old intensity I found that I could still get stimulation on major muscles with high reps(25+) with extremely light weight and resistance bands. It's different and miss the barbell but I learned to find joy and love my new routine. It's better than not being able to at all. Exercising is amazing for the mind and body and truly is a privilege for anyone that has no health issues preventing them from grinding. Keep up the great content.
You totally get this!
In junior high (circa 1976), I started working out with my buddy Dennis. In July of 2000, he got Lymphoma ( I can't recall which type) and for a long time during chemo he couldn't work out. I realized how lucky I was that I could still lift. To this day, down in my home gym, I still have a picture of him on the wall, bloated from chemo with 'Do it for Denny' written underneath. It reminds me that there may be times when you can't lift or exercise so appreciate the time when you can do it for as long as you can.
I stopped working out for years. After surgery last year, I realised that it was a privilege being able to train which I only appreciated after I was told I could not do anything until I was cleared by my doctor.
Thank you so much for the reminder Scooby. We need them.
I workout because if I don't I will just make my life more miserable.
Exactly! There was a time in my life when I really didn't have time for any fun. I'd get up at the crack of dawn, travel to one job, then go to another job, go to the gym on the way home, take a bath, sleep, start again the next day. On weekends, housework, cooking a week ahead, and taking care of my parents. For two years, I couldn't read a book or watch a movie. But I could never cut out exercise, because I knew that if I did, depression would overcome me and I'd hang myself. It was my only weapon against breakdown, and it saved my life.
I hear that. When I was a teen, I needed to workout to get out my anxiety and irritability (and of course building muscle because I wanted to look good). But now that I'm older, I need to workout to maintain healthy mobility.
Fair enough
You're totally right, Scoob. I love the extra energy, the better sleep, and better health you obtain from working out. I also like not having to buy more clothes because my old ones don't fit. It's just a win-win all around.
You get it!
Scooby is one of the OGs of UA-cam fitness. Still doing my skateboard squats on the daily.
100% agree. I recently lost the workout privilege by breaking my foot and I'm dying to get back in the gym
Similar to this wonderful Scooby1961 video, I have learned to fall in love with the PROCESS rather than the GOAL (of art, hobbies, and more). I realized only then do I ever make progress in anything. A goal hyperfocuses on the END rather than the necessary PROCESS that builds to that point. A goal also heavily implies "once you get it, that is it," but many things in life are more process oriented and require work to make it to a goal and a continuous process to keep it effective. Combining them creates a continuous line of ongoing processes with little goal points spread over it. This combination appears to be the most effective: having a goal in mind, but putting extra attention on living within and experiencing through the process.
A big AMEN, brother! Your thoughts on working our are, IMO, spot on. I'm 66 and have been consistent in my workouts for 45 years. I'm thankful for each and everyone of the many days I have put into my fitness regimen. As always, appreciate your perspective!
You get it!
The secret to a happy life = gratitude.
kinda true
Hi from Canada! 😊 I agree, we need to be grateful for our blessings and advantages while we have them. I'm just over 60 myself and in bad shape to be honest, but still fit enough to do something about it! All my life muscle building has lurked in the back of my mind, and a life-long admiration for men who are in good, healthy shape brought me to your YT. Aside from a few courses in college and periodic memberships at the Y, my own fitness journey has been negligible. After the recent passing of several close family members and friends (my only living relations are now far away in the Netherlands), I awoke from grieving for four years to realize I must do something about my crappy health. My goals are to stabilize my energy throughout the day, gain strength and flexibility to prevent falls (had two nasty ones recently), and work on building a healthier physique. I prefer a Mediterranean-type cuisine so that should help. After bingeing on several of your videos today, I subscribed 🙂 I hope your videos and newsletter steer me in a good direction. You are an inspiration! Btw, never mind anyone's prudishness, keep wearing those Speedos! I love it, you look awesome! 😉
Its never too late to make a transformation! You are well poised.
I get you Scooby, i've been jogging for a few years, then in 2022 i broke my ankle in three places pretty badly, they had to screw it together with 2 titanium plates, the doctor couldn't answer me if i would be able to walk without pain or even jo again.
Turns out i can jogg without pain and i've never been more greatful, never take your body for granted
I hear you. I’ll be 58 at the end of this month and in 2010 I fell off my back deck and fractured and dislocated my right elbow. I now can’t turn my hand much from a neutral handshake position and have to do all neutral grip lifting- trap bar deadlifts, safety bar squats, Swiss bar floor presses, and dumbbell rows are 90% of my Program. I’m thankful that I can at least do something
"If you don't get this, you never will." Tough love from Scoob. True though.
Kinda true though
im happy cause you still training and i wish everyone try to train
Thanks Scoob! I started working out again at last, and it felt so great!
Two new puppies!
These are rescue dogs but not ours.
I thought I was superman until arthritis kicked in a couple months ago. It sure changed things.
Yep, it does
Working out helps with my mental health, business goals and academic ones.
True.
This video motivated me to go for my 5k step morning jog after receiving multiple gut punches this morning. Scooby has been motivating me since high school, and still does in my early 30s.
Love this scooby been at it since 2016 i intend to lift until i die
You got this!
Daddy, you are sooooooo right! Don’t wait until it is too late! Embrace the privilege while you have it. I came close to losing it for good but am now back on track with a new outlook! Looking forward to getting more fit and healthy and , yes, my physique improvement is what I consider to be a bonus!
glad you were given a second chance!
It is work but I am lucky to get to do something that I enjoy! It does help in alot of ways but I think if it didn't I still would like a hobby. Thankyou fer the years of guidance and philosophy Uncle Scoob!
I do it because i feel like shit if i dont. It isn't even about trying to be bigger anymore.
Precisely
61st bday today. Rode up Lake st in Altadena today. It’s like 1000 feet ⬆️ in about 3 miles. Was like 85 degrees. It’s no epic climb. But a good workout. The day I can’t do stuff like this………I dont know what I’ll do.
This is a good way to think about it, thanks Scooby. I'm going to go work out now
You got this!
totally correct I have been dreading the gym sometimes at 49, three kids
Thank you scooby for that Positive message.
You are appriciated.
Danke und auf wiedersehen Kumpel✌️
You are very welcome
Hey Scooby, I've been taking a Qi gong course that's been magical. Maybe that's something that could help your shoulder
Working out every day is quite taxing on the cartilage of your joints (depending on the weights being used ofcourse).
The body needs recuperation. Time to repair.
For longevity working out that often is not needed.
Clarence Bass comes up. He does a once a week weight workout and once a week cardio, from what I read from him.
Then again, for people who feel better working out every day, keep doing it, ofcourse.
It's often also adviced to people who have a light depression. Do sports. Run, bike, workout. Whatever fits you best.
I love Scooby and his Morrowind body. I train everyday to become an Imperial like you.
Googling morrowind now :)
Nice scooby I’m a wounded warrior out a San Diego I have a screw im my shoulder a 6 inch plate and six other screws in that arm alone and I had a blood clot in my ankle which swells everyday so I understand fitover40 I’m 44 btw respect ✊🏾
Peace ✌🏾 everybody
Scooby thank you for saying this. I'm sorry sbout your joints.
I promised my self that i would always workout. People told me wait until you have children,wait until you are older , well i am 33 now with a daughter and still working out and don’t plan on stopping. I am gonna start using lighter weight and more days between workouts. Thanks scooby
Great perspective to have. Thank You!!
Very true working out is a privilege
Thanks Scooby)))
You are a legend bro.
Thanks!
🤙🏻💪🏻
My entire life is working out. I don’t have a tomorrow without it. I only have to rush because I work by appointments lol
amazing mindset, scoob
love ya!
You like bands, Scoob--don't you find those help you to do upper-body work with relatively less pain?
TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY AND YOUR BODY WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU......
How interesting...
Hi ! Do you do inverted rows instead of pull ups ? Or both ? Or do you switch between the exercises ?
Thanks in advance for tve answer 😊
I cant do either
Sounds like scoobys intro music has discovered preworkout 😂
I "get to" workout
*As always wise advice by uncle Scooby* 👍
Hey scooby - I started watching your videos over 12 years ago - I hate how so many people tore into you for being Gay. I totally love youc hannel and ytou have heloped me so much - people need to be free to chose what they want !!!! god bless you!!
DAAAMN Scooby still around 👋🔥💪😂
Do you have more dogs now Mr. scoob?
These are rescue dogs but not ours.
I am young and healthy (m-25years). I have some issues with my left shoulder ( nothing compared to your joint issues) and just that minor injury makes me think how lucky people are when they have 0 joint issues. People are so soft nowadays. JUST FU***ING WORKOUT!!
love it
Are those your doggos?
I completely understand this I am 53 now ,still looking good mate never stop improving 💪
😍
Is that new members of the family I see?! 😍
Your shoulder joint could be worn out because of swimming? I thought swimming doesn't affect the joints, at least not as much that can cause damage.
You know, there is a lot of "common knowledge" ... that isn't. Its kind of like moms telling kids after they eat a big lunch that they either have to jump back in the pool right away or wait an hour. :)
New dog 🐕 scooby ?
Eh, yeah it’s a privilege, it’s lucky, it’s amazing to be living in a timeframe where I have a refrigerator and access to food in abundance with the greatest of ease, to be a human, to be on earth, to be American, etc etc, gyms everywhere, parks everywhere, clean drinking water, technology to go online and learn easily, why wouldn’t someone want to workout and be physically fit? It’d be sacrilege not to and intentional procrastination/laziness.
Scooby has a new dog? What his or her name?
Honestly, though, it can't be the weightlifting that destroyed you joints, both your shoulders would be shot. It's definitely hours of overhand serving from volleyball. You can see similar joint degredation in Cricket pitchers.... Also, your rheumetoid arthritis may have been playing a factor on your joints in tandem for years, too.
Scooby, you're an expert fitness person (among other things) but here you're showing your lack of understanding of psychology.
People are different. They live different lives. Problems from one life do not translate to another one, and the solutions that one person has, may not serve as solutions for another person.
I get it that you feel it's unjust. You want to be mobile and yet you have limitations; and people who do not value sports as much as you do, happen not to have these limitations (some people at least). Yup, it be that way sometimes. But you won't change it or come to peace with it by moaning about it. And I'm saying this with the best intent. Kudos, and thank you for the channel.
when I'm 63 i hope i look remotely like you,
What happened to Milo 😢
He was 17 and in a lot of pain, we had to put him down. Broke our hearts.
I work out.
And lift weights. Because it's simply therapy for me And it provides structure and discipline.
If I don't work out Then I
Turn into a unpleasant asshole.
And start fucking up
Have you thought about stem cell treatment for your shoulder?
Being rich is a privilege too.. You can just solve the problem by throwing money at it.
Lol!
Yeah sure, working out over 60 is a privilege if you don't get hurt doing it! Been an athlete & have been training for over 40 yrs (63). But over the past couple of years nothing but injuries that put me on the sideline 😬 I use to run 30 mpw & run 2 marathons per year, but now I'm lucky to run a few miles a week because of arthritis! 😖 This aging sucks unless you have millions of $$$ to spend on yourself like the Sylvester Stallones & Tom Cruises of the world! 😂
My dad is wheel chair bound working from a stroke, cant use half his body, out is definitely a privlidge...
Hope he has a great physical therapist
Just about everything you are able to do in your free time is a privilege.
Privilege is a bad word these days. Be careful.
I really dont give a flying #### :)
my workout time is not a privilege, i earned this time by making life decisions that afford me my time.
Sure but you're not in control of every variable.
@@golDroger88 no one has more influence in my life than me.
@@PaladinsLight "more influence"
You're already changing tune because you know you're full of shit. Maybe but you know perfectly well you're not living in a vacuum and you don't have complete control on the end results. You can try to avoid injury but you cannot absolutely avoid injury because you're not omnipotent and omniscent.
@@golDroger88 calm down bud, ive not changed a thing. i cant control everything that happens to me but i can control most of my life and what i cant, i control how i react to those situations.
And don't forget the roids...
Good executive function is also a privilege, you are so close to get it I sometimes think you are being disingenuous.
This guy is not natty idgaf what anyone says 😂 . How to stay motivated? Get his testoterone prescription.
T is just ONE piece of big, really big puzzle
Your shoulder problems are from unsustainable training practices. You should have focused on exercising rather than bodybuilding, that way you would be fully functional and robust despite injuries and TRT would not be in your life
First!
talk about how to quit porn and smoking. just question do u do Yoga?
scooby1961 PENCIL neck forever? even 20 years back you have pencil neck do you never train neck?
buy neck flex
From your physique you are no one to criticize or give others advice for bodybuilding.
He actually prefers a pencil neck.
Your shoulder worn out cause you never fasted…6 meals a day bullshit for decades
Lol
Hope you are joking, otherwise joke is on you
@@scooby1961 not joking… the fasting and dry fasting especially is best way to heal
Thanks Scoob! ... My fitness began with your channel over a decade ago. I'm a happier and better person because of it. Always greatful 👍
:)
It IS a privilege and a necessity. I had to unfortunately scale down most of my weightlifting, I'm 30 and I have massive problems with my left shoulder, I have to save it for my 60s so that I can still use it. Fortunately, this channel inspired me, I have replaced lifting almost completely with cycling and I cycle a 100kms a week, religiously and I always make sure to cycle in nature, to be in contact with it more, cycling in cities stresses me out.
Thank you for everything you do Uncle
What are the massive problems? Doctors in 2024 are often hysterical with the "never do x" stuff. You should be lifting weights. Don't make your shoulder hurt, but you have to use it and make it stronger.
Does barbell overhead press hurt your shoulder? It completely fixed my surgically repaired shoulder.
@@SK-2ill Overhead stuff is completely impossible, pullups are impossible. Whenever I hold anything heavier in my left hand and try to lift it even moderately, it hurts as hell + makes weird sounds. It's a joint problem. I am scheduled for a CT.
In any case, I do gaintaining cable stuff, limited range of motion movements, crunches and legs. I have been lifting consistently and heavily every week for 10 years (that's probably how I screwed it up in the first place anyway) so I have a solid musculature already, I am fine with maintaining it and instead focusing on my VO2 max and improvements to mitochondrial function thru 6-10h of cardio a week, that's where my goals shifted at this point in life.
@@Viflo get that figured out soon, 0 capacity for overhead lifting at age 30 is no bueno.
@Viflo Rotator cuff issues? You probably have been overworking yourself for years like you said. Anyone that claims " there is no such thing as overtraining" is a BS artist.
@@JbgunnerisFINISHED This isn't Scooby's fault by any stretch of the imagination, English is not my first language, I've been watching him since 2007 and he's always been calling it "injury". It's only now that I realized "injury" doesn't mean an acute problem that needs immediate medical attention, but overtime damage.
Now I know :)
You're absolutely right, we have the privilege to be healthy enough that we are able to workout.
I 100% agree with this. I feel healthier mentally and perform better at work because I work out. I am in an office or lab all day constantly looking at screens so going to the gym is the perfect break.
Working out or doing any sport for that matter is one of life's greatest things. It is such a shame to waste that opportunity
He's right, you know
Yup
Make a video about your new dogs ?
These are rescue dogs but not ours.
Who is the dog?
That is my question too.
He replied to jbmaru saying they are rescue dogs and aren't his.
They should play your videos on schools. Amazing advice as always Scooby!
Test skoob 12345678910.
that last line "if you don't get this - you never will" really hits the nail on the head.
Millions never get it,
Its why "bodybuilding motivation" videos of massive ripped juicing bodybuilders go viral.
I have the privilege to get a gym workout at my job for 5 hours a week. Paid!
Warehouse or farmer?
military?
"Physique is not the goal"
Also Scooby: Arnold like steroid chest and a perfect physique that requires 24/7 dedication😂😂😂
:)
Hey Scooby... 16 years ago your videos and knowledge helped me go from 276lbs to 190lbs. ... Back at 230lbs I'm rewatching your 6 pack abs series circa 2008. Can you do a new video about the nutrition label and FDA dropping calories by fat. Can you explain how to calculate that with the new label? It sure would help! Thanks!
Thanks scoob for another great video!
You look solid mr.Scooby!
As always nice video scoobs