The Exercise Happiness Paradox | Chris Wharton | TEDxSevenoaks

How can you manipulate your brain to achieve greater levels of happiness? Can you be so inspired that your daily exercises bring you joy and increase your self-esteem?
By practicing the four key strategies given in this TEDx talk, we can all achieve greater levels of energy, mood and overall health along with positive long-term changes in our physiques.

Chris is the creator of the Exercise Happiness Paradox and one of the world’s leading health and fitness entrepreneurs. His strategies on how to live a happier and healthier life have helped tens of thousands of clients achieve life changing results over the past 15 years. His practical, no nonsense approach to fitness and fat loss has appeared in Men's Health, Women's Health, BBC News, Sky and dozens of other national publications.

Connect with Chris Wharton on Instagram @chriswharton1

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Credits:
Editor: David Sztypuljak
Production crew : RGJones

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[mavrabari]

"Focus on how exercise makes you feel, not look" - so wise and perspective shifting!

[JennWatson]

63 year old formally obese and sedentary grandma here who wanted to remain mobile and independent and hopefully without disease in my golden years so I started walking just over a year ago and never stopped- at first it was only 5 minutes for months and then momentum came to my fitness party and took over and for
last 4 months I've walked 53 miles a month!
I would have never believed it was possible but I've never been healthier or fitter!
I weaned off sugar and ultra processed foods and eat my food at home omad style!
I'm almost 100 lbs down!
My mind is bright and curious & it's a great time to be alive!
Thank you for this TedTalk-
Excellent production!
Take care of yourselves people ❤

[lexis.]

I loved this video so much. I'm a teenager that has struggled with body image since I was a child. I could never seem to enjoy working out, even when I made it less intense for myself. I'd always seem to quit. Wharton has inspired me to let go of my physical body goals and focus on the way exercise makes me feel. Do the workouts that make me feel good about myself and be happy.
I'll be returning to this video frequently. This was really motivating.

[koravilla]

To everyone who rolls their eyes when I say I'm off to exercise:

I don't just do it to stay fit and healthy (although sure, that's a lil part)

I do it cause it keeps me sane.

[paulespinoza]

He is absolutely correct, I restarted my exercise program two years ago. The big difference is this time like he just stated my goal was yes to lose weight aka the pot belly, get healthy and stay that way, I threw away the scale and started. Now in the present my life has totally changed yes I lost 40 pounds with roughly another 20 to hit my target weight. I am stronger, toned up and built muscle which is not easy at 56. The greatest by product is my mental state I am happy and can deal with difficult situations much better and have a ton of energy. It’s hard work but it’s worth it of course I changed my diet and eat cleaner and take the right supplements to assist unfortunately a lot of our foods fall short in giving us all the minerals are bodies need. I still enjoy pizza, ice cream and chocolate the only difference I use as a reward it’s not my primary diet now. I have a real story that sums it up the best and perhaps it might inspire other people. A few months back in the winter I took my 3yr old grandson to an indoor playground. It had all the equipment that kids at that age love to do, He loved it but guess what I played with him for an hour and a half and I mean that literally if he was climbing, jumping and running I was right behind him at my age it was challenging. I couldn’t have been happier and I sweated naturally but I had plenty of energy and him telling me “come on Pa Pa let’s play warmed my heart and gave me a joy I haven’t experienced since I was a young lad! My daughter couldn’t believe I played with him the whole time. Talk about motivation that encouraged me even more and trust me I have step up workout routine to an advanced level. Plus I also work as a second job in the landscape industry (my own operation) and it is physically challenging so it helps me maintain my endurance after an 8 hour shift starting at 5:00am. If I can do it so can anyone else that is a fact.

[jackmcguire]

I have lost two things in life: a lot of money, and a lot of gym sessions. And i feel more regret about the latter .. because the happiness i used to get with exercise is far more significant than what i got with money.

[AnkitShome]

One of the most important TED talks that many need to watch. Thank you Mr. Wharton for such a practical perspective on the issue.

[meteoradavid]

Exercising is a life style, the best cheapest medication available

[stacyjennings]

Great Talk, I started exercising again 2 years and 9 months ago, and it is true what he said I am 56 yrs old now too, all the more important to exercise now, I dont lose weight with it, but it does wonders for my blood pressure, and my ability to climb stairs with things to carry.

[trckster]

That was good. I have made exercise a critical part of my life and I notice that the days I don’t do it, I start ruminating or I start going back down the path of self sabotage and negative thinking. It truly is the worlds greatest medicine.

[shariqkadri]

Great wisdom, great presentation, and much more than that how great human being you are. Thanks for the talk Chris.

[ClareBear_IOM]

This is just the video I needed to watch today. So honest and motivating and life is so short so spend the time you have doing things that make you happy 😃 thank you Chris!

[ashleighbarns]

What a fantastic talk. Even brought a heart warming tear to my eyes. Thank you for the wise words ☺️

[stutisingh]

Love this talk, Chris!! You have a way of bringing balance and good sense to a topic that’s often been a difficult one for many people. You invite us in with your humour, modesty and plain and simple good advice! Loved it! Congratulations!!

[kulbirrekhi]

Beautiful. I completely garee with him and have been trying to follow the same principles for quite some time now.
Social media sucks. I don't have any social media account...period.
If I get up in the middle of night and am feeling stressed or low I go for a jog walk. Come back feeling very good👍

[kavithajagdish]

Such an honest, straight from the heart talk... What so many people need to hear today. Thank you !

[maryleialcantara]

I cried as I watched the talk. This is sooo inspiring!

[schmoborama]

Best TEDx ever. He backs up everything he says plus what others say - and perfectly presented

[beth]

Well put, sincere, truthful, insightful and very very kind. I loved this. Thank you

[chaugg]

I love what he talks about. Very inspiring. Thanks.