Simple Steps to Getting in Great Shape This Year

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Part I: My journey
4:40 - Sponsorship
6:07 - Part II: Practical info I wish I had when I was 17
8:30 - My Favorite Exercises
13:02 - Reflections on How I Got Here

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I am over 60 and regularly exercising since I was about 25. I am a horrible athlete (no talent) but love the way I feel when I spin, walk, do pilates, yoga, etc. Definitely a big part of my life. Just moving makes me feel great!

[ColeHastings]

A great example of how simple, bodyweight exercises can build a sick physique. Looking cut, my dude

[TheHadMatters]

The number one goal *has* to be consistency. If fun is what gets you consistency, get as much fun as you need, no matter what else you have to compromise to get that. Same for anything else that helps you stay consistent. If you can do 5 minutes every day week after week, that's still better than 1 hour gym sessions if they make you stop doing it at all.

And one final very important message while you're working on your consistency: Don't count streaks. Count total time spent. If you've done 4 exercise sessions per week for three weeks, and then you've stopped for two weeks, don't look at it as having to go back to square one.
Look at it as going back to your 4th week, the 13th day, and then do that as soon as possible. If you realise that each next exercise builds on top of the total amount of all the sessions you put in in the past, it'll be far less demotivating when you get distracted, because it won't ever feel like that sort of pointless routine that will only ever end in failure; in fact failure won't be a big deal at all; it'll just be a break between successes that you can come back to the next success from whenever you choose.

[rudyspective]

2:51 "STRENGTH IS FOUND IN THE MIND."
A quote to remember by. Thank you.

[Mateo-etwl]

If you decide you want to lift weights, starting strength is the answer. Minimal time and complexity, maximum results

[vincent_auduc]

I’ve been following the same philosophy for the last 3 years and I am feeling great. Even during Covid lockdowns, I managed to move my body as much as possible.

[Philosolifting]

Couldn't agree more with your philosophy of fitness. I think many oversimplify the practice and wonder why they can't stay with it, but it is at its core a spiritual practice, and finding your 'why' for doing it that doesn't feel like an obligation or regret you constantly hold over yourself allows it to be a liberating practice.

[eliasflores]

OMG THIS IS INCREDIBLE FITNESS CONTENT!! seriously I’ve never seen this high quality content, and intentional script writing in a fitness channel. i love everything you said in this video!! fitness is a such a spiritual journey, and foundational to our existence. keep up the goodwork. love this.

[TJMaxximalist]

Initially I had trouble maintaining my workout routines when traveling, finding it hard to motivate myself when I had not yoga mat or weights to work with- but this video really made me realize that I could make the most of any environment.

Really internalizing the concept of being flexible with my routines is a major goal of mine this year.

Great video as always man.

[dloadrussell]

This year I'm going to keep my goal simple. Just get back in shape and my year would be successful.

[zeydtc]

nath, this is my fav video of yours by far. i've completed 3 marathons in the last couple years but stopped running on a regular basis some time ago. it's night now where i live but tomorrow after my morning prayers i will hopefully start running again. thank you - you've been a great inspiration friend!

[jordanchou]

I 100% agree with this philosophy! I think similar to learning a language, or really anything in life, consistency is always the most important. There is way too much "advice" out there about what the right and wrong way is to do anything, when really, just doing anything is better than doing nothing.

[HarrisonKing]

This is exactly what I needed to start the year fresh, I’ve felt the effects of the endless information coming from the health industry and it has put me at a standstill, this video is my philosophy too and I’m going to get back out there ! Thank you!!

[pricutie]

Fam ur perspective on working out and staying active resonates so deeply. Its not like the usual oh push urself for ur goal. Its more lkke no i push myself for myself, cos i enjoy it, cos i enjoy movement and how it feels to move and go beyond our limits. Its really brought me back to that drive i would have when working out, its just gone recently but its refreshing to hear a resonant take on this all, and now its driven me in this direction again too. Thanks Nathaniel!

[purasangrethrash]

I hope you know how great of a communicator and a great and genuine human being you are. Love watching your videos, they are encouraging. Keep it up bro, cheers!

[LucasKultBanout]

Thanks for another great video Nathaniel! It reminds of the Seneca quote, “The body should be treated more rigorously, that it may not be disobedient to the mind.”

[dariousserrano]

Amazing video Nathaniel! I’ve been following your journey since 2019. But this video really connected with me as I feel like I’m currently learning about self care and consistency. Happy new year! 🎉

[HigherSelfKorea]

Just love the idea of not counting reps! So true!! Reps is what I've learned at any workout place (gym, crossfit, swim, laps etc) and I just took it for granted. But really why, if you're not going for the Olympics??? Reps take all the fun out of it.

[chaeelmi]

Dear Nathaniel,

I love your videos so much! I have been on your channel for so long but I want to take the time to thank you because I am very curious, I think a lot and I believe that you transcend topics so well and it resonates with me a lot. Beautiful analysis on physical health that makes it wholesome and not biased with the fit content that we see everywhere.

Thanks for the content!

[hellengouveiaaa]

That was incredibly on time. I went out to run 3 times in the last week and its been interesting. I want to keep going. Thank you