How to Get in Shape (5 Simple Rules)

These are 5 simple rules I stick to when it comes to how to get in shape. If you're looking to improve your health and fitness, your physique, and your athletic performance make sure you prioritize these...

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Josh dropping in with some wisdom on how to get and STAY in shape for the long-term. Get up and move your body. We all need rest and relaxation, but when you can take a walk, play, get outside, and just get moving. Josh also drops a little knowledge on our intake of eat & sleep and it might surprise you. It doesn't have to be complicated. You want to get in shape? Just follow these no brainer rules and you'll get there in no time!

[Strengthside]

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[joytraining]

After more than 20 years as a trainer this has to be one on the most concise and well presented comments on health and well being I have heard. Keep up the great work.

[SamuelAlder]

1. Activity / Movement
2. What you consume
3. Human Capabilities (focus on your whole body; Coordination, Balance, Agility, Adaptability)
4. Sleep (prioritize sleep &
5. "Do it with love"; follow what feels good for you, not for others or to punish yourself

[maazzzaa]

Love this. I'm a C5/6 quadriplegic and I move my arms as much as I can, all day long. Movement is life.

[cacadodo]

You remind me a lot of my dad, and I learned a lot from him about body movement confidence. Men his age thought he was odd for constantly squatting, stretching, moving around and ducking obstacles as if here some kid. He'd play all sorts of games with us on monkey bars at the playground. Now that I'm 49 and have utilized his mindset in my everyday movement, and see men my age move as if they were 60-80, I appreciate my dad even more.

[rickedwards]

Uncomplicated completely. I'm 67, and for the past 18 months have been strict about daily activity, regular weight training, 8 hours sleep, eating clean, and intermittent fasting. I feel the best I've felt in years. I also have pretty much given up alcohol, saving it for very special occasions.

[brightonmischief]

As someone who really struggles with exercise, and being motivated by it, what you've just said has given me a fresh perspective. Thank you.

[manusource]

For someone who's hooked into having a healthy, active and fun lifestyle.. since 9 months.. and lost around 95 pounds.. this is so right.. i started as a normal gym boy.. i met some interesting people who came to the gym like 2 or 3 days in a week but kept getting healthier and fitter.. i spoke to them and joined the group or cult lol .. we do lotssa different things every week.. Mondays HIIT Tuesday and Wednesday full body weight training.. Thursday we all meet at a park and walk or have fun at those pull up bars 😀 Sunday usually long runs or trekking.. we keep mixing it up.. sometimes it's just a group dance session lol.. every week we appoint a new leader.. and it's his/her final decision to plan it up..
Yes eating healthy and intermittent fasting helps a lot !! Do it for fun.. do it with love !! You'll never quit.. Cheers !!

[chriswindberg]

Thank you for this. I've gone through many cycles in my life of being in better shape and not so great of shape. Currently, and for the past year or so I've been stuck in one of my lows of not great shape, mentally, emotionally, and physically. I usually struggle with having to figure out a workout routine, diet, or finding a motivation factor. After watching this though, I realize that "just moving" is much easier pill to swallow and feel like that just might be the simple mantra to help me start heading back up, instead of down, on my journey. Today is a new day. Thanks again.

[Wil_Dasovich]

Love this format having you do different movements in the background over VO so we can get familiar with these exercises while we also learn about the main topic of this video 💯

[jofitness]

This is so spot on! What I would add is to accept the process and keep it simple. I was super unfit and when I started getting fit I didn‘t have a morning routine, I hated the gym, I ate things I didn‘t really wanna eat, I didn‘t journal, all things that I‘ve changed now by listening to myself more. I don‘t have to lift weights in the gym if I like calisthenics better. But I had to give myself time to adjust, to try things out, to develop them into habits. I‘d say hold yourself accountable but accept yourself (this correlates with your no 5). I used to beat myself up over what I can’t do but I’m working on acknowledging the achievements and prepare for the next. I used to hate moving because I would get out of breath and feel awful so fast. Focusing on movement strength and endurance really got me into fitness. I couldn’t do it just for the looks or just for others. That isn’t a strong enough why for me. My why is moving my body.

[amykrupa-wyckoff]

You guys have the best content and I truly Thank You for it! It has made a difference in my life and I will continue to implement all of what you share into my life. Thank you and blessings to you!

[normanquednau]

Hey Josh! Really great video again, mate. It hits the nail. To me, a great inspiration is also the philosophy of Georges Hébert, "méthode naturelle". He said all these things also an had a motto: "be strong to be useful". He divided eight fitness dimensions: walk, run, jump, climb, lift, throw, balancing, self defence, swim and quadrupedal movement. This french pioneer lived from 1875 to 1975 and was the role model of Parkour and MovNat. Cheers from Germany, Norman

[jesusshowboy]

Its the compassion, empathy and love in his voice throughout this video presentation.

Thank you. Love and blessings always!

[eapeters]

Josh, so good! This is a goldmine and even though these are 'simple tips' I think they go super deep in life and movement. I am doing my best to incorporate this philosophy but feel I'm only scratching the surface. Thanks for the inspo!

Along the lines of doing what you love, I might add: train for a specific sport, something you love. For me, it's surfing. And to the part about representing values: feeling good in my body&mind = feeling happy. connect movement/health/fitness values to a bigger purpose. I come back to things like energy for my day to be productive work-wise, longevity and being free of disease so I can be healthy for people I care about, and cultivating mastery, which affects all other areas of life.

[stephenbyrneireland]

Excellent video. A huge YES to every point. I'd like to add to it too, learn to breathe properly as well as practice deep breaths. I do the Wim Hof 11 minutes every day and it has drastically helped my training, sleeping, and mental focus. Along with the 5 points in this video, and good eating, you can't lose.

[MrMixolydian]

Dude, this is pure gold. Thank you for sharing. I love the simplicity, and how you encourage us not to compare ourselves to you or to others. I love moving, and doing bodyweight exercises, and often feel better after doing that throughout the day then doing some hard-core work out in the evening. Keep it up man

[r.hatten]

Man, I concur 💯. This is so honest and refreshing. Actually, it’s the best advice ever given on the internet (social media) in terms of fitness, health and wellness. Thanks. Keep up the great work.

[edwingng]

For the last 2 years, I have been trying to implement some life changes. This also included finding the right information on how to lose wait, how move better, how to live happier.
THIS video, is probably the single best one on the whole of YouTube on this subject.
I love your way of living and your vision!

[Avichuela]

As a trainer and activity lover, this is one of the clearest and better videos i have watched about advice to be in shape or just for a healthy life. Great Job!