Creating Your Perfect Build: Training Is Like An RPG

[@TheBioneer]

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[@ReubenToussaint-lk9fs]

Can you build your body's durability/toughness?

[@goreeyedaoist]

Started watching and absorbing every philosophy and informations Adam gave us since 2 years ago. Now I'm a level 24 mercenary

[@TheBioneer]

😂😂

[@shayn_3]

@@TheBioneer i started watching you last month im now a lvl 3 adventurer

[@Jamyn1996]

Bro, I’m level 13!

[@magyver7890]

Me- Average stats + injury = 10

[@leonardwimbley7948]

I had a buddy who did something like this way back. Whenever I tried I was overwhelmed because there were so many areas I wanted to improve. You should make a bioneer chart tracker where people can use a generic template or plug in areas they feel they need improvement

[@august4476]

+1, fantastic idea

[@jackiechun5817]

I do this currently. HIIT/pause rest calisthenics till multiple instances of failure/isometrics and ballistic calisthenics. Also train boxing/jeetkunedo/krav maga disarms/and karate striking...all with zero telegraphic movement. END RESULT = a stocky-buff/strong AF/lightning fast (REAL fast)/fighting machine.💪🏾🧔🏾💯

[@Johnhasa1]

This.

[@tonybaron3271]

@@jackiechun5817 settle down sunshine.

[@mihailmilev9909]

@@tonybaron3271 loo

[@matt.2shfty]

Adam is turning me into a soulsborne character

[@lonilie]

so, swoleborne?

[@TheBioneer]

😂😂😂

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@TheBioneer nice video

[@SatyreIkon]

As long as he doesn't suddenly go all "Nuh.... what's that smell? Oh, the sweet gains, they sing to me" I'm totally fine with that 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@SatyreIkon nice man

[@me0101001000]

In coding, we have high level languages, and low level languages. This doesn't refer to how difficult the language is, but how fundamental they are to device function. I like to think of the bare essential training as low level training, to work on my strength, endurance, cardio, and mobility. Only then can I get to doing higher level stuff, like skills for sports, aesthetics, and whatnot. I've built a similar hierarchy for other things I participate in, such as martial arts, combat sports, and tricking.

[@jackiechun5817]

Tricking? 😏😂 You are legend g.

[@b0rt119]

@@jackiechun5817 TRICK-SWOR-ROYAL GUA-SWORD-GUN-SWORD-TRICKS-SWORD

[@frinzerevan5655]

@@b0rt119 I don't know wtf you said but YEAH \m/ !!

[@user-tx3jh5ii6f]

This is the way

[@b0rt119]

@@frinzerevan5655 What the hell is this?

[@Exalted_Example]

Awesome video. I used to be badly addicted to video games, playing 16+ hours a day, working 2 days a week, making 12k/yr. Jan 2020 i weighed 388lbs. Eating BS and drinking 2000+ calories a day in soda alone. I slowly convinced myself that real life was the video game, and began 'playing the game' with myself as the main character. I believe this process is called 'gamifying'. After going down this road, i now make 72k/yr, weigh 172bs, can cycle for 2 hours, and can do 10 strict, unassisted pull ups. I rarely play video games now, no more than 3-5 hours a week. This is just the start of my goals, with many already completed. Now Loading future goals: "Iron Cross" on gymnastic rings, 100 mile cycling without stopping, Mountain climbing.

[@kingsleyosamade]

Your height?

[@Exalted_Example]

@@kingsleyosamade 5'7''. I think that's about 170cm if that's your preferred unit.

[@hmq2007]

This is fantastic! Keep leveling up those attributes and skills!

[@Exalted_Example]

@@hmq2007 Always elevating. Haven't played a video game this year, making more money now, doing more pullups, next month attempting 125 miles cycling in one day, and setting harder goals.

[@tuesdayg7030]

I'm trying to use this mindset not just in working out, but as a larger life philosophy. When i spend time really thinking about it and being mindful with it, it really does make my depression feel less intense.

[@kylemcpherson1772]

me too

[@gaminikokawalage7124]

Me too. We should all try to complete our skill trees during our play through

[@michaelfranciotti3900]

It makes sense. That mindset takes stressful life problems and turns them into a game to have fun with while overcoming challenges.

[@kylemcpherson1772]

@@michaelfranciotti3900 that is some creative thinking right there.

[@kaplanthekaplan]

There is a book called the compound effect that had a sentence that struck me. "Every action you take is a vote for the person you will be in the future." Everytime you exercise you are voting for a healthier, more energetic, fitter you. Everytime you spend an even in front of the screen, having a few beers, you are voting for a more lethargic, possibly overweight you. Votes get tallied overtime, not immediately.

[@ScottBurnhard]

" You got me MOTIVATED to BURY the LIGHT " 💪🏾🔥

[@_kkarampelas_738]

Underrated comment

[@bonilla2513]

🔥💯

[@mustang4636]

BURY THE LIGHT DEEP WITHINNNN

[@TheOnlyNeptoon]

Dmc5

[@lucifermorningstar8469]

Aaah i see what you did there

[@anotherdayanotherdeadlift]

I usually run for speed, do some deadlift for strenght and shout "LIGHTWEIGHT BABYYYY!!!" in public for charisma

[@jculbert2221]

Ain't nuthin but a peanut

[@tatimondragon]

Oh like this guy? kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIXTpJiLatR5nLs

[@helvete_ingres4717]

'running' ie. cardio doesn't make you faster; if you mean sprinting speed

[@praxseb4317]

@@helvete_ingres4717he probably means short distance sprinting

[@rupert5066]

chad

[@Panther_heart]

Would be really nice to have a video with specific training like how to be : - Warrior - Rogue - Survivor ... Well, lot of classes are impossible to achieve ^^

[@connorperrett9559]

Training to be a modern warrior would require lots of calisthenics while carrying a heavy load on your back, long rucks, camping outdoors, plenty of firearms training, and a bit of hand to hand combatives...not to mention first aid training, short and long range communications training, and small unit tactics.

[@muayboran6111]

Well, go the runescape route...

[@Blackthorn869]

@@muayboran6111 Max out fishing, got it.

[@utgardkraft1412]

Was created to become a rogue, put all my stats into strength and spirit instead. Turns out it wasnt the smartest move. Alas here I am.

[@ashe1317]

This sounds like the premise for an isekai anime... "My Life in Another World as a Bioneer"-- mild-mannered office worker Adam didn't do much with his life, just going into work every day, tapping away at his keyboard and kowtowing to his bosses. At night, he'd return home to his lonely studio apartment and drink cheap beer and daydream about being a superhero. Then one day, Adam overslept and as he raced to get to work, he darted out into traffic and was hit by a truck. To his astonishment, he wakes up from the dead in another world that's built suspiciously like an RPG, complete with levels, magic systems, and a Dark Lord hellbent on Adam's personal destruction. The beautiful goddess who whimsically reincarnated him grants him one wish: to have any power he desires. Adam spends a few tense minutes contemplating Super Strength or Endless Endurance and ultimately shocks the goddess with his decision: the ability to go absolutely anywhere at all, never wearing a shirt, and never once be questioned for it. So begins our hero's journey!

[@alpha6549]

Thats too good 💀💯

[@alpha6549]

Thats too good 💀💯

[@AlfiePT]

This is so good, I'd 100% watch it.

[@Martyn_Wolf]

Sounds like Konosuba for the most part minus the office job and powers.

[@TheArizonaRanger.]

I've considered the same before. However, I think it's important to remember that unlike in a game skills are perishable. You can develop strength, but you need to stay working out to maintain it. Likewise you may earn your degree and "level up" your intellect, but if you cease to do things that are intellectually stimulating you may regress.

[@charleychesterberalde3078]

yep which totally sucks and thats why theres another meaning to the word rusty

[@Jamyn1996]

I think this is what makes life the most realistic and most challenging RPG.

[@BangoSkank45]

I was already kind of thinking this way with my training, but now you've cemented it in my mind. Can't unthink, now we're gaming 24/7

[@dariuswilliams7509]

Bioneer vids always drop at the perfect time

[@hayezflyest]

This is so dope to see. I've tried to adopt this mentality in pretty much every facet of my life. When one says "life is a game", people tend to think they aren't taking things seriously, but there is so much to achieve if we gamify all of this. Setting the difficulty, creating incentives, levelling up, allocating growth "points", and even treating the major challenges in our lives like boss battles. Love this. 💙

[@Sebastian-ij6md]

I am doing a lot of gardening work during the summer and I was thinking if I can count it as a workout. I would love to see a video from you discussing the gardening activities (wheelbarrow, mowing with a scythe, farmer's walk (duh)) and how they train the body in a functional way.

[@feldgraufox4927]

Hey! I started full time gardening 3 years ago and working out consistently. Some days I can spend 8 hours a day squatting and hinging, pulling weeds out or shearing plants, 8 hours a day mowing, strimming, cutting hedges, digging, spraying, moving furniture, wheelbarrowing soil, compost etc. Yknow, gardening stuff. In best shape of my life. My lower back issues have pretty much disappeared and I have decent hip, knee and ankle mobility. (I can deep squat for time, pistol and cossack squat). If you don't use it you lose it!

[@kevindesroches3044]

A few years back, after decades of playing ice hockey and soccer, I had to have a hip replacement. During my recovery, as an avid gamer, I decided to 'gamify' my recovery - 1 point for doing a set of the exercises my physiotherapist gave me, 1 point for walking a flight of stairs, etc. I found it really helped get me back on my feet. Oddly enough, I hadn't taken that idea to the next (obvious now that I've seen it) step and now I want to do that. Thanks so much for this, and all your other videos!

[@willimeier8903]

Adam I think you'd enjoy the dark souls series (and other fromsoftware games like bloodborne, sekiro, elden ring), because they are notoriously difficult but you will actually feel a sense of mastery as you train your coordination, reflexes and intuition about the game's mechanics. It is an incredibly rewarding experience. Also, the game design is super badass and playing them always motivates me to move and train! Much love :)

[@hmq2007]

Love the FromSoft games as well!

[@claudealpha2090]

I want to make myself into mainly into a strength-endurance build with a bit of intelligence. I'm thinking something like: 40% Strength, 30% Endurance and 30% Intelligence. That is usually the kind of build I go for in games. A tanky heavy-armor sword and shield warrior with some endurance/stamina to be able to deliver at least a couple power blows and some intelligence for enchantments and magic resistance. What the real life equivalent of that would look like is probably: progressive strength training at gym with compound exercises + some light 30 minute cardio + learning skills like fighting techniques, fitness forms, philosophy, nutrition and a bit of history on the side

[@TrueLocalEnthusiast]

It's funny, I looked up this cuz I love dark souls and having a certain "build" seemed pretty cool. There were no good results. You are the first to do a video like this that's actually good quality

[@gmpaulmiller]

I really enjoy thinking through as figuring out how this can apply to the lives of seniors who are languishing in care facilities. I've been working among them for about 6 months and encouraging simply standing and sitting for singing and walking around the meeting hall to meet others in 3 minutes: "and try to move about relying on your own balance and less on your walker and pushing your little wagon.." And then I demonstrate how they might do that by walking around the table with a little bit of balance. Love your videos, Adam! I live among the "Alfreds" who are helpers for the Batmans in life.

[@ascenziobilelloiii6611]

Funny story. My favorite TTRPG system is GURPS. Very versatile, highly underrated. It's made to adapt to any game and setting you want AND it's made to be brutally honest realistic and simulationist with it's stats skills etc. The developers have a lot of research and hard numbers into how people learn and acquire skills and develop attributes and apply it. Some people hate it for how punishing the game can be with skill deterioration or quick damage, long healing for heavy injuries etc. I love it. Some years ago now me and my friends were playing a zombie survival game and we all were really brutally honest with one another making ourselves in the game and man does it put things in perspective and you really see what you can and cannot do. Ever since I use my "ideal" character sheet as motivation while I level up my real character sheet overtime and I've been doing this for years now and maybe nothing has put me on a path to more progress in just about every aspect of my life.

[@malkomalkavian]

When I made myself in gurps I had way too many advantages and disadvantages. It equalled out in points but it was too much to remember during play :)

[@ascenziobilelloiii6611]

@@malkomalkavian lol yeah that can happen. I feel like people undersell themselves in some areas and oversell themselves in others. It helps to really be strict about rules definitions and have like 4 other people keeping you honest

[@malkomalkavian]

@@ascenziobilelloiii6611 The rules are there to protect everyone :)

[@LatimusChadimus]

I've been perfecting my cycles for years and getting away from conditioning to add in more cardio has had me adjust even further and it is definitely worth the practice of doing so (sensible training cycles)

[@oldbot64]

I thought u meant steroids lol

[@Blackthorn869]

"Getting away from conditioning to add in more cardio" ...What?. My guy, what do you think conditioning is?

[@a8lg6p]

Favorite games… Elden Ring, duh. Aside from that almost exclusively VR now. Pistol Whip is my favorite of all time. Blade & Sorcery, Beat Saber, In Death…basically all the rhythm action and combat games. I could give a much longer list if anyone wanted it. I’m surprised you haven’t talked this stuff more. If you’re into fitness and training yourself in every way (reflexes, aim, hand eye coordination, timing, rhythm) and video games… VR is like a dream come true. I would actually practice shooting guns, bows, sparring with swords, boxing… Maybe I will do some of those things IRL at some point, but to be able to do them all in the same day without leaving my room…

[@TheBioneer]

Yes!! I LOVE pistol whip! And I agree, fitness is the killer app for VR 🔥

[@jamesnave1249]

Congratulations on 600,000 subs! Proud to be one of them!

[@angelgomez3802]

I just wanted to come back to this video bc it has changed the way I view working out. Thank you so much for your inspiring work. Such a g🙏🏻💯

[@gmpaulmiller]

As a retiree, with a limited budget, I do not have a kettlebell, per se. They're rather expensive. I do, however, have a 5lb (2.5 kg?) handweight (it was a gift) that I grip much like you grip the kettlebell. I swing up and back, being careful to replicate the movements you showed us on this video. I'm looking forward to the "amazing" effects from this exercise. Trying to find objects one can swing up and down, that are around the house, to encourage my other senior friends to take up this exercise...with progressive overload, no less!

[@raikid8184]

10 kg rice bags that comes with handles could be helpful.

[@ca6koto0]

I run a lot, sometimes when I start getting tired I think about how unstoppable faith from mirror's edge is. Yes, making her run out of stamina would ruin the game but it gives me the push I need to finish the session.

[@dvo4574]

Rpg’s had a huge impact on my physical, mental attributes and choice of work😁

[@misticformula1485]

What a great idea to be an RPG character. Tenchu is my all time favorite RPG. Rikimaru's my favorite game character. In real life, I'm an ectomorph bboy dancer and Kenpo martial artist so I lean towards being a lean, agile martial artist with soul type of character. Being a dancer and martial artist definitely keeps staying in shape more fun.

[@jonathanrichter3184]

Being good at the 6 pillars of health and fitness is where it’s at. 1. Strength 2. Speed 3. Endurance 4. Agility or very mobile 5. Cognitive performance 6. Mental health. (If you need mental help, please get some!) The goal is to be an all rounder. Chase performance, all around health, and longevity. For example. Be a guy who’s strong as sh!t. But that strength lasts. But not just in one modality. But also a guy who’s crazy endurant but has scarily good mobility as a compliment.

[@soham9496]

What about muscle, does being big not help?

[@malcolm_in_the_middle]

@@soham9496 Being too big is actually bad for your health, as it can place a lot of pressure on your heart.

[@soham9496]

@@malcolm_in_the_middle nobody is getting too big naturally anyway , if u are an average genetic guy and train specifically for hypertrophy naturally for decades . It's not going to be bad for ur health man, I don't know from where are u getting these thoughts from, although I agree that going beyond a certain body fat percentage or body weight for ur height may be bad for ur health. But not every average guy who lifts for aesthetics of going to be super built and muscular to the point of having health problems.

[@natural5546]

@@soham9496 Whenever people talk about getting "too big" they are unconsciously referring to the juice heads they see on social media. It's not possible to get "too big" naturally. Your body will only build as much muscle mass as your genetic limitations allow for your frame. Every pound of natural muscle you put on is beneficial for your health and longevity. This is only true if you are a lifetime natural. Steroids just negatively skew everything out of proportion.

[@malcolm_in_the_middle]

@@soham9496 You asked about being big, not about being aesthetic. To me, the two are not synonymous.

[@destmichael]

Having fun is really the most important. It's so much easier to keep with it. Thank you for your videos.

[@ryan-mg1er]

It’s how I’ve been living the past year. Big changes in my life have happened. New job a fitter more flexible body, a motorcycle here next month already took training and got my license. Among dozens of other small things all adding up to a better life. Push yourself to better yourself and you’ll have push with tomorrow.

[@Bombsuitsandkilts]

I do think their is benefit in short term "min maxing" in order to build the abilities you want long term, 6 months to a year isn't that long in the grand scheme of things. Deep diving into sprinting, climbing, weightlifting, powerlifting, or fighting not only makes you hold onto those skills longer but also gives you more appreciation for the other training modalities. Consider competing in whatever that thing is as you will surround yourself with people who will push you to be better. Move onto the next thing you want to master, but keep the skills you learned. Like Adam said though, enjoy what you do!

[@helvete_ingres4717]

yeah most of my training is calisthenics with a dual-focus of general conditioning/strength training focused on fundamentals, then at the same time I'm trying to 'unlock' skills (also very much like you would in a video game). For unlocking skills eg. the handstand, it really makes no sense to be working on 5 at once, you want to work on one skill consistently Also since I want to get some basic training in gymnastics, parkour, and at least 2 martial arts (striking eg. muay thai + grappling eg. bjj) it isn't viable to train all those things at once so that 6mo-1 year 'deep dive' you describe is pretty much how I'm planning to do all that

[@StandStrength]

Look like a bodybuilder, strong like a powerlifter, but fit like a soldier, thats my ideal I'm trying to train to.

[@saiyanape6015]

I trained like a Combat Fighter ( fast, nimble, precise & tactical minded) Just like Mr Roshi taught us all 🙏🏽

[@dallasdominguez2224]

Same here. This works especially well for my ectomorph body. I've been getting shredded.

[@feygor]

I really like that you stressed the fun part of it. I've lifted off and on for more than 30 years and it's such a grind I really have to force myself to do it, despite knowing how good it is for me. So I focus more on the fun activities that keep me in shape. Rock climbing, skating, bicycling, and hiking, and I fit yoga and lifting in there were I can and when I have the discipline. And as for the games I love. Bloodbourne, Zelda breath of the wild, skyrim, morowind, vampire bloodlines, elden ring, disco elysium, metroid, castlevania...

[@sdsith]

As a kid, I grew up playing KOTOR and KOTOR2 over and over again and yet this mentality never crossed my mind! This is a pretty cool way to look at things and make a "game" out of taking care of your body!

[@Arternis]

Been starting 10 years ago with ayurvedic medicine, massage and traditional chinese medicine. By now I have a MSc degree in natural medicine which is mainly about phytotherapy (using plants for medicine) and nutrition. It seems my healer skilltree is pretty maxed out and now I am training for 4 years (with a lot of superfunctional influence) and started studying physiotherapy almost a year ago. My warrior skills are mediocre but combined with the healer skills it's already pretty cool :D. You have been a big influence on how my point of view on training and therapy changed or improved, thanks a lot Adam!

[@onbedoeldekut1515]

Would you be able to present an episode helping with rehabilitative advice for long covid sufferers trying to return to fitness? I've got a double dose that I'm trying to get over, and sometimes even taking the dog for a walk can leave me briefly breathless.

[@erin6784]

There are ways of using your favorite tabletop RPGs as your character sheets. Worth doing if you have a flavor or aesthetic you'd like to focus on. One can look up things like "What does the stat chart mean in real life" for DnD. BeAGameCharacter was a developer of RPG style personal character sheets and leveling systems. One could also do a search for RPG fitness serve as helpful starting points too! Perhaps for your starting point, where you are, wherever you are, is level 1. Alternatively, pick a measurement. Distance, weight lifted, reps, or objective, and use that as your basis for level, or use existing fitness tests to grade/assign a level or rank to a stat. LifeRPG is a app available among many you can use to make abilities or progress measurable.

[@danielsimson1046]

I've been sat all day noting your recommended exercises, pillars of fitness and my 3 main goals trying to work out a plan. Then you drop this video!

[@dayf50]

That last tip on the importance of Fun is so true ! I've recently put a great emphasis on Fun in areas and activities I want to improve at and it made such a difference ! While it's important to 'tryhard' to see results, what will actually make you want to come back the next day is how much fun you actually got the last time you practiced. Being able to properly balance Fun and Tryhard is maybe the best way to improve at anything IMO.

[@dallasdominguez2224]

It's so cool that you mentioned straight arm training. I feel like this is where I truly learned the game principle when I started doing straight arm training. Every second you hold on planche or planche style pushups or any other isometric holds, I like to just call it farming XP, every second you do a hold your meter is just filling up. It's a slow process, but so is fighting low level enemies to gain XP. The key is to stockpile over time until you eventually level up. I think fitnessFAQs said this in one of his videos but I don't recall which one.

[@EvilC0w]

Min-Maxing usually means minimizing weaknesses and maximizing strengths.

[@jesseshaver2262]

Love your vids man. Have you heard of uphill athlete? A lot of their articles changed my perception on building a big aerobic engine and realized I trained wrong for years

[@matttcameron_]

I like this approach. I love RPGs because theyre very satisfying to check off goals and unlock things. Thinking of training that way is motivating too as I've found recently that "unlocking" certain skills has been really fun. Things like finally unlocking a tuck planche and leveling up the amount of time I can hold it for. This also really made me want to finally play Cyberpunk 2049

[@YaBoiKrac]

Love the analogies! HealthyGamerGG is my gamer therapist and Bioneer is my gamer fitness coach

[@snejls]

This is exactly how I approach training. The more I trained, the more I began to realize that usually you have to sacrifice something to gain something else. It doesn't always have to be this or that, rather it can be a ratio - like 80 % of this attribute and 20 % of this one. It taught me very quickly that I have to make priorities and choose carefully what I want to focus on more and what I would like to do as well but can't give it as much attention as I would give the first thing. Especially, when I was released after 3 months in hospital and couldn't train for the next 3 months, which led to complete loss of everything and back to 0. It was actually very exciting because I felt like I just hit "restart game" button and could start a new game with better approach. The most recent example being functional training, athleticism and calisthenics skills on one side vs. building muscle on the other. This one actually wasn't that hard. Although I want to look nice (of course, who wouldn't), I prioritize functionality and practical skills over only aesthetics (don't just look strong, actually be strong). Thank you for your video. You have been a great inspiration for me ever since I found your channel. I feel like we are very like-minded based on your way of thinking in many of your videos and your personality.

[@Vitor20XX]

Easily one of the best channels of this type of content, if not the best.

[@bigpicture3226]

I love the angles you view fitness from Adam, very inspirational and familiar in a sense. Your videos really help bring the vision of what I want from my body into sharp focus! Thanks for doing what you do! This concept reminds me of the Nerd Fitness community.

[@Super_BeastGirl]

I love Mario Kart and Link to the Past growing up Also loved VS fighting games and RPGS of course Played D&D for five years that's a big one too Part of my reason to train is to be able to do the things these characters, and my own characters from D&D can do. Training does have to be fun or I won't do it.

[@Knightgames10]

Dude I love that Batman mask display it looks incredible! And thank you for this video! My top games are Batman Arkham Knight, Injustice, Uncharted, Call of Duty, and Star Wars Battlefront II.

[@kingofswords3036]

Another Thing to think about is specific Training areas you can only unlock with Others traits or traits that gives boosts Like by learning Psychologie you learn mental hardening what helps you stay focused what betters your Training and so on

[@hege947]

I really appreciate that you had a few rpg like clips here and the edits aswell. Small details much respect. Amazing work btw really enjoy your content

[@MegaOkeydokey]

Intel, Strength, Endurance, agility and stress resistance; I'm a physicist, run at least 15-20km every week and lift heavy kettlebells and sandbags + calisthensics almost daily. I'm medium in speed but I like my low profile strength (similar to the train like batman idea). Most iumportant to me is to be able to do things in life. For me thats helping friends and family or hikes and other "adventures" that end up needing medium top advanced strength over a long time. Also studying physics makes you pretty stress resistant :D Also: Escape From Tarkov. I have never experienced anything like it. The adrenaline and the stress is unparalleld by anything and gives a nice training for quick decision making and stress resistance.

[@galg4590]

So you're basically Gordon Freeman

[@N8urecure]

Love how you talk about training EVERYTHING.

[@russmitchellmovement]

Yup yup. Nicely done, sir. Conditioning is sport/activity specific. I teach fencing, and fencing needs some muscles, while having too overdeveloped a build in other areas RAPIDLY runs into diminishing-returns problems. The ability to stay super-mobile in a low stance while supporting the arm from the spine is of radically greater importance to a fencer than anything you might do for if you were looking for a "big guns" style workout. My peers who do armored combat sports? Complete 180. They need size and strength to bear that weight while fighting. BOTH groups need stamina -- we need more agility and a bit less stamina, they need more stamina and can get by with less agility.

[@russmitchellmovement]

To add to this: those mental characteristics count, too. If I had a dime for every time I've quoted "calm is a super-power" to my students, I'd be able to pave my front walk with them. For what I do, the ability to stay chill and THINK under pressure while in active motion is really, really important to performance. For other EQUALLY WORTHY activities, not so much! But those might need other aspects of "mental game" without which your performance is really inhibited.

[@jreverie7018]

Another great video, Adam! I do like to think of my training and skills in terms of a video game. I came to the realization when gaming one day that I was willing to grind and do so much to reach certain levels of ability in a game yet I wasn't doing anything similar in real life. As much as games can be a great way to take a break, it can be a bit much if you played like I used to. I've been leveling up in real life instead, it's been great! I regret not starting sooner and that it took me so long to realize just how capable I could be if I put the amount of effort I put into video game characters into myself instead. Anyways cheers for the video, a good reminder to myself why I think thinking of training like skills in a game is quite clever - I feel it can really help someone transition into training and taking care of themselves more. :)

[@sammcewan6556]

Hey The Bioneer, is possible to train like this? 1. Strength Endurance mainly using calisthenics for easy adaptation, which can allow good core function/balance with isometric holds. 2.Strength Yoga to focus on balance again but to pull muscles in the opposite functions then there use to , which can allow good stretching in the process. 3.Cardio to have a really good BPM and to be able to jog a certain distance that would be me more realistic to how far you want it to go. 4.Mass to train the muscles that lack growth and don't get much stimulation like the some of the shoulder heads, upper chest, forearms and gaps that are missed from Strength based training or to target the main muscle areas that are more type 2 dormant for those slow twitch muscle fibers?

[@RazorTigerClaw]

I love the gaming aspect, the graphics on that hud felt super realistic 😁

[@GusCabagna]

We must keep challenging the mind-muscle connection to avoid plateaus, but as mentioned in this amazing video, must be perceived as FUN, bc like anything in life if you are not enjoying it is probably not what you should be doing.

[@zackhurwitz9441]

Disagree to an extent. Enjoyment is undeniably the biggest part of adherence, but if you don't do things that you don't enjoy or are uncomfortable with (a common example being cardio for most people) then you'll never improve in them. Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable is important on many levels, gotta get out of the comfort zone.

[@Jackiethemansmith]

@@zackhurwitz9441 I agree, there is a fine line between both. I think it’s important to do the parts that fit your interests but when the going here’s tough still carry on in those areas. If that makes sense

[@TrueLocalEnthusiast]

Here's an idea for a video, how about you make a video to keep track of each stat with an actual number. So like you could have STR: 5 DEX: 11 AGI: 15

[@oumarh.gassama8063]

I really like the clear and concise nature of your messages. Although I really agree with all you say, I do not follow your channel just because I agree with your approach (info bubble effect) but because I truly appreciate the reasoning and though process you let unfold through your videos. Thanks for putting in so much effort into creating these videos.

[@freundlichermensch7540]

I love the sport/ philosophy aspect of your channel.

[@raduxyvizlar3425]

one of the reasons why i like traditional martrial arts is the belt system which provides millstones wich can feel a lot like the leveling up in a game with the littel ceremony an the new peace of equipment you anlook and quit often you get new moves and stuff you can do as well like you need a certend beltrank to compeed or lead practic or stuff like thate

[@andrewmagee1666]

Today's sponsor means it's to me to make my comment 😊. I watch many of your video, however I don't comment very often. I very much appreciate the way you go about presenting your content! Thank you for taking the time and putting your energy into your videos!!

[@Skull-Face19]

This is awesome, approaching life like it’s a video game makes things so much fun.

[@do_odman]

In an rpg context 3% is often massive. Doing every little minimal thing you can to max out your character is pretty much the end goal. Eventually, you could have incorporated 50 different things that each increase performance by 3%. That's the minmax mindset.

[@genericthakid4013]

A video or form on every single stat(or most) would be super cool!

[@kenoath5717]

Very interesting Concept! First of all my favourite game is Chess. Took it up as a semi-serious hobby several years ago and quickly discovered that one of the keys to improving is to change the way you think. Have currently hit a glass ceiling in that I can't yet visualise the board in my head, and am experimenting with techniques to enable me to do this. Your channel as suggested a few approaches for this, thanks! Also, I am 57 years old and started body weight training, basic push-pull-squat, in order to minimise the likelihood of mobility issues as I get older. However, one of my lifelong hobbies is surfing, and I have recently started to think about what I can do to improve my performance, so have included rotational strength exercises (turns). And following your recent video on the topic, I have start doing one-leg RDLs, which I am woeful at, for back strength (helping to maintain an arched back for good paddling technique), hip hinge (as my 'take off'/'pop up' is not quite as rock-solid as it was 30 years ago) as well as improving my balance. I also worked up to 3 sets of 50 body weight squats 5 times week which great for mobility, endurance, improving flexibility; when I started I could only get my thighs about 15 degrees above parallel, now it's 'arse to grass'. This has also improved the length of time I can spend surfing as my legs tire far less easily than previously. Please write another book Adam as I want to buy it a small gesture of appreciation.

[@lordofgraphite]

We now need a series based on rpg classes. "The rogue regime" "warrior workout" etc x

[@tatimondragon]

Strength, Endurance and Knowledge are my top 3. Probs laid out like the pentagon like in Persona 3 - 5

[@isaiahestrada1317]

Love this man's work it's by far the most creative approach to fitness and healt I've seen anywhere else.

[@omarvaladez007]

This is exactly how i see training. People think that training one aspect will decrease the other aspects. For example, people think that training strength will decrease endurance. That's false. My endurance and strength are fine. It just gets better. Nothing decreases.

[@turboseize]

There is even synergy in training different areas of fitness. Increased cardiovascular fitness will allow you to train "harder", i.e. with higher density in strength sessions, and it will also speed up regeneration. Strength training will reduce injury risk in endurance sports, and usually also improve performance directly (albeit with diminishing returns the longer the distances are). However, this only works to a certain point. At a certain point (and where that point is is different for anybody at any point in time - this is trainable, but takes time) you reach the limits of your ability to recover. Also, at a certain point, you will simply run out of time to train (at least if you have to work to cover your bills and if you have a social life). I agree with you in so far that this point is much further away than most people would think. There is no need to be out of breath and useless after climbing a flight of stairs when you are muscular. There is also no reason to be a weakling with glass bones when you enjoy running or cycling...

[@meruemsama7770]

As a martial artist who relies on his striking i level up my speed. After this comes endurance, flexibility and then Stregth. Fighters who rely on grappling might want to switch speed and strength. I love to compare the physique from my kickboxing partners, who are comprehensivly thin and lean and tall, with the physique of my judo partners, who are very bulked but comprehensivly small. Thats why i get thrown around so much in my judoclasses xD

[@KindaNameless]

I've just realized it might be better to write the "goals" instead of the exercises to do, allows for more flexibility in training For example the goal of being able to do 10 one-handed pull-ups, i can do whatever exercises i find improves whatever muscles are used there, the goal of being able to skip rope for 40 minutes straight? Hell i could do that as a test just once a month to make sure i can still hit the goal, after i've built up to it with different cardio exercises, light cardio and some heavy too, it gives so much more freedom and reduces stress about exercising

[@lukekantola6476]

I just like your videos for the sole reason that you've uploaded something new

[@michaelmcchicken8199]

I have kinda been looking at my training like that recently. I've traded out my strict 2 hr long body building workouts for 2 smaller workouts with specific focusses like strength, explosiveness, mobility and endurance. I've also been doing activities to test myself in real life situations

[@kitchensinkmuses4947]

I did exactly thisa couple of years ago, but based on classic TTRPGs. I revisit my character sheet every few months and add new skills or increase the score on something strength, dexterity, constitution, intelligence, wisdom, charisma.

[@ricknewman5404]

My favorite game is Doom eternal, it forces you as a player to use everything your arsenal has to offer in order to suceed. My Training approach is pretty much the same, I always try to keep it varied and functional.

[@avidhossanmansur9830]

This is what I'd tell my 14-year-old self who was stepping in the gym for the first time First of all, spend around 3-4 months only on developing base strength. Learn the compound exercise with barbells well and work on any existing flexibility or mobility issues. Programs that do that are starting strength, strong lifts 5x5 or the Greyskull LP beginner program. All of them work. It is important to build this strength first since it will teach your muscles that using a higher number of fibres is quite safe. Increase the weight every workout as long as speed and form do not break down. Again, read Starting strength, it is a good book. If you cannot squat a low bar, squat high bar. It really doesn't matter. Highbar and low bar refer to the placement of the barbell. The movements you want to think of are: Push Lower body, Pull lower body, horizontal push upper body, vertical push upper, horizontal pull the upper body, and vertical pull the upper body. They correspond to, in the same order, for example, Squat, Deadlift, Bench press, military press, rowing, chin up/pullup. If these directions are done, you will later add more thought to single muscles, but not at the beginning. Now, after around 4-5 months of training this way, switch to any linearly periodized program. An example would be the juggernaut method. There are others, but you could also use Lyle McDonald's bulking routine for some time. Additionally, add whatever cardio you think is good for you. If you like running, do running, Better would be rowing on a rower or anything else. You could also swing kettlebells and use Kenneth Jay's Viking protocols, but they are a bit hardcore. Your first order of business is to use steady state cardio training, preferably a rowing ergometer, and aim to finish 30-40 minutes with a moderate to high heart rate without feeling that you have to stop halfway. Afterwards, I suggest breaking your weekly cardio training into four sessions: A sprint session, where on a rower you would do 4-8x500m, a medium timed session, as an example 2x2000m for time, with a nice break in between and one easier session, where you should have around 45-60 minutes of training. Your strength training during that time should be periodized in some way. LBR, JM, the APRE, whatever works. Good training for an intermediate consists of compound movements and assistance movements. A good way to structure a workout is using a compound like the squat and then adding assistance and isolation work to it. For example, a good start would be using the Squat as the main lift, then adding volume with the leg press and adding isolations with leg curls and leg extensions. Think of all the directions and then add isolation work for every muscle used in the main lift or that you feel needs more work. Leg extensions fuck with some people's knees, so don't use them if they do. Make sure you are getting your training, rather than testing yourself all the time. If you get the volume of training with good intensity in, you WILL progress, there is no need to make a PR every week, even at the more intermediate stage. By testing yourself every 4-6 weeks by adding 10-25lbs to the bar and trying to get 5 reps, that will work out fine. Make sure your periodized training includes work in the 8-12 rep range, adding up to 40-60 repetitions per muscle group per workout, at least two times a week. It should also include the 5-8 rep range with around 25-40 reps per workout and a bit of time should be heavier, in the 4-6 rep range with 20-25 reps per week. If you are not interested in becoming a powerlifter, lifting in the regions of 1-3 reps is unnecessary. Interesting, but unnecessary. Do this for 1-2 years. Take a few easier sessions every few weeks. Take vacations. Eat well. If you want to be more gymnastic after some time, see if you want to add some training like bodyweight gymnastics or gymnastics natural to your training workout. If you are not interested in that, skip it. To avoid overworking yourself, get yourself a smartphone app called "Heart service" or any other app. OR you can get a Polar H7 heart rate monitor and use it to monitor your heart variability. Measure heart rate variability every morning. Is it in the green, train, is it in the yellow zone, train if you are not overly stressed out about something else? Is it in the red zone: Skip your training, chill out. In two years, you will be a completely different person. I guarantee it.

[@thebodykeepsthescore2828]

Nobody is reading an opinion from some random that's as long as that

[@kingsleyosamade]

@@thebodykeepsthescore2828 I read it 🤓

[@kickstothehead3705]

Great vid thanks for this one I was picturing finally fantasy for Super Nintendo 🕹

[@Ethan-Relearning-Movement]

This is a great way to help people figure out what they want! I'm trying to do the exact same thing with a different approach on my channel, just released a series discussing how to figure out what your values are in the grand scheme of life, and evolve these values step by step into an actionable training program that fits with your true passions. It's so easy to feel stuck with so many options!

[@PlayfulTraining]

Brilliant stuff and great fav game list! Super Metroid for me! I'm interested in a deeper dive on optimising training for mixed attributes and avoiding diminishing returns. We're aligned on planche leans... FitnessFAQs recommends doing them with head against a wall and progressively moving hands further back.

[@TheBioneer]

Yes fitness Faqs FTW! Also Metroid is a great pick - what did you think of Dread? I *loved* it!

[@PlayfulTraining]

@@TheBioneer Thanks! Dread is fantastic! You'll probably love Hollow Knight... if you get the time. Nice feeling of nostalgia seeing Shenmue 1 and 2 on your list. :)

[@allanlowe3430]

Another great video! Well done, sir! Old time pen and paper gamer here. You've inspired me to create my ideal character sheet. Thanks!

[@hanaha888]

Shenmue was always my fav! Super influential when I was a kid. Made me wanna be a martial artist. Nice to know it’s one of your favs too! Also, lookin real strong at 0:15 💪🏽

[@mikemccarthy4765]

I call this military fitness (I guess it goes back to my days in the army). The military needs soldiers who have a wide range of fitness; running, strength, endurance and so on. It's about training a body that can function in a number of scenarios.

[@LikeElmo]

Does the military use kettlebell training?

[@mikemccarthy4765]

@@LikeElmo couldn't tell you, I left 30 years ago. There was nothing like that then, but could well be now.

[@Liam1991]

Which military are we talking about?

[@LikeElmo]

@@Liam1991 US/UK, NATO? They probably don't have the same training methods

[@andersbjrnsen7203]

@@LikeElmo would bet some of the russian services do at least.

[@JoeMamasBestie]

No matter how long I've stayed away you always inspire me to get back in.

[@SatyreIkon]

To be honest, I've never been good at spending my time planning, so my training tends to be a little allover the place; but because I'm also a huge RPG fan and can pour HOURS into character development this approach really helps me stay on course. 😎 Great video, thank you for talking about this!

[@ChronicSnake82]

this came out at almost spooky timing for me, ive hit a wall and am actually doing worse in my workouts. this information and motivation is a great reminder. thank you and keep up the great work! WE NEED YOU AND YOUR CONTENT

[@TheDocbach]

Its important to remember the base of everything here is purpose. Unlike video games, life doesnt really give you straight up objectives in bold font. Unless your goals are anchored by some kind of purpose, you will just be leveling up in all manner of things for no reason. At some point, you will have to min max certain areas. You cannot possibly be great at everything. Thats just not how neuroplasticity works. Your brain doesnt gain new neurons. The regions of your brain just re-wire and compete for already existing space. "And yes, you already use 100 percent of your brain." So instead of leveling every possible stat, its probably smarter to take a clearing potion and re-spec your character metaphorically speaking. In practice, this looks like clearing out old habits/rituals and replacing them with more constructive ones that serve the actual purpose. Replace TV bing watching with reading. Replace social media scrolling with meditation. Replace the escalator with a stair case. Replace easy junk foods with cooked meals. ect ect. This is not only better for your dopermanergic system, but it will enhance all of your stats all around until you know your purpoe. I know this isnt the sexy answer everyone wants to hear but its the objective truth.

[@hollislansford793]

Have you considered making a video on Ninja Warrior? I think it would be really great because it’s so functional due to the huge array of movements and fitness components needed in order to be successful.

[@frankieconcepcion7860]

Absolutley would love to see this as a series

[@tengu9959]

I’ve been comparing my journey to allocating my Dark Souls (Now, Elden Ring, I suppose) stats into the perks I want. It’s a pretty fair comparison to make, even down to one’s starting genetics/circumstance - the classes in the Soulsborne games, and how their starting numbers won’t matter as much as perceived.

[@MisterSwanson94]

Indeed! I created my own system based on things that worked and ways of training I like : powerlifting, strongman, military training, calisthenics, 1 mile training. And I love it! Will I become the best powerlifter or strongman in the world? Nopez. But will I enjoy every single moment of training? Yes! Will I be satisfied when I make progress? Yes!

[@elemstorm17]

I saw this video and right now I am actually super excited. I didn't think about making the routine like a video game until just recently. As a fellow fan of Breath of the Wild and the anticipating release of Tears of the Kingdom, I was actually super happy I got the DLC for it as well. Traversing Hyrule and leveling up the Master Sword is what I am doing. I'll see if I can aim for less deaths for a re-run, because...man, I died WAY too many times. 😅 I will actually incorporate these ideas into my daily life, not just in my training. Thank you. ^_^

[@zackhurwitz9441]

Sick!! Always looking to build myself across different modalities and one of my favorite content creators comes with some heat on exactly that.

[@ligh7foo7]

I didn't know what min maxing was. I thought a balanced approached was min max. Thankyou for clarifying that. 🙂👍

[@PotatoQuality_0]

Always remember to level up every area don't go just strength or dex Also after watching your videos I started training ambidextrous now I can write with my left quite well (I am right handed)

[@CloaknDagger]

Great advise, but the issue we have as a layman is this: Ok, we have a goal. We have a set of stats that we want: How do we make informed choices on how to reach that? The internet has huge traps of influencers and "experts" who all say different things, with different focuses, and for the layman like us, we're in a jungle of misinformation with few ways to extract the meaningful information/direction we desire.