Is "Society" Making Us WEAK?

[@NoLimitSquad]

Being sedentary plus eating poorly = 2023. Modern life isn't necessarily good for us but luckily we have channels like yours that uplift, inspire, and educate💪

[@Gojimaru]

Plus communicating with pampered children in an adult body.

[@VVabsa]

It's not like you have your own agency to do push ups and squats at home or something.

[@thepants1450]

​@@VVabsagotta consider the material conditions too brother, we're not islands

[@VVabsa]

@@thepants1450 Then let's do push ups together brother! 💪😁

[@thepants1450]

@@VVabsa decline or incline, comrade? 💪

[@harrisonschwartz565]

Something I’ve considered, as a society, we “train” children to sit for hours per day school systems. Growing up sitting in tight public school chairs, back muscles don’t develop as they’re supposed to, you grow up and it hurts to do anything but sitting (unless you start training). It’s hard as a parent. I want my child to grow up with a good social life, but I also want my boy to play and move like he wants to.

[@ayangtayeng7916]

U r right, we should try to help ur children in their physical growth along with education. My baby girl is 3 years old. I am planning to take her to my aerobics class once she turns 7 or 8 years old.

[@alexanderrahl7034]

Ask home school parents how their kids have a social life. As a, and I hate using this word like this, "community" they've pretty much figured it out. Humans solve problems we are faced with. Public and private school parents never have to solve the "my child's social life" problem. The home school parents did, and they did.

[@Heeroneko]

Plenty of social activities can be fun and encourage socializing. Even if your kid's not into sports or outdoorsy stuff, you might be able to get them into VR games. If you have to put your foot down about it, tell them they have to join a school sport, but let them choose which one. Maybe they're into photography? Nature photography would be a good way for them to pursue that and get outdoors in their free time when they're a bit older. It's not easy, but making sure it's something they'll at least give a chance will help them keep up the habit and make it part of their social life.

[@alexanderrahl7034]

@@Heeroneko VR games can be fun, but as an adult who plays them, there are... issues. For starters, gamers have a word for children on voice chat in their games. "Squeakers" and they're universally hated. It's not uncommon for gamers in many games, to pick on, bully (usually not overtly, but more like ignore them and let them die in team games without helping them in hopes they leave) or just outright tell them to get off the voice chat or leave the game. Mainly in games like Operators, Call of Duty or Onward, though COD isn't a VR game. This is because they don't want to deal with small unattended children who don't understand the game and take up a team slot from an adult who could play better. The other problem that links to this is online interaction. Yes yes, we all know about creeps and pervs on the internet coming for kids. But the much more common thing your child is going to be exposed to, is the conversations of older teens and adults, that are in a place where they consider "not safe for kids". Your kid is going to hear a lot of profanity. F words, C words, sexual phrases, obscene language, and things you probably don't want them to hear. Some people will think it's funny to expose your kids to it, others will be annoyed that your kid is around and they have to self censor for them when they didn't consent to be around them. It's a lot like letting your child into a dive bar. Realistically, none of us can really believe that if our kid went into a bar, they'd be served alcohol. Because that's logically ridiculous. But they could be exposed to a lot of things they shouldn't be exposed to. Online gaming, is the same way. A lot of gamers resent parents who let their kids play online games with them and consider it a parenting faux paus akin to letting the internet parent your child for you. Source, I've been a gamer my entire 29 years of life, and seen everything I just mentioned, first hand.

[@Heeroneko]

@@alexanderrahl7034 Which is why you don't just buy a bunch of random games and let your kid play them without seeing whether they're appropriate for them. I highly recommend playing a game yourself first before letting your kid play, so that you get a good idea of the content and the community in a game. Looking at online reviews geared towards parents is also a good idea. I've been in the online gaming space for over 3 decades, kids are not 'universally' hated. The majority of negative attitudes in online gaming come from competitive fps and moba games and are mostly from other, older kids. Cooperative games like Warframe and most non-pvp focused MMORPGs are pretty welcoming places. Regardless, it's up to the individual parent to determine what kind of online environment is appropriate for their child. For myself, I'd probably let a 13 yr old play WoW or Warframe and not worry about it, but I'd be leery of letting them play CoD or LoL. Avoiding pvp games is usually the best bet to avoid most of these problems. I don't know what it is, but competitive games really do tend to bring out the worst in ppl. That said, there's plenty of offline co-op games and single player games out there. Side note: Explaining all this different stuff to a parent that's not familiar with the gaming space can be overwhelming for them, that's why I didn't mention it earlier. Personally, when I play a pvp game I play with a small group of friends and turn off voice chat cuz of how obnoxious ppl are. My first online fps was the original Unreal Tournament and I never really started having problems until the days of CS:Source. But anyways, I'm aware of all the problems, some are unavoidable as your kid grows up, others you can try to mitigate some. That's just life.

[@willimeier8903]

Really good video. It's refreshing to see a fitness youtuber talking about socio-economic issues without going down some conspiracy pipeline

[@TheBioneer]

Thank you! 😁 Very much the aim!

[@helpfulcommenter]

Hear hear

[@jundullah9869]

The conspiracy shitty argument again and again

[@AlecFortescue]

It's not a conspiracy when it's real.

[@helpfulcommenter]

@@AlecFortescue 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@mikemccarthy4765]

this is one of the things I was talking about with my crewmate the other day. We work for the ambulance service, both ex military and despite being middle aged we try to keep ourselves fit. Our job is really very sedentary, lots of sitting around and general inactivity, then occasionally we are called on to do something very strenous (get an obese patient down a flight of stairs for example) and a lot of people in the service are not fit enough. Combined with 12 hour + shifts and it's difficult to get some exercise in outside of work. We were arguing that our employer should give us time in our shift to exercise 3-4 times a week ideally. Not gonna happen of course ("the service is under extreme pressure").

[@ENGRAINING]

so many of these jobs that require a lot of fitness way above average level, like police, medical emergency service, firefighter, construction etc. leave the workers with very little time to actually build and maintain the ability in their bodies to do the work. at best they will exercise on their own time, but it would be ideal if these jobs had trainers who were specifically provide functional fitness training for the work and its needs. from bottom line capitalism perspective, you will at least prevent injuries and avoid worker compensation which will cost way more than having in-house training to prevent such things and like you said, many of these people will be forced to sit at a desk for most of their work time and be expected to be capable and athletic for these small parts of the work time, regardless of the fact that if you make a guy sit all the time they're gonna be better at sitting than the work they have to actually do. with ai taking over what would have otherwise required a human sat at a computer table for hours and hours developing carpal tunnel and bent lumbar, we can have the human do more healthy things with the saved time and effort.

[@fiveleavesleft6521]

If you have lots of time sitting around then you have lots of time to exercise. Push ups, mountain climbers etc can be done in a tiny space. If you have a wall you can do handstands. Some bike stands can be used for dips, swinging and leg raises. Sounds a bit like excuses to me.

[@ENGRAINING]

@@fiveleavesleft6521 it's not a physical possibility issue it's a culture issue.

[@mikemccarthy4765]

@@fiveleavesleft6521 I dunno, doing press ups when we're with a patient or driving an ambulance may look a bit odd. You seem to be under the impression we spend a lot of time sat around on station, that is not the case. Some shifts we have so much work we don't even get time for a meal break.

[@Cdfitness90]

​@@ENGRAININGbut who will pay for this ? I work one of these jobs 12 hours shifts and i still manage to do 4 1.5 hour resistance training sessions per week and a 25 km hike over 5 hours every week

[@eckmann88]

I love how much you focus on mobility and movement. So many people who have diseases like arthritis that restrict them from what most fitness influencers profess can benefit from mobility exercises.

[@ENGRAINING]

funny thing is that a lot of fitness influencers have terrible mobility themselves. they just look good, but when it comes to feeling good, the stuff they say and how they behave overall would raise some doubts when it comes to that.

[@undeniablySomeGuy]

Yeah,, that reminds me of that iconic clip where an interviewer sees which lifters can touch the center of their back behind all that muscle

[@BallstinkBaron]

As someone with arthritis (had since I was 14), this is absolutely the truth. My goal isn't to look like a GI Joe it's to feel good and pursue my work and pleasures as long as I can

[@tim..t175]

I had arthritis from my mid 20’s to my mid 30’s and was dependent on pills for it. It disappeared when I stopped drinking soft drinks, drank more water and adopted a healthier diet . That was more than 10 years ago and I have never had it since 🤷‍♂️

[@lks122]

This is one of the greatest video essays abouy fitness and modern life I’ve ever seen, if not the greatest. I always felt guilty for not having any desire to chase goals that could take me higher on the financial tree, but would also mean that I would have to compromise my health and relationship with my family. Thank you for reassuring that this is not wrong, it’s just a choice.

[@Lucretia_Rage]

This is a fantastic video Adam, loved the vision of "motionpunk" you gave at the end. It's refreshing to see a fitness youtuber who is actually willing to consider social problems with thought and nuance and a look toward progress instead of using conspiracy nonsense to try and sell something.

[@notnotandrew]

If I could run to the office in gym shorts and a tank top, take a climbing wall to get to the third floor, do pull-ups during boring conference calls, and descend at the end of the day using a slide, life would be a blast. No lie. Of course, I could just find a job where I can work from home and accomplish half of this pretty easily.

[@judgementrizzy]

@@notnotandrew I work from home. Not sure I have anywhere to put a slide, but I've at least got a pull up bar in the next room!

[@mortalitydoesstuff8965]

Mirror's edge but not a nightmare dystopia

[@keltyfirebloom]

I love love love this. I’ve always thought that there should be ADULT parks, not just kids. To add to this, we should also maintain a harmonic relation to nature, promoting its place in the world, because that’s what it is, it is the world as we know.

[@Tooni8282]

Yes absolutely!

[@MaaveMaave]

I just learned about the UK's parkour parks. I love that. In the US we've seen a boon of skate parks / BMX parks, which is ALSO cool but not quite the same.

[@rvaldrich]

Really appreciate this video. I know modern life has its pitfalls and problems, but it doesn't deserve the villainy heaped upon it by purveyors of the Noble Savage Myth. There's a lot about modern life that makes us better and it's nice to give it a serious and truthful assessment. Thank you!

[@chrisAN3681]

The modern myth of the noble savage is most commonly attributed to the 18th-century Enlightenment philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau. He believed that the original "man" was free from sin, appetite or the concept of right and wrong, and that those considered "savage" were not brutal but noble. Rosseau would support everything he said! Example: The Communists on his channel now.

[@AllTheWorldIsSleeping]

I appreciate your work and normally have nothing to comment on with your content. There are some things you say in this video that make you come off as naive though. from you denying conspiracies (you really think the government wants you to be strong?), you better believe they are putting stuff in the water, even if it's just at worst fluoride and chlorine). I know the birth control in the water isn't really impacting hormone levels in males and that is allegedly a myth but when 90% of scientist if not more are getting funded by some corporation, you better believe the actual results are being manipulated, therfore you can't believe what they say. If you are listening to mainstream naratives then you are only misinfromed. I suppose you think the Plandemic was real too and that 19 hijackers took over three planes with boxcutters around the same time when there would be a computer device in everyone's pocket and they needed an excuse to spy on everyone (the Patriot act). that same year the New England PATRIOTS won the superbowl. The only time the New York Jets won a superbowl was in 1969 (the 1968 season) That is when construction began on the World Trade centers was in 68. (JETS). You can be naive or you can learn to think for yourself because the news is BS. The have technology that is better and cleaner than fossil fuels and I don't meant electric vehicles. Electric vehicles is not new technology. they have been around since the beginning. They want to make money off of us with energy cost and keep us a slave to the work week. So all of your ideas sound alright but you are living in a wishy washy state of mind. Weak citizens means they won't stand up and fight for what is theres. It's not hard to believe unless you prefer to be lied to like most people becuase most people can't handle the truth. The whole world around you is staged and like William shakespear said "All the world's a stage". Not to mention WIllaim Shakespear may have never existed. So it must be nice to just ignore the truth

[@whenpigsfly8178]

There's some pretty nasty parasites in the soil etc in Africa and other places, e.g. heel-burrowing worms. Britain is generally nicer by comparison. Mother Nature can be a B. So flat soled shoes with wiggle room (not necessarily minimalist shoes) are probably a necessity in most places, to name but one technology.

[@justinw1765]

@@AllTheWorldIsSleeping I'm not certain of all the above, but one thing I am fairly sure of, is that there is a significantly higher percentage of people on the ASPD spectrum (formerly called psychopaths and sociopaths) in positions of power, authority, influence, and extreme material wealth. And nothing is too below them, too rotten, too far over the line--all they care about is more power and control. They lack all that is good and humane about humans. They are the Epsteins of the world, and they like slavery, they like having any freedom to do what they want no matter how many it may hurt. Hence, knowing this basic psychology, it becomes possible that there is some truth to some so called conspiracies. The fact that so much of the most powerful countries/nations in the world have been in nearly perpetual war and battles for many decades now, says a lot in and of itself about the people who truly have the most power and influence (rarely the people in the public, like politicians). Some people are indeed too naive--particularly about psychopathy and psychopaths. Most people cannot even fathom that such people not only exist, but thrive in our modern hyper materialistic, hyper capitalistic, dog eat dog society.

[@baratoplata7050]

​@@AllTheWorldIsSleepingWhat's niave is you thinking everyone has to believe your inane worldview and having no understanding of modern sanitation and water treatment. You contrainian morons would drag us back to the days of cholera

[@TheOriginalPain18]

Hi Adam, The points you make in this video are great. As a martial arts teacher I really see the difference movement, coordination and confidence has in the lives of children. As someone who has also started a 9-5 job I realise how rushed modern work life is and how people think you shouldn't be fun anymore because you're an adult now. The coolness factor of being able to do forward rolls and backflips like a power ranger is also gone from most kids nowadays. It's really a shame. Movement and fitness needs to be implemented into everyone's life. We'd all be happier.

[@mattgerlach744]

A year ago I took a job with the Post Office as a letter carrier, so I'm now walking 6-8 hours a day, five or six days a week. In many ways I'm more fit than I've ever been in my life, and thinner than I was in college. It has really taught me that if you want to achieve the fitness that doctors tell you is important, it's gotta be during your workday. If your wage labor requires you to sit 40 hours a week, there's literally just barely enough hours in the day after that to get the amount of movement they want you to get.

[@justinw1765]

Yeah, I've done a lot of manual labor type jobs of all kinds. The most recent were Amzn warehouse. Shifts were 10hrs, and if you did picking, you walked fast for most of that time (or at least I did usually). It beats up your feet, especially when you're on the first floor which is hard concrete, but after awhile, you get more or less used to it, and its definitely physically good for you. Psychologically not so much. Helping an obscenely rich person just get richer and richer, while you're paid as little as they can get away with. And mandatory overtime during the holidays isn't so great, unless you really need the money.

[@chrishansen9379]

I'm indoors, sitting, hardly moving, looking at a screen right now!

[@ЗвездыБольшойПротуберанец]

In the past, standing desks were widely popular in workplaces and educational institutions. Many historical figures used them, such as Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens, Otto von Bismarck, Winston Churchill. People in the past were well aware that prolonged sitting can be harmful to health.

[@violetsystems8566]

Please more videos blending Thoughtful ideas/general fitness! The world needs this right now! Keep up the good work, Congrats!

[@lefterisgeorgiadis6870]

Adam your overall approach on fitness is really awesome!!! There's never a dull moment in your videos in my opinion. Thanks to your efforts more people will realize the importance of fitness. Keep it up!!!

[@lokitus]

You have been an inspiration to me for a couple of years now. I work from home and watching your videos helped me to realize that I can get up every one or two hours and get in a 5 - 15 minute workout. I'll watch your videos and pick exercises that I like. I'll take short walks after work when I can. Progress is slow, but it's there. Gradually, I have more energy and focus and my weight has become stable. I am older and not without any health issues, but quite frankly, 99% of my blood work and physical tests at the doctor look great. Please keep up your work. It is helping people. Thank you.

[@justinw1765]

You're not just a fitness educator, but a deep thinking/feeling philosopher. Definitely appreciated. Cheers.

[@lukecockburn1140]

Name one Philosophy paper you have read Not that I will verify

[@solipcyst5404]

Adam, thank you for making this video and what you do. Now that I’ve become a mom, I can’t relate to many of the fitness KZbinrs who don’t have the same goals that I have. You are the most realistic out there and I appreciate that. You are making the right choice in being there for your family and keeping up with your training. This video is just what I needed to get back into my training after being sick for a couple months straight!

[@ilovepigees]

Bought your book a couple of days ago, can't wait to get started!! 📖

[@RyanHamiltonBaker]

I absolutely love how raw and real your videos are. Nobody talks about how hard it is for people who don't have money or parents or people who are overwhelmed with work, etc to consistently workout, eat healthy, and get good sleep. At the end of the day, there is always something you can do to improve your situation, but being screamed at and told you're a failure doesn't really help if you are depressed and overwhelmed. Thanks for bringing a much-needed perspective to the internet.

[@dyj321]

Really enjoyed this video! The motionpunk part reminded me of classic Disney attractions that talk about the future! I work for the US air force and am lucky enough to have an hour for fitness every day. I also live pretty far, so I usually use that hour to drive home and only sometimes work out. Thanks to your channel (it always motivates me) I've been more consistent with my workouts and have lost a percent of my body fat! I am grateful that I can get home earlier and spend time with my family, whether I workout or not. Keep up the good content!

[@DanceOfDawn]

it was a wonderful video, thank you adam. so much of what you say is something i can totally relate to. i WANT yo live in a motionpunk world. i quit my office job and went freelance because i hated being sedentary, wearinh shoesat least 50 hours a week, using exclusively my fingers and forarms for typing and touching bloody screens. i am so much happier and grateful for the opportunity to be a freelance artist, making my time the way i want it and finally getting to terms with the necessity of movement for health.

[@JacobFeldman-b5o]

This is your best work bro. You articulated perfectly what a lot if us are feeling but could not put a finger on. Great work brother !

[@haerthguard]

Love it! One piece of "MovePunk" I would like to add and encourage is gardening. Rebelliously grow your own food. Turn lawns into wildlife havens. Share extra produce with your community. Not only is it incredibly rewarding and gets us outside, but it can also be a great workout to dig up beds, haul buckets of water, and plant trees.

[@mosesmihan4656]

This is what we need. Honest, authentic, well thought out, genuinely uplifting, and considerate. Kudos. Let’s work towards this vision together. Celebrate movement.

[@Gong-Fu_Hermit]

Always love your videos mate. I believe society certainly can make you week, but like you said it's based on the relationship. To me it's about the mind set, does what doesn't kill you make you stronger or weaker because in this manner your mindset will manifest these results in your body.

[@rakeimtanner4449]

This is my favorite video you've ever made. It really does tie in together firmly what the channel stands for.

[@justinw1765]

It's a very important and necessary video for sure. Society seems to be going ever more insane, and off the rails.

[@JohnSmith-p1b]

I'm a leftist and I love working out. I even carry around a 50-60 lbs kettlebell with me every day while attending classes. It's so disheartening seeing fellow physical culturalists adopt the right-wing "I'm better than you because I work out" mindset. You inspire me because you show folks that there's a better path toward becoming strong that doesn't put others down. Even if you aren't a lefty, I love this message because it demonstrates the necessary mindset to forge a better world where everybody can actualize their full potential without being encumbered by the chains of poverty, gender, race, class, caste, nationality, stigma, food deserts, excessive working hours, etc. I hope we can all live in such a world one day with walkable cities, calisthenics parks on every corner, easy access to healthy non-processed food, and as much free time as possible to enjoy all of it.

[@edo458]

I think he is more lefty. Called out conspiracy bullshit within the first minute, shutting down right wing nonsense. How do you carry the kettlebell? In a bag or just holding it?

[@JohnSmith-p1b]

@@edo458 Just holding it by my side and switching hands whenever one gets tired. Great for grip strength and core stability. It gets easier every day I do it

[@TheBioneer]

I’m pretty darn left 😝 Try and keep videos unpolitical but it gets increasingly hard with the current fitness landscape…

[@JohnSmith-p1b]

​@@TheBioneer And that's why you're my favorite fitness creator

[@justinw1765]

I used to identify with the left. Would suggest considering checking out of the con game of left vs right, because at the highest levels of power and wealth, it doesn't exist. It only really exists (well, in our perception) amongst us commoners and as a divisive device to keep us polarized, divided, and squabbling amongst each other so we don't focus on our true enemy--the psychopathic plutocrats who really run things behind the politicians and bureaucracy. An excellent resource for understanding just how illusionary this is politically and government wise, is the Ted x talk titled, Our Democracy no longer represents the people. Goes deep into the history of Tweedism in politics, high level research studies that show that core policies change very little whether the "left" or "right" is primarily in power on a surface level, etc. It is given by a Harvard professor. It is most applicable to the US, but I suspect a good portion of it applies to many other nations to varying degrees. Ultimately, the psychopathic plutocrats want us commoners to be polarized into these teams/sides, and they facilitate this through their influence on the corporate media, politics, and entertainment industry. Another good one is the Boston Globes article, Vote all you want, the secret government won't change. Primarily comes from an interview with long time white house insider. Also references to how core policies don't change much whether this or that party predominates.

[@dope.dialectics]

I was talking about this the other day. Not using technology to replace us, but to further understand and utilize our natural bodies.

[@israelvaldivia2686]

The majority of people who seek fitness do so only to look good or impress others on social media. 1% do it for sports and functionality. Sad world we are living in

[@andrewvincent89]

Fitness and good nutrition make me feel good. I enjoy looking healthy as well

[@NBDYSPCL]

My goal is to maintain a standard of physical fitness well into my seniority. Pensions don't mean shit if you're too sick to enjoy it.

[@eldorados_lost_searcher]

​@@NBDYSPCL Pensions? You're lucky to have that option.

[@michaelring6077]

Because that can't train properly. You can be good looking and functional, bodybuilding is very good for that but people don't know how to train or takin shortcut and juicing.

[@cyberyousef7519]

@@michaelring6077 bodybuilding is no, athletic bodybuilding yes

[@Poonkaans]

I always found it interesting in Dune that the human response to the elimination of AI humanity turned to the mind, to train it like a computer (for psychic powers too, which is of course awesome…). But Motionpunk and and the pursuit of the mind like that in combo would be an incredible society - Mentats, Bene Gesserit, and The Movers would be epic! Great video :)

[@alexstone9099]

Just when I thought I couldn't like the message you promote anymore you get onto the right to roam movement. Its nice to hear others who have made these same connections and conclusions, its very inspirational.

[@deeneely295]

Stuff like this is why I really, really love your content. I'm very discerning about the fitness people I follow and you're one of my favs.

[@TheBioneer]

Thank you 😁😁

[@ynghuch]

Dude! That idea about the activity encouraging city, I’ve had that idea for ages! I’ve even considered it for my house. Like having a fireman’s pole and something you have to climb to get upstairs! It seems we’re not alone in our love and pursuit of increasing physical ability. If you’re ever in the northwest and want to do a video, give me a shout. I live near the beach and there’s plenty of green spaces too.

[@Bat_Dance]

Just by sitting for a couple of hours, you’re doubling the weight pressing down on your lower spine and hip girdle . And people do this for 8-10 hours of their day. Then they hop into their cars (where they sit) and go home (where they sit). Then they sit to eat. And what are they stuffing their faces with? Mostly processed foods, of course. There was a time where the majority of us had to move in our jobs. We also took care of our farms and crops better resulting in better quality of food. I believe we should go back to those ways instead of chasing conveniences.

[@Precipiceofwind]

It's almost as if the infrastructure is highly car dependent and processed foods are cheaper and take less time to consume/make

[@jundullah9869]

​@@PrecipiceofwindLol when i tell that everything in the industrial world has been made meticulously to make us weaker and more submissive to the society i'm called a conspiracy theorist when it's as obvious as 1+1=2

[@Bat_Dance]

@@Precipiceofwind whoa 🤯

[@gamebros87]

Yup and if they get their way with AI alot of those sitting Jobs are gonna be in moving jobs or walking the streets.

[@cyberyousef7519]

@@Precipiceofwind bro just admit that you are too soft to eat real food, processed food should be forbidden

[@Arkansya]

bosses definitely want us to be weak, and they apply thé following : - Make any work debilitating - break ppls relationships work (Shuffle teams, unoredictable schedules, part time...) - degrade cognitive work environment (openspace, scheduling, impossible deadlines) in the late 1800 and early 1900 bosses even provided hard alcohols onsite for fast workers, so the smart ones are too drunk or alcoholic to unionize etc. no need to think about conspiracies about chemtrails or whatever, any seasoned unionist would tell you that. fun fact, unions were the firsts besides clergy to create sports clubs for workers

[@john6922]

Conspiracy theories are just excuses for not taking responsibility. Work has just followed a narrow and niave path optimising against easily measured but poor parameters. Many can chose to accept less pay and have more freedom (not all....). We all need to just chose to do what we can when we can and accept this means watching less KZbin while eating biscuits and moaning about poor health. As Adam demonstrates, there's loads of options to just do something you enjoy.

[@Balloonbot]

I mean, I dont think bosses care how weak you are, they just want the work done and see it as something to be done outside of work. "Bosses" is very broad too, could be a business owner of 3 people or a manager in a chain of many at a corporation. They're not all deliberately attempting to physically harm their employees, its just a bi - product of the desire for financial growth over all else.

[@oscarlove4394]

"Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity" -hanlon's razor. they're not working you hard because they want you to be weak, but because they think that makes them money. they dont have open offices because they want to take your privacy, but because its cheaper. they shuffle teams not because they want you disorganised but because they think it'll somehow make things better. having a manager increases profit, therefore more managers = more profit.

[@Arkansya]

@@oscarlove4394 working ppl being able and willing freedom is quite a bad thing for profit, you know. there's quite a large bit of documented history about that.

[@Kris1075]

We live in a society moment

[@ZenDragonYoutubeChannel]

Love the message. Sharing this video on my Facebook. I feel blessed to be able to integrate active play into both my role as a father and (more often that not) my job as a pedagouge. Along with martial arts, some movement training here and there and lifting/calisthenics and stretching... I feel I'm doing pretty well in terms of moving. I could definitely improve in terms of sleeping, and while I eat some healthy stuff the majority of my calories come from unhealthy foods and cake and such :p So that's where I nould raise the bar... anyways, thanks for inspiring people to move and doing it with empathy, keep it up. :)

[@theprodigalson4003]

I’ve got much to say but I haven’t the words at the moment. I will say this. I’m glad you exist. You’ve taught me much, you’ve validated theories I already had, and encouraged me to trust, and explore them further and I share your channel with anybody who will listen to me, because I think even a smidge of what you project could change their lives. I wish you and your family happiness and if they want it prosperity. I believe they’ll be just like you and want to help others and be the leading example of what humanity can achieve, if we were only not restricted by our modern age Thanks for all you do bioneer, love u bro

[@mtwata]

Just got your ebook! I'm an example of how bad our "society" can be for our body nowadays. I'm a 35yo freelance web developer. I've been sitting for 8~12h mon-fri (and sometimes weekends) and noticed how much worse my posture and mobility got in the last few years. I've been watching your videos recently and I like your life philosophy too. Your kids are lucky to have you as their father! I've been going to the gym for the last six months, looking to improve mobility and strength. I walk my dog twice a day, for about 45 mins each time. And I now take breaks more often, even if it's just for quick stretches. Feeling much better already! Thanks!!

[@matthill3328]

Respect for your channel / content has just soared

[@BlakeShopSoey]

My attempts to answer this question always end up being a bit depressive, so thanks for the ray of hope and practical suggestions that you make here!

[@chrisdraper845]

3 main channels have greatly contributed to me rethinking how I exercise and maintain my body over the last few years. One is yourself, the others are Strength Side and Tom Morrison. I’m so thankful I found your channels. Lots of issues I used to have are now practically gone, or at least I understand them more and what I need to still do to improve. Everyone do now is more functional than it ever was. Edit: fantastic vid by the way. Makes some very good points with some great ideas.

[@MatthewPeterMurphy]

I work as a food server. I love that I am active at work and constantly moving. I also do it because I’ve worked behind a desk for 8 hours a day and it killed my soul. It’s a hard job but I have a hard time leaving it because of how much I get to move doing it

[@Mr.Coffee576]

This is one of the most important videos Ive ever seen. The best part is, you have come up with solutions, not just identifying the problem. I dunno how realistic these solutions, especially the 4 day workweek, but giving people who come acoss this video something to think about is all that matters. I absolutely agree about cities needing to integrate with nature more. This video has honestly been a breath of fresh air.

[@taolinnegar9961]

I use a tree for pullup & chinups... A rope in the tree for resistance training... A blanket taped around a tree for boxing.... Old car tyer for kicking... Heavy rock for Squats & deadlifting...

[@MajorSebbaa]

Videos like this are what makes this the IMHO best fitness channel on KZbin.

[@mustafayldz9540]

just thanks for your time man, you and your content mean a lot to me really

[@esteigh]

5 years ago I stopped driving and owning a car and ride my bike everywhere. So this tug a feeling I had but couldn’t express. Yes! I value using my body as a form of transportation.

[@RedLegg]

You're such a force for good, man. This is so refreshing in its sense and sanity.

[@lambo-nq9zy]

Bioneer, while I'm a very conservative leaning American, I also can acknowledge the challenges of staying fit in our current societal structure. I can tell from the points you brought up we would have our disagreements politically, but I respect the work you do. You were one of my inspirations for getting back into fitness in 2021, and I've managed to stay 30lbs lighter consistently. I'm pursuing fitness certifications on the side in hopes of being able to train others to find ways to improve their overall fitness and health, no matter what their situation. Your creativity and outside the box thinking is something I hope to incorporate in this endeavor.

[@beenright5115]

As a liberal learning American, the fact that we both subscribe to this channel says we could probably get along. We need to get back to the time when we could talk across isles in this maddening world...

[@pyroshock2789]

There are just so many different aspects of health and fitness I really want to incorporate into my life, but even as a kid moving through high school, I find that I have increasingly less and less time. Although im still young, and although I dont want to miss out on taking advantage of training different aspects of my life, I'm effectively forced to put the majority of my effort into my career, and I just barely make enough time for calisthenic skills and flexibility/mobility work.

[@chrisdraper845]

As Adam has pointed out before (I think it was about cold showers in greater context), there are so many things we are told we need to do every day. But it’s just impossible to do everything! Sounds like you’re focusing on the right things. Just do them when you can.

[@roninx2885]

I hear you! That said, I say you're on the right track in terms of health while juggling education/socializing with family and friends. Your focus on mobility, calisthenics, flexibility, and aerobic training should be the foundation for your current and future physical health. It's about balancing prioritization and consistency. That which you prioritize may change day to day, while being consistent does not mean being rigid and inflexible. You should be flexible and adapt to your circumstances as they change keeping in mind what outcome or goal you want to strive for.

[@whenpigsfly8178]

Sitting down most of the time, I definitely noticed my legs feeling a lot better after a gym session with a couple of sets of high rep squats, avoiding failure. I think I need to make a serious effort to slowly build up my exercise routine.

[@FromTheWombTotheGrave]

As someone who’s kind of introverted one of the best things helping me with being consistent with my routine is working out at home. I love and enjoy callisthenics+cardio at home I’ll never be out of shape since my fitness stuff is not at gym

[@bpb210]

"[The internet] is teaching us to quickly absorb huge amounts of information." Wow, I never thought about it like that. A great point amongst many great points.

[@notyouraveragejoe42]

"Motionpunk" is the most excellent idea I've ever heard! You bring excellence into this world and I am 100% in favour of that kind of future - stay excellent!

[@CRValtierra]

Bro, i absolutely love that ending message, i always say to myself "when im 50, i still want to be able to hip toss people". What i desire above all else is freedom, and honestly man, i respect you for that final message "Keep your billion dollar pay check, if it means sitting all day" - The Bioneer

[@curtissjamesd]

This is an excellent examination of a lot of societal issues along with fitness, very nuanced and thoughtful. I applaud you.

[@ebomb1133]

Loved all you had to say and motivated me to go to the park to move, climb, crawl around! Thanks Bioneer!

[@SStarwind]

One of the few if only voices out there that pair mental health with physical health and breaking the paradigms of what fitness means for most people. I'm not gifted or privileged, but I've always, always put an emphasis on fitness. When I was young, my mother once said, "If you don't have your health, you don't have anything." Later on, I learned that being strong and fast and able to run or climb trees gave me a sense of freedom. This dedication has made some thing difficult, because my physical fitness has taken priority over some career choices in my life, but as I get older, the more grateful I find myself that I've made those choices. I feel good (kinda, My body always feels somewhat punished) and I have greater mobility, flexibility and strength than most others my age could dream of. I CAN have FUN playing with random obstacles on my commute or walking with friends; trees, walls, rocks and cliffs. Further, the lifelong habit of keeping this machine in check has strengthened my mind, allowing me to remain strong and confident when the work day stretches on beyond the 12-hour mark. Fitness is important. It is crucial. It's relieving to see content like this that pushes actual overall health instead of the body builder fantasy that the rest of social media tells us we need. Keep this up, it gives us hope. Cheers.

[@SvalblodChampion]

I don´t think we are really living longer, the grandfather of my father died at 94 years old, the grandmother of my mother died at 100, the grandmother of my father at 84, and my grandmother 83

[@codywalper22]

I seriously don't think a video has ever felt more catered to me as a person. My wife and I have a 7 month old and we are barely making ends meet. Fitness is such a big part of my mental health but I feel guilty anytime I try to work out knowing there's a million other things I could or should be doing. But my absolute favorite way to workout is to just run around the forest like an absolute weirdo just climbing and jumping, throwing logs, etc. I want to pass that on to my son. That its natural. How ideal would it be if the world around was catered to, as you put it, a movmenet punk? Sure life would still be hard with making ends meet and prepping for the school year or even just general drama in your life. But then you for a grocery run and you can get a work out in just doing that. The world is in such a weird place politically and culturally (especially here in the US and ESPECIALLY here in Texas) why not build a society around movement? I don't want my kid stuck behind a desk just to grow up and end up stuck behind a bigger desk. I friggin love this channel and all the work you do. I also wish we could go on a double date with our wives and leave the kids with grandma and grandpa while we nerd out about fitness and movement and embarrass our better halves but thats neither here nor there.

[@pranakhan]

Glad I'm not the only one watching Baki Hanma Season 2, and wondering how sick my physique could have been in the Jurassic era. Motionpunk hit hard. I need to chew on that for awhile. Deep gratitude for your contributions.

[@malkomalkavian]

We are obsessed with growth and productivity because it provides choice, protection, and power more reliably than anything else.

[@PeteS_1994]

Does it really in the way society runs nowadays?

[@justinw1765]

Not really. Also, protection and power? Odd terms. Power over what and/or whom? Power is for egotists, narcissists, sociopaths, and psychopaths. The true power comes from within and in relation to a purely positive and purely loving creative Source. This is the real power, and the more one truly aligns with that consciousness and force, the more truly powerful one becomes. The more one disconnects from that, the less truly powerful one becomes, though such a person may appear to be powerful in the world and from the standards of the world. There was one human who so aligned with that creative, purely loving Source and true power, that no even physical death could limit him. The way is open for *all,* if we would but just walk it. And he had the very real power to completely smite those that unjustly attacked and physically hurt him, and yet he did not. Instead, he prayed for them.

[@malkomalkavian]

@@PeteS_1994 Oh, yes. If you don't think so, it may be because you already have those things.

[@emmabrown7560]

As someone who enjoys movement and has both experience being physically disabled (Fibromyalgia) and many loved ones with a wide range of physical disabilities I would fully support something like this! I am so glad that you have brought this idea to youtube. I know that in spaces where accessibility for the disabled is discussed, ideas for an integrative, holistic, respectful and varied human created landscape comes up a lot. There's also the idea that accessibility isn't just for disabled people but for people who are "able-bodied" as well. Working together to decide how to create this future together is a necessary task and must include everyone. Thank you for this wonderful and thoughtful video.

[@williamonate3172]

This might my favorite video you have made yet! I find your shared thoughts and notions of value refreshing in a sea profit obsessed madness! Thanks for all your hard work!

[@verablack3137]

I have been inspired by the physical culture of the 1850-1930s, it is also interesting to read all of the utopian ideals from back then too. I find that if I spend 20 minutes with my chest expander and 10 minutes with weights or calisthenics a day I feel so much better than when I just go to work. 30 minutes is nothing, not even enough time to watch a show on netflix but it makes a huge difference throughout the day

[@nicolasson9650]

Everything you said from your video is what I've been trying to figure out for a while. Thanks again for the insightful video, Bioneer!

[@Seriouslyfunny1]

Man I saw just this video of your for the first time and I'm convinced you're the deal. Subscribed even before I was halfway into this video. Keep this good content coming !

[@BrokenLightning8]

While we are each responsible for our own well-being, I wouldn’t rule out a conspiracy of keeping us weak/compliant just yet. Maybe not where you live, Adam, but I’ve noticed that despite the “free speech” I have, there are several things I’ve noticed that slip in rather subtly, slowly conditioning us to pay less attention to important things and care about the non important things to an unhealthy degree. It’s been happening for decades, and the signs are there if you watch closely.

[@justinw1765]

Free speech sure took a nose dive during Covid, especially in relation to social media platforms and public discourse/debate. So many people, including actual doctors, formerly highly respected epidemiologists, etc, got shut up, banned, shadow banned, ostracized, and the like real quick. If you even hinted at questioning the wisdom of taking a largely experimental and very different vaccine, you were automatically labeled things like a Trump lover (I'm not, never was) to significantly worse. And then some folks in some countries, like in Australia, had it much worse with their "free-speech". So yeah, all in all, I'd have to agree with you. People need to do a lot of research into ASPD (formerly called psychopathy and sociopathy), and then realize that a lot of the wealthiest and most powerful people in this world, are on this spectrum, and when you really truly understand what that means, entails, and implies, then you don't need to ever watch horror movies or the like, because you understand that you are living in one. One that they are inching closer and closer to their plans and desires, as most don't even pay attention. Those plans and desires include full, total control over everything. That is the wet dream of wet dreams of every clever, more self controlled, and already materially powerful psychopath.

[@landro3552]

Hey mate, you rock, your videos rock, your dedication rocks. Thanks for all the knowledge and effort. Your videos are top quality

[@bino6453]

Your best work to this date Adam, hands down. Congratulations and I won't even say to keep improving - you have been doing it consistently for years, without fail. Strive on brother ❤

[@sapinva]

This started out with soul crushing depression and ended in a dystopian nightmare. Hope you feel better now 😀

[@TheBioneer]

Haha was it a nightmare?? The motionpunk? That wasn’t the intention 😂

[@sapinva]

@@TheBioneer I thought the UK had "right to roam" laws?

[@trharding]

@sapinva Scotland has more freedom to roam than England. England has a reasonably extensive customary/ancient footpath network across the countryside that campaigners have been fighting to re-open and extend for many years.

[@sapinva]

​@@trharding Interesting. Context is always helpful. Most places have zero right to roam, you just carefully weigh your odds of getting arrested or shot.

[@isfahelww]

Have you read Thomas Sowell's book, Basic Economics?

[@CalamitousIntent]

Clearly not.

[@JoaoPedro-pq5bz]

Absolutely amazing video. Totally agree with the approach. Thanks for doing it.

[@panagenesis2695]

Answer: Yes

[@420yaboi3]

Amazing video man. I think that a lot of people would stop for a moment and think through their lifestyle choises after watching this. Made me think. Keep up the great work.

[@falsificationism]

Really like the mention of the built environment and urban design here. Very thoughtful and well done!

[@user-jb7jt6gs7h]

Love you getting into right to roam!! I briefly lived in the UK and it was surprising to myself how rapidly I got interested in the politics around that, but it's just such a glaring injustice! Really neat to hear about it again from your perspective.

[@leifcian4288]

Gud on you man, speaking up for right to roam and such. Really compassionate video.

[@TheBioneer]

Thank you!

[@kettlebellcarnivore-vr5cw]

I had to learn to actually prioritize health, and put hard boundaries on work demands. Life is too short to waste it.

[@raginald7mars408]

we call it Conditioning PAIN - REWARD Pattern very hard to de Condtion train to endure PAIN wihtout any Reward then you stay away from Over Rewarders and Impostors

[@Marshadow69]

A nice overall view. I often comment on videos dealing with diet, often the diet wars. What is always ignored is that referring to ancestral diet is fine but it is relatively meaningless without underlining the importance of ancestral lifestyle as a whole - including sun exposure, exercise, social engagement, chemical exposure, sleep etc. This video is a pleasant exploration of some of those issues.

[@milesrost6674]

"Stay Strong, Chase Excellence Brothers."

[@davidleahy933]

Adam - you the man! I've learnt so much from your show the last few years. Only channel I've watched regularly, personally

[@Zakrex2]

Thanks for the reflection. This video takes a new approach to movement and I hope you do great in whatever you decide to do. all the best

[@andrewdunn8778]

I went from "obese but working at a supermarket on my feet 8-9 hours a day" for ten years to "obese but sitting behind a desk" for the last year and a half and holy wow I feel awful. Interviewed for a retail job today Edit: got the job

[@justinw1765]

Congrats. Hope it works out well.

[@Dave-lx3vt]

"Change our relationships to our environment" You, sir, are a stoic and it's great. Keep it up.

[@TheBioneer]

Guys! The Vivobarefoot promo code has changed! It's now "THEBIONEER15" Thanks!

[@themadpolymath3430]

Just bought it, excited to try. I'm still floundering with your first program lmao.

[@psylinx]

Everything that you say makes so much sense and I say this as someone who lost a 150 pounds I still least another, 150 to go, but that's okay. I'm slowly making it there. And one thing that you said, which is about doing more. As the day goes on, instead of just your normal workout makes a lot of sense to me. So I'm going to try and do more during the day. Just in general just to see if I can make my health that much better and also get my brain back on track. See, I had a stroke about 3 and a 1/2 years ago. Luckily, I came out of it really, really well. Which most people don't. So now I'm just at that point. I'm trying to get everything I can back and golden. Thank you so much. George Davis

[@psylinx]

Motio-punk

[@malkomalkavian]

Thank you. I bought the first one, and I couldn't defend buying the second one too, but this sale means I can get it and not feel bad about the expenditure.

[@shaehatton656]

Bought it a few days ago. Tomorrow is full-body day! I'm enjoying it!

[@blazingsun4674]

luckily for me, my job keeps me outside and active at all times, on top with your videos helping me ive kept my mobility and strength

[@ADHDlanguages]

This was an awesome one. I really enjoy hearing you talk about your vision of what our society could be. Where you did get "political" it was only explaining the specifics of your initial point - that governments should prioritize the health and happiness of their citizens over a higher GDP.

[@taylorpark3544]

Man woukd I love to live in a MotionPunk world. Movement options just about everywhere. Exercise and fitness being encouraged without force. Helping us use and gain the max capabilities of our mind and body. For now it might be moving towards a Jet Set Radio Future, but I wanna move towards that MotionPunk future.

[@vaitgabalhag]

I like the way you analize the bigger picture when it comes to fitness. movement is life!

[@stonescorpio]

As a writer, I am intrigued by the potential of Movementpunk as a genre.

[@TheBioneer]

Would love to see what you come up with! I have story ideas, too 😎😁

[@sa-cd1fx]

you need to spread this message on social media ASAP!!!!!!!!!

[@calisthenicswBin]

this is possibly one of your best philosophical videos yet i can't believe theres someone that thinks exactly like me

[@samuelswayze]

Very appreciative of this video and other video(s) you've done before that speak on being empathetic/sympathetic and non-judgemental towards people less physical than us. I'm still on the journey to getting more fit (down over 50lbs from my heaviest last December) and judgemental attitudes can really be just another obstacle for people to work out. Appreciate the pinhole view into some of your politics, makes me feel more aligned as a viewer. You did get a bit nerdy there at the end, but it's definitely one of your endearing qualities. Something paraphrased from a different youtuber that I think fits along with some of this video is that while it's true at the end of the day we must take responsibility for our own lives and do what we as individuals can for our own outcomes, we as a society should strive to improve our systems to properly incentivize the outcomes that are best for a society (healthy, intelligent, economically well off, friendly, and productive members of society).

[@s.bhaskar1736]

This video is so different ! really love your opinions and suggestions.

[@J_a_k_e_]

Movement underpins immortality. Stagnation is literally death. "Motionpunk" absolutely conveys this message comprehensively. Imma start using it. Nice going thinking it up.

[@WarHero87]

Be sympathetic to those who can’t find the time or resources to work out. Like yourself. Be kind to yourself