On The 100 Days of Fitness the Trainer Gave To Thee: Days 59-61 | 100 Days

[@r-evolve]

Every time John jumps onto the risers, I remember the vlogbrothers video where he managed to stand on a table to face his fear of heights. It's so comforting and humanizing to see how he's grown over the years :')

[@weirdbuginthenighttime]

I never thought following two middle aged men through 100 days of exercise would be this entertaining

[@standwithmight7352]

Simen Hasselø +

[@michaellynch3493]

It just occurred to me that people may be following along and doing 100 days I've just been eating ice cream and enjoying the content

[@sexyscientist]

I'm on your boat man, cheers!

[@k54ltyd28]

I literally only ever watch this to pass the time while I'm eating...

[@milissamackey7231]

yeah. As a person who's recovered from an eating disorder I am surprised and pleased that this series hasn't triggered me much at all. But I sure as heck am not going to change the routine that works for me just to play along with John. I'm usually having a snack and drink in my jim-jams when I watch

[@omgitsyelhsa13]

Michael Lynch +++

[@isabelleisabelle.]

Michael Lynch same

[@ashleyjohnson3663]

Watching John jump on 15 risers actually brought tears to my eyes. Does anyone else remember the video of him struggling to stand on a table? Well done, John! V proud.

[@magicoA]

"Sword fish dodging a shark" John loves his fish metaphors

[@itsonlymecollette]

I honestly can't believe that this is the same John Green who couldn't stand on a table at the beginning of vlog brothers, it's an incredible transformation and you should be so proud of yourself

[@fossilfighters101]

itsonlymecollette +++++

[@culwin]

He got over that with the frog hopper. But I think he nailed the problem in the previous video where he said he's afraid of falling. I think as a child he never learned how to take a fall and he never learned that heights aren't a big deal.

[@mygutsaysmaybe1509]

culwin as someone who is also painfully fearful of falling, it's not that we don't "know" that heights aren't a big deal, is that my nervous system/adrenal glands kick into high gear and I just can't ignore that flight response

[@DoorSCARF]

learning something with your body and learning something with your mind are different things but they are both learning something ;) x

[@xxSharpSide]

I'm impressed that John can jump that high, he has come a long way battling his fear of heights!

[@DevoSevo]

Man John looks way better now than he used too, especially his posture! He actually looks like he can hold himself up! (thats a compliment John)

[@knongknongs]

"It's really challenging to be a 100% self-motivated, and I just wanna say, I'm super proud of everyone who's done that so far." Thanks, John. :)

[@Bea_Esser]

This series is a good example of why it's easier to workout with a buddy. You have someone to cheer you on & hold you accountable.

[@RamenNoodle1985]

I think whoever loses the food picture challenge and has to do a solo 1 hour boxing workout should be filmed and the entire 1 hour should be uploaded. Because I love Chris that much 😂

[@sexyscientist]

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[@basiec.9705]

Joanne Hunter +

[@FromAnonymouse]

Joanne Hunter +

[@isabellabornberg2153]

Joanne Hunter good idea

[@phoesmi]

i don't these kinds of suggestions matter now. if days 59-61 were before the holidays, that means they already ended 100 days and are just editing and putting them up

[@tjv2446]

Hey John. Thanks for doing this. 100 Days is my favourite nerdfighter project. Watching you and Chris struggle through exercises gives me the motivation I need to keep up my own fitness regime.

[@tjv2446]

Although like @MichaelLynch I am also overindulging on ice-cream thanks to a half-price deal on artisan ice creams at my local market. #BalancedDiet

[@NargelsLikesMe]

Remember back in the good old days of vlogbrothers when John had a problem with standing on tables? He has come so far!!! This is super exciting :D

[@andybearchan]

There was an article I read that humans only have so much will power. There's a finite amount of difficult things we can do a day. If work is hard then it's hard to eat right. The solution is to gradually make difficult things a habit. Another solution is to get difficult things done first thing. Going to the gym in the morning means your less likely to skip it. Habits, good or bad, take very little effort. Which is why it is hard to break bad habits.

[@mangafirecat10]

I would like to see a John vs. Hank arm wrestle after 100 days

[@rayhs1984]

13 days in. Only 1 Mile jogs so far. Started at struggling to a to do a 14 minute Mile and feeling like crap after. Now can do 13 minutes pretty consistently. Sunday going to do 2 miles, Then start with exercising Monday.

[@lydiaalbano9577]

Raymond Smith keep going! you got this!

[@vaibhavgupta20]

Raymond Smith try Nike run club app. I started with zero. by the end of 2 months I could do 5k in 30 minutes.

[@rayhs1984]

Vaibhav Gupta I use "Map my walk" currently, but I'll check that out.

[@ethan-loves]

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[@JohnTCano]

Strava is a really great running app as it combines social media with an extremely easy to use tracking app. No ads, nor bullshit pop ups. Just two taps and you go. You can also follow other people who record their runs. I follow Casey Neistat and some of my friends.

[@2201rafaela]

My best friend and I decided to start 100 days of jogging together while doing pilates twice a week. We celebrated day 15 today. They're not consecutive like you guys are doing, but we're already noticing how different and more motivating it is when you have a friend to text you and say "HEY, LET'S DO THE THING." We have also been sharing a few meals together. Yesterday, for example, she came home and we had hummus on toast for a snack and some unsweetened coffee. You guys are part of our motivation. Thank you! :)

[@doylist]

There's a pattern to my self-motivated workouts so far: they happen on days where I have a new 100 days video to watch.

[@standwithmight7352]

Charles Matthew Smit +

[@hellosaera]

i really dig this series. of alll the things i watch on youtube, it's the first one that i feel like i've been able to share with my mom. i also really appreciate the way that you guys speak about fitness and your goals for this project, because my mom has struggled with these topics since before i was born, and usually fitnessy things just make her feel like shit for not being able to do more.

[@bentn13]

Chris' self directed exercise day are as riveting in its changes as the weather in a Wimbley Wombley game, you NEVER know what's going to happen.

[@jumpincows]

Oh man, I've had a bad couple of exercise and food weeks because my Master's thesis is due today, but every time I watch one of these I just want to go for run. Good job guys!

[@xHappyFeel]

A Belgian shirt! Awesome John! Love from that small country with awesome waffles, fries and chocolate :)

[@elizabethjohnson420]

yesss! Love from all nerdfighters and 100 days fans in Belgium

[@Simbopottomus]

xHappyFeel omg ur description of Belgium makes me want to come over there right this minute. Gimmie all the fries chocolate and waffles!

[@robertbaillargeon3683]

There's a weird thing going on with this channel. I didn't think I'd end up watching much of it, but decided that it was entertaining enough that I might as well subscribe and keep up with the videos as they're posted. And now, somehow, they're making exercise look appealing to me. Sure didn't expect that to happen.

[@runemist4011]

This is the second time that John has mentioned "catastrophe" from meditation, and said he would talk about it in a future video. I am so curious and also so anxious to know what this horrible thing is!

[@moonlight293]

Jayde G I suspect he is alluding to Catastrophising - which is when your mind starts to think the worst outcome of a situation that you are worried about and starts to stress about dealing with that worst outcome (even though it doesn't exist and may never happen)

[@fossilfighters101]

Jayde G +

[@DoorSCARF]

Or general existential and/or Trump related crisis

[@quixiiify]

If it's anything like me when I don't have a targeted thing to think about, my mind tends to inevitably wander to things I have to do but am worried about and things I can't fix, and then I kind of dwell on those and feel like crap.

[@karenmakesthings4880]

I brings me so much joy to see you celebrate your successes!!😁😁

[@proodunce]

As a semi-professional mindfulness teacher, I wonder if either John or Chris have tried mindfulness techniques outside of the traditional sit down and don't think about stuff method.

[@zebratsjki]

proodunce same!(not the teacher part, I just agree) To me the whole idea of mindfulness is to be creative and think outside of the box. Especially when you have mental health issues.

[@Georgesmomsu]

proodunce Good question - I struggled with the dont think about it method. The "begin again" method is what I'm currently using.... much better... cuz seriously - can anyone not think?

[@__Beant__]

I agree. I've been thinking this since they started really. I don't think there is any need to separate meditation from exercise. Especially running. If you practice a form of rhythmic breathing while running, only focusing on your breath and your footfall, you are already meditating. You'll also most likely improve your pace due to being more efficient.

[@proodunce]

Absolutely! It's super difficult, especially starting out. I've been practicing for several years and teaching for about a year, and I still sometimes have a hard time "clearing my mind." There are so many other techniques out there--mindful eating, sound meditations, loving kindness meditations, to name a few--for people who struggle with meditating.

[@Georgesmomsu]

proodunce I love "living kindness". Seemed hokey at first - but I love it now ... maybe John should try some different types of practice.

[@amyg8176]

I've always found that working out eliminates the need for an additional meditative period. :)

[@RyanRabid]

anyway we can get a graphic or a set of numbers to track who is ahead on the food photos competition? Just a thought :)

[@OMGitshimitis]

Genuinely your workouts have been such a fun thing to watch and I'm really impressed by you

[@DoorSCARF]

These are literally my favorite videos on KZbin. I'm gonna be broken when this series is over like the same kind of upset as when you finish your fave Netflix series.

[@augustwogsland3309]

Lmao. "Voice-over John: unbound by time and space" How does one become such a powerful entity?? ;p

[@NewBorn6166]

Eat your greens.

[@switchingtime]

...JOHN, GET OVER HERE!

[@KannikCat]

Yes! I saw that and laughed uproariously. :D

[@KannikCat]

+Alicia Gill Hahahahahaha... perfect pun :)

[@fossilfighters101]

Alora Wogsland +

[@TheYoungVictoria2010]

Watching this while eating my lunch. Good inspiration.

[@Dreamfounder]

John i am so happy for you that you looked forward to the workout! That is a huge turning point!

[@ShaynaLloyd]

Lol I love how much fun Laura has

[@JustNicola245]

I always wish these videos were longer!

[@MrHSX]

I hope you two are gonna do occasional follow ups after the 100 days throughout the year (maybe years?) to keep us posted on how exactly this regime lasts and how just 100 days of focus can put you on a fast track to a healthy life

[@TheEditingShop]

As well as taking up daily exercise for lent, my wife and I have been on an all-soup diet for the past 10 days and I've lost 2 kilos! We make the soup from scratch with loads of different veggies and no added sugar and the difference I feel is astounding.

[@roshid6119]

wow, you guys are making amazing progress, thanks for the motivation x

[@ilagrocks]

Remember when John couldn't even stand on a table? Now he can jump super high!

[@grokim]

It Minnesota, and winter, and I haven't been wanting to go on my run. This video helped me to get that motivation, thanks!

[@BarnolfMovies]

I'm terrible at self-motivation! I love the Laura workouts, and could do some of that at home on my own, but no...I just sit here watching your videos! Yay, me! :)

[@DarthSmirnoff]

I've injured myself bowling, so yes, it's some form of exercise.

[@verward]

1:46 John is a cold-hearted high five denier right there.

[@FearlesslyLovedOne]

John, I remember when you were incredibly scared to stand up on a table. Seeing you jump up on those 15 risers was really impressive!

[@brebeeb]

I'm gonna miss you guys, good luck! And especially good luck with the book John!

[@Sunshine44008]

I really enjoy these videos. I'm going to miss them when you're done 100 days!

[@ghostkhaos2]

This has been a very interesting series to watch as I study Kinesiology and try to keep up with my own fitness in college.

[@mollydugan6144]

Love this. I'm updating my workout for my core with all of the plank variations.

[@daysleeper999]

Damn John, back at it again with the marine-based workout metaphors.

[@RndmMthd]

John could now do a risers jump onto the top of the table he crawled on top of, back in the "I Am Afraid of Heights" video.

[@RobbieBlair]

Heya John. Have you considered mantra meditation? If your issue is that you're spiraling into obsessive thoughts or anxiety, it might work a bit better. I've found it's very useful to (as a continuation of your metaphor) give myself a specific car to ride in so I'm not pulled into the other cars that pass by. I'm not saying you need to use some hippie-dippy mantra, either. Use whatever works for you, y'know? I've found that I get similar benefits to mood and concentration with mantra meditation when compared to mindfulness, conscious breathing, or guided meditation. Just a thought I've been wanting to share.

[@TheEllaDarling]

I can't say that I have done super extensive work outs, but I have gotten more flexible and my back/shoulders don't hurt as much as they used to.

[@emilymicah1150]

Man, I am gonna miss all the content after this is over.

[@AylenL]

Diggin' the Belgium t-shirt, John!

[@spriddlez]

My husband does not watch any vlogbrothers content but he is occasionally subjected to it because he lives with me. He is aware of 100 days because occasionally I share bits and pieces with him. He just walked by this video and said "Wow. He's looking really good". He did not mean it in a sexy thin type way - he meant it in a "he looks healthy and fit" kind of way. So to the casual observer, John apparently is looking more fit. So added benefit - other member of the species can detect the results of your fitness efforts.

[@shellithehippy]

John I agree about the ball pikes sucking. I am a contortionist and do lots and lots of training and I hate the ball pikes.

[@ILOVEFABLEHAVEN]

John, you mentioned at NerdCon last weekend that you're using the app HeadSpace to meditate. I also used to use that app and I found it really challenging and I never succeeded with it. Recently my therapist told me to try a new app called OMGmeditate and I really like it so far and I think I can actually do it with this new app! So, maybe its not meditating that doesn't agree with you, but its the app you're using. I recommend trying OMG.

[@himbocialist]

by 2:50, this video contains discussion regarding the numbers 6 and 9 as well as 420. Nice.

[@culwin]

Also 3, Halflife 3 confirmed

[@Thinky.and.the.Brainstorm]

remember when John couldn't stand on a table? 1:25 also if ping-pong counts as exercise then so does bowling

[@RhianDaviestrianglegirl]

John have you tried listening to Dan Harris's podcast 10% happier? Interesting guests and varied tips for meditation.

[@laurenbusic8297]

The risers do not look safe at all. At my gym we use just large wooden boxes and they don't wobble when you just on them.

[@nessaxsmiley]

QUESTION. John, why are you wearing a t-shirt with Belgium on it? Greetings from a curious Belgian.

[@beowar]

Love the Belgian shirt

[@Liierenify]

your jumping got soooo good. damn.

[@cupcakewithouttheicing]

Me: "Okay, John, how hard is this wall-sitting you speak of?" Me: **tries it** "Yup. Okay. I see. Quite hard. Good job"

[@origamikatakana]

I've been trying to wall-sit while watching episodes all the way through. The longest I've done so far is 6:00...

[@cupcakewithouttheicing]

origami katakana That's awesome! It's really cool that you've been trying along. I've just been watching

[@ethansikorski]

Put the box jumps against the wall!!!!

[@emilyheegaard1823]

I just noticed how nice Chris's calves are at 2:14. They look like they belong to a Greek god

[@tuakarling7021]

Since you already have the headbands, you guys should actually go play Quidditch! It'd be fun to see!

[@alyssakoo2089]

Notification squad!

[@astridvandromme6619]

You have Belgium on your shirt !!!!!! Why !!!!!!! also, I love this channel!

[@tyty2790]

2:00: You missed a bleep :P

[@Lolalogo]

Meal prep! or just eat the exact same meals for the entire week?

[@merlinHPtwilight]

Have you heard of the meditation app Calm? I really like it :)

[@BearsThatCare]

1:55 Chris really barely bent his knees at all. He could've done it if he were less nervous.

[@blownspeakersss]

Don't worry, John, you didn't eat any Pizza. I'm from New York and I can assure you that is not pizza 0:39

[@mirnder]

Watching this before I leave for the gym! I need to do better with eating more fruits and vegetables... but it's hard when you're eating dorm food and the produce is gross and not as fresh as you want it to be...

[@teimon91]

new book please please

[@rehan8480]

John's legs are 10/10

[@joshuawangadi1710]

Spider push ups is the worst, but gotta do it to get the gains.

[@tristaishmael3464]

DRAFT OF A NEW BOOK......OMG OMG OMG

[@hero6h]

how tall is like 14 or 15 risers??

[@Waltham1892]

Bowling counts as bowling...

[@culwin]

Eating a salad while watching this.

[@RedX080]

What day was nerdcon?

[@ninamarie177]

RedX080 well, let's say Christmas was day 60. Then the end of February would have been around 120, so it probably was over by then. (I can't remember when nerdcon took place)

[@Dreamfounder]

NinaMarie nerdcon was last weekend, and the 100 days workout was specifically Sunday, February 26. So after the 100 days was up. But i do hope they feature it in a video though.

[@RedX080]

Seeing as there was literally a workout for 100 Days at Nerdcon: Nerdfighteria, it's definitely gonna be a part of the series lol. There were about 150 of us who participated in it!

[@Dreamfounder]

I was there. It took place after John and Chris' 100 Days was up, so the question is where it will fit into the series. I was hoping they would have put something in this week as an aside unbound by time and space, but if they're sticking to chronological, then it will have to be part of the finale or some kind of epilogue.

[@MW-pk6tr]

This is so similar to blogilates workouts :D

[@XeniaTombrou]

John... Are you trying guided meditation???? It is so much better to have help that leave yourself with your own thoughts, in my experience.

[@NicholasG28]

I just ate an entire pizza before watching this...

[@vladtepes97]

you really need to have someone hold those risers, like you would have someone hold a ladder. no need for such risk.

[@soren81]

I'm curious. Why would you write 12-14 hours a day? It seems excessive, and not really helpfull for the end result. Have you never had a "regular" writing schedule? Like a 9 to 5 thing?

[@131084320]

Can someone Meme John saying suuuuuspenssse

[@robcol125]

DFTBA

[@adityakhanna113]

Too late to say Laura is really creative!?

[@abdullahmughal123]

dude its march

[@highonfire1509]

the time I question her expertise the most is when she let's you jump on those flimsy ass stacks!!! I know it's so obnoxious to criticize people's methods of exercise, but I can't imagine an argument for those being worth the very clear danger. Seriously! The odds of a serious injury are so high! Square that with your "the best exercise and diet plan is the sustainable one" because I don't see how breaking your leg allows you to continue exercising 😱

[@highonfire1509]

lol classic example of why you should watch the whole video before commenting, as John says "I'm not willing to prove it anymore"

[@Jamie-bu9cq]

I'm sorry, 12 HOURS A DAY WRITING?!

[@ameliorated]

Jaimie Teekell well they are writers

[@tusenbensen334]

ameliorated yeah but it's still way more than a normal workday?

[@JurkusMartynas]

Writers doesn't have "normal" workdays.

[@ameliorated]

Tusenbensen yeah but John prob has weeks of days that are far less hours waiting to hear back if they like the concept, and then a couple of weeks of long days to meet the deadline. it prob varies considerably.

[@KumaKaori]

Bowling in a sedentary lifestyle is totally moderate exercise. Ask me how sore my left butt cheek is the next day: HINT: RLY RLY SORE.

[@imdrowninginfandoms8342]

I'm not following along but I have been in spores to start going to the gym even if it's just twice a week, I'm proud of myself for that - but what you're doing looks like too much of a jump for now

[@FAROOQ95123]

they look same, even after 60 days

[@JThompson7]

Doge they are not really doing workouts to lose weight plus when you are 40 your body does not develop physically as much as when you're 20

[@AGirlCalledLevi]

Jordan - that's false. Yes, your body doesn't transform as drastically fast in your 40's as it did in your 20's, but there are many public examples of people developing their bodies, physically, to a degree that is exceptional.

[@AGirlCalledLevi]

Doge - Which is just another piece of evidence that supports the idea that health and aesthetics are not ride or die correlation buddies.

[@JustGrowingUp84]

I'd say that they look considerably better - John especially. You *can* see muscle where before there was none. However, the workouts they're doing are not really optimized for body transformation (usually done by focusing on muscle growth).

[@keithmpire]

There is way too much guilt involved in this particular regimen, I say. Constant self-policing should really not be the point of a more healthy lifestyle.

[@isabellabornberg2153]

keithmpire I agree but I'd say- fake it till you make it. for these 100 they should push and stress themselves before they can do it in a more relaxed manner

[@keithmpire]

Yeah, that's a fair point. I just don't really like watching it. I'm feeling second-hand stress! Haha!