Winter Shredathon Day 87 - Back

[@ajchapman918]

I believe that Sam Sulek has been an important influence in my fitness journey. I used to be morbidly obese, almost 100 pounds overweight. When I first saw Sulek, I realized that consistency is key to becoming more fit. From a year ago to now, I've lost sixty pounds, gained muscle, and have much more stamina. I couldn't be more grateful.

[@Sunmonks]

Congratulations! That’s a great achievement

[@wesoakes]

Keep killing it. I did the same 3 years ago. I’m not really learning a ton by watching Sam but I just like the guy and I find that consuming fitness content keeps me focused, consistent, and excited.

[@anuronchakraborty6572]

That's AMAZING!! Keep killing it 💪

[@roice980]

That's crazy man

[@LuciferAether]

The "New year new you" doesn't come at the beginning of the year through resolutions. It comes at the end of the year, after a full year of dedication.

[@Rotarytrix]

Valid ✅

[@solfix9074]

Very true

[@bransondavis6857]

I was in charge of over 400 anytime fitness across the country, specifically membership starts and cancelations. During January almost every location makes at least double the regular revenue, up to about 3 times as much, lots of new memberships. As far as usage? Over 80% never use the membership, about 10% comes infrequently, and about 5% actually start coming everyday or every other day. We had to leave around 5% for unaccounted for numbers that could vary into the other categories. Hope that answers your question!

[@Zirt_Nerd]

curious to what your turnover is on memberships on every other months signups.

[@bransondavis6857]

@ not sure what you mean by every other months signups, but as a general average there were 5-10 cancelations per month per location. With so many locations being in different styles of markets it could vary quite a bit, but I’d call that an average. The contracts are made to be difficult to get out of so some people just end up paying because they don’t feel like dealing with the cancelation process

[@flamingomoney527]

@@bransondavis6857I think he means like total revenue maybe

[@Zirt_Nerd]

@@flamingomoney527 i just meant if there is any clear difference in people who stick to showing up. As in the people who sign up outside of a new years resolution have a higher or more consistent attendance. Sorry I worded that weirdly

[@rubenlopez2764]

The funny thing about the Internet is anyone can claim to be anybody they say without proof or verification. So basically we have to take them at their word. So basically can't confirm those numbers.

[@riveralvarez7517]

Thank you Sam for sharing your knowledge every day! I have been going to the gym for a year now, and before that I was an athlete my whole life. Since I'd been working out for so long, my body didn't look like I was doing much exercise. I decided to work harder, and I got serious about my nutrition. I started working out 4 times per week and I took up the meal plan from OnlyMeal. In three months I lost 34lbs and I feel much stronger.

[@karlbodmer4368]

Congrats bro, losing 34lbs in three months is amazing

[@andyyy-e5p]

Nice result! I also need to lose some weight (25lbs) so I will check that website 😎

[@senpaikartik123]

damn.....he is quick in this back to back videos.....and every video is full of motivation and positivity

[@apotbos]

Don't forget steroids

[@_pebbled4741]

@@apotbos what does that have to do with uploading videos

[@camaranpayne5355]

​@@apotbos I don't see any sorry

[@hippystyle6551]

​@@apotbosyou're a hater

[@croniqs410]

@@apotbosenvy painted all over this comment

[@tanueditzz]

he is the only reason i don't feel lonely, watch his videos and feels like he talks to me daily, and i listen.... going to the gym everyday and feel like sam will talk about the day later

[@ryster88]

Kinda gay tbh

[@tanueditzz]

@ryster88 atleast i got someone to talk or listen, it feels like i got someone to listen or talk

[@bootybuttcheeks120]

know how your feelin man

[@DanielVanKeulen]

@@ryster88 sad response

[@MuhammedAasil]

​​@@tanueditzz Hey bud ignore the other guy he's a jerk. Keep at it bro the grind is 100% worth it. You on the right path. Working on yourself, physically and emotionally (and this, finding some way, any way, to feel connected, is amazingly great) as you are, is not easy. Many dont. I respect you. Keep up the good work man ÷)

[@isailevilopez5134]

Love how Sam goes to planet fitness. True inspiration for the average joe. Dont need a fancy gym membership to get a good workout.

[@peaceinpresence5538]

My gym was closed today so I went to Planet Fitness. There is literally no reason why one could net get a great workout in. Any PF has like two hundred machines and some free weights.

[@teamatfort444]

Weights are weights.

[@joeysnowynoey]

The only thing I wish planet fitness would do is change the marketing to it’s an affordable gym and not what they do now. I may have a biased perception of this but I think less and less people have this negative perspective of lifting like they used too so the whole angle they have is becoming just less relevant these days.

[@gagesnyder7186]

No bench and rack

[@Frank-p9o1m]

You can do everything needed to build a bodybuilder physique at a planet fitness. I don’t like the vibe of the place or the purple and yellow but there’s no doubt you can do everything needed at PF.

[@AnthonyDow]

Down 80 pounds in 4 months I kept saying every year I’d do it started watching you and just did it appreciate you Sam

[@ejthejungler]

I'm quitting smoking now and starting my workout journey. I want to be as disciplined as this guy. Sam Sulek is my almight!

[@bobandalice]

good job brother, keep it up

[@sazesazy]

The highlight of the day is finally here

[@jondaniel6948]

I hope he can dial it in enough to get on stage, that would be so sick

[@skyat4457]

@@jondaniel6948he will no doubt

[@kyorukasu6094]

hope u see this sam if not its alright but u have been keeping me dedicated and locked in i have been making great progress and thank you for being an inspiration

[@MarianoRodriguez-w5e]

Watching your videos have motivated me to go hard this last year. I started 2024 at around 280 andfinished 221. Looking to get down to 200-205 before i maybe start to bulk up. Love your consistency and dedication, youre no doubt goinng to be more legendary than you already are. Best of luck to you and the rest of the Sam Sulekian community happy new years to everyone.

[@apotbos]

Didn't forget to take your steroids

[@RikerLovesWorf]

Congratulations, that's huge. We're all gonna make it bro. Stay positive and keep believing in your dream every moment of the day.

[@juniorsilveira3581]

Sam is really diffrent... everyone comes here not for the training session or pose.. we wanna listen the facts hes spitting every single day..succesful for a reason

[@DakotaWhitsell]

Sams the man! Started my weightloss journey! I will be documenting it cheers to a successful year!

[@reaIIifebootbaby]

You can tell he takes criticism as constructive motivation. He’s peeled.

[@Sunmonks]

These videos are great reminders that consistency is king. Fall in love with the processes not the outcome. Although, the outcome is pretty sweet, either way.

[@codymalli2384]

Been going to the rec center for over a year now. Got to know some of the regulars and it’s so cool seeing how much progress they have made. Mostly older folks too, all gettin after it!

[@Nelson-kr4xp]

i still go to rec center 50 years later! i mainly go to see if i still got it with the freshmens

[@michaelelseth6663]

high key will never get old love the content man, you've been inspiring me for a hot minute.

[@TommyTheRevertGoldenEraLifter]

First machine looks so good to lift on. That sweet lat stretch and kontraction

[@McAwsum52]

💪🏼Just opened my Christmas presents and to my Surprise my daughter bought me a Sam Sulek sweatshirt👍🏼

[@Poopiepie12]

That is so sweet

[@lenny7228]

@@Poopiepie12 No it isn't

[@vVearon]

​@@lenny7228it very much is

[@YsreqpHayab]

Sam's I really like your videos every day after I come from gyn and eating I always always watch them ! Thanks even if there is less support keeo it in your heart that I really support your videos and I really appreciate them ! ❤

[@RikerLovesWorf]

You are my guiding light right now in fitness and health. I am going to the gym every day that you are and following your routine and watching every video. I am eating high protein and low carb at a deficit to make fat loss happen. I just needed to "Jesus take the wheel" and simply emulate someone better than me. Keep me honest and consistent! I know that with your help, I can do this and we can make our goals happen together. Thank you for posting these every day Sam.

[@PachecoJosue]

I like to watch the clock so the pain lasts longer. Love your vids sam.

[@Judy-t8b]

I went to the gym yesterday expecting the place to be crowded with the new year, new me people. The place was fairly empty and unusually quiet. We'll see what tomorrow brings. My new year's resolution is not to make any new year's resolutions. Not one I ever made was in existence come the first of February. If you really want to do something, do it right then and there. Better chance of it being around longer. Thank you, Sam, for the advice on covering up the time on the treadmill. Knowing me, the urge to peek under the towel might get to me. 😊 😊 We shall see what happens.

[@RikerLovesWorf]

It was the same at my gym, in fact it was slower than I usually see it. Maybe because everyone had the day off and said "today is off of work, therefore we're off from the gym"? Dunno. But the empty gym was nice lol

[@stern_standard]

I am in my 3rd week cardio of a hour a day right now. covering the time up is a good trick.

[@BluePianta]

OH MY GOD! Amazing physique. I thought Sam would tire out by this point but he is cutting down to the bone and still going strong. I seriously think Sam could win Mr. Olympia at this point. One of the best physiques I've ever seen, goddamn.

[@DBGR82xFIT]

This probably one the most interesting and most educational videos I’ve heard from you brother ! And I watch a lot , helped some ppl understand the diet a little better , I’m the skinny guy that never had to dial into my diet, until I hit 30 😂

[@Mlpro730]

thanks so much for your videos bro, some people say your not big enough to compete but you have the best physique I've ever seen

[@frankiecoins7635]

I started 2/19/24. Started out 5 days a week around October started 7 days weeks. There is no doubt I'm hitting it with Me Cardio as I watch Your Video. Thanks Sam

[@nickinthenow]

Morning Cardio on the bike - towel over the clock and watching Sam 💪🏼

[@GTAGUAR]

It’s always awesome when his workout aligns with mine.

[@joeysnowynoey]

I hate New Year’s resolutions and this is why. If you set a goal and fall off in March, the guilt of not succeeding can weigh you down and make yourself want to quit. Instead, I make goals whenever I feel the need and try to work towards them as much as my life allows and slowly build consistency and habits that way. Life might get in the way, and I might miss a week or two, but I can always get back on track. I’ve been consistent for almost 6 months now, not skipping a week, but if I do, I quickly jump back in the next week when I catch myself. In the past, I’d feel guilty and stop trying until the next year. Lol

[@FGFsMo]

I’m one of those people that signed up for a gym membership in January 2024. I managed to go consistently all year and I managed to lose 25 pounds! Super stoked on my progress so far. I’m proud to be someone who stayed committed.

[@mekz_n3505]

Watching this with my post workout meal after a back and rare delts workout, good stuff

[@Betofloww]

sam is just the chill guy

[@LiterallySamFisher]

Man that discussion at the end is incredibly reassuring and helpful lol. Thanks, I think I needed to hear that lol

[@van9825]

I love your consistency Sam! It motivates me more and excited about going to the gym.

[@CainScheuneman-xd5iq]

Watching Sam on the bike is the best part of the workout

[@McNetDeck]

Covering the time on the treadmill is much needed. Even watching a video while doing cardio my eyes will shift to the time. "Ugh only 15 mins of 30 done?!"

[@5factsvideo]

watching this while cutting is anabolic bro!

[@camaranpayne5355]

Fr

[@Cruetown]

Sam's gonna open the greatest gyms on earth Sulek World

[@TrickyDickeyRichard]

I watch Vinland Saga only when cardio :) Thx for everything you do!

[@BarbellMell]

Finally hit 100 subs after being inspired by Sammy to just start the damn channel 🙏🏻🎉 happy new year to all

[@natem1332]

Just bulked up to 220 gained decent strength and muscle. This is my first legit bulk and starting my cut. Ready to see the results of my hard work but I'm kind of freaking myself out. I'm worried I'm gonna lose everything or not be able afford all the healthier food or be able to keep up with my diet

[@adorkable81]

Right on about "seeing new face" 😂. Gym parking lot is full. Saw couple of regular in the gym and we just have that "knowingly" smirk.

[@caylorsirk4628]

You’ll never guess what I’m doing while I’m listening to Sam talk about Cardio…

[@charlesmorgan9706]

My favorite part of Sam's videos is the car talk

[@bychen5011]

Sam I haven't watched your videos in a couple weeks and damn you're getting shredded

[@Roy-vf7tw]

I did a little studying and Sam is actually more science based than you think 😮

[@noname-ch6fd]

Sam is like Hank Hill of lifting. "god dangit bobby, you got to do cardio" lmao

[@sethkang4410]

squid games 2 saving it for cardio is such a W move. i wish i did but family wanted to watch it lmfao

[@TheJungleBoysYT]

It's OK family time is game

[@ZachariahMccully]

I think year on year there's a trade off where last year's resolutioners get pushed into home gyms by this year's new years resolutioners. I think when the crowds get bad some of the people who are already committed just double down. So obviously some people quit, but I think it's a mixture of people quitting, and some people doubling down when the crowds die back in February.

[@chancecabral475]

Really enjoy the feed back it’s really motivating I’ve bin going gym for a while and it’s so true what your talking about calories and eating right if you want gains and so forth about weight training

[@romanguice5235]

Nothing like watching Sam talk about cardio while doing cardio

[@darrenma9766]

Sam Sulek has achieved unc status

[@mmmmmmm3240]

General Success: Only 9-12% of people report feeling successful in achieving their resolutions by the year's end. Drop-off Rates: ~23% of people quit within the first week. ~43% quit by the end of January. Consistency: People who set specific, actionable goals (e.g., "walk for 30 minutes daily" instead of "exercise more") are 42% more likely to succeed.

[@macd3833]

Sam’s too real for knowing the pain of skelly army getting log rolled😂

[@Fuyukill.]

Happy New year everyone !

[@Bappobaptist123]

Biceps are looking a lot better Sam.

[@mr.niceguy9394]

Great job so far sam!

[@CupCakeUnleashed]

Im trying to focus on my diet now. Its going to be a rough one considering I'm a big eater, but I've been reading all the labels and figuring out what will work best for me. Think I'll be able to do it. This year is the year I want to finally slim down.

[@PsychGains]

man don't miss

[@joecampbell606]

Starting my new year being early to the posting! Can't wait to get over this flu to get back into the gym. Been 3 days and feels like forever.

[@sbobozzo]

This automatic dubbing is awesome. Greetings from Italy.

[@jc719]

do you include calories burned from cardio in your daily calorie intake calculation? or the cardio is on top of that? thanks

[@wvter1484]

Neither - Your body has a basal metabolic rate (BMR) which is just the amount of energy expended existing. Adding cardio ontop of that means you are expending additional energy stores within your body to fuel it. Calorie intake is its own separate amount of energy in the overall scheme of things. Ex. Lets say BMR is 2500 calories burned a day just existing. Now add an additional 300-400 calories burned via cardio and that brings it up to about 2800-2900 calories burned that day. If you’re eating 2000 calories a day your body will burn an additional 800-900 calories of internal energy stores thus fat loss. Hope this helps. This is a very general idea of how deficits works overall

[@RikerLovesWorf]

If you're cutting, generally not. If you're bulking, yes you factor all the exercises you do into it (or at least as best you can).

[@Matias_Sigsgaard]

Happy new year boys, hope u lock in this year❤️

[@softwashscience]

Haven’t lifted in 7 years I’m on day 38. Shoulder pressing the 100’s already and flat pressing the 120’s(biggest ones we got) 🤷‍♂️. Cardio 45 to 60 min a day and I’m at the gym 6 to 7 days a week. Feeling good and diet is on point I will be my best ever within 6 months at age 37.

[@IsaacStrunk]

When he said he was drinking a gallon of full sugar Gatorade and then paused and goes “wait that would actually be crazy” made me laugh so hard😂 22:18

[@ilyakuryakin4639]

Filtered tap water costs next to nothing and has zero calories.

[@Jboogie69]

Can you talk about how you determine calories burnt throughout a day? Do you use an Apple Watch or just estimate?

[@trentonhammond9586]

Sam’s laugh is so contagious 😂😂

[@Isaac-u7d5q]

I like the single arm dumbbell row because you can just get a crazy fuckin stretch

[@cre8gnr8nrg]

Can't wait til March. lol I'm going to go really early and people will think I'm new 'hype' but I usually am focused on my stocks but needing to obsess about them AFTER my lift.

[@baekc011]

I love using the concept2 rower for cardio. Would love to see Sam row

[@scott-hr3hd]

Those workouts are looking solid 💪🏽

[@TheVillageBeast]

Happy new year bruv ! Let’s all level up this year guys 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@vVearon]

You got wata?

[@PA13]

Was a gym manager for 15 years, we had around about 10% sleeper members - people that pay and dont come and in 15 years, i have had 1 person come in and flip the switch and change thwir life - no questions asked - alot stuck to the journey but deviated on and off 😊, keep up the good work sir 😎

[@PA13]

I should add, 10% is low, most gyms its higher but we actively tried to get people to come and kept in touch 😊

[@EskoColtrane]

Sam making cardio cool again 😂

[@surprisek3918]

Sous vide chicken breast with roasted sweet potato and raw shredded cabbage salad that has been soaking in apple cider vinegar? Unreal meal. My favorite.

[@JeanKaltakkıran]

Thank you for your influence on me starting the gym bro i really appreciate it

[@RamiroLandin-r5p]

I started on a random day in September at 450 pounds been cutting like crazy and smashing weights I’m sitting at 315lbs feeling absolutely amazing and making sure I hit the bicycle every here and there 😂😂

[@lalaland2797]

Brofessor Sam teaching us how it’s done. You deserve a brotein shake and some brotato chips.

[@zchronic_]

Love watching your vids while doing cardio makes the time fly by 🙏🙏

[@00Kie00]

Brother, your muscles are wrinkling like a brain. THAT is freaky, so way to go. Anyway, I've been going to the gym seriously this year, going six days a week, and you have definitely been top dog, intergral to my habit. This is coming from a geek nerd who basically came from square one. I'm several years older but you have been the workout daddy and I'm not even kidding. Don't mind the people giving you wind on your meal sharing, calling it nasty. They don't know what serious bulking looks like. Keep it up!

[@00Kie00]

Last year*

[@StrifeFitness]

Happy new year Sam ❤💪🏼

[@bensync3418]

Let’s Go Sam, 2025!

[@b5audidoggie130]

💪🤙

[@Mark-j1e8o]

Let's go Mark you got this 🤟💯🤨

[@emeryjones8050]

Nooooo I love when you talk about the New Year’s resolution stuff😋

[@noname-ch6fd]

bro is that your check engine light on?

[@samuelnorris3225]

I wish my gyms were this empty, takes 20 min just to find a parking spot.

[@JCBMG]

I’ve been jogging after my workouts. Started at just 1 mile and now I’ve been doing 2.5 miles and it’ll make you go to sleep just fine at the end of the day lol

[@Stryv4Prfctn]

His body is phenomenal! He belongs on Mt. Olympus 😊

[@18JamesBlond]

1/2/25: 2mi morning run, evening pull day - lat focus

[@Charlzkav92]

Happy new year sam, I’m back at gym tomorrow after charging back up 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@Jstephenson16]

Happy New Year everyone 💪🏻 this is the year of gains

[@carlosmayoral8477]

I work at a Planet Fitness, yesterday 1/1/25 double the amount of people CANCELLED their membership than people starting one. Crazy year... Bro come work out at the Ventura location!!

[@tankeyuan7582]

settling down for my 9 hour recovery sleep after a hard ass back day and this fella uploads. impeccable timing

[@Tragich3ro]

did an hour cardio and burned almost 600 calories today. down 3 pounds from last week and tonight hitting legs and shoulders. april will be a year that ive been grinding and i want to see a completely different person in the mirror by then. lets get it!!

[@Malakshakar-c6v]

Do you take any rest days??

[@Tilwani7Fitness]

Happy new year. Leg day for me to start the year. Same, was a couple new faces but it was not busy 💪

[@lukekieffer9611]

We hitting 4 million soon baby

[@marjanardons9856]

Nah those back veins look so crazy