The Fitness Influencer Problem

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[@MarkLewisfitness]

Squarespace may have got more screen time here than when they actually sponsored my stuff 😂

[@davidkennedy8929]

Thought the same thing!

[@dcx45]

AvE and John Deere come to mind :D

[@eduardojacob]

It did make the video better, you should have taken their money this once. And split with your kid

[@maxab7e63s5]

If it's paying the bills without ad then 👍

[@julianpenfold1638]

The Squarespace clips you included here were actually very funny :)

[@WSAnderson]

I love this video quote... "It wasn't priceless, cost me about 5000 pounds. But hey I got a jacket... For free.". Love the humor.

[@Kosh42EFG]

That's man maths. I use it to justify lots in my life.

[@Terminatortx33]

Sounds like when people say they won at the poker machines but lost thousands doing it.

[@Kosh42EFG]

I'm not a gambler. But more I can save spending £x on a handyman but buying £5x worth of tools and doing it myself.

[@michaelwood7021]

@@Kosh42EFGabsolutely!! My wife doesn’t understand the math of tools but it works out coz the smile on my face from new tools is priceless

[@gavinbruce-thegreyrunner5581]

Athletic Greens adverts have infiltrated my dreams.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

On the plus side, your dreams are nutrient dense 😂

[@roysauto7674]

I remember when KZbin was first kicking off and it felt like we were really sticking it to the man. We finally had entertaining content without being subjected to commercials. It was good while it lasted. It's nice to see there are still a few hold outs. Good on ya, Mark.

[@Jaigarful]

Im disappointed that you could shoehorn in so much squarespace but couldn't shoehorn in the duck pond podium.

[@catherinebrennan3342]

Yeh Big Duckpond owes you big.

[@pcarlyle1091]

Big Duckpond 😂😂😂

[@msl758]

I think for me it’s not the fact it’s slightly annoying having sponsored segments, it’s that I lose that little bit of trust in the KZbinr. Once your subconscious questions if the hilarious 20 minute video was just a subtle ad for zwift, it’s suddenly far less enjoyable. Great video as always Mark

[@davidpancerz5820]

So let me wrap my head around this. A principled KZbinr that's honest & transparent with his audience? Love ya Mark!

[@aaronhill5908]

The Slimer in the green drink was so subtle I had to rewatch 3 times. Excellent.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

That’s just how it comes 😂

[@marcobach]

Ha thanks for pointing that out - too subtle for me. Had to go back. Excellent

[@rustyobollox2489]

Yeah had to go back and have a look!

[@MarkLewisfitness]

@@marcobach if everybody spots it first time, I’ve failed. 😂 Easter eggs for the observant. 😂

[@Bobtek]

So I wasn't just imagining it then!

[@mikentsabane9614]

Kudos for the shout out to Carl Weathers there with the biceps hand shake in Predator movie. R.I.P Carl.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Had to squeeze him in. Kept putting it off and, as they say, there is no tomorrow 💪

[@andrewmcalister3462]

Mark, I for one appreciate your efforts to maintain integrity, when so many influencers will sell their souls for a deal.

[@theworkethic]

They aren’t selling their souls. It’s simply their character and that’s evident in you as a teenager.

[@clarkebynum4623]

Wow I never thought about buying a BMW but after watching this video I think I NEED to buy a BMW. Knowing that BMW are nice folks really helps me make my decision to buy a BMW. Owning a BMW would certainly make life better. I am grateful for BMW.

[@taking57460]

Thanks Mark for introducing me to BMW 😁

[@emmadudley228]

These BMW guys sound really cool n stuff

[@DanyloBobyk]

hahah sadly their dealership are often stealership. Loved the BMW drive but they are crooks at the dealership

[@clarkebynum4623]

@@DanyloBobyk heavens! I would expect this to be just one such case of an anomaly. Perhaps if they partner with Mark they will prove to the world they are good guys?

[@SimonBanfield]

Jay Foreman is the master of the sponsored video ad.

[@chriskonya1964]

Going to watch some mapmen just for the ads

[@owlley]

This was great. I really hope BMW get in touch soon.

[@thesea4120]

Really appreciate the honesty and the fact you don't take sponsors gives me the impression you're a normal person who's just giving your honest opinion

[@DDC75]

You have really helped me Mark...Little snippets from each video to get a sub 45 minutes at Winchester 10k today ( came 113 Dan , ) starting from not drinking enough water ( you covered that so check ) , I forgot my garmin watch and instead of getting down about it , I just cracked on ( you covered not always needing fancy tech so check )... I stayed close to runners ahead for pace and if they dropped back I ran behind someone quicker , ( yep, you covered that in a park run video ) , confidence and keep pushing, ( yep..covered that ).. basically, running a decent Winchester 10k today you inspired me and the advise really helped.. Third time running it and gone from 48 minutes and 47 minutes to 43 52.. So thank you :)

[@Stu_2112]

Well done!

[@DDC75]

@Stu_2112 thank you.. enjoyed the race a lot more without the watch :)

[@GeoffRichards_GP]

Shout out to Bracknell Leisure Centre! I think of Mark's videos every time I drive past!

[@sxhrgvs]

Well done mark. High on integrity as always. I for one am glad there’s a channel I follow with no AG1, Huel or Whoop ads. It’s a great relief not to have to ignore all of them yet again. 😂. Keep up the good work sir.

[@aaronyarm]

i love it, this is such a great video. One of the reasons I love this channel is because of how genuine you are (not the humour :P )

[@plowestv]

Good job Mark. Thx for being genuine and up front. You have been part of my fitness journey for a few years now and today I entered an ultra and a 12hour track endurance event. May have got carried away 😊

[@cincicycles]

Love the approach you take on your videos Mark. Simply one of the best out there! Can’t wait for Cardio Dolphin to ship to the US. Would love to pick up a few items.

[@andrewpeters4642]

Always love the humor and the honesty in all of your videos!

[@ahmed_elalfy]

I truly love following your journey! Look forward to seeing the growth of your channel to a 1 million subscriber Very inspiring!

[@Reddevil514]

You’re a legend mark! It’s great to see honesty and transparency. But seriously take the money 🤫 😂

[@danefrost1486]

Much appreciated! Been watching for a while, subscribed today.

[@HeyImRod]

Mark I love your approach to content creation. Keep it up, you are such an inspiration for us small content creators.

[@jacquelinmiranda8484]

Im glad I found your channel this year. Ive been inspired to start running again. A sport I lost passion for a few years back. Although im not as good as I was before, the dedication is there now and the understanding that slow progress comes with unforgettable memories. Thank you

[@mlilac]

A fresh dose of superb british humor. Just what I needed right now

[@mokagio]

Thank you Mark for the transparency and integrity. Always inspiring

[@Stu_2112]

All of this is why you are my absolute favourite sport/health/fitness channel. I just love your deadpan honesty about all this stuff. AG1 is terrifyingly expensive, and pops up on so many of my other channels, so i'm glad you didnt go down that route, for all the reasons you explained. Keep up the awesome (no BS) content

[@viscountpalmerston]

Great video as always, Mark... I was not expecting the late Bob Ross to make an appearance! 😂

[@richardgurney100]

Always love your content Mark. Some good subtlety in this one!

[@Lifeof.Jordan]

Lots of respect for you not inspecting ads into your video. Maxs is pretty good at video ads

[@K4llips0]

I actually love watching the ads on Internet Historian's channel. They're hilarious. Probably the only time I don't skip through obvious ads. I recommend giving them a watch. Understandable that you wouldn't be doing the same thing though Mark. Thanks for always creating honest, motivating and funny videos. I always look forward to your uploads.

[@jirdesteva]

I have enjoyed your channel for some time now and continue to do so. Do what you do and continue to do so thanks for your inspirational work.

[@bryanbarrett9218]

Good call! Your videos are informative and funny! Which is the main reason I watch them!

[@simonforshaw7961]

Mark, I’ve been watching for a couple of years and always admire your whit and honesty. My personal view is that we will start to see a change in the influencer community the more obvious it becomes that they are taking the coin . I’ve read recent articles on this which confirm that attitudes are beginning to shift to a more honest broker. You could see an uptick in your Adsense revenues when that shift gathers pace. Anyway keep doing what you do I for one love it 👍

[@AudunGrun]

"Date night in our house can be quite stressful" made me laugh so loud

[@hulkthedane7542]

I absolutely LOVE your integrity. Your video, your story, no adds 👍👍👍. Keep up that. Train hard, stay safe!

[@Stu_2112]

Great to hear you get a shout-out on the Elis James and John Robbins podcast last week. John completely echoed my own views on your great attitude to sport and fitness.

[@christaylor4758]

And one of the reasons I watch is because you're a normal person, just (now, well above) very normal, highly entertaining and inspirational

[@TheBUCKEYEFAN13]

This is why Mark is my favorite KZbinr

[@fitt_inglysammie1654]

This is very insightful. I like this perspective. I respect you for this

[@ofisafaleafulugogo8401]

Integrity and being true to yourself, you're the genuine article Mark 👊🙏🐕

[@richardkranium5557]

Love and appreciate your integrity and respect for fans of the channel

[@KovacevicB]

Your videos are truly a pleasure. Thanks.

[@Jakettaylor]

Hello Mark, great video! I mostly watch ultra-running, running, more running on here stuff but I keep watching your stuff because you seem a genuine bloke and I totally respect your non-advertising stance but your “if it’s good and you want to sponsor me BMW vibe”. Honesty and humour works for me. Keep up the good work- what I like most is when I click your videos I’m never certain what I’m going to get and on bloody KZbin that’s a bonus as you haven’t let me down yet… you make me laugh!

[@motivationtheoryrunning]

As a running content creator (for 9 years now) I feel the same way. I don't want to talk about things I myself would not buy or afford. I just want to build a community and drive views the best I can.

[@alismart]

Wow, i love your honesty. thank you

[@AnthonyHolloway612]

Thank you Mark and Patreons! I loved the Good Will Hunting references. Also, your straight faced humor reminds me of KZbinr Sabine Hossenfelder, another youtube legend like yourself. Although, you slide in more jokes per minute than she does, but the delivery is about the same.

[@steve67339]

In her defence, she is German and being funny is really difficult for us.

[@SatipatthanaSakuraDragona]

I found you a few weeks ago after I decided to complete a couch to 5k plan and do a 5k in April. I don’t need to lose any weight, I just need to get my heart rate up because walking doesn’t do that for me anymore. It wasn’t until watching you and other channels that I learned you don’t actually stay slow as molasses when you run. You can actually become at least okay if you just run enough. So now in my mid 40s, I’m just going to do some training and see what happens. Also I ended I going through some of your older videos where you were obsessed with your zwift and I am now going to purchase one I can hook up a bike to. You are a fitness influencer, just not an obnoxious one who shills products that are stupid and counterproductive. I’ve been wanting to buy a bike and commute to work, but I was worried I wouldn’t like it. Now the bike will serve a purpose even if I don’t ride very often outdoors. So for what’s worth you have made a positive impact on one random lady in Texas. ❤

[@KwyjiboVanDeKamp]

Love the honesty! 👍

[@TomWoodwardVideos]

Was cool to see the analytics of your channel going from nothing to something. I subbed a few years ago when I as looking into getting my Fenix 6 then ended up watching a bunch more. Loved that add in of Arnie's watch in commando. I remember thinking that watch was so cool as a kid.

[@steveread1798]

Thanks, always enjoy your content

[@TobiFink]

I really like the way you're creating your content. What I also especially admire is how you underline constantly that you show what's right for you and it might not for others. This might come natural for you but seems special in a world where everyone is shouting at you "YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG!!!". Maybe just the benefit from watching content made by a grown up 😅 I also take inspiration for sports and eating habits from you. Thank you for that.

[@katesmiles4208]

Fun to watch, as always 😊

[@Jay-sd9ye]

Lol. The Deadpool insert. I had forgotten about that one. That made my day. 😂.

[@pierre-yvesdantec3802]

👍as long as it doesn't affect your contact or your advices... Really truthfull and honest. Thanks👑

[@TomHassan.]

We need more people like you Mark

[@matrhein]

I must say the squarespace ad reads with your son were some of my favorite moments ;-). I get that it would seriously compromise your authenticity. You rock.

[@kimdon1066]

Great explanation of sponsors and ads. Love the work.

[@eenee10]

Thanks for the awesome content Mark!

[@connerhughes1435]

appreciate your integrity and authenticity

[@alexobrien4466]

Thank you Mark. Always good for a laugh.

[@legit488]

Grateful you’re not another KZbin Yuppy, Mark! Your honest content is valued and appreciated.

[@DJFerg1990]

Absolutely love your content and totally respect you for not taking the sponsorship. I have enjoyed watching while I finished a full 10 piece bucket of chicken from a well known Kentucky style chain that sadly I had to pay for 😂😂.

[@caleb7882]

This is unrelated to the video, but I just want to say how much I love the outro music - It always makes me feel like smashing a PR!

[@d.c.4385]

Kudos for this video Mark. For me there is nothing as off-putting as inserted product promotions and I am definitely a big fan of your way of working. Congratulations on the channel, you are entertaining, and yes, even motivating. So, keep up the great work and good luck with the new car!!

[@crammyboy73]

nice one Mark, please keep doing what you are doing!

[@pieroreynolds8865]

Being financially independant (I'm guessing) gives you the option of making unbiased, awesome content. Really respect the way you do things.

[@purplesheep99]

Well said Mark. Your stance gives you more respect

[@stoniphantom]

Just subscribed cause I fuck with your principles on top of the content. *salute*

[@AndyMcBlane]

Great video Mark. Love the comedy. Down another kilo since last video 👍

[@saintuk70]

Appreciate the integrity and honesty - think all too many people don't understand what YT is and its relationship between the "creator", YT, and potential sponsors etc.. Maybe Americans are ok with this, given the proliferation of ads within all media channels, it just feels odd over here and false. As for the term "influencer" it's truly awful, I hate how we seem to revere them.... they are just human adverts.

[@scottyost6246]

My favorite video was the Christmas video with your son. The Squarespace ad was hysterical. Probably the only one I haven't skipped through. If I'm being honest.

[@AGDaws]

Funniest gag was the thumbnail with Tom Cruise. So iconic you didn’t even need to say the line. Well played, sir. Well played. 😂

[@bryanmccourt2784]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@rubarb1275]

It is really touching how some people are concerned about how much you earn from KZbin. I don't care to be honest as it's none off my business, but I appreciate you explaining why you've made the decisions you have. Hope you keep making content! 👍

[@crankgreenwatts]

Great video Mark 👍 It is very hard when you start as your pushing so hard to get that "free stuff" 💰 I'm only doing live streams, no post editing, so what you see is what you get including warts and all 😆 Keep the content coming as helps us all new to this and appreciate the transparency 👏

[@MarkLewisfitness]

That first freebie is a special moment 😂

[@scpromark]

Bravo! Mind you, a whole video advertising why you don’t advertise. Hahahaha loved it and love your honesty, humour and integrity. Keep it up. 👍🏻

[@balke7935]

Good vid - nice to see some integrity, it enhances your offering in my opinion.

[@danielamestanek7899]

hahahaha, awesome! (just commenting because i hear it helps and i love your videos and ethics)

[@dh7314]

Adam Buxton podcast (not KZbin) is the only time I look forward to adverts. His are a masterclass in how to do it

[@rawmotionfitness]

Integrity will always win! Keep up the great videos Mark!

[@TT-fn1xb]

A KZbinr with principles money can’t buy.👏👏👏👏

[@elyschnee]

You're one of the few (I think the only one besides trainerroad) KZbinrs that I don't mind adding the funky AG1 sponsor. Just do it. I would be super happy if you would get financial support because your content is amazing, with or without sponsors. So, why not? :) 😊 Thank you for your honesty, integrity and your jokes and movie references 😅

[@isaiahmacadam]

10/10 love your approach

[@tobiboing]

My only problem with your approach: your squarespace ad together with your son was one of the best ads I’ve ever seen on KZbin and I would really love a sequel! 😉

[@MarkLewisfitness]

My son charges too much 😂

[@th3rush]

We need more Predator clips... RIP Carl Weathers 😢 Keep doing what you're doing Mark - it's working so sod the sponsorship!

[@leemorris1994]

I went out and bought a BMW today after seeing this video! Appreciate the recommendation.

[@AndreColeman1]

Thanks!

[@TheRaglist]

And this is the exact reason why I prefer your videos over any other fitness influencer. That and your comedy. I have been an Audi guy all my life but all of the sudden I feel like buying a BMW.

[@ellleigh1216]

Always transparent, never change Mark.

[@seancahill5523]

Hey Mark, Love the channel.... 48 yr old male here....yo yo exercise freak, ie good for 3 months..shite the next 6!!! I find your channel so good and def inspirational ....one thing mate....when will u be able to send some cardiodolphin gear to ireland...love to buy some

[@NicksGotBeef]

Great vid as per. I bloody hate ads and sponsors. Nick from patreon.

[@Perspari]

High level of integrity, I can only respect that.

[@FitAfter50]

Nice. I am a small content maker. While I am not monitized, I get product offers constantly. First of all, I do home workout videos, I would not pause a video for an ad. Second I will never push a product I can't back. I make home workout videos. In so many of them I'd say "If you don't train with me ,train somewhere." Heck I don't care if you train, go for a walk. Do it for yourself. Once again Mark, thanks!

[@journeyman7189]

Well spoken as always Mark. RIP Carl Weathers (Action Jackson, Apollo Creed, and Dillon among may others) Nate

[@plowestv]

Thanks

[@autoexploder]

The only creator that dedicates time and effort into using the sponsored ad to make the video better is internet comment etiquette. Appreciate you!

[@keithwaterson2355]

Keep on keeping on brother. 👍