The reason you get bored of lifting weights. (in under 3 minutes)

[@stevenroberts5741]

Been weight training for 40 years, average progress at best by external standards, but never ever got bored or ever thought of stopping. Just love it. Never worry about others expectations or judgements. As I’ve aged I seen training more and more as a longevity investment. 55 and still training for strength .

[@sxhrgvs]

Was about to say exactly the same thing. 52. Been training 35 years. Never got bored of it. And now I’m learning how important it is for my later years, there’s even more reason to carry on. Maybe we’re not James’s target audience … 😂

[@CursedWheelieBin]

@@sxhrgvsI’m not meaning this as an insult but the guy has ADHD and perhaps requires sporadic overstimulation to find something engaging or interesting. Plus he’s enjoying BJJ. Good for him. His own personal experience seems different from ours. We seem to enjoy the process of change. Exercising spurs on better food choices, better decisions re sleep, and so on. We don’t need workouts to feel like rollercoaster rides. If people have blueprints and a specific purpose to show up for each workout, they’re more likely to show up because they know they’re not wasting their time. People want a return on their investment. The number of times I hear people wearily say “Yeah I’m so fat, I’ve GOT TO go to the gym” like it’s some dreary obligation, not something they’re actually enjoying or seeing the purpose in. For those people, I have no doubt the gym is a boring place. I don’t think people can be told what their mindset should be with their approach to training. It varies so wildly. If exercise in general is taken seriously as a skill to learn then there’s a lot more potential for it to become interesting with time. If it’s approached as “what muscle does this machine work for me?” then people are barely scratching the surface

[@CharlieBravo887]

Absolutely. This guy is presumptuous.

[@samparkins7567]

I will never get bored of pumping iron 😄

[@anantmehta123]

Honestly this video is facts. Best thing you can do is find a sport and then use weights to complement.

[@thatguywhocallsmebill5797]

Came for the advice - stayed for the clicks, whistles and winks. Giddy up.

[@luckycappy]

That part was so unexpected and hilarious, for a sec i wondered what he was talking about but then 😂 What an authentic & real guy tho!

[@boardmike82]

You aint wrong. I have a runners body. 2 years of strict gym and diet has not done much. This honest advice is what sets your channel apart.

[@stephenrimbach1311]

It's probably your genetics and your muscle fibres type. To become muscular you have to be blessed with a higher proportion of fast twitch muscle fibres and we're not all blessed with that

[@dolfindive]

Completely agree. Happened to me and now I’m in love with boxing

[@redseven485]

Genuine question: how's that going so far? I'd be a boxing novice at age 40, so not sure what to expect.

[@CursedWheelieBin]

@@redseven485I recently discovered that hitting a bag or mitts burns more calories per minute than just about any other form of cardio 😮 I forget the channel but these guys strapped on these masks that measured how much CO2 they were breathing out during all manner of cardio vascular activities and boxing was at #1

[@declanmckenna5111]

Yep boxing is the way. A life skill and an incredible workout for your body.

[@dan..........]

I am at this stage now, I have been lifting since I was 16, now 30, totally bored and haven't lifted a weight consistently for months, I am now starting running....I also cycle, I do yoga, I go bouldering, I like to hike. These things are so much more enjoyable than lifting weights.

[@csakegybolond264]

I started body building when I was 15. I almost had no progress for years. After that I changed to strength training. It was better. But in the meantime I began to like bodyweight exercises like dips and pull-ups. I had a friend who introduced me to calisthenics. After that I worked out for a years with just kettlebells. I left it. A few months later I went back to the gym but I was weaker the power didn't really came back in presses and I just didn't really liked to work out in a place like that anymore. So I started calisthenics and tried out wall climbing. There was some boxing and football in the meantime but nowadays I think it's okay just to go out and do a workout, some running and go bouldering 2-3 times a month. I don't really care about training anymore, I am mostly there for the benefits and not for the new records.

[@dogcatdogable]

Your triathlon wanker journey starts now. It's the cycle (run and swim) of life.

[@gsmith12]

Same. Started at 14 and now 32. I will only go to the gym for the mental benefits now! Much prefer outdoor exercise.

[@CursedWheelieBin]

It’s a lot to do with someone’s reasons for wanting to exercise in the first place. If it’s about vanity - which it was for me as a teenager - then I can totally understand why, upon realising that most of us don’t have the genetic potential to look incredible in a matter of weeks, people lose motivation and think “Screw this. What’s the point? All this effort? What’s the reward?” I’ve found exercise in general way more interesting the more I sporadically study it and experiment. Everything from technique, to nutrition, to programming, to sleep, to different types of stimulus like bodyweight, barbell, Dumbell, machines. I carefully experiment with these, and keep a note of my results. That way I can figure out for myself what’s working instead of relying on some shirtless guru telling me what I supposedly “need” to do. There are so many options for exercising that there aren’t enough hours in the day or days in the week for me to fit them all in. I’d love to do BJJ, and maintain a really good squat/deadlift/overhead press, and do lots of bodyweight calisthenic movements and maintain really good flexibility/mobility, and do a decent amount of running for the 2 months out of the year that the Scottish weather isn’t abysmal 😂 Something has to give though. I hope you enjoy running. Doing something over and over that you don’t enjoy sounds rather miserable overall. I work with a guy who swears by running but he takes it seriously and learned everything about it, instead of just pounding the pavement and hoping for the best

[@luckycappy]

In all honesty im the same with the difference im way older than you. Started exercising at the age of 9, but heavily doing gym since 16, i so want to go back (after 4yrs no training) and i wonder if my gym days are simply over. However if i do go once i absolutely love the feeling of moving the muscles and blood through my body, but i can no longer have the desire to push myself like i used to i.e be regular. Ive always thought it was more a mental thing for me or mitochondria and adrenal exhaustion, do not know the real reason, but im sad im not the gym freak as ive always been :(

[@IgalAha]

Best video I've seen. Brutally honest and something everyone should know and understand.

[@gibbsm]

I'm 43, never had that feeling. I love going to the gym. It's also my therapy, so there's that.

[@thefreedomclub5287]

Same here and I'm the same age.

[@DH1985-MB]

@@thefreedomclub5287 I'm a few years younger than you both and must admit I have - as much as I do love training and also see it as therapy (work in a office so alleviates the mental stress of the day) just going in a lifting became boring and non-productive about 18 months ago. Started training exactly like James said, more Xfit style and recently started a 'lads and dads' boxing class and love it. Keeps it fresh and fitter now than when I was playing rugby.

[@gohirayub3426]

I’m 47,look forward to my weights sessions every week.

[@Mantenner]

He's been on a roll lately smacking gym workouts, don't stress too much. The usual martial art good, weight lift bad.

[@tomashorst9544]

Yeah I don't get it. Preemptively saying "you ll get bored" is just unnecessary and can deter people who otherwise would have made it further.

[@mooxo5192]

Thank you once again for being TRUE - LOVE IT in under 3 minutes

[@Neoma1999]

Love the perspective. Thanks for the advice!

[@rudeboyiramo]

I agree, I used to train to look good, now I go gym for general fitness and well being. Working on my cardiovascular system and living an easier and hopefully longer life. Obviously tied with a good nutritious diet.

[@philmccredden4365]

Very true…except where you enjoy lifting as an activity in its own right. As a 40 year old dad, hubby and accountant I like the meditative focus…on form and reps…physical exertion and time on my own. Any improvement in muscle is good, but not the primary driver.

[@naomisaiz9804]

Yep. Exactly what I needed to hear right now. Thanks James!

[@iestynovich]

Genius...always learn something. And so funny!

[@FundamentalJiujitsu]

Great video and info! Been training jiujitsu for 14 years and started weight training the last few years because of jiujitsu. Having a reason to lift weights has been incredibly valuable for me!

[@joeycirillo5514]

This is so great, your philosophy on fitness is so unique and powerful. Thanks as always

[@sanji1259]

simply top tier content mate. just honest words, no bs in a charismatic way

[@kp6344]

The cauliflowers are blooming

[@Astrix321]

jiu-jitsu is the way of getting fugly ears

[@redseven485]

Can't that be drained by a doctor? (if you want that, of course)

[@Joao-lk4el]

​@@redseven485 Yes, but if you train regularly, you'll have to drain them regularly also. You can even do it yourself with the right tools. However it gets boring after a while and most people end up not draining them

[@rodrigorodrighi9098]

Good for you, been waiting for 13years

[@SamB2604_]

I went a slightly different path but to the same endpoint. I started playing squash and then incorporated gym workouts and weight training to elevate my physical abilities. Now, both squash and weight training are my favourite activities, complementing each other perfectly in terms of cardio and weights.

[@Tom.S.19]

Love seeing the whiteboard get a good panning😂 keep up the solid work James💪🏼

[@zenchestnuts]

Super video! I fell out of love with the new gym police and the packs of 3 to 5 training together in the last 5 years. I switched to band training at home. I decided to cut my weight by a stone, last year(1.5kg to go possibly more to have a completly flat belly) . I've a very minimal routine which isn't even done every week. The big key to my far healthier look, which I would say is "he works out, looks fit, more athletic build". That was me 35 years ago. I got caught up in the"Challenge of building muscle" but just ended up looking a bulky version of myself most of the time. Now 63 my early passion became tai chi at 26. It's really stepped up tremendously in the last 3 years. Running the 2 side by side did tend to clash quite a bit, but doesn't now. The adage "diet 80%" is so true it blows my mind. I hardly need to do any bands to keep my shape. But my intake I have to be pretty ruthless! It's not for 99% of the population. But that's where mind discipline comes in. So it's a super new challenge of the mind. Being vegan is also fitting very well with me in the last 4½ years.

[@patrickslaughter3964]

Heroic levels of honesty there. Bravo! I'm a runner who is now doing strength training to maintain my running capability so this hit home! Do more shit like this :)

[@BartWagener]

Timing could not be better, exactly where I am at... Nice to know I am not alone. Now all I need is a sport...

[@viscountpalmerston]

Couldn't agree more. You're more insightful than you look, James 😂

[@bishopsriseandroll]

Yep got bored of weight training, started Jits, went back to weight training and yoga to support and improve Jiu Jitsu. So exactly what you said 👌🏻

[@jamessharris80]

I’ve been training since I was a teen. Now I’m in my 40’s and still hit the weights. I’ve had periods over the years where I’ve had a break, due to having kids, moving, changing jobs..etc. eventually, still find my way back to it. I do at times, lose some motivation, and I start thinking of other hobbies to try. But even when i do give other things a go, I always find myself lifting again.

[@amanh19]

Great vid / advice. Thank you

[@nread1135]

Totally true. Just started lifting at 50 to support my mountain biking. MTB encourages me to lift, lifting encourages me to ride.

[@TastyScotch]

100%. This is great advice. I was never into going to the gym or lifting, but i got into Muay Thai when i was 17 and loved it. Life happened and i quit for about 20 years, but where i am now i have a muay thai gym i can go to. Unfortunately, i often have to work at the same time as the muay thai trainings, so i recently started a gym memebership to suppliment my training. I can’t recommend this idea enough. I can head to the normal gym whenever i have free time, even if just to jump rope or stretch or lift dumbbells, and that has helped me build my fitness level to the point where i dont get tired just from the pushups and situps we do during muay thai. This means i have more energy for sparring and can get more out of my training.

[@CoachAidenH]

Had this conversation today with multiple clients: I believe as you mature in your fitness journey this type of training becomes more important. In order to be the “fittest” version of yourself. Being able to look good, feel good, and move good

[@thomasfandrade]

This topic should be talked about more. Sticking to a program for hours a week to simply maintain muscle isn’t fun at all

[@gibbsm]

Do you make your own program, or doing someone else's? Try doing stuff you like and are good at, and then maybe mix the grumpy lifts in later.

[@CursedWheelieBin]

Even knowing that it benefits you? That doesn’t spur you on a little? 🤷🏻‍♂️ Should fun always be a pre-requisite? Always? 🤨 Personally, I’ve worked too conscientiously over the years to slowly build what I’d consider an athletic physique to piss it away just cos I’m bored. Tracking calories, maintaining mobility/flexibility, building and maintaining strength, developing muscle and connective tissue to support that strength, switching gears to build muscle, maintain, or burn fat. None of these are sporadic fun fun fun things but they’re rewarding. Forgoing pleasure in the short term for a larger goal is a worthwhile pursuit (for some). Honestly the way some people talk about “boredom” makes it sound like a fate worse than death. Maybe this is what TikTok and overstimulation does to people’s brains. Are people so scared of their own pervasive thoughts that they need to drown them out with constant stimulation, stimulation, stimulation 😂. Maybe that’s why we’re watching KZbin videos in the first place. Joking aside, not every workout needs to be a high-octane , pulse racing, white knuckle rollercoaster ride 😂. I understand fun stuff is more engaging but eventually you’ll get used to that and you’ll have the same problem, but people can do what they want. I just don’t let my pervasive wants and needs sabotage my goals (not saying you do). Brushing my teeth is boring, cooking eggs is boring, sleeping is boring. That doesn’t mean I’m any less likely to do them.

[@MrAmadeus1998]

I mean it’s very unlikely 99% of people are even near their natural potential. There’s always a new stone to turn.

[@ladderlappen4585]

@@CursedWheelieBin lifting weight is neither healthy nor necessary. you can work out in much better ways and everyone with a job, where he doesnt sit all day, doesnt need any workout at all. everyone has to sleep tho, so this comparision doesnt make sense at all. if the workout becomes boring, its ok to stop. getting bored and ignoring that, actually makes you more prone to this kind of stimulation stimulation stimulation aswell,

[@Jack_huntakilla]

So easy to understand. Thanks

[@philcracken]

I sense a little bit of personal projection. Yes, weight training can become tedious and the gains will plateau, but there is also the mental aspect and the fact you can still push yourself physically in a rather safe and sustainable way. I like bike racing and (kick) boxing as sports, did them for years, but the injury risk with both doing them full bore is high. And as you get older, you can still be fit and strong but your recuperation time get increasingly longer and harder. I cannot afford being sidelined with an injury for months and not being able to do physical exercise. The way back is too hard and long, mentally and physically. At my age (52) longevity and consistency are key. Something James has yet to find out when he get into his late 40's and 50's as a life-long sportsman.

[@mylieeveryday8327]

This video came out at the best time for me. Stared boxing like 3 months ago, got injured, went back to weight training to recover and strength train for when I go back and its been about month and a half and it gets so boring so fast, don't realize how much you love doing something until you cant do it anymore. Worst part is its my lower leg so cant even jump rope.

[@ashb9665]

Preach. This is me. In and out of training for years. Now in and consistent because I have a sport specific goal to shoot for.

[@billiamc3281]

james this is exactly what i needed after a 6 month semi break from the gym

[@45artpm27]

Pure Awesome Advice

[@ox1378]

This is good advice that i needed to hear 👏

[@mikewilplayedit]

Everything in this video is so true. 👏

[@CharlieBravo887]

This guy is full of it. I've lifted for 25 years, and God-willing, I will continue. I started, like so many guys, because I was insecure about my looks. Today, I do it because I enjoy it like I enjoyed recess as a child. It feels great to exert myself. God made me a man, I like to rev the engine my creator gave me. I'm not looking to be enterntained. I'm looking to practice a certain discipline that I believe will benefit me life and the lives of those around me.

[@MrMcGuy]

I hate weight training. But I do it to be better at BJJ. Helps prevent injury and helps a lot during hunting season when we're out backpacking. In other words, I work out to do other things, I don't work out to work out. Cheers mate.

[@hannigfitness]

Nice advice !

[@thomasmanning477]

This is EXACTLY the path I went down.. then, when I realised I'm just a skinny dude, I took up rock climbing.. turns out I'm really good at climbing (Kinda build for it), and I lift weights to supplement my rock climbing - which I LOVE! Skinny guys - give bouldering / rock climbing a try! 😉

[@letom.359]

Yes! for the truth! (and the shorts )

[@Bevzthejcs]

Now this is some great advice. I got into boxing and it 100% gave me a reason to keep weight training.

[@gixerjas]

Completely true! And years down the line, when you've picked up injuries, lifting weights can help control joint pain and stop you losing muscle mass so you don't get too fat :)

[@Zacharyswiftpro]

Spent over 10 years of my adult life trying to maintain consistency in the gym and got bored and failed. Weight yo-yo’d for years. Started professional wrestling at age 29, and 3 years later I’m in the best shape of my life and my sport drives my results. Couldn’t agree more with this video mate!

[@ianbrown2984]

Mate, I’m just doing home workouts and running, I’m piss-sick of the gym, you’re right though, in essence, I got into getting healthy and fit for my family, add a bit of longevity and to get fit enough to learn to ski. I’m 45, lost 27kg and I’m going on my first family ski holiday with my wife and two daughters this Christmas.

[@JGreeny]

Been feeling this lately, video came at the perfect time. Thank you

[@jesta908]

Speaking of genetics. I had a mate that had the most ridiculous abs his whole life. One night, someone asked him "what's the secret to getting abs?" His reply? "Bread.. eat lots of bread". That's when I realised the role that genetics, play.

[@CursedWheelieBin]

Or maybe he was taking the piss out of you 😂 Sounds like you’ve taken to heart what was a throwaway remark

[@mattburnett4185]

Abs look great, But starving like an Ethiopian sucks

[@martinattwood7801]

It's 50 % genetics , 25% juice and 25% training ,nutrition, and rest . Unfortunately. So if you ain't got it you never will have 😢

[@mattburnett4185]

@@martinattwood7801 Lee Priest tried to get TRT (he's around 50). He was tested, results show his natural test was double the high end range. No trt for Lee. (Sorry can't remember video links or test numbers)

[@martinattwood7801]

@@mattburnett4185 I think you may be being slightly nieve my friend .

[@GiannisBak]

so a solid 3 years of training is nice!! I am happy because I never trained consistently for over 1 year....

[@Mr.L007]

I go from squat rack , chin up bar, couple of kettlebells, plenty of weight plates. I do what I am in the mood to do. Do that for 3 or 4 weeks then do something difference. Right now I'm do 30 push up X 30 curls with heavy dumbbells . I won't stop until I hit 5 rounds on that workout then I'll mix it up again. I'm 48.

[@matthewmason8982]

I’m 42 and just started weight training a few months ago to help support my long distance running I’ve done for fifteen years 😂

[@nathantupe9018]

I agree you need something to train towards, for me strongman. I don't agree that as time goes on you lose the ability to gain muscle, because typically you learn how to train and eat effectively too. In my 13th year now, and the last 3-4 years have been my best. Thanks to people like Alex Bromley, Chad Smith and Dave tate I've learnt how to train right.

[@R02D]

James, the goat 💪

[@mjstealey9100]

It wasn't until my kids got me into Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai that my relationship with weight training evolved into a healthier, functional one. Training for a sport has had a profound effect on my overall perspective of the weight-room, and dare I say has also improved my mental health.

[@dogcatdogable]

The key to is to be open to trying new stuff. Weight training is a cornucopia. I couldn't give a toss about the Olympic lifts when I was younger, but they have renewed my interest in the gym in my 30s. The hobbyist gym-goer can and should cycle through various forms of training to keep themself engaged.

[@elobiretv]

Yeah I started to get really bored and lacked enthusiasm for my workout when I was mostly doing heavy compounds and power lifting type training so I switched it up and added more bodybuilding type stuff into my routine and I'm loving it again. Telling people to go find a sport just so you can enjoy another hobby is dumb, work out why you stopped enjoying lifting and fix the problem.

[@valianthousemusic1026]

When you have conquered the mountain, find a new one, there is more to life than muscles lol

[@007IceBox]

Thank you

[@dardog7734]

Great advice

[@CursedWheelieBin]

I don’t find training boring 18 years later considering how intimidated I was when I started and considering it’s now a part of my life that contributes to my health overall. There’s always some kind of overarching goal that threads these workouts together, giving me a reason to care about each rep, each set, and my overall progression whether I’m cutting fat, maintaining my weight, or building muscle. I don’t need to find something overstimulating like it’s a party in order to do it. I understand some people do but that’s their problem. If you’re just randomly lifting weights here and there without any overall blueprint or plan of progression, of course you’ll get bored because you won’t associate your effort with any kind of reward

[@WolvesLightUponYou]

Thank you for your video James. Speaking of being bored/tired, I do believe that you wanted to make a video about the stupidness of the BMI. Have I missed it or was it a Short ?

[@xristosrizos8406]

I used to lift weights to look better and to become stronger for kickboxing which I loved. Fast forward 15 years, it's 2020, sport activities are on hiatus, I don't want to keep getting punched in the face anymore, and I eventually learned how to properly lift weights. And I mostly care about the physical exertion. Blasting some great metal music in my headphones while I do it. Having a home gym helped a lot. Wouldn't change that atm.

[@samswift4841]

Well shit. Having sucked at powerlifting for 6 years I've started getting into ultra running and loving it.

[@lewishorsewell8852]

So true. I do cross-fit at 47 because I got bored of body building. Still smash it up

[@wazzup105]

Nope.. still not bored. Even though I suck at bodybuilding and not getting any stronger either. Still trying to do both (but at age 58 with 10+ years of weighttraining experience.... really?). It's not even that helping my bikeriding that much. I still love to workout and the proces! (getting lean for summer still rocks)

[@declanmckenna5111]

I'm bored senseless but I do it to maintain what I have and that's enough to keep me going.

[@DTOWNRW16]

Was a runner for a decade before the gym. spent a decade in the gym and while i looked decent, the love started to fade. Went back to running last year and will be doing my first marathon this year.

[@franciscofredericci4081]

Very good :) interests are the key to life :)

[@thelonelyassassin8584]

I love the idea of weights being a foundation for other sports because that's how I view it for myself. Though I do also enjoy lifting

[@freeman436]

Excellent.

[@kylethedalek]

5’10, 192Lbs. 178cm, 87Kg. 29 years. Not muscly. Trying to loose fat. Been eating more protein than ever, tuna for lunch, rice, eggs some veg for dinners. Sometimes rice and chicken. I’m eating around 1400-1600 calories daily. I have 1-2 cheat meals a week. And drink water all week apart from 1 meal a week. Been working out (mostly just body exercises.) 100 push ups, squats, sit ups. (Or close to 100.) 60 crunches, leg raises, curls, over head presses, shoulder exercises with 15lbs dumbbells. At least 4-5 times a week. Running a few times a week. (20-30 mins.) 3 weeks in Im seeing no difference. I’m also worried that I don’t feel tired, as I’ve been told that’s a sign or losing weight. And I’m also not feeling hungry. What is my issue? So I need to drop my calories again? I’m just wanting to lose fat right now, get skinny/ lean. And start building muscle from there. I also feel like my arm muscles have gotten smaller even though I’m working out more and eating more protein? (I do find it hard to push myself through the pain and fatigue.) If I manage to loose fat, how can I then gain muscle without putting on fat? I’m getting so much conflicting information. I just weighted myself 1 week apart (and it was a different set of scales.) And I’ve gone up 9lbs in a week. How? There’s no way it’s muscle. And I’ve been cutting back more than I have in my life. I’m I eating too little? (I don’t have a big appetite.)

[@GRPABT1]

I'm almost 40 and I love weight training and bodybuilding (not competitive at all). I realise I'm a little bit mental though and don't expect others to have the dedication I do.

[@gibbsm]

@@justinthaim8879 you made it boring.

[@GRPABT1]

@@justinthaim8879 my wife doesn't find it boring.

[@Fitnesseuphonium]

I’ve weight trained since 2020 - having a bored phase now but I listen to podcasts or a good audio book to get me though . I find I dip in and out of regular cardio classes and running along side but try to always at least my push pull legs workout too

[@EnglishwithJoe]

Great video...however, some us are weight training for longevity and to stay injury free in our golden years. Can't see me getting bored of that and no way I am playing sport at my age as I want to stay injury free.

[@seanyd5698]

If you dont put on much muscle, will you still get stronger though?

[@MatthewIyiola]

Started losing interest in year 3 of lifting. Tried boxing and I took to it. But found it really exhausting, plus couldn't find enough time to get half decent at boxing and still lift weights. Back to lifting exclusively now and only have time for 3ce a week gym sessions. I vary my routines as much as possible to keep things exciting. M30 y/o currently in year 5+ of lifting.

[@iamrichlol]

This is SOOOO true

[@RealTaIk]

Did it the other way around, started playing a sport and got into weight training to get better in that sport :D

[@dandastardly2792]

My first two years of training I was clueless. I have made more gains in year 3+ because my technique, diet, and other factors have vastly improved. Unless you have a trainer day 1 , the 1st year or two is a toss up

[@stephenrimbach1311]

Muscle mass plateaus in a natural trainee around 3 months and strength around 12 months. I have the science to support this

[@metamodernbarbell]

Well idk, I've been training for a long time, not always that well admittedly, but I'm still making noticeable improvements. I did some running for a piece - didn't stick. This feels a bit like projection tbh.

[@TheOutlierToday]

I've never been bored of it after 4+ years. I get frustrated. Not bored

[@sparkyy2890]

Could you go over some sport specific weight training for jiujitsu?

[@wonderwallz99]

For me, I saw it as a challenge.. and genetically I am what some would kill for. I got in shape but immediately got bored because it didn't fulfill much.. only the challenge was worthwhile. I got lazy since and don't have the motivation to do it again because I know it doesn't do anything for me. At least mentally. I know its got benefits long term. Maybe one day I'll do it just to do it.. but right now, no.

[@cr1spbeatzplz]

Bro, i only just noticed your lovely ears 👂

[@TheBindoS]

I only have so much free time in a week and the gym just got way too boring. Gave it up completely and spending all that time in a muay thai gym instead - been nearly 2 years and I still feel just as excited as at the start

[@virapiddubna9802]

Are you James Smith from Manchester?

[@DeviN99de]

SPITTING OUT FACTS!!!! in underpants.

[@LeDelan13]

Speak for yourself buddy. Body dysmorphia does wonders.

[@KatzeMelli]

100 % I was so worried of weight training making me into a muscly hulk women. 2 years in and I WISH i would be able to put on a significant amount of muscle. I do boulder and climb since 10 years, i always loved running. I do weight training only to support those two other sports, because I had to come to the realisiation that I just don't care enough about the aesthetic.

[@Kb11466]

I trained 15 years and never struggled to get into the gym and now out of nowhere I literally can’t stand being there. I believe it’s down to not having a clear goal and also hating the tripod instagram gym environment now

[@Thinksthat...]

Right on

[@GroundSteak]

The mullet is coming in nicely

[@colinreidcr]

Ive been doing weights for 4 years now and I used to weigh 170 pounds and now Im 155!

[@JordanLR]

I enjoy going to the gym most of the time I’m consistent but I’m about 5 years in and the gains have slowed down. However I change up my training periodically to keep it fresh like now I’m in a more hypertrophy style training but switch it strength. Not sure this is best for building muscle but it keeps fun.

[@eromoseleodionunuabona2892]

This is hilariously true. I played basketball for YEARS before retiring at uni to join the rowing team. BUT I heard motivation for gym because I played team sport. The moment I stopped. training came long. lets be honest, gym I boring. Im even looking at going back into rowing just so I have a reason to go gym with motivation. I have never gone gym for health. It just so happens to be a useful by product of team sport

[@moneytimesfifteen]

Most people that workout consistently shuffle around between a couple years powerlifting, a couple years bodybuilding, training alongside a sport, injuries and comebacks. That can occupy 20 years pretty fast, then it’s just habit

[@michaelpenfield8582]

I'm 66 and still working out in the gym. I love bodybuilding. It is my sport. This is the first time I have disagreed with Mr. Smith.

[@GOPSlayer]

Came for the advice, stayed for the mullet.