Why I train at 5am (Even though I hate it)

How to make yourself do hard training sessions, and cold water immersion as a tool to build mental toughness.
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[@trevorrussell8295]

Love the small steps/focus on the next immediate thing philosophy. Enjoyed the vid. Good luck with the channel. Have subscribed👍

[@thenaturaledge]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for taking the time to comment, 💪

[@Sandman-tv3hd]

Best of luck with the channel. This is great content for anyone who is looking to better themselves,, thank you!

[@thenaturaledge]

Much appreciated!

[@heathennomad2539]

This has been a great adaptation for me...Since I have started working out @ 5 a.m. I have found myself to be more productive throughout the day plus later in the evening gives me time to spend with my family.

[@AdrielPR22]

I get up to train at 3 AM and for me and why I do it is because it’s the best time for me and the peace and quiet I get to enjoy before everything gets loud and hectic the rest of the day lol 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽 it is hard some days but it’s like he said just teaching ur body and not giving into what it wants but rather force it to do what it needs to do!!! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@thenaturaledge]

Good to hear it

[@AdrielPR22]

@@thenaturaledge 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@no_excuses]

I agree starting anything hard is always difficult, but with applying the right approach the compound effect of overcoming multiple hard things builds a growth mindset to face the things we fear in life.💯.

[@thenaturaledge]

Absolutely! Thanks Keri 💪

[@AllyRose1974.]

What a cracking doggy!! Total respect for anyone getting into Marines/SBS!

[@palpafilms]

5am filming is great 🎉

[@thenaturaledge]

It’s the best isn’t it?

[@Acewhip]

Great channel. Just found you. You need to get a PUPPY CAM, cos he was OWNING YOU on the hills :D

[@NoFsGiven666]

I like it now weather's getting better. 🌞 Great vid.

[@thenaturaledge]

It sure is, thanks for watching mate.

[@joalvarez6252]

Everything Simon did, his dog did, however the dog made it look like any other day/easy work! 😅 respect to the both of them! 💯 Much respect from Texas!

[@thenaturaledge]

🤣 she is a legend.

[@joalvarez6252]

@@thenaturaledge My bad, She is awesome sauce! Outstanding content btw! Thank you!

[@thenaturaledge]

Thanks for watching Joel and welcome aboard 👌🏼

[@davesharpe3877]

I am new to your channel, but i keep hearing the words, 'Take Control'? These are great words, and make a remarkable load of sense..

[@annertman3906]

Your cwi bin videos from early 2021 still inspire me.

[@thenaturaledge]

That’s great to hear! I still use the bin and cold water immersion daily 🤝

[@shaund204]

Such great content. More people need to understand this mentality. Depression would reduce so much in society.

[@thenaturaledge]

Thanks for your reply and your view!

[@BARLEYSWORLDMANCHESTER]

I have just accidentally bumped onto this site and I am so grateful I did. I'm going through a lot at the moment and this is the kick Start to getting my mojo back, in terms of let's go I have things to do. I've read all the books, know about mantras, running marathons, cycling etc, all that goes out the window when you cannot control your mind. So again I'm really glad to have found this site.👍🏾

[@thenaturaledge]

Amazing to hear that buddy, I’m glad it’s allowed you to assess a few things. Let me know how things progress. Cheers for the comment 👍

[@andrewlunn]

Interesting insight and a great point about embracing cold water for mental challenge more so than the health benefits, which i'm sure a positive byproduct.

[@RobinGStanleyChannel]

That's a happy dog!

[@thenaturaledge]

😎

[@Mani_DS]

I love your videos man! You inspire and teach valuable lessons that I and many others will benefit from. Love to see it G.

[@thenaturaledge]

Glad to hear it mate 👍

[@stevenwest7447]

Hello mate. I get up 4 am 6 days aweek. Jog 2 miles, then exercise with my weights. Then cold shower. I feel as good as I did in my 30s. I'm 56. Take care mate 👍

[@thenaturaledge]

Good to hear it Steven, finding a routine that works for you and helps you stay focused, driven and healthy is a huge win. Thanks for watching the channel buddy, more episodes to come. 👊🏼

[@paddymallory4080]

Great channel and content mate. Only just found it and busy working my way through the content. This video in particular peaked my interest as I’m up at 4.30 am each weekday for the 15 mile cycle to work which I live for these days regardless of the weather. I love the tranquility of 5am. Best of luck with the channel and respect from Liverpool. New subscriber 👍

[@thenaturaledge]

Good to hear it mate, that hardest part is just getting out the door sometimes. Removing the obstacles helps, like having all your kit laid out by the bed before you sleep. It’s little things like this that can add up and before you know it, you’re doing 15mile bike rides hours before everyone else has started to stir.

[@educ8te]

Respect,from Liverpool.

[@CharlesM84]

Invaluable material 💪

[@TroyC23]

Thanks for the words and advice and the action you take in your channel. Really like your views and philosophies. I struggled after coming out of the forces with m.d back in 2012. Still on the journey but constantly trying to improve in one way or another. Finding purpose is paramount! Oneday hope to have it squared. Be great to have a conversation oneday. T.C 👌

[@thenaturaledge]

Hi Troy, sounds like you’ve made a good start, that’s the hardest thing sometimes, to just start. Leaving the military definitely has its challenges, especially when that decisions is taken out of your hands. Mine are well documented (check out some early episodes). Just keep nudging the small wins along, they WILL snowball. Catch you soon mate.

[@gabutchannel8909]

Idol Coach simons🔥

[@deanlewis4280]

mate incredible content! blown away! thanks so much

[@thenaturaledge]

Much appreciated Dean, keep an eye out on Sunday, we’re dropping another episode.

[@charlesgreenberg8101]

I have found that only way to grow and achieve is to push yourself out of your comfort zone and do things that you may not like, and even hate doing. I personally hate air travel, not so much as the act of flying but the endless hassles of it. Yet, overseas travel is high on my list of priorities, and I just "suck it up," do what I need to do to get there, and I am where I want to be. I have been to Dubai twice, the Bahamas twice, and the UK once.

[@thenaturaledge]

Good to hear you have a strategy to reach the goals you have of travel. Where’s next in the list Charles?

[@charlesgreenberg8101]

@@thenaturaledge I plan to visit Italy, San Marino, Switzerland, and Monaco in June 2024. I am particularly keen to see Tops Marques car show in Monaco. This trip will be my first significant to countries where English is not the dominant language, and I am studying Italian to prepare. I am also planning trips to Japan, Singapore, and central Europe. My last trip to the United Kingdom was London-centric, so I will make a point of limiting London to one week, and the spending time in other areas. I have never been to Scotland or Wales.

[@Niall-q4r]

came across your channel love your blogs mate weldone

[@AndyWightman-dm6ib]

Great video guys (5 years of failure), not full of marketing bull...t but real life experiences and knowledge, nothing is ever going to run entirely the way you think it is. It is only through trial and error that we truly learn what works for us and what doesn't . Just because something doesn't work out as you thought it would doesn't make YOU a failure, it is only through trial, error and adapting can we move forwards . Keep up the good work and thanks for keeping it real.

[@thenaturaledge]

That’s a great attitude Andy, leaning into discomfort helps forge that mindset. Thanks for taking the time to watch the videos. Another one drops today at 7pm. 💪

[@katiie5512]

You are a great teacher💯..apart from the bacon bit!!! 🤣

[@thenaturaledge]

What do you mean?! 😂

[@davidallison1392]

Great to see the channel 👍

[@thenaturaledge]

Thanks for the visit, another episode drops tonight at 7pm David! 🤙

[@uscia5]

Look at the dog. It's putting in the work at 5am also and is straight in the cold river. Tail wagging. No birching or moaning. Dogs don't think about the future they live in the moment. Be like a Labrador

[@thenaturaledge]

We could all learn a thing or two from dogs

[@bazduggan4042]

Rewarding yourself is very important.. Pain doesn't last..think about your small reward ahead. Hot meal or drink warm clothes ect..

[@thenaturaledge]

Exactly that Baz

[@KaYdICaInEKjR]

Wow stumbled across your content yesterday you sir are the truth and insight to the well being taking control of fear confidence and control this is a breath of fresh air content just need to push my self to jump in the cold shower now 😂😂

[@thenaturaledge]

Welcome aboard! Glad to hear you find some useful tools in here mate. If you want a question answered in relation to mindset, let me know 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

[@SB-sp5vd]

Really down to earth honest and real life way of explaining this, fantastic and motivational, just the kick up the *** I needed to change my mindset. Thank you.

[@thenaturaledge]

No worries buddy, thanks for watching a taking the time to leave a constructive comment. What have you got planned for the week ahead?

[@SB-sp5vd]

@@thenaturaledge nothing exciting just lots of work, busy with family...but because of your video I have realised I need to change to look after myself as I've let how busy life is get on top, need to turn that around. The early morning exercise you point out is really only time I have to take care of myself so starting that on Monday and will commit. Feeling empowered! Cheers again 👍

[@thenaturaledge]

How are things going with the routine?

[@SB-sp5vd]

@@thenaturaledge Hey, thanks for asking and apologies for not getting back sooner. Its been up and down, managed a total of 7 days getting up super early from the whole month, got a bug which knocked me and family inc kids out, then have got into old habits again. This is tough right, fair play you have such discipline to stick to it.

[@SB-sp5vd]

Any tips or is it the "JFDI" concept? I know I need to lose like 30kg, 115kg now, need to get to 85kg.

[@EscapereaIity]

Amazing mate

[@thenaturaledge]

💪

[@frannyp46]

One of the most motivating things I heard recently was neuroscientist David Eagleman who has done brain scans on people learning new tasks . He proved that whenever you take on a new task, your brain will join in with and split the task 50/50 by providing the necessary neurons every single time.

[@alexstreet8632]

Would love a good pack march workout guide? what kind of weight would you recommend.

[@bodie463]

I get up at 0230 to train at 0300, its the only time I get around work & family commitments. Youll always find a way if you want it enough. 👍🏻

[@jamesspencer970]

these special forces lads are something else 👌🏻. totally inspirational

[@thenaturaledge]

Thanks for watching James 😎

[@AllyRose1974.]

Some people are born more mentally tougher than others!

[@andynelson1977]

Cool to see Troopers Hill there! Had some "fun" early morning workouts on those slopes.....🥵🥴

[@thenaturaledge]

The best! Thanks for watching buddy

[@Ice-Fall]

I workout at 5 am. I'm up at 3, drink water, then an hour later, coffee with creatine. I workout, essentially still fasted from the day before. No lack of energy. Then it's off to work, as a delivery driver.

[@matthewedwards1089]

Q: what's the best way to smash a long tab? A: one step at a time. Thinking too far into a session used to stop me.

[@thenaturaledge]

💪

[@davylongshanks525]

Great vid! More please!!! The other vids are great too…..

[@palpafilms]

Good to hear Davy

[@thenaturaledge]

Cheers Davy, another episode drops tonight at 7pm

[@cristinavasile5314]

Before the pandemic I had the will and the control to push myself to do these things and go beyond that 'I don't want to do this' feeling and actually do it. Whatever happened to my head during these 2 years, I seem to have completely lost the will, the control and the capacity to go beyond. Any advice?

[@joebradley1239]

My advice would be to recognise that these thoughts are only thoughts and we have the power to control them. Break down whatever it is you are struggling with to its simplest form. Let’s say it’s a 1 mile run. The first week walk 100m, the next run 100m then 200m. Or at the rate in which you feel not overwhelmed. Slowly but surely, progress over perfection you will start to overcome these barriers.

[@thenaturaledge]

I will echo what Joe says, thanks for watching the video. It’s great that you have the self awareness to recognise this. What steps are you going to take to change this?

[@cynicalpenguin]

Relatable

[@darrenstapleton4611]

I’m up at 0415 for an 0430 workout, hated it at first, but now it’s routine

[@thenaturaledge]

Good effort 😎

[@oscarcrownshaw9949]

I need to develop the mind set of your k9 friend. Straight up the hills no bother and straight into the water.

[@thenaturaledge]

Absolutely nails mate

[@Niall-q4r]

were can get that jacket thing your wearing mate ?

[@Military872]

Great Channel, Do you have a workout routine for a beginner ?

[@thenaturaledge]

I don't but I keep all my workouts simple, nothing beats 10x hill sprints, sets of 10 press ups and squats in between each sprint. You don’t need any equipment 🤙

[@Nofixedabode859]

@@thenaturaledgehi what’s your weekly routine if it’s not too difficult to explain thx

[@supergerman97]

What time do you usually go to bed and how many hours of sleep do you have? Thanks.

[@thenaturaledge]

Depends mate, definitely get my 8 hours more often than not though. It’s something I don’t like to compromise if I can help it.

[@supergerman97]

@@thenaturaledge thanks, mate👌

[@georgeevans4389]

Hang on a minute is that Troopers Hill? You a Brizol Boy?

[@thenaturaledge]

It is mate, and yeah I live in Bristol at the moment 🤙

[@xamyleex]

Troopers hill sprints 🤢

[@thenaturaledge]

😂

[@guygill7827]

3am workout even better

[@thenaturaledge]

🤣 that’s too early for my dog!

[@wtm567]

Nice dog

[@thenaturaledge]

Best on earth 😎