Why You Should Listen to Me

Long story short: I have a degree in engineering and I am here to engineer the human body.
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[@chuck275]

You should listen to this guy because his videos are 3.5minutes, direct, quick, practical and everything is broken down nicely...not bad for 3.5minutes

[@filiptalev3869]

This guy is the real deal. As an engineer myself I truly appreciate his no BS approach,

[@MarkWildman]

🙏

[@goyaliza]

Love this.... Nerdy Modest Funny Intelligent Cares about making us better people... Love it. First time in forever I'm not hurting myself with exercises.

[@pentanglemedia2626]

"There is basically no excuse for people not to fuckin' try." Pure gold. -

[@duncid7659]

It took 3 weeks for my wife to get pissed at me answering queries with "Mark Wildman from Wildman Athletica says..."

[@cornypinkuni9519]

Lol

[@chrisfournier6144]

Okay, you win! This is simply my favourite KZbin fitness video of all time. Awesome!

[@RussellTLittle]

I like the simplicity of your message, no bullshit sell

[@rag2576]

If you have a brain that functions, limbs that work, a complete spine... ...there is literally no excuse... ...and we should be grateful for what we have - and support others. Implicit message. Layers. Thanks for this insight.

[@Nikkipd1976]

I've been following you, watching your videos for about a month or so now. This. Is. My. Favorite. Thank you so much for sharing all of your knowledge!

[@angusmontgomery9874]

Much admiration to you! I have watched your clips for a while and tip my cap to you for your straight talking! I’m in the business myself, but you can always learn more! Thank you!

[@thejulionation]

Your videos are legit AF love them. Keep it up.

[@kf6pfk]

Thanks for putting this video out there. Now you've got my attention since I'm a retired computer engineer with an amateurs interest in biology. I just want to keep on keeping on.

[@heartofinfinity]

Go, Mark! KEEP going. You're a.. "true digital friend who knows nothing about me and yet still is true friend". No bullshit, straight to the point talk, willing to help as much as possible, etc. - just like a true friend::) P.S. Appreciate deeper understanding about where You come from and what drives You to do what You do.

[@eugeneoriordan4799]

Science applied to physical fitness in no shit, straightforward, language. As someone who works with children who have all the problems MW mentioned; we have no excuses not to try. Thanks Mark.

[@irieprendygal]

I am listening to you. Fourth time :you're really great. Thanks. I've learned so much because you put things simply, straight and in layman terms. I will be putting my kettlebells to good use, not banging my arms and wrists, scaling my pushups, etc.. I drink tea already. So, I'm good to go.

[@skynomad1]

You're the real deal. Like your no nonsense straight to the core approach. well done!

[@ezequiellafont3768]

Your videos aren't just knowledgeable, they re also very entertaining which makes the learning process a lot more dynamic and fluid. It is always easier to learn when you are having a good time. Thank you Mark!!

[@andreayaya]

You're my fitness guru now (based on this and other videos I have seen of yours.) I really like learning from you.

[@katesemple555]

Same!

[@redcairox6374]

This is the first guy since Jeff Cavalier that I've liked and trusted enough to sit through a crapload of their videos even about stuff I'm not doing and possibly might never do.

[@Nick-ye8pf]

You're a legend man. Love how you convey yourself and your purpose

[@kaypolasek7129]

A very nice presentation. Thank you, Marc!

[@maybeakron4367]

Your phrase -" engineering people" is in itself an act of engineering. I agree I should and will continue to listen to you. Wish I could train with someone like you.

[@SuperTFRO]

I talk about Mark so much that my wife has started to question my sexuality.

[@MarkWildman]

Ha

[@jamieirving941]

Mark Wildman Jeff Cavalliere got some serious competition.....!

[@matthewparsons6496]

hahaha underrated comment. I used to read alot about a exercise stuff, now I just find people like Mark and listen to them.

[@frecklemouth6791]

@@jamieirving941 I’d like to see Jessie do a cameo with Mark. They each seem to be having a good time. The jokes would write themselves

[@robbiesharp311]

Who does your wife talk about?

[@paleamigo8575]

Great breakdown of your skills and how you acquired them. I also enjoyed the term "Fancy People".🤣👍 Thank you for sharing.

[@driftertravels928]

Stuck in lockdown in Manila, Philippines, with a 16kg kettlebell. Really finding your videos very useful for improving my technique, as well as entertaining. Keep it up.

[@DinoEstoque]

same

[@GG-ed7nd]

I'm also stuck in Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines. I bought 16, 20 and 24 kg kettlebells in the middle of lockdown through Lazada. These videos have opened up a new world in training for me and at 59 years old I'm feeling great and I will continue to learn more. Nice to know that others are in the same situation as myself!

[@theurbanmonk3377]

Hey! Good to discover there are people like me. Pinoy here.

[@theurbanmonk3377]

57 here and I am planning to buy my first set of kettlebells. Nice to know someone near my age is doing same thing during the pandemic here in the Philippines.

[@royal_kira7184]

This is officially one of my favorite videos on KZbin!

[@gemmadidit4118]

I listen to you because you TAKE ME where I want to go...and I like the idea of you.

[@joycegrenfell]

Brilliant attitude Mark. 💪🏻

[@veganmatters6963]

Love your stuff Mark, no shit real deal !

[@timothychamberlin6985]

You are awesome brother.....

[@volcomwave]

My degree is in chem and bio engineering too. I’d take engineering people over separations with McCabe-Thiele any day. I’ve been doing Simple and Sinister for 80 days now. Just found your channel and I’m learning a ton! I still want to finish the Timeless Simple goal, but I’m looking forward to learning the other skills you say are important in a few months.

[@mr.stingray8709]

You deserve much more subs! But I'm positive about that. 👍

[@AlexanderGeorgiev-Marck]

You are one of the very few youtubers for who i would like to spend some time about the idea to organize a one or more events in Bulgaria, so that you bring your ideas to a broad amount of people. Because they needed it and you deserv it. i am a wise guy (almost 50 Y.O.) and most likely you will not pay attention to this message, but i am writing it because i beleive in it. Since we are surviving in a market economy, i have to support my words with the fact that i have an idea for a sponsor. It is a large international company which was organizing such events for their staff, clients and friends. So this is it. Stay safe spread your knowledge and be healthy. I will continue watch your vids, because i am a kettlebell fan. It is a fait. The first pair of 16kg i both 32 years ago. It doesn't matter. Stay safe.

[@alexmataac8462]

Awesome, Mark, simply awesome.

[@dev.n.7377]

Love the way present things

[@rbsorg]

Wow. Im sold and you did not even ask me for money. Much real(er) an authentic than those Saturday post cartoon infomercials. I subed!

[@ice-xv1hi]

Sold. I have questioned some of your opinions in the past but I have an education similar to yours (M.S.- Biology and several B.S. Degrees) and have a ton of experience in the corporate medical world. I now believe excercise is better than a lot of modern " medicine".

[@spillledcarryout]

Thanks Mark. Knew there was a reason I like you and the content.

[@andy_in_nh9243]

I have no problem with the conversational cursing. In fact I welcome it. That's how real people talk.

[@andresforerocoral3770]

That is true, and everything would be simpler if people talk in a direct and honest way as he does.

[@fabianaubry3555]

Fuck yeah! :)

[@TheDukeofDixie]

Yeah, I used to talk like that until I realized what a negative impression I was giving people who I wanted to have a positive impression of me. It cost me friends, it cost me business, and it made me look like a low life. I think Mark is a sharper guy than that so I'm really glad he's cleaned that up, at least in his videos. So now I don't have to be embarrassed to share his videos and Mark can make more money. That's all good.

[@johnfottrell3924]

I love this!

[@Tomara710]

Your right, we should listen to you,. Your highly..... highly intelligent and thoughtful and insightful and say useful and honest things. I've never known any man to do that before. How sad is that! You should start doing more thought and your insight videos again. I have to wake up everyday and remind myself that your a real man. I'm sure the shock will wear off one day. Your like a living, modern day Buddha. Coming from me, that's a massive..... Massive compliment..... I don't want to listen to what most people have to say.

[@frecklemouth6791]

KZbin just suggested this video after I smoked a couple of bowls and plopped into my comfy rocker with a grape popsicle. Thanks for yelling at me for being lazy at 2:34pm and giving me a giant guilt trip right now, Mark. Say hi to your door guy for me. He seems really friendly.

[@jessicarandall7670]

Great videos. Engineers making something simple....describes absolutely no engineer ive ever worked with lol. (Also, PT/OT equestrian tech was my first job)

[@rileyparks1153]

I'm glad I found this video of yours. I've been wondering if you had an engineering background based on your thorough and practical approach... I would have guessed bio-mechanical though! Loving all your videos and trying to incorporate the basic program Tetris of Training info. I'm having trouble clean and pressing my 35lb KB, the next lightest I have is 15lb which I can do easily. Would you recommend buying an intermediate weight, isolating the press on the 35lb and working that, or volume/complexity work with the 15 to build strength? Thanks again!

[@MarkWildman]

35.

[@rileyparks1153]

@@MarkWildman Great, thanks Mark! Hope you had a great holiday season and have a great New Year.

[@rileyparks1153]

Rambling below... Tried TGU with the 35 today and couldn't do that either. Will try to do some static press holds to get core strength then break down the TGU to it's core parts and work those. 6 basic movements status: 10x10 emom 2H Swings are okay with 35. 1H swings are dicey with 35, easy with 15. 10x10 emom C+P is fine with 15 for left and right. Can clean 35 left and right but not press. 5x3 emom TGU left and right with 15 was okay, could barely get 35 into the chest press on floor. 5x10 front loaded squat, did first 2 sets each side with 35 and was unsteady on my feet, finished last 3 sets each side with 15. Definitely felt the burn even though I went down in weight Snatch... Nah not yet

[@MarkWildman]

How’s your push press

[@rileyparks1153]

@@MarkWildman apparently not great. I can press it up but feels unstable in the up right position and I didn't feel confident in the ability to not drop it on my head while going from ground to forearm/hand. Similar issue to the clean and press, I can do it just VERY unstable. I think it's mostly my current strength but could also be the fit of the KBs, one was a cheap Target find and the other was the cheapest one on Amazon that was in stock. My plan is to turn the TGU portion into isolated static holds with the 35 but then still do the nerd math portion with the 15 and start at a higher intensity

[@chaslewis3334]

Besides living on a horse farm, your story is so similar to mine. I studied electrical engineering, math, and physics. Three degrees later, I’m awesome at understanding.... stuff. But what I love is body functionality and fitness. I’ve recently got out of the “bro” fitness mentality and gone back to my roots of ungu bunguh caveman style training, and it translates soooo much better to everyday life and my martial arts and capability to perform in combat situations. You’ve gained another subscriber sir. Maybe one day I can meet you in person and geek out over everything that we’ve learned through our similar experiences.

[@MarkWildman]

Sounds like I’ll be learning from you with all that knowledge you’ve acquired. I’d always love your thoughts on my communication strategies as well.

[@chaslewis3334]

@@MarkWildman I think the way you communicate is very natural and easy for the average person to understand, which tends to make people feel at ease. I think it's incredibly important to appear approachable when it comes to fitness considering how intimidating the journey can be to someone starting out. I think it's particularly important to give people peace of mind nowadays considering what's going on. I'm trying to share some of the knowledge I've accrued over the years by uploading videos. Unfortunately, I feel incredibly awkward in front of a camera 😅

[@MarkWildman]

@@chaslewis3334 do what i did. make 30 and throw them all away. remake them. and start putting them up.

[@chaslewis3334]

Mark Wildman That sounds like the definition of redundancy. Good looking out

[@edgardomarrero8694]

I like Mark and this video is good.👍

[@bsuarez-3397]

love you

[@dogrescuer1321]

Because you're real. I'm recovering from a shoulder injury, what excercise can I replace the shoulder press with please?

[@kencogley2498]

Hey Mark, I am a two time stroke survivor and after looking at a few of your video, I’m thinking the bell movements will help with balance and strengthening. I have hemi balismus of the right side and cerebellum ataxia due to the affected part of the brain where the strokes hit. What would be a good place to start?

[@MarkWildman]

Hand 2 hand swings. TGU breakdowns... and absolutely every thing mace with a light mace, 5 to 7 lbs most likely. Crossing the centerline with both hands in both directions is now your best friend.

[@terriduphney4499]

Your handsome..❤️ your style ☺️

[@cm4358]

Hey Wildman Help me learn to go from luring flat on back to a complete bridge , only hands and feet on the ground My grand kids can do it and it pisses me of that I can’t

[@cucciafr68]

People think it's crazy when I tell them I studied physics in college and that I hate math. Also being a below average physics student I believe my degree is just proof that I can learn complex problem solving skills. At least enough to get by.

[@MarkWildman]

I relate

[@CarbageMan]

This explains why I like you! PS: Cal Poly Engineering alum here.

[@MarkWildman]

engineers make good coaches. thanks for watching

[@orldoming]

And thats why I'm gonna toss around my kettlebells.

[@assetproductions9505]

What kind of books do you recommend reading?

[@MarkWildman]

The sci fi classics to start

[@dbalesteros]

I'm curious: where is nowhere?

[@Salamaleikum80]

The oddest thing about him is that it's not his athletic performance that i respect but the way he speaks.

[@johnwilson180]

I’m fucking persuaded

[@MrMackingit]

interesting

[@ej-fo8pd]

Ok. I will.

[@ginetteblier]

Really liked "why you should listen to me" but fewer F bombs would be okay too.

[@swoosh2835]

Mark Wildman >>> Mark Rippetoe

[@Longtack55]

Mark, I like and respect you, but not solely because you understand horses as Monty does.

[@MarkWildman]

monty the horse whisperer? that's some deep reference there. did you use to get that pamphlet at the feed store monthly? how many people remember that?????

[@hotschezel]

I'm a fucking believer......

[@Jdub0916]

No fuckin excuse.

[@muginthugin9416]

Learn how not to do cutaways every 5 seconds it irritates my brain.

[@johnpaul3362]

Unnecessary profanity. Hard to listen to.