# After 20 Years, I Finally Found MY Best Way to Train ## Метаданные - **Канал:** PictureFit - **YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLCwCtBv4qc ## Содержание ### [0:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLCwCtBv4qc) Segment 1 (00:00 - 05:00) After 20 years of experimenting with countless training methods, including many periods of excess cardio and excess procrastination, I finally discovered the absolute best way to train... for me. And in just five minutes, today, I wanna share with you guys what took 20 years for me to figure out. And yes, it does involve lifting weights but also something completely different. Something normally done outside a gym. If you’ve been in the fitness world as long as I have, your priorities with fitness probably changed many times. Like most people, I initially got into fitness because I wanna look jacked to mask my insecurities. But then I got really into running. not running. And then into powerlifting… until I got hurt a bunch of times and went back to just masking my insecurities. But today, I’m actually pretty happy with my overall fitness. And the desire to perfect every part of my training is kinda gone. That doesn’t mean I don’t still have goals. I still wanna build muscle and strength, but I’m okay with taking my time with it. What I’m trying to say is that priorities can and will change over time, and it’s very important that we adjust our training along with it. So this isn’t exactly the usual sciency, informative video, but just about where I’ve ultimately settled with my training today after 20 years. And if me sharing this can motivate you to apply a bit of introspection on your own fitness, then that’s awesome. So let’s get to it. First things first. I don’t think I’ll stop lifting weights anytime soon. Sure, I’m getting older, but I still wanna get stronger, maintain a decent physique, and experience all the other benefits lifting weights has to offer. But again, I don’t wanna keep spending countless hours at the gym to maximize every single detail anymore. Nowadays, I just wanna keep things simple yet efficient. And that’s why my workouts today focuses almost exclusively on just compound lifts. I’ll usually do about 4 to 5 compounds in a quick 60-minute workout using a PPL, or push pull leg, split. To work on strength, I do an initial top set of about 90 percent 1RM for one to five reps. For muscle, I build volume with two to four additional lighter work sets for about eight to twelve reps. All sets are taken to about 1 to 2 reps from failure to keep effort high. And that’s really it. Now, to some of you, this might not sound like enough. But, again, my priorities have shifted. As long as I’m seeing some progression, then I’m more than happy with it. Plus I can tack on an accessory exercise or two if I really need it. Also, something that’s always been a huge priority for me and really everyone, is just to exercise consistently. And one way to do so is to do things we actually enjoy, which, for me, are compounds, especially squats and deadlifts to keep my ego lifting ways alive. And, it’s no surprise that I tend to give my best effort in things I genuinely enjoy doing. So compounds are all I really need at the gym these days. That said, as fun as lifting can be, it still isn’t exactly the most entertaining activity. And I think it’ll be nice to do something outside the gym that maybe also involves other people. For me, that’s where adding a sport, especially a team sport, makes for a much more complete fitness plan. For a lot of gym rats, this might sound a bit off-tangent, and the past gym rat in me would probably agree. But, if we really think about it, it actually makes perfect sense. Lifting is great for things like muscle and strength. But for a more complete fitness development, developing things like agility, speed, conditioning, and body awareness, then a sport can fill these gaps. And of course, if we don’t wanna do boring cardio at the gym, then a sport can be the perfect cardio alternative. But perhaps the most important thing is the social part of it all. Not that there’s no social benefits from going to the gym. It’s just that it’s not as inherently baked in like it is with sports. The social encouragement, the relationships, comradery and so on. It really is second to none. There’s also the element of, again, doing what you enjoy to improve consistency. With the right sport, you can have so much fun with it that consistency’s never really a problem. So, for me, the sport that checks all these boxes today, is pickleball. Sure, it might be a meme to a lot of you younger generations, but at my advanced age, it’s pretty great. It’s easy to get into, not too taxing unless I want it to be, and all the retired folks I play with are super nice to me when they destroy me on the court. And, honestly, I’ve never burned so many calories so incompetently in my life. And, I have an absolute blast doing it. For me, pickleball plus lifting is the perfect combination. Now, I know not everyone is gonna feel the same way about this. And, that’s okay. Again, this video isn’t about the scientific best way to train. It’s just one person’s perspective on the evolving nature of one’s priorities with fitness. And, honestly ### [5:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLCwCtBv4qc&t=300s) Segment 2 (05:00 - 05:00) I just like sharing with you guys a bit more about myself sometimes. Ultimately, this is where I am with my fitness and I couldn’t be happier. And truth be told, in terms of overall fitness, right now, I’m basically the fittest I’ve ever been my whole life. That said, I would love to hear from you guys and how your priorities and training evolved throughout your time in fitness. Or maybe you’re still trying to figure things out, would love to know that as well. Other than that, if you enjoyed this video, then please give it an evolving thumbs up and share it with your change-loving friends. Subscribe for more and let me know what you think in the comments. As always, thank you for watching and don’t forget to get your protein! --- *Источник: https://ekstraktznaniy.ru/video/41774*