Look better? Feel better? Move better? Doing More is NOT always better. I'm Brandan, and I like to train, eat, and live for the simple life. I'm on a mission to help you live healthier too-- I will simplify feeling better, moving better, and looking better!
I'm currently a personal trainer on the gym floor helping others at Life Time in Lenexa, KS. Here, I am bringing you along on the journey as if I were training myself!
Your videos are encouraging to me. I let my good. Habits go during the pandemic. Am getting back into daily exercise and mindful eating. Thanks for uploading, Brandan.
Im getting into it. 3 miles running done today (10:03 pace) total of 11 miles walking. (14 miles total) Usually i just walk. September 11th I did 30 miles walking
Great review and fantastic shows. Also my model of choice. The 4th version didn't work out for me simply because of the heel being a bit too roomy for my super skinny heel. Fantastic, great shoes, for long or short distances, and for everyone from amateurs to suoer competitive runners
have you mixed running with lifting long term? I've played sports my whole life and was always lean and in shape from it, but now in my 30's iv'e finally starting just doing cardio the last few years and i've upped it every so many months.. I run about 3 miles a day and I always avoided it because i thought it would eat my muscle.. The weird thing is the more I run the more jacked it appears im getting, i don't know if im actually getting bigger or it just looks like it because leaning out with lower body fat %..
I get annoyed when mentzer fan boys say if you don't train beyond failure your not training hard ? absolute bell ends !😡 you do not have to go beyond failure but when your form breaks down also ive seen hit idiots on utube doing 10 seconds up 10 seconds down , you only need to control both movements also 1 set every 8.10days is no way enough, I competed in my younger days I never ego lifted or bounced the weights up and down no I juries and my cns thanks me for it
i agree. Intensity has its place, but I think most average gym goers need to train with a higher intensity. Nothing magically about going beyond failure tho.
I tend to get 5 and a half miles in in about 60 minutes. I’m just starting to run 5 miles every single day… I’m 4 days in so far and I can breathe much better, my core is a lot tighter, and my legs are very toned. I think I’m addicted to the way it makes me feel! It’s so amazing to just dissociate and become one with the pace
That’s why reviews are so hard to trust. He’s selling this product so hard for his own benefit, anyone who tells me otherwise is low iq. It is very obvious.
Agreed about the bodybuilding show that allows someone else to tell you what looking good is. Essentially bodybuilding shows are male “beauty pageants” not for me. Instead, I’d be happier competing in a powerlifting meet, because if you got the set, politics don’t matter, what hurt Mentzer during the Olympia were those politics.
.Your video quality is outstanding and highly professional, yet it’s surprising that the views and subscribers aren’t higher. I analyzed your channel and noticed that your SEO score is quite low. I’ve taken some screenshots to show you the issues. Would you like to talk about them?
gave the triumph 21 a try, but immediately didn't like it. Speed 3 is just a GOAT of a shoe for me. Triumph felt too bland and PwrRun foam not as friendly as PwrRunPB
Always done high volume 2 hour or more workouts 4 times a week after listening alot to Mike Israetel praising high volume training but lately i start to do less volume but intensity is still always there of course.
One thing I've told myself to do more with less is that getting stronger also means more volume. So, by doing the less sets, higher intensity, but emphasizing improving my strength-- I'll still be progressing and doing "higher volume" over time. Helps me be more productive and direct in the gym rather than doing more and more work and feeling productive without actually being productive.
This very logical and simple philosophy is what got me hooked on your channel and it's cool that you keep making videos about it. By the way, nice music ;)
Thanks for the feedback Mateo! I've always thought I've never "niched" down enough, but this helps me feel like I'm staying true to my interests. I'm glad you like the music too my good man!
awesome video man, going slowly and enjoying the ride really is such a major part of life, and its mad easy to forget that. your words revitalized that in me just now, been injured and out of work and exercise for the last 4 weeks, so its been easy to beat myself up about getting behind. like you said tho, going slower is sometimes what is needed to go smoothly, i love that. 😎
I just got these and the Speed 2 in size 9 was perfect but these are like a 9.5. extra toe box room. OK as I will use them in winter hence thicker socks.
it is a shoe that can do anything, so it definitely would give lots of versatility for a beginner runner. Short answer, yes. Long answer, there are other options that would be cheaper or maybe better for a true beginner. I'd be happy if this was my beginner shoe tho!
Tuesday 23rd July 2024. 21.58pm. Dear Sir/Madam. Good-evening. I/Francesca find the saying 'Know Thyself' very rude and confusing. Who the Hell does Socrates think HE is! Is he Almighty God! I am from Saint Lucia so obviously I would not UNDERSTAND Socrates wisdom. My Grandmother Sirbirdie decided TO come to this country. I am going BACK to my country soon. Yours Faithfully. Mr Francesca Kray.
Good afternoon! Francesca I enjoyed your brief writing! You seem to have a strong sense of self and would make for a lively conversation partner with Socrates. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy the day Francesca!
I'd say yes. It's definitely very comfortable for that, but it might make you feel like you need to walk fast or roll through your step faster. So, might be great for what you are wanting. The speedroll feels nice when you are locked into your pace, but the cushion is still soft when just walking. Hope that helps.
At that point, as a PT, I'd ask my clients two things: What do you do for strength training? This is crucial for better technique and preventing injuries. Do you have a routine with 1-2 strength training gym sessions at the bare minimum. Also, I'd ask what their sleep and nutrition is like on a scale of 1-10. Once we have the right intensity, amount, and selections of exercise, no progress will be made if our recovery is poor. We can only grown from what we can recover. Any of that resonate with you?
In my experience, a 5k is a very high effort. To compare to the gym, I would do a lot more warm up before a 3 rep max rather than a 50 rep set. Personally, I wouldn't warm up for a marathon. The shorter the distance, the more the warm up impacts my performance. That's how it has worked for me, but I hope you can understand my rational.
@@davidhodgin8900 i really respect you coming back to leave another comment like that- that means a lot to me! Thanks for the great internet interaction today! 🙌
Hey brandon! If I am a beginner runner with subpar cardio ( legit started doing cardio last week ) would u recommend me to do zone2 training? My goal is to run a 5k without stopping.
Great job getting started! Zone 2 would be the best thing you could do! The lower intensity running will help you ease into the demands of running. Also, this zone 2, low/slow running will directly train your aerobic cardiovascular endurance. The faster running (out of breath) literally means anaerobic "without oxygen" and trains your muscles more than your cardiovascular system-- heart and lungs. Again, this slow zone 2 is best for your heart/lungs. Enjoy the running-- and walking-- especially in the summer heat. Best of luck 🫡👊
@@brandanscheller I appreciate the reply! Sorry for messing up ur name lol. I've seen that when doing zone 2 running it should be at a pace where its possible to hold a conversation with someone. However, in my case being in zone 2 which is between 120-152 for me I find it hard to have hold a conversation as soon as I reach the 136-152 I find that ill have to walk a lot more often. Any suggestion?
@@monojhqm Try sticking to the slower, conversational pace for a week. If you notice you feel better, less fatigued, the keep doing that slower/lower heart rate zone. If you don’t notice anything different in fatigue/recovery, then stick with the higher pace even if it isn’t perfectly conversational. As long as you keep that heart rate in the zone 2, you’ll be good. For some, the lower end just feels better over time. For others, there’s not much difference and can train a little faster!
yeah anything above 3 days per week and fitness becomes like a top priority in life. Not realistic for most. And, not always needed! Glad to hear 3 days works well for you my good man 👊
right on! The less I have to worry about every fine detail when making my coffee, the better. Simple is best. Don't get me wrong, I would never use a keurig tho 😂
My left foot is 26.6 cm to the longest toe(2nd toe) and right is 27 cm with average foot width 10.5 cm I wear Nike and brooks usually in size US 10 with a thumb or slightly more space at front. Brooks glycerin 21 size US 10 Wide 2E almost fits good but slightly narrow in the midfoot now I have ordered online new balance rebel v4 and 1080v13 in size US 10 and width 2E both. Will they fit for me or not just wanted to ask because as according to chart my size exactly is US9 but in running shoes I heard to size half or full size up for that extra thumb width space at front. Kindly guide
@@ahmaadulhassanbajwa9906 Thank you. For me a good fit and comfortable running are when the shoe is slightly snug and only half thumb or an Index finger longer in the front. Anything longer than that has always bothered my feet and affected my running.
@@ahmaadulhassanbajwa9906 I’d bet those size 10 2E will fit. Hard to know for sure, but it sounds like it will based off all those shoes/brands you mentioned!
Thank you for this video. I noticed that some of the exercises and stretches overlap with what my physical therapist recommended for sacroiliitis. Interesting how I got both sacroiliitis and plantar fasciitis, and there's overlap between the recommendations for how to fix them!
I am happy to help Mr W2TM Aaron. Seems like working on that glute strength is definitely the underlying mover involved in what you may be facing! Best of luck, keep your spirits up, and thanks for leaving a comment 👊
I just found your channel, but I've been running at least 3+ miles everyday with few exceptions. I try to lower my heart rate by pushing my anxiety response down while I run and slow & normalize my breathing as much as possible. I didn't know other people did the same/similar training. I average about 6:45 per a mile. It's defiantly become addictive.
Right on man! It's crazy when trying to explain the running addiction to people who don't run, but once you know it, you know it big time lol. Keep at it homie!
