I want to confess that years before doing bodybuilding. I've used to smoke like 35 cigarettes per day, I was overweight and stress rash on my face. I also had in the past some panic attacks, and other mental problems. The gym changed my life completely. I have an really nice body, my skin is good. And my brain works at 100 percent. I have more confidence. everything got better. I hope that if somebody have depression or other problems, like anxiety, read this and give it a try. Love from Argentina!
it has been helping me as well. After changing all the energy I put into alcohol and smoking cigarettes into drinking water eating a lot of food and working out I realize my potential is so much greater and I was destroying and cheating myself before.
I watched this video 5 years ago and was inspired by it. Then I signed up for a gym membership and my life got changed completely, I do not mean I can lift 100kg weights or do 100 pushups but I am healthier and happier . Until now I still often go to the gym 4 times a week. Sometimes I remember to this video and feel grateful. Thank you for this inspiring video.
I've been going to the gym since last week and I am feeling happier, with more determination and creating a new healthy habit. I used to go two years ago, but I left it because I didn't have the correct attitude or right thoughts, and now I decided to come back without obsession, comparing myself to others and looking to the whole picture as the speaker says in the video.
The health benefits, mental strength, and overall self improvement that results from bodybuilding are huge, and more awareness should be made around them rather than the negative stereotypes people have
I think it's unfortunate that he has so many haters here. Yeah he might or might not be natty. But who cares? His message is still true. Someone just needs to tell him that he should skip the bragging next time. ^^
Robert Gallucci I totally agree with you! The people who have commented below have probably never touched a dumbbell. I think natural body building is a character building and creates a deep bond with yourself. I love it and if I ever have children I will encourage them to start from a young age!
It does create a deep bond with yourself, no argument there. :-) There are definately big gains in terms of self discipline and health, that is true. I actually admire people who go to the gym every day and work their a** off. But for me there is a line which separates those who just do it to be healthy and fit and have a nice body and those who are just full of themselves and can't stop staring in the mirror. I feel the latter ones don't lend themselves as role models, especially in an instagram-filled society where selfishness is actually a big problem...
He did not talk about the energy level but when you train, you actually have more energy to do things at night after your whole day at work instead of just watching tv. You can plan something and actually achieve it because there is gas left in the tank. I always hear people say they are soooooo tired. I'm tired too, but after a training session at the gym, I have a reason to be tired!
Started working out with only body weight in 1971/2? My uncle helped and he said arm circles, push ups, pull ups, grip strength and leg development are the keys. In 1977 & 1978 I entered power lifting contest. I did well and it gave me strength, determination, tenacity and commitment. I am 66+ now. I still try and remain active today in weight training, bicycling, RUCKING, HIKING, WALKING DOGS and kayaking. Get off the couch. I am not afraid of death, i am afraid of not living life to the fullest.
Body building made me quit drinking lean(prescription syrup), made me stay away from drugs that were actually ruining my life, those drugs made me lose a lot of appetite, I would be looking at good food and I'll be unable to eat, and I'm a very skinny guy. Body building gave me a lot of determination to get the results I wanted and made me quit anything that stood in my way. It changed my life drastically.
I believe this. I was going through depression after failing school and losing everything. I also had an accident that broke my tibia and plateau fracture. I lost weight and became more confident, it has nothing to do with looking good, but getting the mental image of strength to make it in this harsh world. Every time I do physical therapy I feel like a new man, and my doctors see this. I can now walk unlike a few months ago. Later, I WILL RUN!
I am usually not a big fan of all this Entrepreneurs, RU-vidrs and so on. When I think about Mischa, I remember big cars, showing off lifestyle and ridiculous behavior with other RU-vidrs. However, I have learned pretty soon that he can be a pretty nice guy, however, he lives that for the youth. Here he surprises me as a scientist with a real good talk and presentation with a pretty good English. If "Polska Genetics" reads this, he should know that I am really impressed and that he earned my respect. (I am a Ph.D. in Biology working in academia and as a PT for bodybuilders. I am very welcomed writing articles and do a consultation for supplement use. I work out 4 days a week.)
Niclas Rachow because no body asked him to be there tedx is the bargin bin you could apply yourself online for tedx and they would probably give you a spot just because you asked. they would give a homeless guy a tedx if he had something he could talk about how to cook rat or what dumpaters have the best food, if its marked tedx take everything they say with a grain of salt they claim to be experts and scientists all the time, if its tedEd then its a scientist or a verified expert talking about the subject.
josh greg obviously you have no idea what you are talking about and what a TED and a TEDx event is. No one can apply to give a TEDx talk. If you had ever watched any other talk, apart from this one which is your first, you would known that it is not "anyone" who goes on that stage. For the record, a homeless cooking a rat would be on the stage provided you were the rat.
A lot of hate and jealousy here... So many people need to hear this- not just for body building but for simply better health. I feel so much better (and look) now that I've started lifting and working out daily. I also see no reason to assume this guy uses steroids. I've seen guys bigger than him that doesn't use. Ironically, he is talking about self confidence and all the hate towards him I see in the comments is the perfect example of a LACK of self confidence. Trust me when I say he doesn't care about your opinions but yet you all seem so desperate to share yours... It's quite unbecoming.
I have scoliosis as well! It's what has motivated me to work out and take care of myself, getting better everyday with less pain. I'm so happy to see my dreams aren't completely out of reach because of my back. This guy gives me hope!!
also wenn ich einem Narzissten lauschen muss, wie er Narzissmus als ein Vorurteil gegenüber seinem Sport erwähnt, um sich danach sehr narzisstisch darzustellen, ist das etwas too much. Und dann noch in seinen süßen Moccasins über die Bühne latschen und den gleichen Mist erzählen, den die alle erzählen, damit sie meinen, sie wären ein Vorbild.
Jep der Junge hat nicht ganz verstanden, worum es bei TED geht - nicht um Selbstdarstellung, sondern um die Weitergabe von sinnvollen Erkenntnissen. Andererseite ist die Erkenntnis der Tollste zu sein für ihn wohl die sinnvollste Erkenntnis die er bisher hatte... "Best version of yourself", sobald man diese Worte äußert, hat man sich schon selbst widerlegt...
Es macht mich traurig, diese Kommentare zu lesen... Egal ob ihr Mischa nun mögt oder nicht, ob Mischa nun zu sehr auf seine "Selbstdarstellung" zielt oder nicht, nehmt doch einfach mal diesen extrem geilen Content mit! Nimmt allgemein von jeder Person auf der Ganzen Welt immer nur DAS BESTE mit und zieht euch einen MEHRWERT daraus!!! So könnt ihr im Leben nur gewinnen und ihr werdet auch einen viel positiveren Einfluss auf eure Mitmenschen nehmen. By the Way - Ich konnte viel Inspiration aus diesem Video schöpfen und zudem finde ich das Motto "create the best version of yourself" einfach nur genial! Stop being afraid of failure. :)
That happened to me. I was so mentally weak before I started working out, I was so negative and I didn´t have self-respect. And then I started to work out a year ago. Today I feel better than ever, I found myself in the gym, gym is my love, I love learning new things about fitness, food, exercises, everything, it completes me. I have a lot of confidence now, and I feel like my thinking is getting bigger. I have an opinion about everything and I know what is good for me and what is not good, people speak to me with more respect, I fight for me more in lots of situations, I try more to do anything. It is a beautiful felling, positive thinking, and you think about life differently, nothing is not so bad, everything can be good, you just need to see it. :)
I had received a cancer surgery 2 years before, and I started to do natural bodybuilding after that, I'm not sure it can make me as health as others, but it really helped me to get a positive attitude.
I recently started doing workouts at home everyday, just simple stuff with dumbbells, push-ups, jumping jacks. etc. And I can attest what this guy says is spot on. Down to the smile you get when you look in a mirror, to that thought that says, "you can be better". I've gone from a size 42 to a 38 in 2 months. I Know. It's not a drastic change, but i'm also gaining muscle. You have to start somewhere. And that's a cliche for a reason. This big dude wasn't born that way you saw, He was Eric Foreman skinny yo. The way I look at it, you must take care of yourself because you want you. Not because you want to look good for others.
All positive points and tips. All so true. The gym takes time, but people shouldn't ever make excuses not to go. We all have a choice, you can work out at home if you can't go to the gym.
Love this...and it is so true. Exercise/Weight lifting has been a literal healer for my depression; and now I am considering becoming a natural bodybuilder.
+Jeff Vick TED is an annual event hosted directly by the TED organization (with the original intent of getting angel investors to fund great ideas to save the world), whereas TEDx events are locally organized events with only a loose association or support from the TED organization (with the intention of raising the profiles of the speakers and the organizing institution, without the hassle of valuable content or peer review). Attendance at TED is by invitation (at least, it was initially); attendance at TEDx is open to the public. TED talks are often fluff, gibberish, and inflated claims of success, and that is nearly always the case with TEDx talks. The formula for both is generally: cheerleading (i.e., raising awareness) + misinterpretation of insufficient data + a call to slacktivism. They aim to make you feel like you've listened to something informative about how everything is going to be OK, whether or not either is true.
I think this guy is honest and feels every word he shared, and doesnt much matter if he says something that we already know because a man can feel the energy and the entusiasm behind the words of this young man
Bodybuilding definitely builds the work ethic and the ability to scrutinize oneself. Building a neural pattern of constantly pushing to failure and slowly building to a goal with handwork is the key to success in almost every aspect of life.
I have rheumatoid arthritis and I start to working out and eat healthy. And this change my life absolutely. It make me wrought in every way and I'm just getting start. He is so right!
It is so true. I can for sure confirm that. The feeling after every Workout is just so fulfilling and puts you in this state of motion, where you just want to continue to do more. My grades are the best in class and I have the physique I always wanted, though of course I am still working on that. In every aspect of life you start to exceed!
Thank you for sharing your experience, great talk! :) I've started body pump a few years back, and I love it! I could train during my whole pregnancy, until the day before I delivered. I was healthy throughout my pregnancy, it helped with the delivery itself and my baby is super happy and energetic (I like to think it's because he is "used" to the good vibes coming from exercising). Take care!
Why didn't you talk about "how to scam young people with useless supplements like Vemma while pretending to be natural and giving them unrealistic goals"?
Go stuff your face with chips buddy... his physique took 8 years to get there, with the right food, rest and workout routines... its very realistic... but whatever you keep your defeated mentality and get no where
To be fair isolated alone and depressed. The gym was what saved me. It taught me to never give-up, never say he is on this as an excuse, never give up and be humble, I was berated all the time by others but lifting and doing something with your own hands and on your own journey you own everything from your mistakes to you owning the body you worked for.
I am actually a skinny guy who was searching all over the internet on how to start hitting gym. But this guy!!!! Motivation level at peaks! I'm gonna forgo everything and start hitting gym from today itself!!! Thank you, Mischa Janiec.
Natural bodybuilding here. I lift free weights in my basement with a white German Shepard as my spotter. Looking buff might not be the only goal for everyone. I am a former smoker and I work out a lot because I am trying to repair some of the damage done.
The thing that blew me away the most is that a freaking blue wale reaches up to 140tons of weight. Btw, good one Mischa, I have been following you since atleast 3 years,maybe even 4, i lost track of time. I like to see your personal growth
Pretty ignorant comment. There are regulated competitions, which have drug testing where natural bodybuilders compete, and then there are unregulated competitions with no drug testing, where those on steroids and alike compete. Natural and Pro go hand in hand perfectly.
You are the ignorant one.I've been in the game for a long time and I've been to competitons and I can tell you that all atheletes are on PEDs,no matter the time or place of the competition.If there is any money involved - PEDs are always there,even if the competition is proclaimed to be "natty only".You 've either lived under a rock and don't know shit or you're just trying to grab ppls attention....
Aaman Nadal then why split the disciplines at all? And why do those in the unregulated categories have physiques far beyond those outside them? But you're right, of course I live my life to attention seek in RU-vid comment sections. What else is there in life?
To fool the public.To make them think that everything is possible.To give them another illusion. From your profile I'm guessing that you are a Brit,but take another good look at everything,that is happening in the USA. Their elections are rigged,their competitions are rigged,everything... For fu*k sake - all the guys at Mr.Olympia claim that they're natural-at roughly 250-300 pounds/less than 3 % BF - oh,yes - absolutely...
I'm sorry, why do so many people think this guy is on steroids? He has a good set of genetics, and has clearly put in time in the gym. I have a number of very close friends that are this size, and are completely natural.
der typ ist so wiedersprüchlich und twisted. der wurde wahrscheinlich so erzogen so vedreht zu sein, lol. von daher ist er ja auch `natural´pro ;) ;) ;) in seinem gehirn vllt. stoffer
I have ankylosing spondilitis. Started working out a couple months ago. I'm 41. I am getting big very fast. My posture will never be perfect, but it is getting better. If I am cursed to have a hunch back, at least I will be a very large hunch back. I haven't felt this good in years. Warning, the first time someone notices how big you're getting, it's addicting. Just do it folks. Physically and mentally. You become stronger. At 41, it's fantastic!
I agree. Pushing yourself to physical failure makes you grow physically. Taking on mental challenges in business also makes you grow mentally. They also complement each other.
he's on steroids, his products are a ginormous rip-off and a fraud , he loves cocaine, he was promoting a pyramid scheme, and pressures his friends into signing treacherous contracts where they have to pay him huge chunks of their income for a very long times with basically no benefit for them.
Mischa ist der Inbegriff von fake und aufgesetzt, nich nur in Bezug auf natty sondern einfach generell. Sein Englisch-Akzent, seine Gestik, Mimik...einfach die ganze Präsentation, das ist einfach alles andere als authentisch. Das Kinder/Jugendliche auf ihn reinfallen ok, nachvollziehbar aber als Erwachsener erkennt mann normalerweise sofort was das für ein falscher 50er ist...
Gut gesagt, die hässliche gespielte lache zwischen durch und die metaphoric, alter.. alleine schon das "i have lifted so and so many tons, the weight of so many wales" wow... Was genau sollte das aussagen? Es hat rein garnichts ausgesagt außer das er sich selbst anscheinend extremst geil findet. Natural? Ist klar..
die info die hier gegeben wird ist die tatsache das der typ werbung für sich, seinen channel und seine produkte macht. wenn du das nicht vom ersten moment an geblickt hast scheint was mit dir nicht zu stimmen..
Been a natural BB since 1973 and what you say about the mirror is my main training technique. Its so much deeper than how you can explain to someone. The mirror does not lie and is your friend but is honest. Ask a human friend how you look and they might not want to hurt your feelings as a friend and lie and say you look fine. Natural BB is the only way to go folks as its healthful and this guy is correct, its a lifestyle. My speech to people thinking about getting into natural BB is to always remember, ANYONE can walk in off the street and lift weights, natural BB is 80% nutrition and mental clarity...you will have peace of mind. Clear skies.
I am approaching 35 and every morning it is a painful routine to get out of bed. And I am not even fat or ill. I just stopped doing sports for a few months now, since the end of the ski season and I suffer the consequences. Everyone needs sports and movement.
Here in the UK people have a very negative attitude towards fitness. My family and work colleagues think I am a loser for being so dedicated to my fitness/mindful lifestyle, but I'm the one doing so well.
er möchte halt elliott hulse nachmachen, so wie reiser, ständig quatscht er alles nach und denkt, dass er großartig motivierend ist. vergessen sind die zeiten, als beide hampelmänner auf xtc waren und sich dabei filmten
Er war früher mal etwas bescheidener, als er auch noch nicht so bekannt war. Jetzt finde ich ihn leider etwas abgehoben und ja du hast Recht, viel Tiefe steckt nicht drin. Evtl. aber für *Schublade auf* die Fitness-Szene hoch-philosophisch..
I joined gym today and the trainer told me your body is very weak and it's weak than an average guy. I felt depressed listening to this but then I realized atleast I have the courage to get out of my comfort zone and give it a try. ❤
This guy is natural we have the same body ! and about bodybuilding i believe everybody should do lifting whatever you're a women/man/girl/boy... bodybuilding cure depression ,relieve stress ,boost your confidence ,get you in shape and you become stronger..etc "It was honestly the best thing I ever did in my life."
I'm fifty and I know that there is no guarantees in life. I also know that a strong body equals a healthy body. We have a choice as we get older to struggle to get out of bed because or struggle in the gym. The gym offers the benefit of feeling good and paying attention to your body. It's about mind, body and spirit.
I don't understand why some people argued about if he's on juice or not. come on man it's a TED talk. he didn't advertise in the video like other fake natties but mental health and self esteem. it's a very good speech in my opinion. :)
I am 15 year old Indian highschool boy and I had recently started doing Gym at my home to make a decent body my motivation was that I am slightly short heighted in my school than some other students and I am also physically weak which makes me uncomfortable so to defend myself and to overcome my fear I decided to do exercise atleast 10 minutes a day and 2-3 days a week currently I can't do so much exercise but I would hope that I will improve myself I have two tips for bigners that I use first place your gym set in your bedroom anywhere you can se it many times which gives you motivation for gym second do exercise atleast 10 minutes because from small drops a big ocean is made
I almost died of a degenerative muscular skeletal disorder, so as a last ditch effort I started biking. Which turned into about 2-3 hours of hardcore fitness almost every day, with a few rest days. I used to be a very skinny guy, but since then I’ve gotten ripped and feel ten times better. My doctor even said I no longer suffer from the disorder and it’s kind of a miracle. Just goes to show you, don’t ever give up.
these people in a comment section have no idea what bodybuilding is.. saying this guy don't deserve to be here? every word he said was true.. go to the gym and see the magic.. bodybuilding is one of the most important aspect of life
Been working out for 1 year , and it has changed my life - more confidence, better outlook on the future. No more being invisible, and i let other people keep me down because of their own insecurities for many years. So i had to not care so much what other people think so much, hence the profile picture. Will continue prolong the energy of the youthful body. Diet is also crucial to stay in shape. Thank you.
Natural body builder with good genetics = Big muscles Natural body builder with bad genetics = Small muscles Steroid body builder with bad genetics = Big muscles Steroid body builder with good genetics = Very big muscles. That's all you need know and that's the truth. What you do with the information is up to you.
It's my second time watching this talk, and this gentleman is speaking the truth. However, I can say with confidence that only 1% of the attendants and viewers will stick with a lifting routine in the long run. Most people give up just before they start seeing results, because muscle building and neuromuscular adaptation takes some time. Also most people don't eat right, don't train right and don't recover properly. As soon as you get these things dialed in, results come much quicker and you can keep progressing week after week. Great talk! I always feel happy and more energetic after a hard workout 🙂