The Exercise Happiness Paradox | Chris Wharton | TEDxSevenoaks
The Exercise Happiness Paradox | Chris Wharton | TEDxSevenoaks
How can you manipulate your brain to achieve greater levels of happiness? Can you be so inspired that your daily exercises bring you joy and increase your self-esteem?
By practicing the four key strategies given in this TEDx talk, we can all achieve greater levels of energy, mood and overall health along with positive long-term changes in our physiques.
Chris is the creator of the Exercise Happiness Paradox and one of the world’s leading health and fitness entrepreneurs. His strategies on how to live a happier and healthier life have helped tens of thousands of clients achieve life changing results over the past 15 years. His practical, no nonsense approach to fitness and fat loss has appeared in Men’s Health, Women’s Health, BBC News, Sky and dozens of other national publications.
Connect with Chris Wharton on Instagram @chriswharton1
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Chris is one of the UK’s most experienced health and well being experts with over 15 years in the industry as a Personal Trainer, Gym Owner and Author. His practical, no nonsense approach to fitness and fat loss has appeared in Men’s Health, Women’s Health, BBC News, Sky and dozens of other national publications. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
I like his positivity, however, I disagree with his overall message. I’m 5’9", and I was able to run a marathon weighing 240 lbs. I would have fit his narrative perfectly. However, now that I’ve lost weight (I’m now down to 190 and still improving), I’ve realized that the number on the scale truly does matter. Being lighter feels amazing. I’m not even close to being in marathon shape anymore, and yet I feel ten times better. I’m breathing easier, my back and joints feel better, and yes, being proud of the person I see in the mirror adds to that overall happiness.
A video to watch regularly- as a “reset “ or “pick me up “
Such an amazing message! I hope this talk goes viral! And I hope more people become happier! Wish I knew all this when I was younger)
This is one of the best ted talk on excercise and the best video on excercise,self awareness and life.
Thankyou
This is excellent.
People will use this talk as a way and excuse for just not bothering and being obese – it’s a sad world we live in.
There’s a lot of wisdom in this short talk.
Great Talk, I started exercising again 2 years and 9 months ago , and it is true what he said I am 56 yrs old now too , all the more important to exercise now , I dont lose weight with it , but it does wonders for my blood pressure, and my ability to climb stairs with things to carry.
Truly the best talk on exercise and weight loss I’ve ever seen!
This. ❤️
Great Ted Talk! Running changed my life soooooo much for the better cant live without it now!
It’s true. I exercise because it makes me feel good. I don’t even know how much I weigh. I don’t even own any weighing scales, nor will I ever.
I know a guy who is all ripped like that. He looks like one of those photoshopped photos. He’s homeless.
My heart ached when I listened to this speech. Everything he talks about and describes is definitely a home run for me. Truly Inspired! Thank you
I have been trying to get into a shape other than round recently because I’m not getting any younger and I want to feel better. This talk has helped me tremendously, I have had a problem for a long time not being happy with my looks, but it really doesn’t matter what I look like if I don’t get healthier.
Find something you enioy, and do more of it
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Exercise gives us a reward because from the time you have caught your food to the time you actually eat it leaves a space so you need to know you did the right thing.
Exercising for more than 2 min is actually unhealthy and the majority of people go to the gym because of vanity, this guy is spot on !
what an eye-opening speech. throw your scale but still exercise regularly!
wonderful guy. wonderful.
Powerful
That was a great TED talk !!!! Thank You.
Agree, it is the paradox of "People want what they can’t have". The illusiveness of extreme leanness is what is attractive to people because it is difficult to achieve. Having a moderate diet/exercise routine with an average body will always be easier and thus less appealing. It’s really sad.
At the beginning I thought this was just a talk about exercise being good for your brain, but he made some good points I hadn’t considered.
Find something you enjoy and do more of it. Me: Drugs. On it.
Very inspiring, fantastic talk. Thank you Sir. I will make time for myself
He is absolutely correct, I restarted my exercise program two years ago. The big difference is this time like he just stated my goal was yes to lose weight aka the pot belly , get healthy and stay that way, I threw away the scale and started. Now in the present my life has totally changed yes I lost 40 pounds with roughly another 20 to hit my target weight. I am stronger, toned up and built muscle which is not easy at 56. The greatest by product is my mental state I am happy and can deal with difficult situations much better and have a ton of energy. It’s hard work but it’s worth it of course I changed my diet and eat cleaner and take the right supplements to assist unfortunately a lot of our foods fall short in giving us all the minerals are bodies need. I still enjoy pizza, ice cream and chocolate the only difference I use as a reward it’s not my primary diet now. I have a real story that sums it up the best and perhaps it might inspire other people. A few months back in the winter I took my 3yr old grandson to an indoor playground. It had all the equipment that kids at that age love to do, He loved it but guess what I played with him for an hour and a half and I mean that literally if he was climbing, jumping and running I was right behind him at my age it was challenging. I couldn’t have been happier and I sweated naturally but I had plenty of energy and him telling me “come on Pa Pa let’s play warmed my heart and gave me a joy I haven’t experienced since I was a young lad! My daughter couldn’t believe I played with him the whole time. Talk about motivation that encouraged me even more and trust me I have step up workout routine to an advanced level. Plus I also work as a second job in the landscape industry (my own operation) and it is physically challenging so it helps me maintain my endurance after an 8 hour shift starting at 5:00am. If I can do it so can anyone else that is a fact.
Great speach very motivational and honest. Will follow his recommendations. See you in health ❣️
Brilliant talk!
so good ☘️ fantastic 🌿💕
This is probably the best TED Talks video I’ve seen.
Great talking PAL !! 👏👏
🙌🏽🙌🏽
wonderful 🌿talk. thank you 💕
This guy is cool!
Good talk, but people absolutely do care what you weigh. Good thing I don’t care what they care about.
Yes but to take that pill takes 30 minutes or more a day and makes me wanna die and 1 cupcake can undo that pill in 20 seconds
Profanity
I’m “trying” out grounding right now to see if it will help with fatigue. The only thing drs could ever find in my blood work is a slightly lower platelet/red blood cell count. They said it’s more an issue of my blood cells clumping and that it wasn’t low enough to intervene so basically there was nothing left to test and I just have to live with the fatigue. A already have a great diet, sleep, exercise etc. Anyways I figure I’ll give this grounding thing a couple months and test my blood again and see if there are any changes.
Exercising comes with many benefits. It’s always good to find a routine that best fits with your schedule and needs.
I love you. That’s all 💞
I think each person has the right to determine how they look and feel. In my personal experience, I feel physically bad, sluggish, mentally weak and even sick when I’m not exercising and 10 or more pounds overweight. Exercise, along with proper eating, IS that miracle pill. STOP COMPARING YOURSELF TO OTHERS.
This is a profound presentation that every person should see. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
10:06 I would if I noticed anti-social behaviour in a loved one ( today I informed told an Ex I am on okay-enough terms with he would be be less anti-social if he wasn’t so stingy with money because he would have an adequate amount…I’ve reminded him yet again he should have taken on board my ideas over the years in relation to his businesses as I think he he would have been wealthy had he done…To be honest I doubt he ever will – sound advice and frankly I don’t care about him any more so much in order to care about his income – as long as I am not bothered by his lack of money i.e. he doesn’t come to me asking to borrow …He never spent money on me anyway during our relationship – being okay with me spending my money on him in the form of gifts… How I was foolish to spend hundred of my money on him – thinking a partner would like to be treated in such way…It actually does hurt when you’re not considered nowhere near the amount you have spent on your partner and that doesn’t include just money)
The greatest talk I’ve ever listened to. So touching and so inspiring. Made me so emotional while listening. Thank YOU.
Thanks Chris! I needed to watch this today. You rock man! Keep well my friend.
Powerful and inspiring. Truths very hard to follow with the wrong mindset. With the right mindset (which may require replaying this many times), these wise words will certainly lead to a longer more fulfilling life. Hats off to you Sir!
So greattttttt
best talk i ever heard ..awesome
Bruh this is what Zyzz lifestyle is all about, we’re all gonna make it brahs 🔱