Views : 2,196,480
Genre: Comedy
Date of upload: Aug 17, 2022 ^^
Rating : 4.853 (4,160/109,381 LTDR)
RYD date created : 2024-05-02T07:09:53.380534Z
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Top Comments of this video!! :3
My dad has ankylosing spondylitis and was told heād be in a wheelchair by 35. He was on meds his rheumatologist gave him that gave him a heart attack at 50. Now, he still swims 5 times a week and does pilates everyday and thereās still flare ups, but at 63 heās able to live a relatively normal life and is one of the healthiest and fittest people I know.
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I just want to appreciate Zach's honesty about the chronic pain fueled suicidal thoughts. I have chronic joint pain and chronic migraines, when both of them flare up I do genuinely have moments of like 'well this will last forever, I should chuck myself out a window'. Being conscious of these thoughts and mindful that it isn't a real representation of how I feel (being in pain counts as 'under the influence' to me) is useful, and talking about those struggles is important, especially in an age where disability being seen as Not Bad sometimes leads to people thinking its Good, and all positive with no drawbacks
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As a fellow disabled person with chronic pain, this video made me very emotional and I even cried. I am where Zach was at the beginning of this video - in a lot of pain every day, not seeing progress, and even feeling like I'm slipping backward. Seeing and hearing Zach take the steps to feel less bad (as I like to say) makes me feel inspired. Even though the thought of working out seems really daunting and terrible, I need to make this change so that my quality of life is better. Thank you, Zach and the other members of the team that have made this video, because I needed this.
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The Try Guys have been putting out very important videos lately, with this one and the breast cancer one recently, and I'm really glad they're doing this because I think it's really important to be able to show people about these kinds of things. Zach and Rachel especially are so brave to be so open on camera!
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Pre-OT Personal trainer here! 20lbs is amazing especially with resistance bands and starting out with any disability, let alone AS. I know this accomplishment took a lot of dedication like all gains require, but also a great amount of patience to learn how to work with your body safely. Most people donāt have to navigate disability barriers in fitness, which makes your story even more inspiring. Just wanted to recognize your accomplishments, people like you are why I love my job so much. Everyone is the expert on their own body and youāre doing great. If you or any followers have any questions about training details and managing disabilities please ask!! Super elated to see this video š„°š„°
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Zach, I also have ankylosing spondylitis, and we were diagnosed right around the same time. You've been there with me since the beginning of my diagnosis and even though you don't know me, you should know that you helped me feel less alone until I was able to build my own support system. I hope your symptoms improve, and I'm so proud of you for all the hard work you've put in.
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"It has taken me all morning [...] just to feel like a human"
That phrase resonated with me. I struggle with anxiety and after a while going into therapy I found myself crying telling to my therapist: "it is exhausting thinking I have to dedicate so much time everyday simply to feel like others feel by default. Sometimes I'd like a day off but I can't or I'll start feeling bad again and the thought is suffocating"
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Physical therapist here šāāļø teared up several times during this seeing everything you go through day to day. I only see snippets with patients in the clinic but not the daily process you have to go through. Absolutely incredible what youāve achieved and I know youāll keep at it and get stronger every day š so proud and so wonderful to see how much it is helping. Youāre so strong and such an inspiration!
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Honestly, abs are more aesthetic than functional healthiness. You need such a specific body type and low body fat. REAL HEALTH looks different for everyone, and Zach having no severe flare ups and being able to physically function is definitely real health.
Also, Zach is my motivation for working out.
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@MuboProjects
1 year ago
Hey Zach. My dad has ankylosing spondylitis too and he's the best dad in the world. You'll be an amazing father.
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