Gaming over 30 years, still healthy. I'm hoping more gamers can be inspired to balance their lives and stay fit while also playing at a high level. Again, I'm not a health professional so please do your own research and find what's right for you, this is just meant to be a starter.
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GAMERS RISE UP like literally, correct your posture.
orcunbab but i want to lie in bed some more. It’s my weekend now, i DESERVE thi
planetdestroyer productions u just made my day
planetdestroyer productions oh...
@@fklsjdlfkjsdklfasdfs dude that's actually brilliant
I have always been fit, but buying a racer chair, or any chair that is soft, got lumbar support and neck pillow. my god. you really need all those things!! Friends come home and be like ''how the fuck can you sit like that?'' All I am doing is sitting at an almost 90 degree angle and my spine is just how it is supposed to be
Face: ✓ Body: ✓ Voice: ✓ Attitude:✓ Sick airshots:✓ Great videos:✓
Hotel?trivago
gamer sleeves: om
DADDY ZY
Flex: ✓
u forgot "amount of peripherals no sane person owns" xd
This video proves how much you care for your fellow gamers and their health. It astonishes me that you don't have at least more then 1 million subscribers.
Simple And Clean His channel is about mouses and he has 170k subs Isn't that impressive?
@@Yasashina Do you like watching this more? Or would you rather watch Austin Evans or Linus Tech Tips instead?
Lots of people like me who are big fans but won't subscribe because we don't care about "New stuff" we just love the information about some specific mouses. Now if he keeps making videos like these that might change
Welp, he should have tbh
Zy makes great content but it is somewhat niche, a lot of gamers don’t watch in depth reviews for mice and just but whatever is most popular
I've been doing some research myself on posture and being healthy while making a lot of hours at my desk. Started by removing the armrests and using my desk to rest my arms on, getting a good monitor height and sitting up straight and comfortable (because i've had back problems for years). I think this video is great for people wanting to improve their posture and health.
Why resting your hand in the table is better ?
@@kamalhm-dev I don't really know. I had to get my armrests out of the chair cause it made my elbow hurt a lot after an hour or so of gaming. Yet never had any problem with resting my arms on the table.
did u fix ur back problem? and how
@@socloseagain4298 back problems are all contributed by bad posture and the height of your monitor. Fix those and you'll see a huge relieve.
@@RurouniKenshinShinta well my monitor is right in front of me ;d and about posture idk im not proffesional :s
Unnecessary flex, but okay.
Was hawt, re-watched few times. 🙃
Hahaha
Don't be jealous.
@@hunam3876 weird flex
Dhruv Menon it’s preposterous boast but alas
Never seen my dads face until 1:07
You missed few videos then.
@@gabrieltrane9046 where the other videos??
@@bimastiar3768 The first ever face reveal is in the How to Get Good - Desensitize
Yeah he did a better face reveal before
Thats Bradley Coopers brother.
When I saw this video I immediately gave it thumbs up, because health and healthy gaming is such an important topic in videogame environment and I feel like it is very appealing to gaming community because of health=ingame performance relation. I think it is a great idea and great opportunity for a new video series.
I got sinusitis really bad and have been taking strong antibiotics for 13 days and will for at least 10 more... My gaming skills have really gone up since i started but sadly i will probably lose the new skills when i stop with the medicine
Are you able to surf more accurately with G Pro Wireless or Air58?
Neither! I actually got the best barrel with the Razer DeathAdder Chroma kzhead.info/sun/oNZpg8qmi2mEfGw/bejne.html
Rocket Jump Ninja omg lool
@@RocketJumpNinja that's my dawg!
Always my problem is my posture. I slouch a lot
same, every other posture is very unnatural and it makes my aim and movement skill go away almost to the point where I cant play not nearly as good as I would if I lounge :D + I have garden plastic chair they wont allow u to keep proper posture anyway xd
@@DSSmemberBGhitman ohh man, just thinking of it makes my back hurts so much more.
dont worry :D I played likethat for almost 9 years and tbh I am lucky I have not ruined my back completely (to be precise not much at all, I have no pains) but as yeasr went through I created a habit of reminding myself of my posture (regarding whether I am on my PC or not) and fix it the moment I think if it and nowadays I lounge only when I rly tryhard in games :D
That's because you're lazy. Wait until you get into your 30s. Your poor posture will catch up with you then.
try youtube channel Athlean-X. He have a lot of video on how to fix your posture.
As a guy who has Cerebral Palsy, and along with it, a hunchback that had to get fixed with a metal rod, I want everyone to know that it doesn't matter how you feel when you do it. Do it enough and you'll get used to it. Sit up, don't have a hunchback by the time you're 30, or in my case, 10
dude looks completely different as i thought, in a positive way
lmao i though he was asian or something 😂😂
First time seeing Zy in real life, and I gotta say you're handsome (no homo) Also, thanks for the tips! Health is wealth, which my parents told me. I don't drink energy drinks anymore when gaming. Instead, I drink water because it's more healthier and refreshing. I used to smoke, but I quit because it affected my breathing and I get tired easily when I do chores, which is why I vape now. I drink on occasions. For posture, I always slouch when I play competitively, but I can't lean back properly because my chair's backrest isn't long enough to reach my head. I do try leaning back as much as possible so I won't slouch more. I'm also a fat person, but I do exercises by walking around my block for about 30 minutes on weekends. I know it's kind of a slow process, but I'll up my exercise game soon. Anyway, I just want to share my experience because your video inspired me to focus on my health even when I'm gaming. For all the other gamers out there, please don't start smoking. If you're a smoker, try vaping.
I don't know how tall are you but you should check out Ikea Markus chair. It's far from ideal but at this price point it is really a good strong option for taller and heavier people who want a headrest. I'm 6.4 (195cm) and it fits me.
@@Andrealas There's no IKEA from where I live lol. I'll get a gaming chair soon.
@@poopertin11 ah gl with your gaming chair then most of them are for show only not so comfy :)
Good for you m8, i've done the same thing as well for almost a year now, to bad we have the same chair issue tho, trying my best to find one that isn't as expensive as a gaming chair
Great video man! I also recommend stretching your muscles at least once a day (specially legs, back, shoulders and neck). This helps release unhealthy tensions you accumulate while gaming for a lot of hours.
Wow I was not sure about this type of video at first but actually it's really good the way you're doing it 😊
Hey man, great video. Just wanted to give some feedback on you now including footage of yourself in your videos. I think you did it really well, very tasteful and unforced. I didn't even notice really. I've always enjoyed the calm, unthreatening tone of your reviews. I thought including footage of yourself would tarnish that a bit, but after seeing this video, as long as it's natural and unforced, then its fine.
Good timing, I just put up a new poll to see what people thought. Thanks for the feedback, glad it was ok!
Rocket Jump Ninja yea for sure. Its very well done, and so is the video! I have to work on my posture :)
Hey Zy, You are my inspiration, I will definately try my best to stay healthy. Much love from Kuwait
thanks RJN honestly many gamers forgo exercise totally and that isn't healthy in the long run. A good healthy balance always go a long way
I really appreciate you zy, thanks for being a great example in the gaming community!
Wow, this video really inspired me to get up and get some exercise and stay fit, thanks for the inspiration!
This is the first video on your channel that I've favorited! Thank you for this detailed guide on posture :D
Love these tips bro, I'll start changing my life for better 💪❤
I've got a digital timer (SnapTimer) that resets automatically set to 30min It helps me remind to do micro-breaks (20-30 seconds), resting my wrists and eyes and also resetting my posture
How are you verified and dont have any replies? Oh Yeah i dont have one of those but i do them automatically. Im used to it
The best Health/posture/gaming video, good shit man keep up theses videos. you are amazing. easily my top 5 youtubers.
Much better! Long time fan of your content and nice to finally put a face to it. Much more engaging. Great stuff.
Really good video topic that I’m surprised doesn’t get talked about more often.
The shot of you lifting next to your pc... so funny. Great vid
You are the coolest person I swear man. Watching your videos has made me take a good hard look at myself and the way I'm living my life. I'm an active person, but it's really the mental aspect of health that I've always struggled with. I'm really glad I've discovered your videos at such a crucial time in my life. Thanks man.
Zy what an awesome topic. I’m a personal trainer but love gaming on the week ends. I think it’s great that your opening up people’s minds about being a gamer but taking care of their health. I hate that gaming is looked at as something negative 👎. It doesn’t have to be at all. All the points you covered in this video are spot on. Excellent
This is quite possibly the most important gaming video a person could watch. Good stuff man -- can really tell how good a guy you are by publishing something like this. Side note: how many sharks you encounter in those Aussie waters? 🙊🙉🙈
666th like! Also, great advice to follow, I put on unnecessary weight in the past couple years so I've started doing exercises about 3 times a day and I'm going out for walks around my neighbourhood. I'm also starting to cut down on sugars and my coffee intake, trying to reduce it to at least 1 cup a day. I've also started to create a consistent sleep cycle by setting an alarm every day and going to bed no later than 12AM, that way it's consistent but still has some flexibility. Over time I want to incorporate different types of exercise, right now I'm just sticking with push-ups(regular and triangle) and sit-ups. You're the best Zy!
Thank you Zy for giving me the inspiration that I needed!
I've always wanted to do this, just no motivation. This is enough inspiration, thanks Zy
Amazing video, Zy! In my opinion, the idea of showing your face a little bit more and making It somewhat personal now, really makes a difference, specially in a video with such importance as this one. About the facts of it, I feel like this is really gonna help a lot of gamers including me, and I hope many others start folloeing the same path. Well done man!
Great to hear, thanks!
I think the best players are both fit physically and mentally. Anyways, really excited for your 2019 gaming mice videos.
Brandon Aun best player in rainbow 6. Is probably pengu overall game sense championships won and everything else. Buddy got pipe cleaner arms lol
@@invitematerial7576 What I meant by fit is healthy, not buffed. Pengu is more to the skinny end but he's totally fit from the looks of it.
Loving your reviews/insights brother! Keep up the stellar work!!
I recently have been trying to work on my posture while being at my desk too and enjoyed hearing your thoughts on living healthy. Great video man! Thanks
Okay after this ill study
leevi laukka haha
I hope the video made you study.
@@troyeig3998 it did but then i went eating chips and gaming
2:10 instantly paused the video, dropped down, and did 20 push ups, letz gooo!
kzhead.info/sun/fLazmax_bqurfaM/bejne.html time to step it up
After reading your comment I did the same
Oh no no
damn im weak af i did like 11
i read your comment and immediately felt like i needed to compete with you.... so i did 40. haha.
Great video! Thanks for the tips! I´ve always rested my elbow and it feels so much better. I even aim better when my arm is resting !
It’s x10 more motivating, knowing that you’re so good at games (Quake) and you still stay healthy I needed this a lot, so thank you! :D
*_RGB Gaming Chairs increase game sense_*
_Bob McCoy _*__Dumbass,chairs didnt increase your gaming sense, just use gaming carpet_*
@@naraedhawigar12 Oh yeah yeah increases all your stats by an infinite ammount
You're all idiots. Obviously, gaming socks help you the best
@@naraedhawigar12 RGB gaming carpet
No! Rgb carpet socks!
Not resting the weight of the arm on the wrist is very important. I learned the hard way by getting to the verge of being affected by carpel tunnel syndrome. I changed the way I use the mouse while playing, started using either my forearm or the elbow to anchor. That relieved quite a lot stress my wrist was enduring during the long computer sessions. Also, I would recommend having your desk deep enough so that you can rest your arm on the table or just move the keyboard to your lap and rest your arm diagonally on the desk while playing. If you are using a high desk with wrist as the anchor to your mouse movements close to the edge, you're gonna have a problem.
Rest arms diagonally?
I heard the keyboard should be closer to the edge of the desk also don’t use a wrist-rest
@@Aetheriall In other words, having to sit oddly xD Lets say you have a desk with less than ideal depth, you could just use the lenth of the desk instead or maybe diagonaly while resting the arm. Its like having the neutral position of the arm diagonal to the desk in order to have enough space for the full arm length. I could'nt get used to that tho :P
@@uhoy1488 You'll end up straining your wrist at the edge. Wrist rest doesn't worry me as long as it's not so high that it messes with blood flow.
I got tendinitis around a year ago from playing VSRGs 3+ hours a day for quite a while with horrible posture. I've quit playing for some time now but I still have issues with pain and fingerlocking.
So glad you brought this up. I've been telling this to people and just hoping they listen.
Thank you for these positive, helpful, and inspiring videos.
I've developed a minor curve in my spine (mild scoliosis) from playing slouched with my hips twisted. I've been playing with a back brace recently and I've been feeling a lot better physically, but it's really been degrading my gameplay, I'm getting used to it now though. Crazy how much posture changes how you play in game.
Legend. All the best for 2019 mate
Thanks man, you too!
Thank you RJN I need to hear this from someone like you.
Now this is something new and interesting 🤩 keep up the great work Zy!
Posture is big, I recently got a gaming chair and a major improvement. I used to sit on a storage bin and a pillow. No backsupport for 8-10 hours a day. I’ll be taking your tips into consideration, unfortunately my computer is busted but I’ll try to drop sugar in the mean time!
Yeah I went from fairly nice office chair to the gaming chairs and my back has been feeling heaps better. Not perfect, still gotta get up, stretch it out and all that regularly, but at least I'm not developing weird back problems like before. Chairs matter, people! Seriously. I don't know the best, but I know they make a difference, so we should try to find the best.
@@RocketJumpNinja yeah i agree i had some office chair as well and it was reallt uncomfortable to game on and since i got a gaming chair my posture had improved i still slouche sometimes though >.>
Chairs make a huge difference! The corporation i used to work for gave us those really nice steelcase chairs. Been sitting and working in the office for 8 to 12 hrs straight without problems. Now im freelancing at home, on a plastic chair. Gotta buy a gaming chair or that steelcase chair before my body breaks.
You're great Rocket Jump Ninja. Remember that!
This was surprisingly inspirational. It’s nice to see such a level headed, healthy gamer. This year I will be turning 30, and I’ve really begun to think about my health and balancing work/home. Great stuff!
Thank you for this kind of videos, seriously.
I mean I didn't need this as I am a boxer but the posture tips are actually very handy I literally just re-arranged my desk based on those tips and I feel wayyyy less tensed soo thanks
Yeah same lol. What weight class you in, out of interest?
@@DevilsAdvocateofnazareth 75-70kg weight I won 1st in the cairo (capital of egypt)competition for ppl born in 2003
phatballz the great nice I boxed for close to half my life I quit because cutting weight and not being able to run my main work schedule killed me
if anyone is still skeptical about gamers being fat and unhealthy or whatever, hand them a picture of pashabiceps.
That's what I meant by "I'm not an Adonis", Pasha is.
Excellent advice and awesome video, Zy!!!
I always go back to your old vids like this and they honestly help a lot. I really appreciate the mindset you have towards the things you do, as well as your reasoning in the videos you make. You would be a great scientist. And to think I came here to try to find which mouse to get as I built my first pc... If I'm being totally honest your content has actually provided some value to my life, so thanks! (great vids outside of gaming, I fell in love with Quake, and ended up actually really liking the mouse you made). I guess the design of gaming peripherals and its impact on performance is a science ;) zy, you seem like a cool dude
That massive *FLEX*
weird flex but ok
2:12 S W O L E
Your gameplay is so clean and mesmerizing!
The best video I've seen on KZhead in months! Keep up the healthy living!!
Shit... This is serious bro. I am gonna start right away.
This helped alot im a teenager and iv been addicted to coffee and i stay up till five in the morning playing games and even on school daus 8 stay up late but i whant to be a pro gamer and i thought i would get better at gameing foelr playing games for 12 to 15 hours and has affected my school work and my socialization and i sleeep alot and taking this info from one of the greatest gamers i now know thank you so much i will try and do as you said
Yes! You have no idea how much I needed this!
This is very valuable information, great job on the video, the anchor elbow tip was good
5:53 Anytime I see a mirror.
You’re amazing at gaming, upload pretty frequently, and have a really interesting life at the same time. Certainly didn’t expect that. Edit: Setup tour sometime? Looks amazing!
Very good video about one of the most underrated aspects of gaming ! Ty !
Very informative content good sir! I have watched your videos since like forever. Never disappointed me once! 👍
_Wish I had a problem with sweat, my hands and arms get so cold they feel like they are freezing even in Summer. It’s so cold it slows down my movements and messes me up._
I follow a low carb diet for more than a year now and don't drink soda for more than 2 years, also I don't drink alcohol, don't smoke or use any kind of drugs. In the past month I started running for an hour 5 days per week. Really recommend, it's not that hard. I think my biggest problem is my posture, but I already started to working on that too. Great video btw.
Awesome to hear, keep it up! Hope you can figure out posture... again it's just a matter of training and getting in the habit of catching yourself out (unless you have a severe issue, of course).
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absolutely great video dude, love it, very informative and actually a lot of the points you made do stand true. I would like to just add one to the list though, a lot of people actually have bad posture because of the way their screen is positioned so to avoid that affecting your posture, you should lower or raise your monitor so as your eyes are level with the top third at least of the screen. I hope that makes sense, again great videos. you the man
This, in my opinion, one of the best videos you ever made. Good job!
Thats how Mafia works.
okay I agree with all of these but I'm not stopping coffee
Gr8 video bro, u got the doc's approval afterall Health is wealth
Honestly Zy is such an inspiration! Keep it up!
This video has got me to finally. Try to eat heathly stay active. No more BS
You said try, not a good sign, force yourself to do it because trying to do something you hate won't work out
kzhead.info/sun/qNJ-epSEg3-EhqM/bejne.html watch this channel for motivation klmao
The 2K viewer Btw...ARE YOU SURFING????....Wow
Awesome video! I'm currently suffering from RSI due to bad posture and this has given me some great tips, cheers!
This is refreshing, Zy. I think you should treat more videos like this. Awesome!
3 weeks no videos cmon. You’re like the only reason I open yt
Let the man live!
Wait. Gaming over 30 years? How old are you?
36
One of the best gaming videos I have seen, greast inspiration for the new generation of gamers! Cheers from an old Quake 1 player who is comming back!
it's really nice to see you and really like those tips! thanks a lot for your amazing work, keep up your good deeds and keep rocking 💪
Damn i thought the issue with neck pillows pushing my head forward was just me lol
Who else actually did pushups when he told us to?
Yes xD
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Thank you so much for this amazing video. This really helps a lot. Since most gamers are young people, they don't know how much their health matters. However, as you said withouth your health, you have nothing. I am working on my posture and I'm trying to keep in mind to take breaks more often. Anyway, keep the good work up. I love your videos.:)
Great video man. Gonna love seeing you hit 1M+ subs, can't wait!
why are you so cool?
Editing? :D
Australium.
Zy ,pls make a religion and make yourself a god ,cuz too me you’re a life saver ,you put so much effort into videos ,your tips are realistic and scientifically proven unlike some other channels and you care about your community ,keep up the good work man ,wish you the best. hope you’ll make the 1million mark really soon cuz you deserve it.
It's called Zyism... legit.
You're a legend buddy, keep on keepin' on!!
I love this type of content / series! Also cool to see a fellow boogie gamer.
Ha, I can do 16 pull-ups.
Solid! I will try to beat you... once I find another place to do chin ups. :D
Rocket Jump Ninja good luck.
Hah! probably cause you weigh 90 pounds Jk don’t kill me
yung foxy that may be the worst stereotype in the world it actually blows my mind I’m not American but your comment is strange
Yizlo press read more it was a joke
Imagine eating junk food
imagine just chugging carbonated drinks
Eating a pizza and drinking a coke right now, high five.
Imagine making multiple comments to promote your channel
BIG MOOD
Imagine all the people, living for today
I love the how to get good videos please keep them coming
Amazing video m8 Keep up the great work!
Gfuel?
justkrof sup
Nope
Nope it is an energy drink
If you like drinking lead, then sure
That shits really bad for you
Coffee is great. Everyone who's drink coffee 3-4 time in day, lives longer, than they who's not drink coffee. I mean real coffee and not a 3in1 and other fake things.
Ivan Kalich yeah... erm no. A dependancy on any drug is really bad for you. If you can’t function properly without your fix, you have a problem that you are better off without. And that living longer thing is total, total bollocks
@@achilles872 I acctually drink coffe because I really enjoy its taste, never drinked because I thought I need it (Also I drink it without sugar :D)
The thing is there's thousands of articles saying that some coffee brings benefits to health while there's thousands of articles saying that is not healthy at all, so i think is all good as long as you drink at moderation, just like everything in life. I feel great drinking one/two times a day 1/3 of cup, but if i drink more than 3 times it starts to give me the same feelings as energetic drinks, which i dont enjoy at all. Also i do not use it with sugar.
First of all the media sucks at reporting the findings of scientific evidence, half of the time they get it wrong... Yes epidemiology studies have found that drinking coffee is associated with longer lives. Doesn't mean coffee makes you live longer but at least the finding wasn't the inverse, so if you like coffee then drink if you don't then no one is foircing you to drink it, I'd hope. Second of all with when you control for caloric and fiber intake, has no adverse affect on blood parameters of health as shown in this study: academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/65/4/908/4655511
This is probably the 6th or 7th video ive seen of yours any you have finally sold me. I subscribed xD
This is most definitely they type of video that calls for the face cam. Also I've been waiting for this for years, super helpful! You are a huge inspiration to me.