Winning The Mental Battle of Physical Fitness and Obesity | Ogie Shaw | TEDxSpokane

Winning The Mental Battle of Physical Fitness and Obesity | Ogie Shaw | TEDxSpokane

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Physical Fitness does not have to be complicated. There are psychological aspects to staying motivated for fitness and then a few rules to adopt for success. The speaker presents his ideas on motivation, measuring your fitness level, and exercises to become fit.

Ogie Shaw is a native of Raleigh, NC. He is a veteran of the US Army and served in Vietnam. Afterwards, he graduated from UNC at Chapel Hill earning degrees in both Speech and Physical Education, later earning certification as a Health Promotion Director from the Cooper Institute® in Dallas, Texas. He served with the Portland Police Bureau and later joined a national network of medical and fitness leaders dedicated to teaching the health benefits of daily exercise. He has been an author, counselor, seminary graduate and pastor to Portland-area retirement homes. He has trained the Portland Trailblazers and Seattle Seahawks, and he has been asked to write a book on his work providing fitness training for paraplegics.

Ogie has had a passion for fitness, health, business, and music all of his life. His career goal is to establish a model for a fitness lifestyle for Americans that is sufficient to impact physical and mental health. He has given over 5000 speeches on fitness motivation.

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42 Comments

  1. not Pewdiepie on July 26, 2023 at 4:43 pm

    I can’t lose weight I might aswhell give up



  2. Martha V on July 26, 2023 at 4:43 pm

    I will watch this as many times as necessary. Such important information.



  3. TheBeez Kneez on July 26, 2023 at 4:46 pm

    What id suggest from personal experience is only eat twice a day and only eat until you’re something like 70 percent full. You should be slightly hungry when you go to bed and quite hungry when you wake up which you then sate until around 3-5 0 clock at which as i said you eat until youre only 70 percent full.



  4. Nomadic by Nature on July 26, 2023 at 4:48 pm

    The only issue I had with this is when he said "if it’s fun you’re not doing it right" maybe we are a bit uncommon but I’ve known other people like myself who love exercise even, and especially, when those.physiological requirements are met. Intense exercise causes your brain to produce both endorphins (painkillers similar to opiods) and endocannabinoids (similar to cbd and thc). The fact people are missing out on this really sucks.



  5. David.Wilson on July 26, 2023 at 4:49 pm

    People have such diverse issues, this idea works much better with human nature.



  6. Lynn Lewis on July 26, 2023 at 4:51 pm

    AMAZING TEDTALK!



  7. MD H2O on July 26, 2023 at 4:51 pm

    Amazing speaker and human being. I’ve learned so much in less than 20 minutes. Very motivating and inspiring. I’m a busy body too but he put a lot into perspective. Thank you



  8. Dollie Brown on July 26, 2023 at 4:52 pm

    Ogie Shaw is from Raleigh, NC. Such an amazing speech. I’m from Raleigh as well.



  9. Rachelle G on July 26, 2023 at 4:53 pm

    I started walking once a day everyday it’s as simple as that



  10. zeineb hariga on July 26, 2023 at 4:54 pm

    omg waw <3 <3



  11. Corny Pinkuni on July 26, 2023 at 4:55 pm

    Actually, strengthen your lower back and stretch your abdominal muscles. We all sit too much.



  12. Mobirin on July 26, 2023 at 4:56 pm

    Wonderful talk. Here in 2023.



  13. palomamia841 on July 26, 2023 at 4:56 pm

    Wow awesome talk that I needed ❤



  14. Billy Stevens on July 26, 2023 at 4:58 pm

    This was goodt! Thank you!



  15. Kristina Outland on July 26, 2023 at 5:00 pm

    This guy was fantastic



  16. Karen Wright on July 26, 2023 at 5:03 pm

    Brilliant!!



  17. Sandy Pierce on July 26, 2023 at 5:06 pm

    Thank You For your talk.



  18. FIGHT HIVE on July 26, 2023 at 5:07 pm

    This is the most important TED talk.



  19. S. Lees on July 26, 2023 at 5:07 pm

    The problem isn’t just movement, it’s the S.A.D diet and the poison on our grocery shelves disguised as food. Most of the food in your local grocery store is full of sugar, pesticides and hormones. Knowledge is power.



  20. lofty_Ari on July 26, 2023 at 5:07 pm

    I will make it happen.



  21. Mercedes Lee on July 26, 2023 at 5:08 pm

    6:13 “every muscle, cardiovascular, flexibility, muscle balance, muscle strength”…. My Question, how do you do all that in 20 mins?



  22. Ron Rogers on July 26, 2023 at 5:13 pm

    Awesome presentation. I feel like I’m the hump day of my life style change. I’m 3 years into a fairy consistent routine of diet and excessive. Holidays are tough for me and I also struggle with a social affairs keeping up with my routine. I’m learning to forgive myself when I mess up.

    My personal motivation is to continue to enjoy SCUBA diving and travel into my later life. Thanks for the encouragement and presentation.



  23. Baijayanti Ghosh on July 26, 2023 at 5:13 pm

    This is one of my fav ted talks .



  24. Francine Martindale on July 26, 2023 at 5:16 pm

    This is hilarious. And true. And has motivated me to join the 10% of healthy people. By knowing that I’m going to exercise every day, it’s just a question of ‘what’ I will do, not ‘whether’ I will do anything. Thank you.



  25. هَمَّام on July 26, 2023 at 5:17 pm

    Great Performance



  26. Colin on July 26, 2023 at 5:18 pm

    15:00



  27. RapperAB on July 26, 2023 at 5:20 pm

    A total body workout.Dropped a like on this video, great talk!



  28. Future Commentary on July 26, 2023 at 5:21 pm

    Work out everyday, first thing in the morning, 20 mins, against resistance.
    Be able to sit with legs straights and bend, reach 10.cms past toeas
    Step for 3 mins. Rest 15 secondes and take pulse. Should be less than 156 beats per min.



  29. Danielle Gardner on July 26, 2023 at 5:22 pm

    Fantastic presentation! Thank you!



  30. Stephen McCollum on July 26, 2023 at 5:23 pm

    This Talk could change the world



  31. Shelley Bullard on July 26, 2023 at 5:23 pm

    League sports for out of shape adults, especially women. All levels. Softball, soccer, basketball, tennis, maybe all indoor. Most adults had fun at these, but unless you’re a healthy young male, after adulthood we never get to play these again.



  32. Tila Sole on July 26, 2023 at 5:25 pm

    I was in the military for a little over four years. I can promise another few years would not have made me want to do more exercises.



  33. Ricky Zoom on July 26, 2023 at 5:27 pm

    I still didn’t pick up nor understand what work against resistance means. Thanks Ogie.



  34. Algorithmic - Autotrading on July 26, 2023 at 5:28 pm

    At 6.26 You state that if physical exercise is fun you and not doing it right and that there is no exercise that we know of that adequately works the whole body…. I beg to differ. For me, dance does all that and more….the mental wellbeing.



  35. Emmett Gerkey on July 26, 2023 at 5:31 pm

    who asked



  36. Krystal Kelley on July 26, 2023 at 5:32 pm

    Still one of my favorites. I love his presentation style too.



  37. xcalabur18 on July 26, 2023 at 5:35 pm

    This guy is phenomenal.



  38. Well Bodi Salone on July 26, 2023 at 5:36 pm

    “Eat for nutrition; never eat for weight loss.”
    That phrase sums it all up!



  39. serious on July 26, 2023 at 5:39 pm

    I love this and his delivery is great! I won the mental battle and love working out ..now my problem is controlling my gullet



  40. ron leach on July 26, 2023 at 5:39 pm

    !



  41. Steve Trevino on July 26, 2023 at 5:40 pm

    I start everyday with prayer and gratitude. I roll out a mat seven days a week. I do core some stretching and then push ups. They’re free. They’re waiting every morning. Takes about 10 minutes but it’s continuous. Need it more then my coffee which I have shortly after.



  42. ebonflower on July 26, 2023 at 5:40 pm

    I’m on my way to MTSU while listening to your lecture. 🙂