GetFitOver40 YouTube Channel Hits One Million Video Views

Something very awesome happened today, my GetFitOver40 YouTube Channel hit One Million Video Views! And I am also getting really close to attaining five thousand subscribers (currently at just over 4500).

Who do I have to thank for this... Well pretty much anyone reading this right now since I would imagine you are my followers and suporters so thanks a ton and please spread the word and help me get to my next goal of Ten Million video views... Think big or go home ;)

Metrosexual Mike - Get Fit Over 40 Video Requests

I have a few Get Fit Over 40 Video Request emails I am trying to get caught up so here's another one for you! This one is from Chris who asks:

"Hey Mike.

Would you do a video about when you did start training and how your keep motivated.

Would you also talk about your personal style as what are your personal style as hair, clothes and facial hair style
Talking about facial hair

Thank you in advance.

Greetings Chris."

I have been into some sort of sports pretty much all of my life and started weight training back in my early teens, I'm not sure if I really have a style to speak of but I will do my best to answer these questions in this Get Fit Over 40 Video Request.

If you would like to request a video, please send me an email using this link.

Joint Health - Get Fit Over 40 Video Requests

This Get Fit Over 40 Video Request comes by way of email from Kevin in Miami, here is what Kevin had to say:

"Hey Mike this is Kevin from YouTube you asked me to send an email asking about joint health for those of us that are older. 

 Thanks for your channel. I always get a lot out of your workouts, product reviews and chats. Please keep going!

Kevin in Miami"

I am no expert on the subject but I have had my share of joint related injuries and ongoing age related pains, specifically in my knees and shoulders. In this Get Fit Over 40 Video Request I go over some of the supplements I take for my joint health and the precautions I take to limit the amount of flareups I get in my knees and shoulders.

If you would like to request a video, please send me an email using this link.

CrossFit Langley - Partner 100's Metcon Workout With Narration

For Valentines day my wife and I decided to go to our CrossFit Langley gym where we did a fairly short Metcon (Metabolic Conditioning Workout). So instead of going out for dinner and eating a bunch of calories, we worked a bunch off ;)

Anyway, this "Partner" Metcon workout lasted about 25 minutes and consisted of: 

• 100 Floor Press (like a bench press but done off the floor instead of a bench)
• 100 Box jumps
• 100 Wall Balls
• 100 Push-ups
• 100 Sit-ups
• 1000 Meter Row 

The 100 reps where split between two people as it was a "Partner" workout. The 100 reps could be split into what ever set amounts we wanted to do as partners and each activity the rep amounts varied.

The object is to get it done as quickly as possible and my partner and I did this Metcon workout in just under 24 minutes. According to my Polar Loop and H7 Heart Rate Sensor setup I burned a bit over 500 calories performing this Metcon Workout.

You can watch us work our way through this rather fun team based cardio and strength workout:

Basis 2014 Carbon Steel Health Tracker Watch Unboxing

My Basis 2014 Carbon Steel Health Tracker Watch (Basis Website) finally arrived and of course the first thing I did as soon as I got it home was shoot my unboxing video so I could charge it up and get it on my wrist :)

For those unaware of what the Basis Health Tracker is, the Basis Health Tracker Watch like the MIO Alpha has a heart rate sensor built into the back of the watch, unlike the MIO Alpha, the Basis has an added motion sensor similar to other fitness bands, a perspiration sensor and even body and outside temperature sensors. The Basis Health Tracker Watch also stores this data on the watch until synced with a device like an iOS or Android device, PC or Mac.

In this unboxing video I obviously show you the packaging and the contents inside the box, and I go into a bit more detail explaining just exactly what the Basis Health Tracker Watch actually does and how it compares to other similar devices.