Yuppp. You heard that right. What does Professor Berge have us up to now? Read more below.
We’re All Gonna Die One Day
That title look familiar? It should. It was the title of one of my recent blog posts where I told you what my audio and video project would be about, but if you don’t remember: “We’re All Gonna Die One Day” drives home a powerful message: we only have one life to live, so why let fears or insecurities hold us back? In the video, I challenge common gym-related fears, like not knowing how to use equipment or being afraid of looking foolish. I share how fitness transformed my life, and even though I didn’t personally struggle with gym intimidation, I relate to the urgency for change when health or happiness is at stake. The title underscores the idea that life’s brevity means we should prioritize our well-being, embrace failure, and take action now—no excuses.
The style was inspired by many of the motivational speeches and podcasts I listen to. Perhaps you’ve heard of Eric Thomas?
The Process
I’m not going to lie, walking into the gym with my long shot list had me a bit overwhelmed, especially because I normally just record willy nilly, but I got it done! I shot with my iPhone 14 Pro, most of the time in cinematic mode. In addition, I used my favorite tripod from Amazon. There were quite a few shots at the end that my boyfriend, Jordan, shot; I really like how those turned out.
I used the same audio from my audio project last week and only edited a few spots. To edit my video, I used CapCut pro, exporting at 1080P and 30spf.
I chose YouTube incase I ever explore YouTube in the future, plus I wanted to see how simple/hard it was to upload a video.
I used all of these pieces of equipment because I know them well. I was confident in my ability to produce a project I was proud of with the time I had since I use these tools often. Plus, I am happy with their quality!
Oof. Too harsh of a title? It caught your attention though, didn’t it? *queue evil laugh*
I titled this post ‘We’re All Gonna Die One Day’ because it’s what I am going to call my audio project and my visual project that comes later after that. The audio is going to be centered around the reasons people procrastinate their wellness journey and while they may hold merit, I found that taking a step back and looking at the bigger picture has helped me immensely in not just my fitness journey, but in any life endeavors that I find intimidating or that feel I’m incapable of… because we’re all just gonna die one day anyways, right?
‘What Equipment Did You Use?’
I’ve had these two tiny Bluetooth mics forever for my Instagram content, so I opted to use them. I got them off Amazon and they’re from the brand PGDLOF.
To edit the audio, I used Soundtrap, per Professor Berge’s suggestion.
Attributions
The photo at the top of this post was taken by mwah.
I listen to a lot of motivational speeches, so the vibe of my podcast mirrors that of which I’ve heard on my favorite channel, The Ass Breaking Motivation
Since this project is content that lines up with the content of my socials, hopefully the audio will fit well for a video reel on my Instagram for the next visual project? I’ll have to wait and see what the parameters and requirements are for it.
Before You Listen…
I reserve the right to tell you a few things to keep in mind before you listen!
So, this audio was to be exactly two minutes- no more, no less! I personally think I sound a little rushed in the audio because I was trying to fit everything in and I meticulously wrote my script. I know part of the challenge and art is knowing how to work within any time frame you’re given, but this was my first time with a limit, give me a break. Because of this as well, I was like where the heck do I put my audio effects? I went with the sound of me racking weights on the Smith machine and the sound of me running on the on the treadmill, and I lowkey wish I didn’t use that one because I don’t think its identifiable as running on a treadmill for listeners (I actually hate it but it’s what I got). Let me know if you can pick them out in the audio.
Lastly, next go around I think I’d definitely opt to try a mic from the HCC. I used my Bluetooth ones because they’re what I had, but the sound was more crunchy than I’d like.
The Actual Goods
We’re All Gonna Die One Day
Transcript
Introduction (0:00 – 0:15)
“I don’t like going without someone. I don’t know how to use any of the equipment. I’m scared of people looking at me. I’m scared of doing an exercise wrong. I don’t want to look stupid. What if I fail? I don’t know how. We’re literally all gonna die one day. No excuses, just go for it.”
The Intimidation (0:16 – 0:45)
*2-3 secs high intensity music* Listen, I’ll be upfront: I don’t have some intense story about overcoming my Intimidation of the gym because I’ve always been pretty comfortable in the athletic space. My parents both workout, I was a high school athlete. It was never an issue for me. And at this point you’re probably wondering how that’s relevant to you or someone who is working on overcoming that gym Intimidation. No I may not have an ‘overcomer’ story, but I do know what fitness has added to my life and what it brought me out of and in turn cant imagine what my life would look like now had I been afraid of what other people thought about me at the gym and let that stop me from starting.
(0:46 – 1:10)
When I started implementing a fitness routine into my life, the gym found me after gaining 15 pounds in three months, tired no matter HOW much I slept, lethargic, low focus, extremely bloated, the worst acne I’d ever experienced, and after a couple visits to the ER because of health related issues. For me, I started going to the gym because I had no other option. I had hit an extremely low point for myself. I NEEDED that change, and I was ready to make it. I think it’s unfortunate that it took me feeling so low in order to take both my mental and physical health seriously.
(1:11 – 1:45)
And for people that have never felt their own low for themselves, that low that drives you to implement change in your life, I cant blame them for letting what others might think of them at the gym stop them from starting. However, now that I’ve felt seen and felt the fruit of my labor, it makes me that much happier that I took action because I FEEL so much better physically and I’ve never been so confident, so naturally t makes me so much more hopeful that others would do the same for themselves.
Closing (1:46 – 2:00)
All of the people you see in person and online that you perceive as pros in the gym, all started as beginners. Hell, we were all babies that didn’t know how to walk, but we fell and got up to try again. All the people you see in the gym are there for the same reason as you: to better themselves. Don’t let what you THINK they’re thinking stop you from working on you and taking care of YOUR health. That’s like giving them a remote control to you. You deserve to take up space and there is room for you to learn and grow and experience failure in the pursuit of greatness. It all starts with saying ‘yes’ to yourself.
For real though. I’ve had so many people tell me I should start a podcast but I have zero time for that between school, my extra curriculars, and maintaining my relationships. Especially because… how TF do you even do that? You’re telling me I have to learn how to do the podcast before actually doing the podcast? Bruh.
Lucky for me, I have to learn how to for class anyways (I need to learn how to insert emojis on these posts because I keep wanting to add them like I’m texting you LOL). Aaand lucky for you, you get to see the process unfold. So in this post, you’ll get to see my outline for a short audio I’ll be using for a visual recording in the future, and a test audio.
The Outline
Professor Cartland says no more or less than two minutes! Wish me luck…
WHO: Me! I’ll be riding solo (for the most part). My boyfriend works at the protein bar at the gym I go to so he may very well end up in a few shots or behind the camera for the visual recordings later on.
WHERE: So, I plan on recording all/most visuals at my gym, Fitness 1440. It’s a 24/7 gym, so I can go at times where there isn’t too many people. T
WHAT: I have a set of mini mics that Bluetooth to my phone that I record my social media content with, so I’m going to use those for both the audio recording and my test snippet. I got them off of Amazon and they’re goated. I also plan on using either cinematic mode on my iPhone 15 or my Canon850D to record visuals later on (or both). Here are some sounds I plan on including in my audio:
Shot over my shoulder of me looking at pictures of me when I first started my fitness journey (zoom in)
The Outline
Confidence in the Gym: From Intimidation to Empowerment
My topic gym intimidation. As a coach and creator, one thing I hear so often is people caring too much about people looking at them in the gym or judging, being scared to go alone, scared to mess up or not know how to use equipment. And all I hear when people say these things are that they care more about what other people think than what’s best for themselves, so I want to talk about it here (in a more gentle manner).
Introduction (0:00 – 0:15)
“I don’t like going without someone. I don’t know how to use any of the equipment. I’m scared of people looking at me. I’m scared of doing an exercise wrong. I don’t want to look stupid. What if I fail? I don’t know how. We’re literally all gonna die one day. No excuses, just go for it.”
The Intimidation (0:16 – 0:45)
*2-3 secs high intensity music* Listen, I’ll be upfront: I don’t have some intense story about overcoming my Intimidation of the gym because I’ve always been pretty comfortable in the athletic space. My parents both workout, I was a high school athlete. It was never an issue for me. And at this point you’re probably wondering how that’s relevant to you or someone who is working on overcoming that gym Intimidation. No I may not have an ‘overcomer’ story, but I do know what fitness has added to my life and what it brought me out of and in turn cant imagine what my life would look like now had I been afraid of what other people thought about me at the gym and let that stop me from starting.
(0:46 – 1:10)
When I started implementing a fitness routine into my life, the gym found me after gaining 15 pounds in three months, tired no matter HOW much I slept, lethargic, low focus, extremely bloated, the worst acne I’d ever experienced, and after a couple visits to the ER because of health related issues. For me, I started going to the gym because I had no other option. I had hit an extremely low point for myself. I NEEDED that change, and I was ready to make it. I think it’s unfortunate that it took me feeling so low in order to take both my mental and physical health seriously.
(1:11 – 1:45)
And for people that have never felt their own low for themselves, that low that drives you to implement change in your life, I cant blame them for letting what others might think of them at the gym stop them from starting. However, now that I’ve felt seen and felt the fruit of my labor, it makes me that much happier that I took action because I FEEL so much better physically and I’ve never been so confident, so naturally t makes me so much more hopeful that others would do the same for themselves.
Closing (1:46 – 2:00)
All of the people you see in person and online that you perceive as pros in the gym, all started as beginners. Hell, we were all babies that didn’t know how to walk, but we fell and got up to try again. All the people you see in the gym are there for the same reason as you: to better themselves. Don’t let what you THINK they’re thinking stop you from working on you and taking care of YOUR health. That’s like giving them a remote control to you. You deserve to take up space and there is room for you to learn and grow and experience failure in the pursuit of greatness. It all starts with saying ‘yes’ to yourself.
