A Day in the Life of Markiplier

Summary

In this vlog, the creator starts their day with a meal delivery and shares their workout routine with personal trainer Alex, despite shoulder pain. They discuss their experience with pepper spray, which they plan to vlog about, and their daily routine of intermittent fasting and water intake. Amidst juggling practice and editing, they visit Alex for acupuncture and cryotherapy. The day concludes with a Peloton bike ride, a lost Nintendo Switch discovery, and a typical evening of editing, juggling, and planning for the next day's meetings.

Takeaways

• 🕗 The video starts with the individual checking the time, which is 6:29 PM, and mentions it's raining outside.
• 🍲 They discuss their meal delivery service, which they use due to a lack of time for cooking, focusing on hitting certain macros.
• 💪 The individual mentions having back and shoulder pain, possibly due to overtraining, and plans to take it easy on workouts.
• 🏋️‍♂️ They mention going to the gym and working out with Alex, a personal trainer, and discuss their shoulder and back issues.
• 📱 The person talks about their phone and watch issues, specifically with Siri, and their workout routine.
• 🚿 After the gym, they mention needing to shower and record a vlog about a pepper spray incident.
• ⏱ The individual has a busy schedule, with plans to see Alex again at 4 PM for either acupuncture or cryotherapy.
• 🚴 They discuss their intermittent fasting routine, which involves eating only from noon to 8 PM and drinking a gallon and a half of water daily.
• 🎙️ The person mentions their podcast plans for the day and their streaming activities on Twitch.
• 🛠️ They found their lost Nintendo Switch in their bike bag while getting their bike fixed and shoes for the Peloton workout.
• 🍦 The video ends with the individual enjoying a bike ride on the Peloton, cooking dinner, and winding down with ice cream before bed.

Q & A

What is the narrator's current time and weather condition?

It's currently 6:29, and it's the darkest of nights with rain outside.

Why does the narrator use meal delivery services?

The narrator uses meal delivery services because they can hit certain macros and the narrator often doesn't have time to cook.

What is causing the narrator's back pain?

The narrator's back pain is likely due to overtraining, as they mention their upper shoulder muscles are tight.

Who is Alex and what role does he play in the narrator's life?

Alex is a personal trainer who has been helping the narrator get in shape and is also a YouTuber with his own channel.

What is the narrator's workout routine like on this particular day?

The narrator plans to have a one-hour workout session with Alex, but due to a shoulder and back problem, it's not expected to be a spectacular workout.

What does the narrator do after their workout?

After the workout, the narrator plans to take a shower and then record a vlog about an intense pepper spray experience.

What health treatment is the narrator considering for their shoulder pain?

The narrator is considering either cryotherapy or acupuncture for their shoulder pain, with acupuncture being a first-time treatment for them.

What is the narrator's daily water intake goal and why?

The narrator's daily water intake goal is a gallon and a half, which is part of a regimen prescribed by Alex to support intermittent fasting.

What is the narrator's podcast schedule and what do they do on it?

The narrator has a podcast on Tuesdays where they play games on Twitch with the boys Bob and Wade.

What does the narrator find in their bike bag and how did it end up there?

The narrator finds a Nintendo Switch in their bike bag, which they thought they had lost. They are unsure how it ended up there.

What is the narrator's bedtime routine and what time do they aim to sleep?

The narrator's bedtime routine includes brushing their teeth and they aim to sleep by 10:00 PM.