Yes I prefer the no talking. I can see how sometimes briefing over form and such help during the exercise but she clearly talks about the exercise before the workout
Carolines message is You vs. You! She trains at her intensity and we meet her where we can. She provides top tier quality content, top tier community/support, and is a YASSSSS QUEEEENNN in my book.
I am 100% percent on the Caroline Girvan bandwagon. However everything you said is 100% true, she is advanced and I adjust my weights to be 70% easier than hers and I stop many times before doing an exercise in her program in order to understand what she is doing, to get my limbs in order. All that being said, I love her program while being aware of the structure and the level of endurance and strength required. Love the Vid! Also, the veggie-sweet strategy is great! Thank you!
I am in the Vibe of Victoria ✌️. I am able to accomplish pushups because of Justina tips and the persistence of crazy stuff in Carolin Girvan vids. I personally love the follow algon workouts without coaching so I am good with Caroline and Heather Robertson… Happy New Year to you Justina! P.S.: Nice curls!
I LOOOVVVEEE CAROLINE GIRVAN!! Love her. Her workouts are simple, to the point, and her form is just perfection. And there’s NO TALKING, my fave part lol
I have been following her for approx one year. I was a beginner when I started EPIC and I still only use like 50 or 60 % of the weights she uses. She is so damn advanced, but no one shouldnt care about her weights. Everyone has a different starting point. Her content is also strategic, however I finde some movements to be rather hard and especially the HIIT workouts are sometimes too difficult movement wise. Many women cant so push ups and if there are 5 different fast push up variations it is impossible to do it properly or even fast. That is sometimes a bit frustrating but what doesnt kill you makes you stronger 🤣
Loved how you said "I don't care what your body looks like, but I care about your health'!!! Caroline is great for people like me tho. I like to workout a little more and intense than usual. With gyms closed, I had a hard time keeping myself a bit challenged by workouts, until I found Caroline
I'm sad because I also loved Cassie in 2013/2014. The positive attitude, her workouts that were beginner friendly, etc. Then I noticed during quarantine, she started spending so much time addressing her haters- like way more than needed or i wanted to see. maybe because the backlash was so strong, her response was so strong in return? either way, i was like "thats not what i came here for" and the 90 day journey legit seemed like one long advertisement when at the end she was like "and now there is a journal!" and i loved her journal and the artword her friend did for them (the old cartoon style girls/women). the art was different body types and it was so empowering. and then her journals just became the generic thin paper crap. and she could have released the journal without this 90 day journey ad. idk i love sydney too but her workouts don't seem beginner friendly, even with modifications :/ by the time she switches to another workout, i barely got two reps in. love her though, just not for me!
I love love love this video. Huge Caroline Girvan fan, as personally I love the challenge I get from the workouts. It is definitely adnvanced for sure and I never use the weight she uses with barbells and still get quite a bit of a challenge. Sydney Cummings I see her videos all the time but never actually tried one. Since you give her a YAS stamp of approval, I will try her out!
Loved this! You should make more tier lists in the future! You’re so succinct and honest. I 100% agree with everything. I’m a big Sydney and Caroline fan here. I used to love Blogilates back 10 years ago when she only posted great Pilates workouts. I think she’s sort of lost her voice. (To be honest, I was curious about trying the 75 hard to see if I can manage more than 2 days of it haha! Seems like a fun challenge for people who ALREADY have a good healthy routine with their diet and exercise. It’s not a good way to create a routine!) Love your content! 💕
Glad you touched on the whole body positivity and intuitive eating. I feel like people have gone way overboard and basically the message is you should eat whatever makes you happy. Well what makes me happy is chocolate & beer (not together) but it is certainly not healthy ;) Loved this video - you should do more!
From what I’ve learned, intuitive eating does involve eliminating restrictions of food, both physical and mental (if you mentally restrict and tell yourself chocolate is unhealthy bc sugar or calories or wtv, you may crave it even more because it becomes like a forbidden good). Some people I’ve noticed allow themselves those foods, but they listen to their body and how it feels when they eat that (which may feel good or bad), and ultimately they intuitively balance it with more nutrient dense food based on how they’re feeling and what they crave (maybe veggies, sweets, protein, carbs, etc.) this comes with less cravings for those foods they were once obsessed with. Avoiding overeating and binging and feelings of physical unwellness (for example fatigue or toothache) are also important, so it’s not just eat whatever you want if it makes you physically uncomfortable. To me, it seems like intuitive eating is about listening to your body and helps build a healthier relationship with food if one’s unhealthy behaviors are caused by restriction. However as you can imagine, if the issue isn’t restriction, intuitive eating may not be the solution to that. Also alcohol is not really included in intuitive eating in the same way as food. Bottom line is intuitive eating may not work for everybody, it’s meant to help build a healthier relationship with food for those who have unhealthy behaviors rooting back to physical or mental restriction of food. (Sorry for the long comment, I learned a lot about intuitive eating this year and it’s just so interesting to me)
So glad you mentioned Taylor, I actually found out about you through one of her videos. Both you ladies are crushing it in this space where there is a lot of misinformation. Looking forward to more collabs from you two!
I actually agree with you. When I started Caroline's workouts I thought they were too tough for me and just too unrealistic to follow. But I somehow continued because I just found her so endearing and I could not stop. I, of course, used lighter weights throughout as Caroline is "BeastMode" level 😜. But this woman ended up turning my life around, the gains that I have seen continuing Caroline's workouts, I honestly owe everything to her. Her workouts are tough but if you somehow power through you will see HUGE gains! I have honestly never been stronger. She is an absolute queen. Please try her EPIC series, I really hope you like that one 😍
I definitely won’t do one of her series since I’m not working toward hypertrophy or athletic performance, but I’m happy you’ve found something you enjoy!
@@JustinaErcole awesome no worries, sorry I know you did mention that in your video! I just got excited talking about Caroline. 😝 lately I've been telling everyone to try her workouts 👻
I appreciate the Sydney love soooo much! I was on a fitness grind and was just getting torn by blogilates, chloe ting, lilly, etc because my joints hurt and the workouts were so hard for me as a beginner and they seemed to be doing them so easy-peazy! I found Sydney around the time where she was recovering from getting shot and every workout I did with her, she was sweating, breathing hard, and even would take a break to readjust. I could tell that she knew they were hard, good workouts and she was exhausted too (and did the FULL workout! Not just a 15 minute clip that I replay 4x). She honestly made me feel good to workout despite being so bad at it 😂 and thank you for reminding me of her for my post holiday health plans, love your videos and the informative way that you explain everything while also being so casual~
I love Sydney!! I did her Summertime Fine challenge and LOVED it! I’m so excited for her newly announced pregnancy 💕 Thank YOU for always putting out educational and enjoyable content. Best wishes in the new year!
Those influencers pushing intuitive eating, what they don’t say or fail to understand, they had been macro/calorie tracking for years prior. They subconsciously know all about the calorie intake the macros & all that. So no, building a great physique with intuitive eating based on ignorance like most of people would isn’t effective, if anything it’s counterproductive.
THIS! That's why I do think that tracking is a good tool that everyone should do at some point if possible, just to help understand the energy a certain amount of food contains. Thanks so much for watching!
You nailed it with Blogilates. I still like her old workouts but I feel like after she lost some weight she became someone else. She used to be so relatable and her body seemed more attainable. But she definitely felt the need the need to fit a mold under the guise of trying to feel like her old self. I think know she just seems like a celebrity whereas before she seemed like a good friend. I guess to each their own. BTW I love your cat sweater!! so cute!
Sydney is my girl! I am obsessed and have been for a few years now. She's certainly helped me stay fit through the whole mess of 2020 and is still very much my go to!
Loved this video! Agree with your tier list! My pet hate on youtube is the clickbait of abs in 10 days blah blah! Funny how we can all like different programs - I dont mind Sydney but I prefer Caroline because I don't like anyone talking while I am training! Taylor is so sweet - love her channel! Have a great new year and here's to a great 2022!! Stay safe in NYC!! Im in Australia so things are a little crazy here too!
I'm a huge Caroline fan, but I don't see what was bad about your review of her workouts. From memory I think your take was they were more focused on muscular hypertrophy and athletic strength rather than everyday functional fitness, (and you gave her 8.8 out of 10, so it wasn't a rubbish score). I've watched a few of Taylor's videos, and she's such a happy, enthusiastic and nice person it's good to see her getting praised here. Keep up the good work, I've learned a lot from you!!
Big Sydney fan, I’m here for Caroline but idk yes she encourages me to modify but sometimes when I need the modification the most, there’s no modification window so I’m confused on what I’m supposed to do. It’s why I prefer someone talking me through a workout. Also yeah I loved Cassey before she focused more on her content on Tiktok :( she was so wholesome before, and I recommended her to my friends who wanted something different. Unfortunately it came to this :(
I don't know if it was a fitness trend per se but back in the spring I suddenly wanted to get a pair of roller skates out of sheer nostalgia. The woman who's been running the local wheel-sports-related-stuff store for 10+ years just asked me "Why am I selling so many roller skates these days? What happened?" She was happy but also pretty confused
Haha my husband and I got really into rollerblading last Spring when the pandemic first hit and looking back we're like, "WHY DID WE THINK WE'D BE GOOD AT THAT IN OUR 30S?!" lol
I completely agree with you. I love when I’m actually being coached during a workout! Sydney and Caroline are my girls. Would def prefer if Caroline would talk. She sometimes has text tips on screen during her workout which helps. She’s definitely more diesel than anyone else and I never use the same amount of weight she uses. Thanks for this video 🤩
walking workout were the reason why i started to work out so it's my biggest love now, with disability around my knees, i can't do many workouts so walking is the best exercises i can have, i do it every day and i saw that my knees gained a little bit more stronger
Thanks for being honest, takes bravery to be honest and to take the crap afterwards 😳 its why I always watch your channel in the 1st place. There is a trainer for everyone its just a shame people get offended. Was really enjoyable video. Thanks for that.
Sydney has been my girl ever since I decided to take a break from Chloe Ting after one and a half programs, ever since I switched I can’t go back! So excited for her to be a mom soon.
Been getting your videos for about the last two weeks and enjoying them a bunch. Quick hitting and informative even for someone who’s been working out since 1987. And I totally agree with you on Cassie and Blogilates. Well done Justina!
I’m 63 years old and have been working out since I was 19! I just stumbled across your channel and I’m loving the content! By the way, also love the cat sweater 😍. I have seen so many fitness trends throughout the years, and yes, fell for some of the bullshit too. I’m happy to now be in a place where I approach my fitness lifestyle and goals from a scientific point of view. It’s all about functional fitness to keep me mobile and strong in the years to come. And yea….I can still bust out a pretty damn good workout on a push day. I’d love to see some content on fitness over 50 and into your 60’s! Thanks for the great content❤️
After 18 months of precautions and social cautions, I finish 2021 sick with COVID so... I HOPE that 2022 will be better, because it's really easy XDDD HAPPY NEW YEAR, Justine.
Thank you Justina for giving Sydney a stamp of approval once again. I started training with her after watching your review video of hers. I was doing Lilly's workouts before and something didn't feel right so I decided to look for reviews and I stumbled upon your channel. Thank you. 🤗🤗 Love from Kenya 🇰🇪
I absolutely love this! I am a huge fan of both Sydney and Taylor, so I was really excited that they got shout outs. I am curious about your thoughts on Abbey Sharp; she's an intuitive eating proponent and registered dietician who has her own channel her on UA-cam.
Big fan of Sydney. Sydney's workouts are challenging but manageable if use appropriate amounts of weights and speed.With her, I gradually develop more consistent exercise habit and better feelings of doing exercises. Caroline's workouts are great but remind me of Les Mills Grit workouts series in old gym days. They are both very much challenging and require lot of mental preparations for me. It is nice to have this kind of workouts time to time but energy-consuming if do them on daily base.
I agree with the Caroline Girvan bit. I think she's a top tier trainer, she's extremely hard working and creative but I do think her workouts are too intense for the average person just wanting to be fit and healthy. It's nice to hear someone else verbalize this as well.
I'm here because of Taylor Woods' video about you reaching out. It got me super inspired. I've been watching a few of your videos in my free time since and have really enjoyed your approach to fitness. I love in particular your workouts to all the 90s throw backs. Your videos have literally been the difference to actually getting active. As opposed to things like this clhoe ting revolution of people killing themselves and failing.
@@JustinaErcole I am looking into if I can afford a personal trainer since seeing that video. I'm definitely going to have a nose at your site 🙂 I am a massive dead bug fan now 😂 And you have given me some great ideas of other fellow youtubers to check out! I love weight lifting but haven't had the moves to really enjoy the workouts. I'm taking notes with every video I watch from you. It reminds me of my workouts in high school when I was really into the gym. Haven't felt like that in over a decade 😬
@@chantaldobson713 I have a wait list you can join! But in the meantime you can try out one of my live group classes free of charge using the code UA-cam. We use weights in most classes and it's a lot of fun!
Justina, thank you for everything that you do! Your content has been SO helpful in my fitness journey. Like many people I started focusing on my health more during Covid, and your content helped me navigate this wide breadth of fitness information on the internet. Thanks again, and Happy New Year!
I loooove Caroline Girvan. I was doing Sydney Cummings but got bored of it and found myself barely putting in an effort and switched back to Caroline and I'm in love with working out again. She's definitely geared more at experienced people (challenges you a lot but also because of not coaching through the workout). She's still 100% my favorite on UA-cam.
YAS to you!!!! We need more of this, science and education and experience driven reviews. People are too impressionable, they follow people without researching, it's similar to seeing a dress on a model and rushing to the store to buy it expecting that it will look the same on you as it did on the model...nope. What are your thoughts on Alexia Clark? Thank you for all you do! Happy Healthy 2022!
I totally agree w/ your judgement toward the marketing aspect of 12-3-30 - however, I do want to say that as someone starting off very overweight, inexperienced and unable to run/ go very fast, I really enjoyed 12-3-30. I feel like it’s a real sweet spot for a lot of people because it’s a good 30 min workout that works up a good sweat, but isn’t particularly advanced. For me as a beginner, it made it super simple for me to have a “prescribed” speed, incline, etc that felt challenging but still doable. I totally agree with your take that the marketing is bogus (it totally is bogus), but I think it got so popular because so many people find it manageable
Agree! I think it's a great start for people doing just that... looking for a way to start their health journey without doing something too intimidating.
Loved this video! There were quite a few trends that passed me by it seems! I am so glad that we made it to 2022 - looking forward to seeing how this year will develop!!
Interesting! I know some of these, some I don't. will check it out throughly. I LOVED Leslie Sanson, back in the pandemic days, but now I am enjoying outdoors, still, perfect for a rainy day. My intuitive eating turned into IF on its own. Kettlebells yaaas. I don't know if you have talked about Grow with jo? I think she's fantaaaastic
Love your honest videos and Shredded Sports Science. I was a fitness instructor for 28 years and amamazed at how much more crap is out there now that NEVER WORKS!!!
I do stomach vacuums as part of a vocal warmup before a performance. Haven't noticed my waist getting smaller. ☺️ I LOVE walking workouts! Get Fit With Rick and Lucy Wyndham-Read are 2 of my favorites.
I think I got recommended your channel by Teamforneverlean and I’m so glad to have found you. And I discovered Syndey through you and him, and I’ve challenged myself to do all her videos…by some time. I’m only at her 10 min videos at the moment, but oh. My. God. The difference between how I feel after her and Blogilates workouts…I’m here for it. Also: love love walking workouts. Reps to the Rhythm and Up to the Beat are awesome.
Oh my god, whenever you said People ruin everything, I felt spoken for because I completely agree. I also found you through Taylor Woods and agree with your top trends, I also really love Indoor walking workouts they’re my favorite way to get steps 🙌🏼
Love this video - how many times can I hit the like button!? Seriously, do more comparison videos and you've got me. I am an RD and well, just appreciate the compactness of putting this together - thanks for not "throwing in" nutritional advice while you were at it. p.s. what walking video does the early 2000 music that you LOVE? thanks
hey I just loved your video. I just retired and I have decided to focus on healthy living which absolutely includes exercise and movement. You inspired me to get my life (literally) back in order . Long story short, I am going to follow you and work out with you. Thank you so very much and God bless you from a new subscriber, me❤️💪
HOT GARBAGE for the win!!! Yaaaasssss to THAT category!! I can’t even deal with the lies and marketing gimmicks. I love watching you call folks out while also educating!!! Keep up the great work, Justina!!
I love Sydney Cummings soooo much. I'm like her literal spokesperson. So when I saw her picture in the intro, I was like "if she roasts Sydney, I'm turning the video off."...So thank you for making the right choice lol
Great video! Sydney is my everyday trainer and I haven’t used any other fitness trainers since I found her. I tried Caroline Girvan once before I found Sydney but I personally like to be coached through my workouts. I used to do Rebecca Louise workouts for a while. I did find her videos effective but idk, she’s a very superficial “abs in two weeks” kind of person and it annoyed me. I think Gymra and Popsugar are both great fitness channels but not if you’re specifically trying to follow a program. They’re more for if you’re just searching for a random workout to do.
I just finished watching your slit squat video and finally someone saying it’s not for everyone, I literally cannot do them without my knees hating me the next day.
Yas, my girl Sydney Cummings is crushing it, been working out with her for two years and she changed my body, and my mindset on what it means to be fit!
"Walking workout"... or like it's called in Germany: common day movement.🙈 But yeah, it's great if you work on a desk 7 to 10 hours. But if you walk to your collegeaues in the office, get a glass of water from the kitchen every hour and go by public transport, in Germany it's pretty easy to get to 10,000 steps per day. I love that everything is so near on everything so we can walk often.
@@JustinaErcole yeah, that's a problem. Here in Germany we are rather like "Oh my, there are no stores nearby, you need to use a car for everything😵" when someone moves to rather small towns. My stepmom was once in the US as a young adult with a friend and they decided to walk to the supermarket because it was only like 3 Kilometer away (that's ratje a leisure stroll in Germany as long as there are no inklines). So... on their way to the store they got passed by police and where watched funnily. When they went back the policecar stopped beside them and they got asked, what they do. They explained and also mentioned they are from Germany. And the policeman told them to use the car next time, because they where suspissious😅🙈 So... it's not only the distances but also the activity itself, at least back in the 90's. And that's so unfortunate because it keeps people rather healthy. There are many people with a pouch in Germany, but seldom really fat people. And I guess one part to that is the day-to-day movement which isn't considered Sport. And the fact that there is not artificial sugar in really everything 🙈 (it gets worse though). And that the portion sizes are small compared to the US. Which shows (at least for me): it's really calories in vs. calories out even if there are conditions that make it harder to loose or gain weight. That's additional.
I don't know too much about yoga and have never done a type that is cardio-driven. But if you've found a really fast form of yoga that is safe and you enjoy, that's great.
Stomach vacuums can be effective for certain people (specially women who had children or who are struggling with urinary incontinence) and I think it can be detrimental to present them the way tiktokers do (usually to the wrong audience). LPF/Hypopressive exercises have very specific cues to good performance and it isn’t just “sucking your stomach”. The same goes to stomach vacuums in yoga (known as “kapabhati pranayama”).
Discovered walking workouts a couple of months back, because I was tapped out with regular hiit and intensive stuff, I think it was Jillian Michaels 90 day program that broke me XD Sticking with Grow with Jo workouts for now, first time in years feeling happy working out)
I love Caroline Girvan because she’s hard. There is a big gap in the online fitness market for intermediate/advanced at home workouts and she is bridging it! There are hundreds, if not thousands or programs marketing for beginners working out at home, and a lot of intense gym workouts but for people like me, who have been athletic their whole lives, yet are in a place where the gym doesn’t fit in, Caroline is a godsend!!!! I feel like for a second she tried to target a more beginner market and I was about to cry when she did, but I was wrong she went back to her core brand!
also i just discovered your account and i am just in shock. i thought i was doing something wrong for not having abs in two weeks or 30 days. and it reminded me of something Chalene said in an IG post (she did turbojam and beach body!) like she legit came out and said "those 30 day programs are misleading and im so sorry i contributed to that. you did one workout a day, but you didn't see how me- the trainer- did 2-3 workouts a day, plus a crazy structured meal plan. so of course you wouldnt get the same results" and i was like omg T_T
I stumbled upon this video and subscribed to your channel once I watched. Thank you so much for speaking the truth about the body positivity movement. I listen to this one podcast that goes over diet fads and what is wrong with them, which is informative. However, they hosts often -times diet shame in general with a defeatist attitude. "You can lose weight with any diet but you will gain it back. Just because they gave up with it doesn't mean others can't strive for being healthy. They don't even boost the healthy aspect. Like in the latest episode she said she doesn't want anyone talking to her about what diest they are doing because she feels like they are shaming her. But maybe they are telling her this because she has a podcasts about diets???? Sigh. But yeah, I have had to turn off their podcast a few times when they diet shame. It's all about lifestyle change and being healthy. If you love how your body is and healthy, that's great. No matter how much you weigh.
I'm disappointed that Sydney Cumming gets a higher ranking then Caroline Girvan. I know this is just 'your' opinion but not ranking Caroline in the 'best - YAS' category along with Sydney in what you think is the best fitness trend blows my mind. As someone how has been training for 15+ years, and who has followed youtubers for at least 6 years I have to disagree with this. Sydney is indeed great and before moving to Caroline she was my go to, but her programs do not produce the results like Caroline's do (along with other issues I found in them over the years). Yes, Caroline can cater to the more advanced, but that doesn't make her worse then Sydney Cummings. People of all fitness levels follow Caroline. There is a reason Caroline's following has exploded in such a short period of time.
Hi Karen - you're entitled to your opinion just like I am! I think you missed the point that I'm coming from the viewpoint of a functional strength coach. I simply find that Caroline is focused more on hypertrophy and athletic performance, which I don't find the best approach for most people's goals.
LOVE THIS VIDEOOOOO ❤️ Its exactly what I need. Thank youuu!! Also you should do a review of Rachel Gullota's workout videos Pleaseee cuz I love her workouts but I wanna know if its effective for my futness journey
So glad you enjoyed! I've never heard of Rachel but I'll look her up. Regardless though I won't be able to tell you if it's effective for you since I don't know what your goals are :)
I love the quality of your content, it's super informative and all, but this time I just couldn't stop looking at your beautiful curls 😄 They look amazing 😍
CAN WE REWARD HONESTY IN 2022.... everyone is a coward and so scared to give a real justified opinion... like they don't pay you rent...hot garbaaage is hot garbaaaage
I just made a video with a friend for her channel, coping with yarn, and when I watched it I couldn’t help but think the whole time how stinkin big my shoulders are. 🙄🙄 I LOVED seeing Sydney and the walking lady…both who look more like me than any other influencer!!! 🥰🥰
So I have done Sydney Cummings for about two years and do love her workouts HOWEVERRRRR her form is terrible. I cringe when I watch her do things, and most of the time I contribute her terrible form to her using to heavy dumbbells. I am a personal trainer as well (certified), a certified nutritionist, a group exercise instructor, and a certified yoga instructor so I’m not bashing her. But truly I hesitate to recommend her to clients sometimes if they are beginners because I do not want them to copy what she’s doing.
@@JustinaErcole I think it was her strong program???? She was doing a goblet squat and she was using a 100 pound dumbbell and her form was so terrible, she could barely lift the dumbbell, and her back was so arched I was literally scared for her, lol. I do love her energy and her workouts, but I feel like since I know what I’m doing it’s fine. I’m sure you understand, as a trainer and group fitness instructor it is SO NICE to not have to plan my own workouts!!!!! I mainly do Caroline Girvan now, but I agree her workouts are more advanced. But I love her simplicity. Sometimes Sydney also does some moves and combos I’m like “Ummmm that’s not necessary” lol. Love your channel btw!
@@mindfulheartyogaandfitness6967 wow i don't know this! I love Sydney but I agree there are combinations where I'm just wondering if it's necessary to do that lol if it feels weird to me I don't do it and just find a safer route (ex: reverse lunges + tricep OH extensions --> reverse lunges but OH DB hold). Tbh I think she does this cause most people clicking YT workout videos want something different/creative and tend to get bored doing the same basic things
The modern term of body positivity is more of a general body acceptance thing. The original and time is a political term about fat acceptance and against body shaming of Plussize people. The original meaning it’s not about health But only about treating people with respect
So the TVA does “draw in” the stomach area. So if you have very little ability to do so (like people with diastasis recti) practicing drawing in can be a great exercise. But honestly if you can already do that well, there are far more functional and efficient ways to work that muscle. Hope that helps!
The fact that Caroline doesn’t talk during her workouts is one of the reasons I love it so much!
To each their own! Glad you found someone you give with :)
same!! nobody yapping in my ear
Yes I prefer the no talking. I can see how sometimes briefing over form and such help during the exercise but she clearly talks about the exercise before the workout
I’ve been following her for a year. I love her. Currently doing Iron :)
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I love how you call out the BS in the fitness industry. It's so easy to get sucked into all the trends. Great video Justina!
Thanks Celeste!
Carolines message is You vs. You! She trains at her intensity and we meet her where we can. She provides top tier quality content, top tier community/support, and is a YASSSSS QUEEEENNN in my book.
I’m glad you found someone you love!
Ugh… you’re simply a life saver! Being a teen there’s SO MUCH false info about what “works” going around. Love your vids!!!!
Thank you Ava!
I am 100% percent on the Caroline Girvan bandwagon. However everything you said is 100% true, she is advanced and I adjust my weights to be 70% easier than hers and I stop many times before doing an exercise in her program in order to understand what she is doing, to get my limbs in order.
All that being said, I love her program while being aware of the structure and the level of endurance and strength required.
Love the Vid! Also, the veggie-sweet strategy is great! Thank you!
Love that you've found someone who you vibe with!
I am in the Vibe of Victoria ✌️. I am able to accomplish pushups because of Justina tips and the persistence of crazy stuff in Carolin Girvan vids. I personally love the follow algon workouts without coaching so I am good with Caroline and Heather Robertson…
Happy New Year to you Justina!
P.S.: Nice curls!
@@ED-ms7ho Happy New Year to you too!
I LOOOVVVEEE CAROLINE GIRVAN!! Love her. Her workouts are simple, to the point, and her form is just perfection. And there’s NO TALKING, my fave part lol
I have been following her for approx one year. I was a beginner when I started EPIC and I still only use like 50 or 60 % of the weights she uses. She is so damn advanced, but no one shouldnt care about her weights. Everyone has a different starting point. Her content is also strategic, however I finde some movements to be rather hard and especially the HIIT workouts are sometimes too difficult movement wise. Many women cant so push ups and if there are 5 different fast push up variations it is impossible to do it properly or even fast. That is sometimes a bit frustrating but what doesnt kill you makes you stronger 🤣
Loved how you said "I don't care what your body looks like, but I care about your health'!!!
Caroline is great for people like me tho. I like to workout a little more and intense than usual. With gyms closed, I had a hard time keeping myself a bit challenged by workouts, until I found Caroline
Haha glad you liked that!
I'm sad because I also loved Cassie in 2013/2014. The positive attitude, her workouts that were beginner friendly, etc.
Then I noticed during quarantine, she started spending so much time addressing her haters- like way more than needed or i wanted to see. maybe because the backlash was so strong, her response was so strong in return? either way, i was like "thats not what i came here for"
and the 90 day journey legit seemed like one long advertisement when at the end she was like "and now there is a journal!"
and i loved her journal and the artword her friend did for them (the old cartoon style girls/women). the art was different body types and it was so empowering. and then her journals just became the generic thin paper crap. and she could have released the journal without this 90 day journey ad. idk i love sydney too but her workouts don't seem beginner friendly, even with modifications :/ by the time she switches to another workout, i barely got two reps in. love her though, just not for me!
I love love love this video. Huge Caroline Girvan fan, as personally I love the challenge I get from the workouts. It is definitely adnvanced for sure and I never use the weight she uses with barbells and still get quite a bit of a challenge. Sydney Cummings I see her videos all the time but never actually tried one. Since you give her a YAS stamp of approval, I will try her out!
They’re both great!
Loved this! You should make more tier lists in the future! You’re so succinct and honest. I 100% agree with everything.
I’m a big Sydney and Caroline fan here. I used to love Blogilates back 10 years ago when she only posted great Pilates workouts. I think she’s sort of lost her voice.
(To be honest, I was curious about trying the 75 hard to see if I can manage more than 2 days of it haha! Seems like a fun challenge for people who ALREADY have a good healthy routine with their diet and exercise. It’s not a good way to create a routine!)
Love your content! 💕
Thank you! And if you connect with 75 Hard then I say go for it! :)
Glad you touched on the whole body positivity and intuitive eating. I feel like people have gone way overboard and basically the message is you should eat whatever makes you happy. Well what makes me happy is chocolate & beer (not together) but it is certainly not healthy ;) Loved this video - you should do more!
Haha right?! And thank you so much for watching!
From what I’ve learned, intuitive eating does involve eliminating restrictions of food, both physical and mental (if you mentally restrict and tell yourself chocolate is unhealthy bc sugar or calories or wtv, you may crave it even more because it becomes like a forbidden good). Some people I’ve noticed allow themselves those foods, but they listen to their body and how it feels when they eat that (which may feel good or bad), and ultimately they intuitively balance it with more nutrient dense food based on how they’re feeling and what they crave (maybe veggies, sweets, protein, carbs, etc.) this comes with less cravings for those foods they were once obsessed with. Avoiding overeating and binging and feelings of physical unwellness (for example fatigue or toothache) are also important, so it’s not just eat whatever you want if it makes you physically uncomfortable. To me, it seems like intuitive eating is about listening to your body and helps build a healthier relationship with food if one’s unhealthy behaviors are caused by restriction. However as you can imagine, if the issue isn’t restriction, intuitive eating may not be the solution to that. Also alcohol is not really included in intuitive eating in the same way as food. Bottom line is intuitive eating may not work for everybody, it’s meant to help build a healthier relationship with food for those who have unhealthy behaviors rooting back to physical or mental restriction of food. (Sorry for the long comment, I learned a lot about intuitive eating this year and it’s just so interesting to me)
always love your stuff. its like actually educational while being fun lol. thanks for teaching me to be functional, and to avoid the hot garbage
Hahaha you're so welcome Zoe!
So glad you mentioned Taylor, I actually found out about you through one of her videos. Both you ladies are crushing it in this space where there is a lot of misinformation. Looking forward to more collabs from you two!
Awww thank you Apryll! Hope you and your family enjoyed the holidays :)
I actually agree with you. When I started Caroline's workouts I thought they were too tough for me and just too unrealistic to follow. But I somehow continued because I just found her so endearing and I could not stop. I, of course, used lighter weights throughout as Caroline is "BeastMode" level 😜. But this woman ended up turning my life around, the gains that I have seen continuing Caroline's workouts, I honestly owe everything to her. Her workouts are tough but if you somehow power through you will see HUGE gains! I have honestly never been stronger. She is an absolute queen. Please try her EPIC series, I really hope you like that one 😍
I definitely won’t do one of her series since I’m not working toward hypertrophy or athletic performance, but I’m happy you’ve found something you enjoy!
@@JustinaErcole awesome no worries, sorry I know you did mention that in your video! I just got excited talking about Caroline. 😝 lately I've been telling everyone to try her workouts 👻
I feel exactly the same. Love love Caroline.
Caroline is a Yas Yas Yas all the way home
I appreciate the Sydney love soooo much! I was on a fitness grind and was just getting torn by blogilates, chloe ting, lilly, etc because my joints hurt and the workouts were so hard for me as a beginner and they seemed to be doing them so easy-peazy!
I found Sydney around the time where she was recovering from getting shot and every workout I did with her, she was sweating, breathing hard, and even would take a break to readjust. I could tell that she knew they were hard, good workouts and she was exhausted too (and did the FULL workout! Not just a 15 minute clip that I replay 4x). She honestly made me feel good to workout despite being so bad at it 😂 and thank you for reminding me of her for my post holiday health plans, love your videos and the informative way that you explain everything while also being so casual~
I’m so happy you love Sydney too!! Thanks for watching ❤️
I love Sydney!! I did her Summertime Fine challenge and LOVED it! I’m so excited for her newly announced pregnancy 💕
Thank YOU for always putting out educational and enjoyable content. Best wishes in the new year!
Thank you so much, you too!
Those influencers pushing intuitive eating, what they don’t say or fail to understand, they had been macro/calorie tracking for years prior. They subconsciously know all about the calorie intake the macros & all that.
So no, building a great physique with intuitive eating based on ignorance like most of people would isn’t effective, if anything it’s counterproductive.
THIS! That's why I do think that tracking is a good tool that everyone should do at some point if possible, just to help understand the energy a certain amount of food contains. Thanks so much for watching!
You nailed it with Blogilates. I still like her old workouts but I feel like after she lost some weight she became someone else. She used to be so relatable and her body seemed more attainable. But she definitely felt the need the need to fit a mold under the guise of trying to feel like her old self. I think know she just seems like a celebrity whereas before she seemed like a good friend. I guess to each their own. BTW I love your cat sweater!! so cute!
YES! You hit the nail on the head. And thank you!
Sydney is my girl! I am obsessed and have been for a few years now. She's certainly helped me stay fit through the whole mess of 2020 and is still very much my go to!
Glad you love her too!
Loved this video! Agree with your tier list! My pet hate on youtube is the clickbait of abs in 10 days blah blah! Funny how we can all like different programs - I dont mind Sydney but I prefer Caroline because I don't like anyone talking while I am training! Taylor is so sweet - love her channel! Have a great new year and here's to a great 2022!! Stay safe in NYC!! Im in Australia so things are a little crazy here too!
Thank you so much Jo!
This is the exact reason I love Caroline! No talking!
Love Caroline over Sydney for the same reason! Also love the challenge.
I'm a huge Caroline fan, but I don't see what was bad about your review of her workouts. From memory I think your take was they were more focused on muscular hypertrophy and athletic strength rather than everyday functional fitness, (and you gave her 8.8 out of 10, so it wasn't a rubbish score). I've watched a few of Taylor's videos, and she's such a happy, enthusiastic and nice person it's good to see her getting praised here. Keep up the good work, I've learned a lot from you!!
Thanks Paul! Yeah I gave her a really high score and what I thought was a great review. But she and her fans came for me lol
Big Sydney fan, I’m here for Caroline but idk yes she encourages me to modify but sometimes when I need the modification the most, there’s no modification window so I’m confused on what I’m supposed to do. It’s why I prefer someone talking me through a workout.
Also yeah I loved Cassey before she focused more on her content on Tiktok :( she was so wholesome before, and I recommended her to my friends who wanted something different. Unfortunately it came to this :(
Agree on all of this April!
I LOVE walking workouts. I threw out my back and they're one of the few things I've still been able to do.
They're sooo good! Hoping your back feels better soon :)
I don't know if it was a fitness trend per se but back in the spring I suddenly wanted to get a pair of roller skates out of sheer nostalgia. The woman who's been running the local wheel-sports-related-stuff store for 10+ years just asked me "Why am I selling so many roller skates these days? What happened?" She was happy but also pretty confused
Haha my husband and I got really into rollerblading last Spring when the pandemic first hit and looking back we're like, "WHY DID WE THINK WE'D BE GOOD AT THAT IN OUR 30S?!" lol
I completely agree with you. I love when I’m actually being coached during a workout! Sydney and Caroline are my girls. Would def prefer if Caroline would talk. She sometimes has text tips on screen during her workout which helps. She’s definitely more diesel than anyone else and I never use the same amount of weight she uses. Thanks for this video 🤩
You're so welcome!
walking workout were the reason why i started to work out so it's my biggest love now, with disability around my knees, i can't do many workouts so walking is the best exercises i can have, i do it every day and i saw that my knees gained a little bit more stronger
That's fantastic!
Thanks for being honest, takes bravery to be honest and to take the crap afterwards 😳 its why I always watch your channel in the 1st place. There is a trainer for everyone its just a shame people get offended. Was really enjoyable video. Thanks for that.
Thanks Stella!
I use lighter weights with Caroline, and sometimes I have to take a small rest, a few seconds to continue with the exercise, but I love her videos. 💕
So happy you found someone you love!
Caroline is a top tier for me. I’m just going into my 7th month training with her and I’ve made a lot of gains- physical and psychological.
That's incredible!
Sydney has been my girl ever since I decided to take a break from Chloe Ting after one and a half programs, ever since I switched I can’t go back! So excited for her to be a mom soon.
Yesss I’m so excited for her!
Been getting your videos for about the last two weeks and enjoying them a bunch. Quick hitting and informative even for someone who’s been working out since 1987. And I totally agree with you on Cassie and Blogilates. Well done Justina!
I’m 63 years old and have been working out since I was 19! I just stumbled across your channel and I’m loving the content! By the way, also love the cat sweater 😍. I have seen so many fitness trends throughout the years, and yes, fell for some of the bullshit too. I’m happy to now be in a place where I approach my fitness lifestyle and goals from a scientific point of view. It’s all about functional fitness to keep me mobile and strong in the years to come. And yea….I can still bust out a pretty damn good workout on a push day. I’d love to see some content on fitness over 50 and into your 60’s! Thanks for the great content❤️
You’re so welcome!
After 18 months of precautions and social cautions, I finish 2021 sick with COVID so... I HOPE that 2022 will be better, because it's really easy XDDD
HAPPY NEW YEAR, Justine.
Oooof! Hopefully it’s pretty mild and you can take some time to rest ❤️
Thank you Justina for giving Sydney a stamp of approval once again. I started training with her after watching your review video of hers. I was doing Lilly's workouts before and something didn't feel right so I decided to look for reviews and I stumbled upon your channel. Thank you. 🤗🤗 Love from Kenya 🇰🇪
So glad you love her too!
I absolutely love this! I am a huge fan of both Sydney and Taylor, so I was really excited that they got shout outs. I am curious about your thoughts on Abbey Sharp; she's an intuitive eating proponent and registered dietician who has her own channel her on UA-cam.
I enjoy her for the most part! But I find her channel a little redundant so I don’t follow her.
Beachbody programs and trainers would be very interesting for your review and commentary. Love your content btw!
Great idea!
Awesome video! Can’t wait for the 2022 version
Thanks!
LOVING the Sydney love!!!!! Love that her channel is getting to more people!!!
She’s the best!
Big fan of Sydney. Sydney's workouts are challenging but manageable if use appropriate amounts of weights and speed.With her, I gradually develop more consistent exercise habit and better feelings of doing exercises. Caroline's workouts are great but remind me of Les Mills Grit workouts series in old gym days. They are both very much challenging and require lot of mental preparations for me. It is nice to have this kind of workouts time to time but energy-consuming if do them on daily base.
Agreed!
watched this while walking and it was very entertaining and informative as well :) love your content!!! happy new years!!! ❤
Haha thank you so much!
I agree with the Caroline Girvan bit. I think she's a top tier trainer, she's extremely hard working and creative but I do think her workouts are too intense for the average person just wanting to be fit and healthy. It's nice to hear someone else verbalize this as well.
Glad we agree!
I'm here because of Taylor Woods' video about you reaching out. It got me super inspired.
I've been watching a few of your videos in my free time since and have really enjoyed your approach to fitness.
I love in particular your workouts to all the 90s throw backs.
Your videos have literally been the difference to actually getting active.
As opposed to things like this clhoe ting revolution of people killing themselves and failing.
Aww Chantal I’m so happy to have you here!!
@@JustinaErcole I am looking into if I can afford a personal trainer since seeing that video. I'm definitely going to have a nose at your site 🙂 I am a massive dead bug fan now 😂
And you have given me some great ideas of other fellow youtubers to check out!
I love weight lifting but haven't had the moves to really enjoy the workouts. I'm taking notes with every video I watch from you. It reminds me of my workouts in high school when I was really into the gym. Haven't felt like that in over a decade 😬
@@chantaldobson713 I have a wait list you can join! But in the meantime you can try out one of my live group classes free of charge using the code UA-cam. We use weights in most classes and it's a lot of fun!
@@JustinaErcole waaahhhh that's so cool!! I shall investigate 🙆♀️
Justina, thank you for everything that you do! Your content has been SO helpful in my fitness journey. Like many people I started focusing on my health more during Covid, and your content helped me navigate this wide breadth of fitness information on the internet.
Thanks again, and Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you too Nicole!
I loooove Caroline Girvan. I was doing Sydney Cummings but got bored of it and found myself barely putting in an effort and switched back to Caroline and I'm in love with working out again. She's definitely geared more at experienced people (challenges you a lot but also because of not coaching through the workout). She's still 100% my favorite on UA-cam.
I’m so happy you found someone who motivates you!
YAS to you!!!! We need more of this, science and education and experience driven reviews. People are too impressionable, they follow people without researching, it's similar to seeing a dress on a model and rushing to the store to buy it expecting that it will look the same on you as it did on the model...nope. What are your thoughts on Alexia Clark? Thank you for all you do! Happy Healthy 2022!
Never heard of them! I'll have to look them up. Thanks for watching Judith :)
I totally agree w/ your judgement toward the marketing aspect of 12-3-30 - however, I do want to say that as someone starting off very overweight, inexperienced and unable to run/ go very fast, I really enjoyed 12-3-30. I feel like it’s a real sweet spot for a lot of people because it’s a good 30 min workout that works up a good sweat, but isn’t particularly advanced. For me as a beginner, it made it super simple for me to have a “prescribed” speed, incline, etc that felt challenging but still doable. I totally agree with your take that the marketing is bogus (it totally is bogus), but I think it got so popular because so many people find it manageable
Thanks for sharing your experience - makes total sense!
Agree! I think it's a great start for people doing just that... looking for a way to start their health journey without doing something too intimidating.
Awesome video as usual. Laughed so hard at your reaction to dry scooping pre-workout.
You’ve been really great resource and light this year with health and fitness! Excited for your next year :)
Thank you!! ❤️
Loved this video! There were quite a few trends that passed me by it seems! I am so glad that we made it to 2022 - looking forward to seeing how this year will develop!!
Thanks for watching!
Interesting! I know some of these, some I don't. will check it out throughly. I LOVED Leslie Sanson, back in the pandemic days, but now I am enjoying outdoors, still, perfect for a rainy day. My intuitive eating turned into IF on its own. Kettlebells yaaas. I don't know if you have talked about Grow with jo? I think she's fantaaaastic
I'm going to try one of her workouts soon!
Love your honest videos and Shredded Sports Science. I was a fitness instructor for 28 years and amamazed at how much more crap is out there now that NEVER WORKS!!!
Thank you!
I do stomach vacuums as part of a vocal warmup before a performance. Haven't noticed my waist getting smaller. ☺️
I LOVE walking workouts! Get Fit With Rick and Lucy Wyndham-Read are 2 of my favorites.
hahaha stumbled across here as i am looking to find info about classpass but this video was fun enough ! LOVE YOUR HONESTY
Thanks Jenny!
Just realized you were the one that put me on to Sydney! Been working out with her for 2 months and I’m stronger than I’ve been for a while!
Love that!
Omg, I have that same sweater!! My aunt is going to bedazzle it for me 😂
OMG THAT'S INCREDIBLE
I love your sweater almost as much as I love your content! I hope you have a great new year
s celebration however you spend it
Thank you Beth!
I think I got recommended your channel by Teamforneverlean and I’m so glad to have found you. And I discovered Syndey through you and him, and I’ve challenged myself to do all her videos…by some time. I’m only at her 10 min videos at the moment, but oh. My. God. The difference between how I feel after her and Blogilates workouts…I’m here for it. Also: love love walking workouts. Reps to the Rhythm and Up to the Beat are awesome.
Ooh I’ll have to check them out, thank you!
Oh my god, whenever you said People ruin everything, I felt spoken for because I completely agree. I also found you through Taylor Woods and agree with your top trends, I also really love Indoor walking workouts they’re my favorite way to get steps 🙌🏼
Haha glad you agree - thanks for watching!
Love this video - how many times can I hit the like button!? Seriously, do more comparison videos and you've got me. I am an RD and well, just appreciate the compactness of putting this together - thanks for not "throwing in" nutritional advice while you were at it. p.s. what walking video does the early 2000 music that you LOVE? thanks
Thanks Ingrid!
hey I just loved your video. I just retired and I have decided to focus on healthy living which absolutely includes exercise and movement. You inspired me to get my life (literally) back in order . Long story short, I am going to follow you and work out with you. Thank you so very much and God bless you from a new subscriber, me❤️💪
So happy to have you here!
I'm also a Sydney fan! This was a fun video. Can't believe some of the trends out there!
Off topic, but where did you get your sweater? It's so cute!
Omg it’s probably 10 years old 😂😂😂
HOT GARBAGE for the win!!! Yaaaasssss to THAT category!! I can’t even deal with the lies and marketing gimmicks. I love watching you call folks out while also educating!!! Keep up the great work, Justina!!
Hahaha thanks Kelly! Can't wait to start working out again :)
I love Sydney Cummings soooo much. I'm like her literal spokesperson. So when I saw her picture in the intro, I was like "if she roasts Sydney, I'm turning the video off."...So thank you for making the right choice lol
Hahah anyone who roasts Sydney is NOT the vibe. Glad you enjoyed!
This is me commenting even before I watched the video... in love with that sweater :P :P Sooo darn cute
Hahaha thank you!
Love to see Taylor mentioned in this video! She is wonderful and exactly how I found you ☺️.
Aww yes love her!
Great video! Sydney is my everyday trainer and I haven’t used any other fitness trainers since I found her. I tried Caroline Girvan once before I found Sydney but I personally like to be coached through my workouts. I used to do Rebecca Louise workouts for a while. I did find her videos effective but idk, she’s a very superficial “abs in two weeks” kind of person and it annoyed me. I think Gymra and Popsugar are both great fitness channels but not if you’re specifically trying to follow a program. They’re more for if you’re just searching for a random workout to do.
Agreed one this!
I just finished watching your slit squat video and finally someone saying it’s not for everyone, I literally cannot do them without my knees hating me the next day.
They just may not be a good fit for your anatomy, which is totally fine! I feel like people saying “you must do these” is really silly.
Love it, and totally agree. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Sherry!
This is one of the few tier list videos I actually enjoyed haha
Such a fun informative last vid for 2021😊
So glad you enjoyed!
Yas, my girl Sydney Cummings is crushing it, been working out with her for two years and she changed my body, and my mindset on what it means to be fit!
She's the best!
Yeah Sydney!!! I love her workouts and her motivating messages at the end of every video.
She’s the best!
Sydney Cummings looks stunning and her workout challenging ! Can't believe I haven't try them yet
"Walking workout"... or like it's called in Germany: common day movement.🙈
But yeah, it's great if you work on a desk 7 to 10 hours.
But if you walk to your collegeaues in the office, get a glass of water from the kitchen every hour and go by public transport, in Germany it's pretty easy to get to 10,000 steps per day. I love that everything is so near on everything so we can walk often.
Unfortunately the majority of America is unwalkable. Most places don’t have sidewalks.
@@JustinaErcole yeah, that's a problem. Here in Germany we are rather like "Oh my, there are no stores nearby, you need to use a car for everything😵" when someone moves to rather small towns.
My stepmom was once in the US as a young adult with a friend and they decided to walk to the supermarket because it was only like 3 Kilometer away (that's ratje a leisure stroll in Germany as long as there are no inklines). So... on their way to the store they got passed by police and where watched funnily. When they went back the policecar stopped beside them and they got asked, what they do. They explained and also mentioned they are from Germany. And the policeman told them to use the car next time, because they where suspissious😅🙈
So... it's not only the distances but also the activity itself, at least back in the 90's. And that's so unfortunate because it keeps people rather healthy. There are many people with a pouch in Germany, but seldom really fat people. And I guess one part to that is the day-to-day movement which isn't considered Sport. And the fact that there is not artificial sugar in really everything 🙈 (it gets worse though). And that the portion sizes are small compared to the US.
Which shows (at least for me): it's really calories in vs. calories out even if there are conditions that make it harder to loose or gain weight. That's additional.
Love your videos! What’s your opinion on doing yoga for cardio?!
I don't know too much about yoga and have never done a type that is cardio-driven. But if you've found a really fast form of yoga that is safe and you enjoy, that's great.
I'm really happy that someone pointed out that blogilates is giving info that is completely wrong
Happy to be that person :)
Stomach vacuums can be effective for certain people (specially women who had children or who are struggling with urinary incontinence) and I think it can be detrimental to present them the way tiktokers do (usually to the wrong audience). LPF/Hypopressive exercises have very specific cues to good performance and it isn’t just “sucking your stomach”. The same goes to stomach vacuums in yoga (known as “kapabhati pranayama”).
Love your hot takes and that sweater !
Hahah the sweater is a big hit!
You are so awesome Justina!!!
Thanks Carrie!
Discovered walking workouts a couple of months back, because I was tapped out with regular hiit and intensive stuff, I think it was Jillian Michaels 90 day program that broke me XD Sticking with Grow with Jo workouts for now, first time in years feeling happy working out)
I’ve heard her stuff is great! Definitely gotta check her out
Please don't she's an horrible person (see the biggest loser show) and her kettlebell workouts are garbage
@@JustinaErcole Please don't she's an horrible person (see the biggest loser show) and her kettlebell workouts are garbage
I love Caroline Girvan because she’s hard. There is a big gap in the online fitness market for intermediate/advanced at home workouts and she is bridging it! There are hundreds, if not thousands or programs marketing for beginners working out at home, and a lot of intense gym workouts but for people like me, who have been athletic their whole lives, yet are in a place where the gym doesn’t fit in, Caroline is a godsend!!!! I feel like for a second she tried to target a more beginner market and I was about to cry when she did, but I was wrong she went back to her core brand!
I actually disagree that there is a big gap for intermediate and advanced, but to each their own!
Yass! I love Sydney as well, never in my life become so motivated and enjoying workout before I met Sydney!
She’s so great!
also i just discovered your account and i am just in shock. i thought i was doing something wrong for not having abs in two weeks or 30 days. and it reminded me of something Chalene said in an IG post (she did turbojam and beach body!) like she legit came out and said "those 30 day programs are misleading and im so sorry i contributed to that. you did one workout a day, but you didn't see how me- the trainer- did 2-3 workouts a day, plus a crazy structured meal plan. so of course you wouldnt get the same results" and i was like omg T_T
I stumbled upon this video and subscribed to your channel once I watched. Thank you so much for speaking the truth about the body positivity movement. I listen to this one podcast that goes over diet fads and what is wrong with them, which is informative. However, they hosts often -times diet shame in general with a defeatist attitude. "You can lose weight with any diet but you will gain it back. Just because they gave up with it doesn't mean others can't strive for being healthy. They don't even boost the healthy aspect. Like in the latest episode she said she doesn't want anyone talking to her about what diest they are doing because she feels like they are shaming her. But maybe they are telling her this because she has a podcasts about diets???? Sigh. But yeah, I have had to turn off their podcast a few times when they diet shame. It's all about lifestyle change and being healthy. If you love how your body is and healthy, that's great. No matter how much you weigh.
I'm disappointed that Sydney Cumming gets a higher ranking then Caroline Girvan. I know this is just 'your' opinion but not ranking Caroline in the 'best - YAS' category along with Sydney in what you think is the best fitness trend blows my mind. As someone how has been training for 15+ years, and who has followed youtubers for at least 6 years I have to disagree with this. Sydney is indeed great and before moving to Caroline she was my go to, but her programs do not produce the results like Caroline's do (along with other issues I found in them over the years). Yes, Caroline can cater to the more advanced, but that doesn't make her worse then Sydney Cummings. People of all fitness levels follow Caroline. There is a reason Caroline's following has exploded in such a short period of time.
Hi Karen - you're entitled to your opinion just like I am! I think you missed the point that I'm coming from the viewpoint of a functional strength coach. I simply find that Caroline is focused more on hypertrophy and athletic performance, which I don't find the best approach for most people's goals.
LOVE THIS VIDEOOOOO ❤️ Its exactly what I need. Thank youuu!! Also you should do a review of Rachel Gullota's workout videos
Pleaseee cuz I love her workouts but I wanna know if its effective for my futness journey
So glad you enjoyed! I've never heard of Rachel but I'll look her up. Regardless though I won't be able to tell you if it's effective for you since I don't know what your goals are :)
Thank you 💕 A general review of her workouts would be amazing too I'll be waiting for it :3
Love this and Sydney. Do you have any opinion on Lindsey Bomgren’s programs (Nourish Move Love)? TIA!
I absolutely LOVE Lindsey!
Love this, great fun👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
My foot flexibility isn't enough for a regular split squat, lol. So I do bulgarian.
Solid option!
Fitness trend: gym clothes. My ads that show up on my Instagram, Facebook etc are all about leggings
Haha I’m here for it!
I love the quality of your content, it's super informative and all, but this time I just couldn't stop looking at your beautiful curls 😄 They look amazing 😍
Haha thanks!
I want that sweater. Loved the video! But I want that sweater.
Haha thank you!
CAN WE REWARD HONESTY IN 2022.... everyone is a coward and so scared to give a real justified opinion... like they don't pay you rent...hot garbaaage is hot garbaaaage
Love this
I just made a video with a friend for her channel, coping with yarn, and when I watched it I couldn’t help but think the whole time how stinkin big my shoulders are. 🙄🙄 I LOVED seeing Sydney and the walking lady…both who look more like me than any other influencer!!! 🥰🥰
So I have done Sydney Cummings for about two years and do love her workouts HOWEVERRRRR her form is terrible. I cringe when I watch her do things, and most of the time I contribute her terrible form to her using to heavy dumbbells. I am a personal trainer as well (certified), a certified nutritionist, a group exercise instructor, and a certified yoga instructor so I’m not bashing her. But truly I hesitate to recommend her to clients sometimes if they are beginners because I do not want them to copy what she’s doing.
Oh wow I guess I never noticed! I definitely think she moves a little fast thru exercises sometimes, but I’ll keep my eyes peeled for the form :)
@@JustinaErcole I think it was her strong program???? She was doing a goblet squat and she was using a 100 pound dumbbell and her form was so terrible, she could barely lift the dumbbell, and her back was so arched I was literally scared for her, lol. I do love her energy and her workouts, but I feel like since I know what I’m doing it’s fine. I’m sure you understand, as a trainer and group fitness instructor it is SO NICE to not have to plan my own workouts!!!!! I mainly do Caroline Girvan now, but I agree her workouts are more advanced. But I love her simplicity. Sometimes Sydney also does some moves and combos I’m like “Ummmm that’s not necessary” lol. Love your channel btw!
@@mindfulheartyogaandfitness6967 wow i don't know this! I love Sydney but I agree there are combinations where I'm just wondering if it's necessary to do that lol if it feels weird to me I don't do it and just find a safer route (ex: reverse lunges + tricep OH extensions --> reverse lunges but OH DB hold). Tbh I think she does this cause most people clicking YT workout videos want something different/creative and tend to get bored doing the same basic things
I don't really know whether this belongs here but I'll try - what is your take on calisthenics? If the "why" is to build muscles/strength/power?
The modern term of body positivity is more of a general body acceptance thing. The original and time is a political term about fat acceptance and against body shaming of Plussize people. The original meaning it’s not about health But only about treating people with respect
my tummy is always sore after vacuums though, so surely it must be working my core? genuinely asking - i'm here to learn :)
So the TVA does “draw in” the stomach area. So if you have very little ability to do so (like people with diastasis recti) practicing drawing in can be a great exercise. But honestly if you can already do that well, there are far more functional and efficient ways to work that muscle. Hope that helps!
@@JustinaErcole amazing thanks so much, definitely helps!!
love your sweater!!
Thank you!
Part twoooo
Haha maybe I’ll do another 😜
Loved what she said about intuitive eating
Thanks!