Can You REALLY GrowWithJo?!
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- GrowWithJo is a fitness content creator who seems to largely focus her efforts on 'at home' workouts, likely contributing to her impressive popularity over recent years. A few people have asked me to take a look at her workouts to gauge whether I believe she's worth following or not. Here are my thoughts...
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below :)
0:00 Introduction
2:25 Underrated Glute Exercises
5:44 Abs Routine & Tips
9:55 GrowWithJo's UA-cam
11:19 10 Min Fat Burn Tabata Workout (Kettlebell)
14:42 Are These Workouts Effective?
15:58 Conclusion
17:51 Comment Question of the Week
18:51 Outro
P.s. Credit to Austin for the title.
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Not that I've seen.
I haven’t seen one :(
No, which is hella wack.
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For Chrome, we found the best option to be Smartlink's Night Mode for Instagram. ''. You are welcome! 😁
Yes
I think growwithjo is great for beginners who really don't like working out. It's a great start and her workouts aren't too agressive/intense so it's moe enjoyable for beginners. I used to do her workouts before, but now I don't find them challenging anymore, and I'm more into Caroline Girvan's workouts. So i think it depends on where you are in your fitness journey. I still do Jo's workouts sometimes when i'm too tired to do something else but still wanna be active.
Yeah, there's definitely a place for them. I'm very limited atm due to injuries, so her stuff is great for gentle, low impact movement just to stay active.
Agreed
Yes! I’m trying to make a habit of exercising and I hate doing so, but her workouts make exercising easy and fun enough for me to stick with it. I don’t even need modifications, and with any other workout video, I’m doing the modifications on half the exercises. I’m sure this is an indication that I’ll eventually need to graduate to something harder, but she’s great for people who are where I am now.
Agreed 1000%
Agreed! 👍🏽
I workout with her everyday and lost 45lbs! Never had abs before now I do! That is her body!!
Hii how did you do it? I'm looking to lose the same amount and I bought a couple of her fitness plans
That's the thing. It works when you stick to what you enjoy doing. It will not give any of us championship-level shapes but that's probably not the goal or the message of growwithjo. And the abs will appear when there's significant fat loss and a bit of ab work.
I had friends at dance when we were pre-teens/teens, who were weaker in their torso and abdomen region than me by a lot based on the movements they could do but their abs looked way more defined because they were at a very low body fat percentage.
been doing Growwithjos workouts for almost a year and I'm in the best shape of my life with visible abs now :) her workouts are truly amazing.
Which workouts do you do?
From the perspective of a not very fitness-y human being I really love Jo’s videos. I don’t really have any specific fitness goal but I just find doing her workouts boosts my mood and makes me feel good.
I lost 11lbs in 30 days doing her workouts 5 days a week. They're simple, but man you DO sweat far more than you think you will. Social media has become flooded with movements and regimes that are simply far too advanced and niche for the very average every day person. Most people are not athletes, yet these very high powered workouts that saturate UA-cam seem to imply it's the now the average way to exercise and the only way to get effects. They often take a lot of time and effort to perfect as well, which might be unfeasible to sustain long term for anyone with a full time job, kids or big responsibilities. Most people just want to move more and stay at a healthy weight and I think Jo is perfect for that.
My mom has been following Jojo for approximately 2 weeks now and she loved working out. I have been trying for months to get her active as well as making suggestions to help with diet and movement. I can genuinely say I love seeing her motivated to move every morning to create a habit. I would love for you for give me tips I can help her with proper caloric deficit.
Agreed. Jo has a great personality and her cardio workouts are fun for getting steps in, but I would not recommend her for functional strength training. Sydney or Caroline all the way.
@Miss Sunrise check them out Caroline Girvan and Sydney Cummings, they are trainers and have really great content. Lots of weight training.
Exactly that was I think 👏🏼
Sydney is my giiiirl. Been with her for about 7 months now 💛💪🏽
@@Daniellefullwood That's awesome. I started with her at the beginning of 2020 and she's been such a positive influence in my life.
@@lilymartin5039 omg isn’t she?!!! She is the MOsT positive, motivating online trainer FORSURE on UA-cam 💯💛
Can you do a video or talk about how trauma can negatively impact the body and how it may affect health and fitness?
I left an abusive marriage 4 years ago with my four kids, my youngest was 9 weeks old. Initially I focused on emotional and metal healing, and after some time I came to a place where I was ready to start rebuilding my physical fitness but the trainers I spoke to ended up making things harder. My metabolism and hormones weren’t great because my body had been in trauma-triggered survival mode for so long (plus childbirth and breastfeeding were affecting things). My trainers were so coarse and hard to me, even accusing me of sneaking food and lying about my calorie intake because I wasn’t losing weight through their plans. Being shouted at by a man, and having him monitor and assess my body and choices was already very triggering, but also I believe my body reverted to survival mode to manage the changes that were happening to my diet and fitness. I feel like, since your audience is predominantly female, there’s probably others out there who have struggled with their fitness and with reaching their goals, and with relationships with professionals because of experiences of trauma (relational/pregnancy/childbirth/social), and they maybe feel how I did: isolated and broken. I would have benefited from understanding that my body wasn’t functioning the same way as someone who had maybe never experienced trauma, or wasn’t still recovering from trauma.
I don't have any insight here but I just wanted to say I'm so sorry your trainers treated you that way. You most certainly did not deserve that. That is so cruel and dispassionate and I really hope you are in an all around better situation now 💕
@@sarahw5693 I am! Thank you so much ❤️
This is me currently. My body is in survival mode and everything is messed up.
@@Thereikifaequeen1177 oh no! I’m so sorry to hear that. I really hope you start feeling better really soon.
I know it’s not a one size fits all, but what really helped me was eating and sleeping intuitively. Sometimes I’d sleep for entire days, sometimes I craved nothing but junk food, but after a few weeks I felt like my body “reset” maybe it started to get used to me responding to its cues. Gradually, I had more energy and started to feel like my body was using food for fuel so my energy increased and I felt a bit more hopeful.
Also, when your body is in survival mode it seems to not take nutrition from food as efficiently so you might have some deficiencies, iron and b vitamins I think can be common. I take those in liquid supplements as well as magnesium which can help with nerve repair. Idk if that’s in anyway helpful x
Agree.
She used to have me drenched with sweat as a beginner and I loved her indoor walking workouts. But now I'm more intermediate her workouts are good for a rainy day where the gym seems dreadful
I really like Jo’s workouts. I’m 46 and haven’t worked out much since grad school a decade ago. I don’t care about muscle building or heart rate or calories burned...I’m improving my cholesterol, pain level from a neck injury, and longevity. No chatty voiceovers! Win!
Growwithjo is great for people like my dad to get a few steps in. We used to do some of her walking workouts together during quarantine. He’s 62 and diabetic and also has asthma so I love seeing him have fun while moving and randomly breaking into dance haha. He’s back to work and does more on the stationary bike now but he still enjoys her workouts once in a while.
For non-beginners though, especially if you’re looking to “grow” by which I think she means hypertrophy(?) I think there are better trainers to follow for that.
She’s bubbly and really fun though. I still join my dad sometimes and we have a great time.
As someone who's been struggling to find the best, most fun way to move for more than a decade (I would workout for a month or two then drop out because it was not enjoyable for me), it's because of Growwithjo that I became more consistent. I love her bubbly attitude and her dance and walking workouts are fun. Not a big fan of her occasional clickbait-y titles but otherwise she's okay. I'm doing more of Caroline Girvan now but I still come back to Jo when I want to take it easy, just to keep me moving 😊 Thank you for another great video, Harry. Keep up the good work ❤
Always look forward to your videos! Thanks for all you do for us :)
Please do a deep dive!!! Amazing video as always!
Totally agree with skipping Jo's strength training (and as a former Russian Kettlebell competitor, her kbell form makes me physically angry) and I love her cardio workouts. It's literally like dancing around your living room for a certain amount of time, and since I hate cardio like almost everyone else, that's super fun and engaging.
I have been binge watching your videos the last couple of days. I can’t believe I only just found your chanel now 😳 really love your mindset and all the great advice. Really you provide some of the best content on youtube 💪 Don’t know what to do when I have been through all of your play lists and I “only” get two videos a week 😁😁
Thank you ❤️
Thank you, Sarah!
Hi Harry, I've been watching your videos for a while now and I love seeing your content. Every time one comes up that I haven't seen I watch it straight away.
Your videos are very helpful and informative but what I love the most is how you really put everything into them. You really care about helping us and it shows. Keep up the great work.
Happy New Year. 🎉
Sydney is my road dog...but I've done Jo's workouts here and there as add ons. She must be doing something right though because she did change her body a lot after her son was born.
Same. I do Sydney’s workouts as well, but will ad some cardio from Jo especially during the winter when I cannot walk as much.
I've been waiting for this video! & I would love a deep dive.
The issue i have with cardio/hiit resistance training is it really promotes garbage form. If you're following along and trying to go fast enough or on the music, often you aren't focusing on the technique and therefore just throwing weights around which can lead to injury. Most of the time the weight isn't heavy enough to notice but overtime it could lead to issues
Definitely agree - I used to do HIIT training with a couple of trainers who were kind of promoting outdated info, always rushing through sessions and not demonstrating proper form and my old knee injury started causing me problems again. Funnily enough now I’m resistance training, going slow and steady and progressively overloading to become stronger and grow my muscles my knee is feeling better than ever hmmm
This is exactly how I damaged my wrists and shoulders while following Lily Sabri's workouts. For why were we doing bent over tricep extension at 90km/hr. For why were we doing plank ladders like someone had a gun to our head.
@@jennyav9814 LMAO the way u described this I do Lilly Sabris and honestly I truly hate it idk why I keep doing it expecting results I just want abs without a low body fat % because I’m really happy with how my glutes look and I’m scared to lose fat there too I’m 5’7 145 I just feel like I shouldn’t have to be skinny to get abs
Video Notes:
The bagel thing still amuses me, and I shouldn’t be remotely surprised this continues to happen…
If you hate Bulgarian Split Squats, why did you program it for me then….
You are already big, so hard to imagine you getting even bigger….nice subtle bicep flex you threw in there too.
Again, always a wholesome message from you, every single video. Nothing surprising, great work as always! I'll rate Lorna Shore for songs, but what I listen to in the gym typically changes so much not sure what I'd say my current favorites for end of my workout are. Citizen Soldier for the sad probably and I have been listening to Falling in Reverse or Wolves At The Gate recently too for something more aggressive.
BICEP FLEX FOR ME!!
Jo's energy is everything! I love her workouts. Some aren't challenging enough but I will make it more challenging by doing actual jumping jacks, high knees or holding a weight.
You have completely revolutionised the way I lift weights 🏋️ thanks so much for all tips and speaking so openly about mental health 🥳
Your videos are literally the only ones I like every time... Not just because you remind me to, but you setting a goal makes me feel the need to do my part. That said, I also like the video, so there's that
Yes! I would like the videos no matter what, but the challenge encourages me to watch and like within 24 hours. I have that bell clicked and I’m watching the video within 6 hours of upload usually. Lol.
Thank you
I love GrowithJo for active recovery days or days when I am not up to anything intense. She is fun & has a great attitude. I really like some of her dance videos.
I really like Jo! I recently just got into an accident and fractured my wrist, so I can’t do any crazy Caroline Girvan workouts.. or any strength based workouts really, so I’m doing Jo’s for now until I’m fully recovered.
I would actually love it if you were able to team up with a dietitian and talk about the issues with Stephanie's all in approach.
I second this!!
yes! this please!!
I occasionally use growwithjo's walking workouts when i don't want to go out and die in a heap of snow (it's full-blown winter here, meh) to get some steps in - although it has to be really infrequently as i get bored during those pretty fast. As for strength training, i wouldn't go for Jo tbh, my heart and my dumbbells belong to Caroline❤
That glasses were the best thing but, really, nothing beats your hats. Growwithjo seems more popular for beginners cause of her easy-going style and type of workouts (and they are very happy with her). By the way, some days ago a video from 2020 popped up and wow, what a transformation in all senses...Congrats!
I completely agree with your statement on combo exercises but depends on the individual's goals. I have seen a lot of trainers targeting fitness beginners to build strength using these combo exercises and somehow applying progressive overload with these movements. It would be interesting if you could do a full video on why combo exercises are not functional and do not build strength in comparison to focusing on compound lifts.
As a bigginer myself I've found her workouts really useful for me, personally I have a lot of joint issues due to injury and unfortantly hypermobility disorder which can cause me a lot of pain just from a miss-step. At the end of 2020 I became really depressed and ate my feeling, and gained a lot of weight while already being overweight. In Novemeber 2021 I started changing my eating habits and I've incorporated exercise and make sure I keep my steps up everyday and so far I've lost 3 stone. I denfently want to try more resistance training but its hard knowing what will work for me due to my issues.
I use growwithjo sometimes to walk with my mom who has issues with mobility and basic movements. I like her strictly for the walking workouts. I cringe at her nutrition and strength building advice most of the time. But I think she has a good vibe and my mother adores her.
I enjoyed this video - GrowwithJo walking workouts are is something I use for rest days to get me up and moving as my day job is 8 hours at a desk.
Top 2 songs - Halestorm 'I like it Heavy' and Ivy Levan 'Her'.
I just enjoy her walking workouts bc it’s too cold here to walk outside with my son in winter. I often play the switch on my tv like Pokémon, something chill and easy, while doing the workout. My son will just play around me. I can only lift while my son is sleeping, because the weights dropping kind of freaks him out.
One of my favorite songs is also by Noah Gundersen. It is "Ring a Bell" off of his Saint & Liars album. Also love your vids, you are so well informed and have helped me so much! Thank you for being so much more than a pretty face on UA-cam.
Hello from Latvia 😊
Jesterday I was thinking-do You have any videos about Grow with Jo. And here we have it 😁
Love this short "interesting" comment everytime !!
love your work :D
I have recommended Jo to a friend of mine who is heavier and new to movement. Not going to lie, I enjoy these when I am stuck in the house and just feel like I haven't moved around enough. Not for strength training but just getting up and shaking my body a bit. 😊
Jo is super sweet, I did try some of hers a while back however I didn't find them demanding enough. I like to feel pumped after my workouts unfortunately I didn't get that buzz from them. I'm a Caroline hard-core fan all the way!!
I think Jo is great for beginners 😊
I love your honesty about the bagel cut lol
Loved the ABS-olutely funny :) Not too sure if you knew you made it though :) always a fan of your vids Harry!! I love how it promotes looking at the fitness scene in a different light, just because someone has millions of followers doesn't mean you should take their words/actions in a gospel manner!!! P.S. HAAATTTSSSS!!! Or ears!! Loved your bunny ears from last year!
I love growithjo! She helped me over my plateau and I am now almost to my goal. ❤️
I have soft tissue injury on the knees so grow with Jo is a good low impact thing. Love her dance workouts
I did a few walking workouts with Jo during the first week of my recovery from covid. It was great for that, because I wasn't feeling too out of breath, and wanted to get some movement in (I was sick of sitting in my room because of quarantine). But I don't think her workouts will help with major muscle growth whatsoever 🙈
That’s because her video mostly work more towards weightloss
I’ve recently started doing one or two of Jo’s videos at the end of the day. I don’t think I’m her target demo (I’ve been weightlifting pretty heavy for about 5 years and not looking to cut body fat), but as someone who HATES cardio, her videos are a fun and easy way to get some low-intensity / low-impact cardio done. Yeah, some of her video titles are a little clickbait-y for sure as you pointed out, but the content doesn’t usually reflect that. I think she’s encouraging fun sustainable activity, and it seems most of her audience is very new to fitness or getting back to working out after long lapses / weight gain / injury, so I see it as a positive overall.
Love your videos! Question, before a lower body session I warm up on the treadmill for 5-10 minutes, foam roll and do some dynamic stretching. Do you think there is any benefit to incorporating some banded work beforehand too? Thoughts? 😃
It can't really harm but it depends on why! I usually stick with the treadmill and dynamic stretches :)
Love growithjo she was amazing during covid lock downs. She has such a wonderful personality. It so refresh to see some main focus on the positive an encourage others. I have never heard her say anything negative about any others. This speaks volumes. Everyone has a different Gift period! Allow them to use their God given gift. Thank you Jo Love you!!!!!!!
Well played, sir, I'm finding those two songs, and I'll give you three of mine: Here Comes A Light by Hidden Whisper; Live to Win by Paul Stanley; Hero by Skillet all have tone and energy and beat drops that SLAP when you need a pickup to finish strong!
I'll even throw in Creeping in My Soul by Cryoshell and Heart of a Warrior by Dizzee Rascal, for tunes that might bring a different sound!
LOVE IT!
I'm really happy with the workouts from Growwithjo. I have chronic nerve pain in my hip (little present after giving birth) which made it painful to return to my old program with strength training. I do her workouts 3 times a week and mix in a little light strength workout. I got really quickly back to 23% bodyfat.
So looking forward all the song suggestions!
1) Atreyu - Untouchable
2) Basstrologe - Somebody to love
(Note: my gym playlist js pretty diverse 😁)
Hey Harry, love your videos! Just wondering, do you think Jo's dance workouts would be effective as a warmup before strength training? I'm working through Caroline's Epic Endgame program (which is absolutely killer, BTW 🥵🔥) and I like to warm up with 10-15 minutes of cardio and I aim to burn approximately 100 calories or more in that time. Would love your insight :)
As long as it gets you warm and doesn't fatigue you too much!
I love your comment about photoshopped photos I really wish people would understand that most of the pics they see on social media are photoshopped. It really does put a bad mindset for both genders of what a man or woman should look like. It can cause a lot of insecurities for a lot of people it really is a shame.
As someone with a bagel obsession: I cover the bottom and edge of the bagel with foil and pop them in the air fryer so they get toasty but I don’t have super hard edges lol
That’s brilliant. I struggle with cutting my mouth and upper palate on sharp foods, even when I’m careful, so I appreciate tips like this! 💖
If time under tension doesn’t necessarily work a muscle, are planks an effective ab exercise? And what is a good way to train your abs
TUT isn't really a consideration for hypertrophy, but we don't always do movements for hypertrophy so it depends on the purpose :)
Yes, I think so. The same goes for Leslie Sansone. These workouts are great for people who don't have a lot of physical strength, that are in recovery but trying to stay active, people over 60-70, obese people. A lot of the popular workouts that are seen as beginner friendly are already challenging for the most regular people (those who comment), cause maybe they're not used to those movements, or to do a workout in their free time. But these walking workouts help a lot of people at their start of their "fitness journey". That being said, the clickbait titles exist for a reason, most people always want a quick fix so they search for what burns the most calories, what workout tones the part of their body they're insecure about. I wouldn't trust fitness trainers to give me health advice, but these videos encourage movement, even if they don't result in the quick fix and perfect body from the titles and thumbnail. Also, the calories part is can be triggering and helpful at the same time. There are active people or overweight people that like to keep track of how much they burn and their progress so they can plan their menu's and rest days.
As someone who exclusively listens to techno in the gym and mostly listens to techno when out of the gym, i cannot imagine listening to anything with a low bpm.. sounds like when your earbuds die and you have to listen to gym music 😖 transition to the better workout music 💪 and feel better. The bpm is consitent between 120 and 124 bpm so it helps with timing and sets and helps you lift better without being distracted by lyrics. Here are some top songs:
- Martin Brooks - Hot box (hip thrusts)
- Ronnie Spiteri - Breathe (a reminder)
- AirRod Amelie Lens - Adrenaline
Anything on the Techno Bunker spotify playlist.
@@cl5420 omg yes!! I gotta check these out! Techno Bunker for life!!! Hahaha💪😀
Another question… what do you think about isometric moves like wall sits for example. How do you know if and when to incorporate them? Thanks ☺️
A good question for CQOTW!
I don't have songs for my final sets since I usually follow Sydney Cummings' workouts, but I often try to distract myself during the last interval by naming things in a category. Recently, my go-to has been different kinds of melons 😂.
On the rare occasion that I do listen to music, 'New Orleans' by Brockhampton 👌🏻
The whole training abs making your waist bulky never made any sense to me. Having muscle slims down every other part of your body but makes your waist bigger? Unless you’re training for mass that shouldn’t happen- or is my logic crazy?
It's the same bs logic that keeps women from weight lifting out of fear of getting "bulky" 🙄
The bagel story had me howling! 😂😂 I’ve cut my mouth before with toast! I felt so violated! 😭💔
I started out with GrowwithJo, but after becoming more advanced I only do her workouts on off days like a Tuesday or Thursday and do my intense work outs Monday, Wednesday & Friday.
What are your thoughts on home suspension systems such as TRX for muscle growth and strength training?
I've been debating getting a TRX and am curious about this as well.
I think they can be great depending on goals!
As a beginner I would have loved these types of workouts. Just to get a sweat and get used to movement. But I do prefer Powerlifting now.
I don’t know, I don’t like ppl who smile so happy during workouts. It puts me off😂😅
I have a question about hip thrusts.
I always thought like with RDLs the glutes will grow by putting yourself into the stretch out position (hip hinge) and not the squeeze at the top.
So why do people reset each Rep when doing hip thrusts? Is that correct/more affective?
Hope my question is clear.
Love ☺️
Utilising movements that bias both the lengthened and shortened position of a muscle is a good idea :)
By the gods, Harry, no matter how many times you say some of these things, the WAY you say them makes it meaningful every time.
You are a top tier human, I hope you know that
@@TFNL at least that’s one of us who believes that!
@@Moose92411 Give yourself more credit, sir. You’re great and I’m lucky to have you here
Hello,
I have a question:
I've been going to the gym and doing resisstance trainig for about 1,5 month and the thing is I am quite often changing exercises that I do, due to the fact that I am still gathering info on topics like which moves are the most effective and that sometimes some machines are more availabe than others and I tend to get bored of one move pretty quickly. Is it very bad that I do that? Do I must try to stick to The same exercises?
Best regards!
Natalia
Answered this in the next video :)
Too many songs to pick from!
I´ve got two favourite playlists, one with a lot of punk/rock/hardcore, like ADTR, Don Broco, Rise Against, Beartooth, Enter Shikari. And I've got a playlist with feel good empowering songs from female artists, a lot of Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Lilly Allen, Saweety. I play the first when I want to be in my own world, training hard. The second when I am feeling good in my own skin and want that extra confidence boost!
I dont sweat as much as she does while doing her workouts. I do her workouts to swap an intense session on a tired day!
Sometimes I can’t help but think that she sprays water on herself to look more sweaty 🙈🤭
Which ones are you doing
I think she sweats a lot because she may record a few takes thus looking more drenched after she finishes.
Yeah, I don't sweat either..maybe she keeps her thermostats high lol
I think the same lol!! I speed her videos up and she’s usually dripping and I’ve just got a light sheen. And just to put in perspective I am a very heavy sweater.
Harry, do you have suggestions for dumbell weighted ab exercises? I would really appreciate it
I mention one in the next video :)
Hey Harry! I have a question for you... So am giving finals this year and i do not have much time for exercise. I've been into weight training the past one and a half year. I don't wanna lose my progress and i don't want to injure my body with a quick workout here and there. What do you recommend me and the people under these circumstances to do?
Could you prioritize your training to fit into the time you have available? That’s probably what I’d suggest, maybe take a look at the Tier Program and focus on what your tier 1 movements would be.
It's much easier to maintain than gain, so reducing volume and fitting it in should suffice :)
I did some GrowWithJo for a while and it was pretty fun. Before I did, I had been doing weight training for about 2 years. I needed a bit of a break and decided to not use weights for a few months and just do some body weighted workouts and It was a nice break! I have recently started getting back into weights and feel like ive gone backwards. Her workouts are fun but It did nothing for me and I feel like I have lost a little bit of progress.
Been enjoying your videos, thank you! Can you talk about Tom Merrick, please?
On the list!
Hi Harry, I would love to hear your opinion on Fitness Blender. 🙏
So exercises like squats, RDLs, leg press are enough for quads and hamstrings? There is no need to use the leg extension and hamstring curl machines at the gym?
I’d still toss in a seated or lying hamstring curl in if you can!
Always nice to meet a fellow teetotaller 😌
I love doing growwithjo walking workouts for days when I’m not feeling like doing anything hard or for cardio after I strength train. I’ve never tried her other workouts though
Wow your membership (subs) is got so much!
So I was watching this in the bath ... and thought I'd check out this Lorna Shore Abyss and well, it's a bit shouty Harry, not really bubble bath material but I appreciate the vibe :) Last time I did a 1RM test for my squat I trained every hard set to Maya Jane Coles Night Creatures, and the time before that I was on Scarlxrd Ask.
What do you think about Millionaire Hoy? I enjoy his cardio workouts, but I'm actually wondering if they're just fun and intense but not very effective when it comes to improving your cardiovascular fitness. His strength training videos are imo not very good.
On the list!
Catchy title, wonder who came up with it. 😉
Couldn’t have seen that humble brag coming
Check the description 👀
@@TFNL bro...
I relate to the bagel issue. I have the same issue with pizza cutting the back of my mouth cause I love it extra crispy but my mouth can’t handle the crunch lol
In relation to what youre saying about people not looking like how they are on instagram, if i see someone who looks absolute insane (snatched waist, dumpy etc) i always ask myself, have i ever seen anyone with those proportions IRL? it helps me put things into perspective a little bit (cuz what are the chances that internet person is a unicorn? )
I used to follow her workouts when I was a beginner and found working out super intimidating. The movements were simple enough and for someone who at the time only cared about burning calories and losing weight, they were effective. But as I started implementing more strength training to my workouts and built up cardio tolerance, I found her workouts don’t really cut it for me anymore. I still do the occasional “walking workout” on days I just want to move my body for a bit without going hard on training, but for the most part I prefer to follow Krissy Cela’s or Natacha Oceane’s guides
Is someone in particular you would recommend for someone getting started on a fitness path? I started working out about 9 months ago, still consider myself a beginner, but I haven’t found the best workout fit yet…
Maybe check out this video ranking the content creators that were reviewed last year. Caroline and Sydney seem to be the most recommended and popular creators, especially for home workouts. You can always modify movements when you’re first starting out, hope this helps!
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Good mornings make me nervous. The placement of the weight combined with the movement itself and my brain is just like nope, not doing this.
Same. I have tried it a few times and I feel very off balance like I’m going to fall over. No thanks. Don’t need to hurt myself like that.
@@loreleiford700 I'm enough of a spazz as it is lmfao
I know you often stress the importance of training to failure or close to it anyway. So I have a trainer right now who loves to do supersets of 20 reps each ie 20 chest press right into 20 push-ups for usually 4 sets. By set 3 and 4 I finish the reps but I have to pause often to get them done, is that still training to failure since I do complete the reps?
Depending on your goals, I'd certainly question the effectiveness of that! But it may be worth DMing me and we can discuss further?
@@TFNL this may sound funny, I know what DM means but don’t know how to do it 🤣 thank you for replying
Harry you should get a PO Box so we can send you headwear ! I'd love to order you an epic hat for a video :) and my two fav lifting songs are Monster by PVRIS and I Am Not A Woman, I'm A God by Halsey
I'd feel too guilty accepting anything but that is very kind!
Video idea: have your subscribers send in videos of them doing an exercise and give form tips!
I second this!
I am following a push/pull/legs routine; is there a difference between front squats and back squats in terms of effectiveness in increasing the strength for legs?
EMG data doesn’t seem to show too much difference overall between front and back squats. I’d choose whichever variation you can more easily progressively overload while maintaining proper form.
I'd deem back squats to be superior for hypertrophy :)
Hi Harry! You honestly do an awesome job at creating a safe space while providing solid information! You are the right kind of person to express a concern of mine... Can you talk about the lack of diversity in the fitness industry and why do you think that is? I would love to hear your comment on this topic and also, if you have any recommendation on poc content creators that do a fairly good job
Agree!! 🧡
A very interesting topic!
love the hats but i also like the glasses, maybe you could wear the hats and then add glasses when you do comment question of the week?
Potentially!
George Michael. ♥️🙌 ‘White light’ is fab for exercising, especially the remixes. Ps. Love yer glasses 🥳
Hahaha OMG. You said “PB” like six times before I realized it means personal best. I was like, peanut butter?
HA HA! We tend to use PR here in the states...personal record!
My favorite 2 workout songs are Naked by Tom Macdonald and Face Everything and Rise by Papa Roach
2 songs - Where did it go (Asking Alexandria) and possibly Mz. Hyde (Halestorm). It really depends what kind of activity I’m doing though!
I rate Mz Hyde as well!
I'm new to your channel but I am enjoying your content/reviews. Thank you! Top 2 songs..hmm.. It depends on the workout. I enjoy running so when I go on a tempo/fartlek run to boost that sprint finish I either crank up Crash Test Dummies by Darkheart ( more uptempo edm) or some metal. Lately I've liked "Scream My Name" by Amaranthe and some Arch Enemy but my music taste is all over the place. 😜 What are yours?
First time being early 😳
I like grow with Jo if I just wanna get moving but for my body type I need weights and more heavy movement to lose weight & gain muscle. Definitely Caroline all the way.
After doing Caroline’s workouts I just couldn’t get with Joe at all. It was extremely too easy but for older people or pregnant women I understand. But if you’re use to high intensity or traditional strength training her programs may not be ideal. I’m 22 weeks pregnant and currently on Sydney’s program. ❤️
Oh wow. How are you going with Sydney's programme at 22 weeks pregnant? Does she have a pregnancy series? May I ask what weights are you using currently? Happy to hear other pregnant women working out!
Omg that is amazing!! Sydney is also pregnant right now hahaha 21 weeks I think 😊 basically her program is tailored to you ❤️
Caroline and Sydney are top notch!
@@gloatinggoat544 Sydney is currently pregnant
@@gloatinggoat544 Shes also 22 weeks or 23 I think and still lifting the same 15lbs though 50lbs depending on the exercise move. Just doing more moderate forms to go easy on the bump. ❤️
Can you make a video about how to be consistent when you are busy? How to workout less but efficient?
I’m not sure what your goals are, but I’d try to prioritize your training to fit into the time you have available.
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Maybe take a look here and focus on what your tier 1 movements would be.
Most of the best songs I have found for getting through the last set all are anime theme songs!