The most overrated products in fitness.

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Жыл бұрын

Hey everybody! Today I’m playing a little game of overrated vs underrated in the fitness industry. I’ll break down the most overrated products in fitness (in my opinion) and get a little sassy along the way :)
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@__Tiziana__ Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the video as always, but I struggled to understand why you had to steal Zooey's bed to film it. She was not amused by the end, I'm telling you. You are very successful, Justina... I think it's time for you to buy your own bed.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

bahahahahaha

@SnotfaceMcGee 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@samantha9446 Жыл бұрын

I’m with you that the gym isn’t a replacement for therapy but I think the gym for general stress management is way underrated

@dinalee-ramirez6462 Жыл бұрын

agree! The gym is not a substitute for therapy. At the same time I love to see it as a form of mindfulness/meditation. It gives me permission to stay in the present by focusing on my workouts and breathing and also leaving my problems “outside of the gym” for a bit. Which has helped me a lot with managing my anxiety. But I think people confuse that a lot with therapy, both are soooo helpful!

@75JayLady Жыл бұрын

I agree! I struggle with anxiety and working out grounds me in my body and breath...

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

100%! The gym will not get to the root of my trauma, but it will certainly help with my anxiety!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

100%! The gym will not get to the root of my trauma, but it will certainly help with my anxiety!

@somethingboldanddifferent Жыл бұрын

I filmed myself once and realized the way I move looks nothing like the way I think I'm moving (i.e. my form was weeeeeeird.) It helped a lot.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

So glad it helped!

@vdruskas Жыл бұрын

When you said walking workout, all I could see was the Sarasota Prancercise lady.. 🤣🤣

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

bahahahahaha

@josi6080 Жыл бұрын

Liking for the legally blonde reference. That actually made me laugh out loud haha

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

If you don't know half the movie by heart, you're not a real fan lol

@josi6080 Жыл бұрын

💯

@carlac333 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for speaking on how important progressions are! It drives me insane when I see super advanced movements in a 'beginners' video. Then all the comments are asking for help on those movements! As a kine major, I absolutely love your videos and your way of thinking!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@rtdonin Жыл бұрын

I know that you don't need to do a cool down but I've found that if I don't stretch my right hip flexor I will be limping on my way home from the gym. So, I think that is body specific.

@apirtayooo Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome on the last question Justina! I was actually so nervous for your answer cause you might say underrated and I’m so glad you didn’t LOL the gym isn’t gonna help you process your never-ending mental struggles but it does help bouldering them shoulders and building them peach 🍑 cobbler

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

YES! And you sparked quite the debate in the comments 😂

@JustSheilz Жыл бұрын

I love warming up and cooling down. Its a great way to wrap it up as you said, but it sort of just feels good.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

I love that!

@Laura-fd7ej Жыл бұрын

Justina, i will never stop loving your videos! You're always so honest, you never put any bs in our brains and that's so refreshing 🥺

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@DebbieHerbert Жыл бұрын

Your cat is a superstar! I'd love to see a video on exercising for seniors. I'm 64, with scoliosis, and can't do strenuous workouts. Love your videos, Justina.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Haha she says thank you :) And honestly as long as you’ve been training, not much is different. The only thing I’d pay more attention to is balance training. I have some free workouts on here if you ever want to try!

@anabosch2607 Жыл бұрын

The AB roller 😅. Tried it a week ago after seeing this guy in my gym and almost killed myself 😂. They should come with a “keep away from children and wonky adults” warning 😂

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

It's soooo hard!

@rebeccayaffa Жыл бұрын

Omg thank you for including my product suggestion! Love your vids and I am also very curious to see where the science goes with ice baths for recovery

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@rangerlove7 Жыл бұрын

Great video! And I loved the Legally Blonde quote thrown into the answer for the last one 😂 Hi Zooey!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Zooey says meow :)

@aowyncarrillo7512 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for the cycle syncing video. Seems very overrated to me: i love walking workouts to help get more steps in get fit with Rick are my favorites.. I use them as my “cool down” after strength workouts 😝 thanks for the video I’ll have to get on my split squats more often I guess 😊

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Coming next month for sure :)

@lzzona4629 Жыл бұрын

I would be really interested in your take on calisthenics! 😲

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Soooo many people ask me this lol - I'll have to make a video

@taryn12 Жыл бұрын

Oooh this was very interesting! I always do cool downs, but I enjoy stretching. It just feels nice. And I LOVE Kyra Pro!! Walking workouts are great and sometimes can be pretty intense. If you plan to do a Part 2, I'd be curious what you think about protein bars. Maybe it's similar to what you said about protein powder.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Exact same sentiment! They're supplemental :)

@taryn12 Жыл бұрын

@@JustinaErcole Makes sense. Thanks!

@shelbysmith3712 Жыл бұрын

I second the Kyra Pro recommendation. She has the best walking workouts on all of YT (in my opinion, of course!) 😅

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@rachelsalgado687 Жыл бұрын

I'm totally here for that Legally Blonde reference!! Great video.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Haha thank you!

@suhasalameh2145 Жыл бұрын

YES!!!! I didn’t see that on the website! 4 weeks program for Push Ups! Thats exactly what I want, because no matter how great and advanced I become in different fitness exercises, I still suck in push ups! I’m defiantly enrolling for that 4 weeks program! I’m reactivating my account for another month for it!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Ahhh welcome back to the club!

@DewelynC Жыл бұрын

Kyra Pro is amazing!! I got a pre-sacral herniated disc last summer and her walking workouts were super when more vigorous training caused horrible pain and my left leg wasn't working properly. Her workouts make me smile.☺️

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

She's the best!

@lynsey_Ellen Жыл бұрын

I love your content, Justina 😊 I love that you get straight to the point, and I love your personality. 😊. Do you think you'll be reviewing any more fitness on KZfaq? If so, I've got a couple of channels for you to review and would love to hear your thoughts on their content 😀 Love from the UK 🇬🇧

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And honestly probably not, unless there's a bigger message or topic involved. For example: V Shred and somatotypes.

@lynsey_Ellen Жыл бұрын

@@JustinaErcole aww, that's no problem 😀 I'll still watch your content, regardless 😉 😊

@JazzySaint Жыл бұрын

Oh, I appreciated what you said about cooldowns! I always feel weird skipping a nice stretch after a workout, so I'll probably keep doing them. However, I have skipped a few cooldowns in the past, and I can't say I was any more or any less sore the next day haha, so it's good to know I probably don't HAVE to do them ^_^;;

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

@jassy0903 Жыл бұрын

Yesssss!!! If I hear one more influencer recommend protein powder instead of eating food, imma scream. However, the only part I wish people talked more about is vitamin deficiencies for omnivores and carnivores. Yes, plant based eaters can have deficiencies if they're not paying attention but people not eating plants need panels too. I would argue that omnivores pay less attention to what they eat than plant based eaters. Such a great video!!!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

For sure! But influencers shouldn't be recommending supplements for deficiencies unless they're giving you personalized care and are an RD or your doctor.

@SelfAbridged Жыл бұрын

To me the only "necessary" supplement that never seems to get mentioned is folic acid for women who are pregnant or plan to TTC in 3 months, but yeah, in general supplements < slow gradual improvements to diet. I take vitamin D because I have hypothyroidism, and fish oil because my cholesterol panel wasn't great, but I stopped taking a multi because we have a pretty varied diet at home. Also I might have to check out that split squat video, thanks. I have some muscle imbalances I need to work on.

@hannahgalloon8941 Жыл бұрын

Hey justina! You mentioned ankle mobility, and I've recently had a bad sprain and am just entering the gym again after 3 weeks of not walking, I'd love to see a lower body workout that is ankle injury friendly and/or a video on regaining mobility after an ankle injury :)

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Hey! That would definitely be more of a Q for your physical therapist since I don’t know the specifics of your injury. In the meantime I’d say be careful with lunges and single side training :)

@hannahgalloon8941 Жыл бұрын

@@JustinaErcole of course I'll definitely be asking them that, thanks anyway! :)

@tayliftco Жыл бұрын

“Happy people don’t kill their husbands…” 😂 legally blonde!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

If you can't quote half the movie, you're not a true fan lol

@tayliftco Жыл бұрын

@@JustinaErcole So true!

@Laf631 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the shout-out to Kyra Pro! I've found her workouts really helpful for getting me to show up for myself on days when a full intense workout feels out of reach.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

She is WONDERFUL!

@laurieann2714 Жыл бұрын

Love your take and agree on your ratings!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

thanks!

@shannonkirk8158 Жыл бұрын

Yay, split squats!! They're my favourite (because they're so goddamn awful). And I one hundred percent agree with the filming yourself! I filmed some how-to-do-exercise videos and...wow....I had to refilm so many of them because my form wasn't good enough for instructing someone else, haha. Very informative.

@sherryg1838 Жыл бұрын

My job has a lot of walking, it’s really increased my endurance. My husband uses Pedialyte powder in the summer. He works as a driver/ mover in Phoenix, and highs are 100-118. He got really dehydrated a couple of times, it was scary. I was hoping you’d say pushups were overrated haha! Yes, I agree exercise isn’t therapy. Exercise does reduce my anxiety, research has shown it’s as effective as antidepressants. But it’s no substitute for therapy, it’s best to have both.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Yes to all of this!

@BenevolentSlug Жыл бұрын

I've played sports my entire life and was always told cooldowns are so important after a game (mainly referencing soccer in my experience). So I'm really surprised to hear that they really aren't that important.

@IzzysTravelDiaries Жыл бұрын

OMG, I hate pushups so much! I've been hounded by PE teachers and trainers about it so much. I'm physically unable to do them and people don't believe me. I had a brain injury when I was born and the muscles on my left side don't all have a connection. On my upper arm and thigh I can't flex a muscle. If I ever do a pushup I can only do it with my right arm. I guess it would be an invisible disability.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Sounds like your trainers needed to listen to you! If you can't do push ups (or even if you hate them), there are 10000 other exercises you can do :)

@nicoler4583 Жыл бұрын

Love the last point!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

thanks!

@carlyrobinson4300 Жыл бұрын

hahaha loved the legally blonde reference

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

I swear I can quote the entire movie lol

@figthorn 6 ай бұрын

I started hating lunges but now I love them (even though I still hate them 😂) because my hip mobility has greatly improved thanks to them. Ugh

@paulgaras2606 Жыл бұрын

I work in boiler rooms in commercial and industrial buildings all winter and 100degree roofs all summer. And I’m a rock climber. I definitely use electrolyte powders like liquid iv. though I actually have just as good results with the much cheaper propel packets. The liquid iv are nice if your diet is plant based (and haven’t discovered the undeniable superiority of soy milk) because they’ve got a lot of b12.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great supplement for you!

@FitnesswithTara Жыл бұрын

Yes 🙌 do more videos like this!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

glad you enjoyed!

@spa-peggymeatballs4861 Жыл бұрын

“Zoe’s gonna start cleaning her nether regions” 😂 my oldest daughters name is Zoe and this made me cackle.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Hahaha happy to provide a laugh

@simplycleva Жыл бұрын

Justina, can you consider making a video about time management? Mainly about how you run a business, publish videos and balance everything. I know this is a bit different from your usual videos.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

I’ve made a few before! There’s a playlist called “teaching tips” :)

@simplycleva Жыл бұрын

@@JustinaErcole Found the playlist. Thank you!

@jacki8106 Жыл бұрын

Caught that legally blonde reference and REALLY appreciated it ❤❤❤

@abbeyz9272 Жыл бұрын

You’ll be thrilled to know I had a v shred ad on this video 😂

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

THEY'RE ATTACKING ME LOL

@ArmednotTriggered Жыл бұрын

After a 15 mile hike, we once walked knee deep through an icy stream. I didn't get sore afterwards, which was nice, but I didn't enjoy it either. 😂 It's gotta be a no from me, dawg.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

hahahahhhaa

@pokemonlatias Жыл бұрын

So i usually see people use ankle weights to make already difficult bodyweight workouts more difficult, like esp with barre and pilates. Sometimes you can be doing a lot of complex movements that require flexibility and going high and low or longer range. I also use them for like certain cardio dance videos.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

That's great! I just find with most of my client's goals (better mobility, build strength, move better), these don't really help.

@melissajeannek Жыл бұрын

I swear 90 percent of what I eat in a day videos are h realistic for the average person and almost always involve food swaps that insinuate it’s better to “choose this over the ‘bad’ version of this food.” I have seen some that are not like that, but imo the overwhelming majority are.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Totally!

@roxiw66 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful as 😊 always

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@christinaganguzza871 Жыл бұрын

Oh lord I have so many things I am wondering about. You are my favorite! When I think about the money I have wasted on so many gimmicks 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ in the last few years! The ads like v-shred programs but focus on managing hormones for menopausal weight loss are nuts!!!!!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

I've also wasted money on things! All we can do is keep an open mind and continue learning :)

@NicoleMaguire 3 ай бұрын

Any tips on filming at the gym without getting embarrassed/self conscious?

@celestedepatie4344 Жыл бұрын

I'm curious to see your video about green powders. I've tried it in the past, and it made my stomach turn to the point where I was throwing up each time i drank it. After the third 🤮, I had to throw that shit out. And it wasn't cheap. I took it as a sign that my body was already healthy and I didn't need it.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

coming next week!

@SadieDLdn Жыл бұрын

Your curls in this are gorgeous!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@shelbysturtevant4140 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been seeing cold plunging/ice baths as a way to help regulate your nervous system and personally, I HATE them😂

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Hahaha I hope you're feeling the benefits though!

@shelbysturtevant4140 Жыл бұрын

@@JustinaErcole I’ve definitely noticed my tolerance for stress has gone up!!

@vickinparadox Жыл бұрын

I got stuck on the "warm up " answer. I can see how not warming up could lead to greater risk of injury but am confused about the part where you said the workout will not be as productive? Could you elaborate? I am guilty of not warming up when in a time crunch, but never thought that it lessened the workout as a whole? Loved this video byw.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

I'll give you an example! If you hop right into back squats but you haven't worked through your ankle mobility, you probably won't have as much depth. Hope that makes sense!

@vickinparadox Жыл бұрын

@@JustinaErcole Ahhhhhh, yes I see what you mean, it probably takes me a few reps or even a set to get there, so yes I see. I will certainly make time for warm up just so I get the most out of all my reps/ routines. Thanks Justina!

@huckjunoy Жыл бұрын

I recommend you the Huberman Lab podcast on cold exposure!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

I’ll look into it!

@huckjunoy Жыл бұрын

@@JustinaErcole Great 😉

@AnnabelleLee_ Жыл бұрын

I don’t do much exercise (like strength training. I HATE it, so it’s not sustainable for me) except for walking and I got ankle weights for that. Is that just a gimmick that I don’t need to use?

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

It totally depends on your goals! If you're looking to increase your endurance walking, they can be beneficial. But if you're looking to build muscle you'll need something else.

@rachelcooper7368 Жыл бұрын

What’s your opinion on pre-workout? Or having a coffee or energy drink before a workout? I find if I have caffeine beforehand it helps, but I don’t want to get into a thing where I feel like I can’t do a workout without it (might even just be a mental thing!).

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

I think if it works for you, that’s great! But I find most people don’t need to spend a lot of many on preworkout and would do fine with simply a cup of coffee :)

@clk9123 Жыл бұрын

Shoutout to that purple Costco water bottle, I have the same one 😂

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

It’s actually Zulu! But close enough to be water bottle twins ❤️

@kellyc9896 Жыл бұрын

I feel so awkward doing split squats! Like it doesn’t feel right

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

They’re tricky! I have a whole video on them if you ever need tips :)

@eilis5341 Жыл бұрын

Putting my exercise bike on lowest setting and turning my legs over on it for 3 minutes after a workout stops my leg muscles getting as sore the day after, I don’t know how it works, I used to think it was flushing out lactic acid but I heard there’s studies disproving that but it definitely stops the delayed muscle soreness for me

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Yep lactic acid build up actually has nothing to do with DOMS. I made a whole video on it!

@theamethyst93 Жыл бұрын

If you want energy you can just drink a cup of coffee, that’s what I do. Much cheaper and most people like coffee anyway.

@axhlo Жыл бұрын

Would you ever consider a video (if you haven't done one already) on the (lack of) evidence re. cool downs/stretching after a workout? I feel like I've successfully dodged a lot of pseudoscience in fitness but I have always felt so much better after getting a few minutes of stretching after a high volume workout or something with tons of intensity. Maybe there isn't much more to say about it but I am feeling lied to now lol. 😅

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Possibly! But honestly there's nothing wrong with stretching after, especially if it makes you feel good :)

@lindslovely 6 ай бұрын

Do wrist weights work for overall wrist strength? Mine are so weak (from years of tumbling) I can't stand to put a lot weight on them. It's almost impossible for me to do pushups

@JustinaErcole 6 ай бұрын

Depends on where you need more strength! It sounds like you lack either strength in extension or extension in general. Wearing a weight wouldn't help because you're not loading the wrist in the place you're weak. I have a wrist workout on my website that targets this!

@crunchwrapsupreme822 6 ай бұрын

The Legally Blonde quote 😂

@JustinaErcole 6 ай бұрын

I’m gonna do it every chance I get lol

@redrudra Жыл бұрын

I swear by ice and cold bath. Will always use.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Great!

@nissim490 Жыл бұрын

Part 2 please!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

@anastasiabeaverhaus9 Жыл бұрын

Please say burpees are overrated. Please? LOL

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

They are IMO! I made a whole video on them :)

@redrudra Жыл бұрын

I want to know what you think about the DB method squat machine. Thanks!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

That thing is a waste of money IMO.

@redrudra Жыл бұрын

@@JustinaErcole I agree! A pile of you know what. Unbelievable!

@xorachelk15 Жыл бұрын

The only supplement I “need” and use is a preworkout. And that is because I have to get up at 4-4:30am to get my workout in and I don’t drink coffee. Preworkout is my substitution for that because I like the taste. I have a friend that is always trying to convince me I need to keep trying coffee until I find the way I like the taste and all. But why? Why do I need to go through all that when I’m fine having one (3/4) of a scoop of pre instead? No thanks. Also I slightly disagree about the gym being therapy. Sure, it’s no substitute for actual therapy but I do think it’s more than just simply moving your body. I do notice the benefit to my mental health when I’m regularly working out vs when I’m not. I am more calm and have more patience with others and I’m generally in a better mood. Is real therapy still needed? Absolutely. But working out puts me in a better place to receive that therapy.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Sure, the gym is great for your mental health. But it's simply not therapy. I read for my mental health, but it's not therapy. I play Animal Crossing for my mental health, but it's not therapy. Therapy is therapy. The gym is the gym. There are overlap in benefits, but the gym is NOT therapy.

@lisacardone2433 Жыл бұрын

How long should a plank be in tine

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

I typically aim for 30-45s

@subtleworkings1164 Жыл бұрын

🎶she's so Zoe... she's a star...

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Yessss her theme song

@eeshakhan1842 Жыл бұрын

legally blonde reference!!! :D

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

ELLE WOODS IS QUEEN

@kelliemcgee1777 Жыл бұрын

Cool downs are important for cardiovascular health. Check the research on increased incidence of MIs.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Hmm, I found a few studies on cool downs and the recovery of lactate in the blood, but nothing on cardio. Can you link them?

@hmunoz314 Жыл бұрын

I'm actually going to disagree with your point, on that going to the gym/working out is NOT therapy. Personally, obviously with everything take it with a grain a salt, but working out at least for me, is kathartic. Yes, I'm putting physical stress onto my body, but I feel so much better afterwards. I am also a mountain runner. I tend to spend hours our nature and just think to myself I think about nothing and everything when I'm out there I talk about my problems, and it is very therapeutic. I would like some discussion with us as well with you.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Just because something is therapeutic doesn’t make it therapy. By this logic, animal crossing is therapy because I find it therapeutic.