When the pandemic forced Americans to hunker down at home and stay out of the gym, at-home workouts surged in popularity. But even as gyms reopen throughout the country, most people say they aren’t hurrying back — and many fitness influencers have seen massive, persistent boosts in subscribers. YouTubers like Chloe Ting, Maddie Lymburner (aka MadFit), and Pamela Reif promise homebound viewers slim thighs, round booties, and flat bellies. Over the month of May alone, Ting gained more than three million subscribers while Reif and Lymburner each gained more than half a million.
So who are these influencers doling out exercise advice? If you glance at YouTube search results for at-home workouts, the algorithm commonly features fit young women performing exercises focused more on slimming and toning than strength and functionality. Like any other vlogger, many of them design videos with the best marketing practices in mind. Viral fitness videos therefore often play off of socially constructed ideal body types: While male influencers commonly come from bodybuilding backgrounds and emphasize exaggerated muscle, these female-oriented viral workouts often claim to banish supposed flaws like love handles and muffin tops.
These fitness influencers are liars and cheats most of the time. The big body builders are all on lots of drugs. The female influencers claim on banishing love handles and muffin tops is also a lie. You cannot specifically target any fat on your body. Your body loses fat as a whole and to do that you need to have a caloric deficit and proper macronutrients. It’s that simple.
I’ve never understood the whole ‘influencer’ thing.
No one has influenced me to do jack squat during this pandemic. Influencers and friends who post all their workouts on Facebook just annoy me to death. I am trying to lose weight and just started running no thanks to anyone else online.
I agree with @anon97859349. I got really fit in lockdown but I get most of my workouts off of pinterest and what I remember. I watch a bit of hobby and game stuff on youtube but that is about it. I’ve no idea why people get so popular on youtube for doing basically jack.
Jus Go to Google, And Search For ‘Basic Workout Exercises’ (Something to That Effect).
And Start Slow, Don’t Quit, Eat Less Portions, Healthier Choices.
There.
It’s Magic!.
Sincerely,
Nosferatu Bat Beam (sleepoptimistic)
I have no doubt a sensible amount of exercise can be good for you. I’d need something really simple but effective/good for a person with poor coordination. Preferably with instructions The Youtube vids are a no no. Too many of the people on those vids look like they’re jacked up on speed.
At present I seem to be losing weight, but haven’t been making a conscious effort to do so. Several people have said so,including the foot specialist % the depot nurse.
Once I move into my sis room in a fortnight I will start pilates.
I’m getting saggy from my weight loss especially on thighs. So yeah.
Should be good
If I can maintain the pilates I will be happy since I don’t have motivation to walk
I’ve been following a Youtuber for yoga:
It’s a good channel for those starting out. I haven’t snapped off any disused parts yet!
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