Chloe Ting. HIIT workouts. Pamela Reif. Dance workouts. MadFit. Rope flow. Yoga.
If you’re familiar with any of these, then chances are you’ve tried at least one of them in an attempt to get rid of the quarantine pounds you have gained these last few months. Because of the restrictions imposed by the government to fight off COVID-19, gyms are either closed or are limiting the people who go in and out. The solution? Free YouTube workouts.
But are the fitness YouTubers that are getting all the hits and likes really worth all the hype? While most fitness YouTubers have excellent and effective workouts, not all of them are as good as they appear to be online.
1. Chloe Ting
Chloe Ting is an Australian lifestyle blogger whose videos have been a quarantine staple. She’s known for her “Get Abs in 2 Weeks” video and her “2 Weeks Shred challenge.”
While Ting got everyone to work out through her catchy video titles and its claims about building abs, not all of this is entirely true. Yes, her workouts yielded positive results, but those who are more toned and experienced may not be satisfied with her programs. Ting’s workouts are beginner-friendly, so if you’re looking for something light and easy to do, her workouts got you.
However, according to professional body-builder and world-record-holding powerlifter Greg Doucette, Ting’s workouts will not exactly achieve abs in two weeks and shred fat like what she claims.
Former UP Fighting Maroons courtside reporter and Sports Science major Niña Alvia also expressed some hazards to Ting’s workouts on Tiktok. According to Alvia, her workouts can be prone to injuries because of imbalances in her exercises since the programs focus too much on push exercises and not on pull exercises. Some sources also say that Ting’s videos provide little advice on the form, which can cause injuries or muscle strains if the exercises are done without caution.
2. Pamela Reif
Pamela Reif is a German fitness model and social media influencer. She rose to fame when she started sharing photos and videos of her fitness journey on social media. Her followers became intrigued, so she decided to post workouts on YouTube for her followers.
Reif’s workouts last twenty minutes long, and you definitely will break a sweat. With little to no equipment needed, her full-body and HIIT workouts are as effective as they can be! She offers ab workouts, leg workouts, and a lot more. Bring out a yoga mat, put on some rubber shoes, set aside twenty minutes of your day, and start being a step closer to living healthy!
3. MadFit
Maddie Lymburner, or also known as MadFit, is a fitness influencer from Canada. She has a dance background and offers various programs – from full-body workouts to dance party workouts.
Lymburner has programs ranging from ten minutes up to thirty-minute workouts. She has workout videos available fit for any time of the day; whether you just rolled out of bed or you want to have a late-night workout, you’ll definitely break a sweat! And with the various soundtracks in her videos, you’ll end the workout with a brighter mood. Just like the other two influencers, MadFit also doesn’t require any equipment.
I asked two of our PE teachers and coaches what they think of these workouts. Here’s what they have to say:
“In my opinion, exercises like Madfit, Chloe Ting, and Pamela Reif provide good quality [workouts] and establish a good posture when using it. It improves toning [the] muscle[s] and losing weight even without equipment. In their workout, they include HIIT workout, which helps to shred body fats. This workout applies to everyone who wants to be fit and lose some weight. It can be used for everyday training or exercise because it's easy to follow and no equipment [is] needed.”
- Coach Alfonso Mendoza, PE teacher and swimming varsity coach
“MadFit provides a wide variety of fun and engaging exercises. MadFit provides safe and good quality workouts; however, a downside is that she doesn’t provide modifications to cater to those who are just beginning. Chloe Ting focuses more on HIIT workouts. She provides good quality and safe workouts, but a downside is that she doesn’t tell you how to keep or maintain the correct body form and posture for each exercise. Pamela Reif has variation[s] in terms of intensity, and she also combines movements in one exercise, which is very good because it will keep your whole body moving and active. The quality and safety are good, but as a fitness instructor, the basics are to teach them the form, posture, and movements before you jump into the exercise. All these workouts are effective as long as they are done diligently and regularly. Each of them has its own pros and cons, so you just have to pick one that will suit your needs.”
- Mrs. Mary Grace Estrella, PE subject leader and Chess varsity coach
The internet provides a ton of workouts you can try. After all, staying healthy is essential. But before diving into the free YouTube workouts and programs, make sure to do your research. Be sure to check out if the workouts you’re following are credible, and lastly, always proceed with caution. While working out, make sure that what you’re doing won’t do more harm than good.
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Landsverk, G. (2020, July 30). Chloe Ting's YouTube workouts probably won't give you six-pack abs - here are 4 things she doesn't tell you about getting fit. Retrieved January 21, 2021, from https://www.insider.com/does-chloe-ting-workout-work-for-getting-abs-burning-fat-2020-7
Ma, C. (2020, April 17). Workout Review: Pamela Reif: 20 Min Full Body Workout. Retrieved January 21, 2021, from https://www.nycfitforfree.com/home/workout-review-pamela-reif-20-min-full-body-workout
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