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What fitfluencers do you follow, if any? (lemmygrad.ml)

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The world of fitness influencers is filled with weird right wing gymbros who can only seem to promote the mindset of a tumor (that is, constant and unending growth).

Growth, don't get me wrong, is a good thing to aspire when working out. You want to become stronger, fitter, healthier to some degree. However, I sort of miss balanced takes when looking for online fitness figures.

In The Netherlands we have Joel Beukers as the leading fitfluencer. He's known for his dramatic screaming into the camera and selling his own pre workout and protein shakes (filled with insane amounts of cafeine). Lately he's becoming a more AliExpress version of Andrew Tate it seems and things are starting to get to his head. Some time ago he made a vid about 'starting from the bottom' despite growing up in the ultra rich Gooi area of the country. He also drives around in Gold lambo's and stuff.

Anyway, my own goals have shifted from becoming a literal hulk with an eating disorder to maintaining a more balanced lifestyle while also working on my strength, cardio and agility. But I can't seem to find any good online figures to check out for tips. So far the only ones I keep watching are Joe Delaney for routines and Andrew Bernard for (vega) food tips.

So, what people do you guys follow?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Pretty much what @[email protected] said. Magnus, Larry und juji are some of the most chill guys out there, though I watch juji much less since that BU with his former sidekick.

Not sure if he qualifies as a fitfluencer, but Eric Bugenhagen is a legend. From the strongman scene Martins Licis has a great channel, is crazy likeable and I occasionally watch Eddie Hall's stuff, because his awkwardness combined with his absurd strength is hilarious.

For actual advice, Alpha Destiny has fairly good stuff, Jeff Nippard as well. Geoffrey Verity Schofield has done some good work for natural lifters too. FitnessFAQ used to be great for calisthenics, haven't been keeping up with him for ages though. In general I don't watch these guys regularly or for entertainment like the others listed.

For pure memes JackPGM is the goat imo.

Edit: Oh and Clarence ofc when/if he uploads.