Fitness for Nerds

[@hywodena]

This is a bestselling author

[@satanlordofhell5834]

O

[@ainorebane4147]

Yep

[@emoore29681]

Jennifer Reeves One of the best...

[@alexchu7047]

God I love this guy

[@dalladalla2362]

my friend i believe it is, best selling-author.

[@kutlesscrazy]

the teacher please call on me stretch was the perfect Hermione Granger impression John. simply perfect.

[@NoStressCrossfire]

I'm surprised he didn't actually made a Hermione reference at that exact moment :p

[@kutlesscrazy]

i know right???

[@emoore29681]

Rachel Roy Some of my friends call me Emilie Granger because my Hermione hand stretch is on point.

[@imaginextramusic5530]

Iooh I be pumping out like it's hot

[@imaginextramusic5530]

Woah

[@shelnafbulc320]

ok i know this is supposed to be a joke, but i religiously practice this every day.

[@francespeterson2452]

+Shel Nafbulc same

[@a.z.fellco.1704]

I just started doing that as well. You were my inspiration! Thanks and DFTBA

[@shelnafbulc320]

Intellectual Badass aw thanks fellow nerdfighter!

[@trinityt7708]

Same Pham

[@9_in_the_afternoon]

+Shel Nafbulc Wait, so...you're an athletic nerd?? Damn, you're better than I am :D

[@MarcusFlor]

Recording this video is the true test of one's marriage

[@imaginextramusic5530]

Fan you give the story?

[@aaronl22]

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[@serenityrenity5304]

One day Henry and Alice Green will discover the beauty that is the internet. And their father dodging and deflecting a bullies punches

[@serenityrenity5304]

+restlesswikiinfo John should make a video of the kids reacting to their videos when they're a little older. I think many nerdfigters would enjoy that very much

[@rehan8480]

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[@deekshas3936]

++++

[@papernerd83]

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[@mariewikiwaka3851]

Henry is 10 now so he’s probably seen it.

[@teresabeaumont5597]

can't help wondering how much of this ensemble he borrowed from his wife

[@ElysianCosmos]

ALLLLLLLLLLLL of it

[@lisareed5669]

Teresa Beaumont lol. I'm thinking none.

[@Zoemonster76]

I WAS DOING IT BECAUSE I AM A HARDCORE NERDFIGHTER AND MY MOTHER WALKED IN

[@flipppbook]

OMG. THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME.

[@rusted_ursa]

This is my favorite of all the punishments.

[@jilmcmahon73]

Dame Kellen the Brave NO THIS WASN'T A PUNISHMENT IT WAS A REWARD

[@kimvance7817]

I've got deathly hallows in one hand and order of the Phoenix in the other, both hardcover. I feel hardcore

[@PKTechie0703]

You are very hardcore. I borrowed my brothers copy of The Complete Works of Shakespeare. I failed miserably. On the other hand, I got to the second 0 of Pi. *high five for super hardcore nerd fitness*!!!

[@kimvance7817]

oh my god that is incredible! i only know 50 digits....

[@megk761]

I used the goblet of fire and city of heavenly fire.(both hardcover)💪

[@sarahbuckingham9100]

Um the second zero of Pi is the 51st digit?

[@kimvance7817]

Well I did say I only know 50

[@cheyennemarie7075]

I'm literally doing this at the gym as a warm up and people legit think I'm crazy

[@william5018]

The people in the gym and think that we're crazy the people in the gym think that were crazy

[@appleslover]

THE PEOPLE IN THE GYM THINK THAT AM CRAZY 🎶

[@ElephantsRock943]

Please tell me you're doing it with books too.

[@Scorpia161]

The Yeti is a rock, I only heard her laugh like once.

[@hollypeters1508]

I would exercise if John Green taught a class

[@commentsonlywhenneeded]

Sarah Urist Green is a lucky, lucky woman.

[@IslamAhmed0904]

I know right.

[@virrr2178]

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[@mayak3429]

John green is a lucky, lucky man

[@petrathorsty3833]

Me: John Green is the place I go for mature wisdom John: standing in a fox hat in green tights exercising like a madman

[@billswingle2672]

Congratulations John. You made a FUNNY exercise video! I was skeptical but you pulled it off.

[@anaghaananth7280]

Some kid is bound to stumble upon this and think that it's an actual workout video

[@emmvee295]

That's because it IS!!!

[@coena9377]

It is...

[@SYTcraze108]

I'm ridiculously surprised that this video has so little views in comparison to their videos now. I mean, I know it's an earlier video, but it's one of the best things on the internet, so...

[@geographconcept7523]

834k means nothing to you???

[@jennifermoat8186]

His outfit is overwhelmingly fierce ...

[@JillH1995]

I commend Sarah for lasting 6 minutes before she laughed.

[@GirlintheRain19]

If John Green made series of workouts on DVD I would buy them.

[@felipevitorino7745]

Sara I am sorry you had to record this.

[@coena9377]

I would have genuinely paid all the money in my savings account to have been the one to record this, and that’s like $50.

[@prag3037]

This is my absolute all-time favorite video on the Internet.

[@nessa-marks]

I never realized this was a punishment. It's always been my favorite video.

[@seanfraser3125]

Wait, before you knew it was a punishment, what did you think it was?

[@ryanmcclure3749]

Pure magic

[@luvstruckfairy]

I want his outfit.

[@msr760]

it's gorgeous

[@luvstruckfairy]

Stunning.

[@msr760]

YASSS JOHN YASSSS YOUR OUTFIT LOOKS SO GOOD!!

[@ashtuatara]

Willy just being there is what makes this video so funny.

[@adityakhanna113]

That was adorably hilarious.

[@katerow9019]

This is the exact reason the internet was created, and exactly what I needed. Thank you John for the past!

[@MarkThePage]

I watched this while eating pizza and not exercising. Remember, John, this was your punishment.

[@giulia480]

Saaame

[@tiffanydang4]

watching john try to do sit ups made my life complete

[@DanishNerdess]

"Books are beautiful for reading and they are also beautiful for holding!" - John Green

[@Shreklesss]

I just have to keep telling myself that this is the man who wrote the breathtaking novel TFIOS...

[@allisonthomas1697]

It's strange to think he wrote a normal book but is a crazy fan boy ....

[@Shreklesss]

Allison Thomas It's beautiful

[@allisonthomas1697]

yes in the books he tries to be sophisticated but its really good to know that he is as crazy as some of his fans...

[@crystaldestiny8006]

? It surprises you that an amazing author is also a normal human being? What did you expect him to be like in everyday life lol? He's not JUST an author. In fact, Vlogbrothers and nerdfighteria have existed since before most of his books were written. (I realize this comes off as kinda mean, I don't mean it that way but I just honestly don't get why this surprises people?)

[@bhagad]

Crystal Ponessa It's probably because they only know one side of John Green. Give them some time to absorb this side of him which doesn't match their image of him, given what little they know of him from his writing. They'll be Nerdfighters yet. >:)

[@hannahschafer7813]

I can't wait for Henry to see this when he grows up. Reaction video, please?

[@factsabouturmum9250]

Personally I got really into fitness after I made the connection between working out and leveling up. :D

[@annabelleh.2091]

May I present to you New York Times bestselling author, John Green.

[@scrundler6335]

In the English class part is he using Catcher in the Rye because he's really Holden them up

[@RobertPaddock]

No - he's using Slaughterhouse Five, because it's the only Vonnegut.

[@scrundler6335]

Robert Paddock or maybe 1984 because he is doing it orwell

[@RobertPaddock]

Nice. Could be Catch-22, since he's Heller good.

[@BlaineRogers]

Robert Paddock Daniel Hyatt It's almost certainly Pride and Prejudice, he's being very Austentatious about the whole thing.

[@aquariquery4177]

My day immediately improved at 0:00. As did my physical health after this video.

[@Annaie1234]

John green everyone *applause*

[@ClaireF_]

I think I've discovered my new favourite Vlogbrothers video.

[@kayleeshook1593]

I still think Humping the Town was pretty great too...

[@marthawilkinson3238]

@@kayleeshook1593 that video is age restricted😂😂 and I haven't verified my age on Google so I can't watch😂🥲

[@minieboisvert367]

I was looking for an exercise DVD. I think I found exactly what I was looking for.

[@FoundAlaskaYoung]

This is my favourite vlogbrothers video hands down

[@rainewhispers4890]

The second one should be called the Hermione stretch.

[@forestish]

I had a really bad night, crying really hard. This cured everything. I love you, John. I love you, Nerdfighters.

[@forestish]

:D

[@-Teague-]

@@forestish how ya doing now

[@forestish]

@@-Teague- Much better now. Still anxious but much much better!

[@-Teague-]

@@forestish yayyyyyy that's great! Glad you've improved! If u need anything nerdfighteria is here 4 u ❤️

[@connorholland4539]

We love you too. Hope it gets better for you 🫂

[@KatelynGames97]

Dear Henry, This is why your father is famous to nerds everywhere. Sincerely~ Nerfighters everywhere

[@violingirl1229]

Can we just all take a moment to admire the outfit he's wearing.

[@Neha71580]

Sarah's thoughts @ 5:55 . Yep, that's the love of my life!

[@ashleycaveda]

+Neha Kapoor I love when she starts laughing! :) "Dodge! And deflect! Dodge and deflect!" I was dying at that part!

[@madeniquevanwyk]

The world needs more Nerdfighter adults! I can't imagine another grown man doing any of this. What gets in the way? Pride? Dignity? Seriously, love this video, although I fail miserably at nerd fitness......(so what is the fitness level lower that that? Lunch lady fitness? Could I start there?) But don't bash argyle socks dude, I don't own anything else.

[@hopium7]

I think it's because people think that being mature and responsible also means you have to be serious. I really love Peter Pan for so many reasons BUT mostly I love it because it brought something very important to light. Adulthood is always regarded as that time when you become poised and you do all the right or correct things and it's when you stop pretending (ex. Christmas movies where the parents believe don't believe in Santa but the kids do). When I grow up I'm going to be imaginative and childlike and nerdy and crazy and youthful and energetic ALL while still being a responsible person. All the adults that I know wish they could be kids again. Everyone is so inn credibly uptight about the social acceptability of the patriarchic paradigm! The world will be a better place when we explore the world with wonder. When we can sell peeps to strangers without them wondering if it's a serial killer selling poison. When we can dance in the streets of Amsterdam and wear objects on our heads in grocery stores without it being viewed as inappropriate. :)

[@madeniquevanwyk]

Haha yeah!! I really think your mindset changes when you get older, and we really need to prevent getting cranky and losing our wonderment of the small things around us. I'm with you on acting youthful. Isn't there a saying about you're as old as you feel? :D

[@pianofluteflute]

I'M DYING I CAN'T I JUST CAN'T OH GOD OH GEEZ HOLEY GEORGE I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING

[@EllaMuersofNerdfighteria]

Nicole Tomaszewski "If it doesn't hurt your books aren't big enough."- John Green 2010 :D

[@butz31filio]

Nicole Tomaszewski i already burned fat just from laughing. every time i feel like jogging but also feel that i'm too pretty for that, (haha) i visit this video. mehe

[@maxduffee1360]

Nicole Tomaszewski I see what you did there

[@pianofluteflute]

:]

[@Stormageddon7]

Did anyone notice the fox head band he's wearing is like the one Takumi wears in Looking for Alaska? XD

[@Jeanjellybean13]

john is the effing fox nobody stops the effing fox

[@Ryan-hn2jr]

***** No one can stop the mother effing fox

[@hopium7]

NO ONE CAN STOP THE MOTHERFUCKING* FOX

[@selinathena]

*Running from the bully* Can't catch me I'm the the F*kin FOX.

[@imsickoflifeanditstactics5063]

*the pigs can't catch the fox, I'm too quick* *I can rhyme while I run, I'm that slick* Disappointed that nobody said it yet. But I'm glad that I'm the one who said it.

[@CarebearNo.89]

re-watching this now... this could be my quarantine workout. lol

[@zeromailss]

Imagine your husband wearing your clothes and make a video "exercise for nerd" and you become the cameraman damn im envious

[@drewg.4779]

Batman's just a rich guy with an affinity for bats who's playing out his insane fantasy. How is that heroic?

[@jordangoldbloom3691]

Magic Penguin Batman's values and actions are A reflection of our own values and actions To make the world better

[@FandomKing]

jordan goldbloom Does Batman understand how difficult it is for an underfunded city like Gotham to replace roads and bridges?

[@jordangoldbloom3691]

Elijah Genda We see ourselves in the cracks of his façade In his anger and frustration Because we have all those things, too

[@FandomKing]

jordan goldbloom Hank John John Hank John Hank Hank John

[@drewg.4779]

You got batman entirely wrong, John we are all batpeople

[@ronariverah3909]

I thought I had seen every Nerdfighter video. How have I not seen this one?

[@CharliVen]

You mean Vlogbrother's*?

[@ronariverah3909]

No.

[@CharliVen]

We (the fans) are nerdfighters... He is not a fan, but a Vlogbrother... Unless you meant a video FOR Nerdfighters but I feel like you didn't...

[@ronariverah3909]

No meant Neardfighter. Been a fan of the VB since the second year. I know most the lingo and in jokes. No need to explain. Thanks though.

[@CharliVen]

Don't worry so have I. I remember the first ever punishment video coming up in my subscription box so I wasn't trying to be rude I just wanted to know because I've never heard them be called Nerdfighter videos

[@xcgstarx90]

John has a fabulous pair of legs, which I'm surprised at, but happily so.

[@laurenbrittany4321]

This is my new favorite video. Ladies and gentlemen, the man who wrote the book that brought the world to tears, John Green.

[@sharks2571]

This is what I needed for 2022. In these truly depressing times, 11 year old John Green workout videos bring joyful respite

[@musiciseverything120]

THIS IS THE MOST INSPIRATIONAL FITNESS ROUTINE I HAVE EVER SEEN. THANK YOU.

[@Bartlet4america]

Was having a bad day and came to watch the best of vlogbrothers playlist to try to feel a little better and i definitely do now. Thanks bros.

[@missybarbour6885]

This man just saved thousands of lives by forcing Johnson and Johnson to allow generic TB medications

[@ltsfreerealestate]

this is the guy who's words made me sob on a fucking bus.

[@sarahk6545]

Given that plenty of us are working out at home this year, I would really appreciate a reenactment of this including the costume. Thank you in advance

[@sarahk6545]

I will accept a livestream

[@thelikkhaparishe]

Nevermind, we have Pokémon Go now.

[@mairiflorence]

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[@deusvult6900]

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[@siddharthkrishna8463]

Or at least we used to

[@BeccaMoses]

Every time I'm in class bored I can hear the "CALL ON ME TEACHER TEACHER CALL ON MY WHY DON'T YOU CALL ON THE SMART KIDS YOU ONLY EVER CALL ON THE DUMB KIDS IT TAKES FOREVER TO LEARN ANYTHING".

[@BeccaMoses]

Also, I think it should be required that everyone who reads TFioS watch this first for context on who John green is.

[@a.z.fellco.1704]

Yes, but it really helps the "dumb" kids who need the questions to review and learn.

[@BeccaMoses]

Intellectual Badass I'm aware of that. I do understand the reasoning, and I don't actually believe that someone's skill at answering random questions is a measure of intellect. It's just so boring to go over the same thing for a month.

[@a.z.fellco.1704]

+Becca Moses I totally understand you! Having to just repeat the same information for days on end becomes rather tedious and monotonous, even when I know that it is nessesary for everyone to comprehend it. And it's not to say that they are "dumb", it's just that they have a slower cognition, are not paying attention, or that they learn though conversation or questions much better than with a lecture or a textbook. :)

[@BeccaMoses]

Intellectual Badass Oh yeah, I completely understand that. It's definitely helpful to cement your knowledge by explaining to someone else, too.

[@Catoris7]

You know, I've watched this video like eight times, and it never gets old. John, thank you for being awesome

[@jasminewillis384]

I am on a new health journey where I exercise for 10 minute a day to create a healthy habit and I didn't feel like doing it today. then I remembered in the back of my mind that John had made a work out video! this was perfect for my mental health I love this video!

[@emilycaballero6052]

How I miss punishment videos.

[@banarow5797]

*watches while eating cookies*

[@nerdfighter5725]

I was eating sugary lemon juice.

[@hannahraschke9820]

nerdfighter so like, lemonade?

[@nerdfighter5725]

not quite. I put like a cup of sugar into a bowl, and then put some lemon juice into it, so it was kind of like a lemony syrup.

[@hannahraschke9820]

Yikes. That sounds like diabetes in a bowl.

[@nerdfighter5725]

Probably, but it's delicious.

[@Carlinatictictic]

I'm getting tired already just by watching this

[@therthread]

Watching this piece of gold again, in tears. Really impressed with the camera work, I would not have been able to keep the cam so steady and myself so quiet. We really need follow-up fitness video. Perhaps workout for nerd parents? Thanks so much for the laughs!

[@benseran238]

I love how this guy is a well known popular/famous author and has written quite a few books which are turning into movies and we get to watch videos of him doing stuff like this

[@fletjaens]

I actually exercise to this video. It's still a good workout and it's hilarious.

[@meerly_here]

Every few years I watch the “legendary vlogbrothers” playlist just to never forget where we came from 😂

[@mattduncalfe9361]

I just remembered that your kids get to grow up with this, a video of their very own father getting 'fit', right there on the internet for every one to see. and honestly, i can not think of a better way to raise children

[@SarahMia12]

"Keep dancing, friends. Keep dancing." I can't. I just can't.

[@ThatLaurenThing]

This video is such a core memory for me. I was 15.

[@TEEHEEPOTTER]

how many of us just sat here and watched john green excise... oh i know all of us!

[@AnnaGlin]

well I know I did :D

[@nerdfighter5725]

fingalificated As did I

[@RebaTheNerd]

Sometimes I forget this exists but then I find it again and my life is brightened.

[@Rosalie_Jansen]

Ahhh Willy... rest in peace, you good dog

[@simmidutta]

This may or may not be my regular fitness routine :P

[@vanessachicas1546]

omg xD

[@rainingonsunday21]

Every once in a while this shows up in my youtube recs for some unknown reason and I still watch it every single time... 🤣

[@carlbabohme]

I just realized that he is wearing the fox head band. Nothing can stop the fox. John, you are awesome, and so is everyone who gets this reference.

[@lnaanwar1517]

Because noone can stop the mother effing fox

[@beayoutiful9686]

can't wait till Henry and Alice grow up so they can watch this fitness video :D

[@lolahbell]

I've come back to this during this Quarantine2020 for some exercise I can actually manage from someone who I respect (fox hat included).

[@deannalutz5831]

I decided to re-watch this video after John and Sarah mentioned (and smiled about) it during their "a little art / a little wine 2" livestream and, damn, I did not know how much I needed this in my life right now until I brought it back into my life. (I think might watch it again and move along with John this time!) Thank you, Nerdfightaria, this community brings me so much joy! Also, #omgthiswas10yearsago

[@rriannielli]

Mom: What are you watching? Me: Oh just a workout video Mom: That's good to hear that you aren't watching those weird videos you usually watch and you're learning something educational. Me: ...yea

[@rachelelizabeth6017]

Iannielli 01 😂😂😂

[@laurennicole04]

John Green: novelist, vlogbrother.... fitness instructor

[@kyliep.4858]

laurennicole04 fitness master

[@savannah4439]

It's been 8 years and I still use this video as a warmup before stretching 😂😂 gotta get that nerdy blood pumping!

[@mariesedek3960]

Watching this 9 years later again already a grown up. Thanks vlogbrothers for making my high school experience less horrible. You were the first and only people that told me being a nerd is awesome and it’s not wrong to be excited about things!!! DFTBA!!

[@mythics102]

New York Times bestselling author John Green, everybody.

[@chelsea2047]

He has a fox hat. He has the fox hat. He is the mother fugging fox!

[@kdoucette]

I want an episode of 100 days where John does this workout again

[@danielschilling2011]

11 years later this still brings me peace, joy, and deep sustaining nerdiness.

[@oh_daniel_boi_]

And here, folks, we have award winning author John Green.

[@graceelliot3959]

that moment at 5:56 when you realize john's wife is behind the camera and suddenly the whole thing gets even funnier

[@tachypodion]

I am literally going to use this to work out from now on omfg

[@myladycasagrande863]

The argyle socks really bring the look together!

[@sqronce]

This is one of the best things I have ever seen.

[@salmakhan5007]

this work out was really hard to carry out because i was laughing all the way through, and laughing and sit ups dont work well together

[@FlaireProductions]

All I can think is Henry can and should use this as blackmail in the future.

[@EloraSmith]

This is one of my favourite ever vlogbrothers videos. This is like the third time I've seen it and it's still brilliant :')

[@cameronparkinson8580]

You just know that high school did not go smoothly for John.

[@sjenkinss13]

Can we call the "Teacher, please call on me" the "Hermione?"