HOW TO CHOOSE A WORKOUT SPLIT | personal trainer workout split

[@hufflepuff23402]

Thank you for this video! A few years ago in high school and college, I used to work out 5-6 days a week which was just wayyy too much for me. I would burn out so easily and felt like I was never recovering. For me I've found 3-4 days a week is a much more manageable split, especially now that I'm working full-time. I am hoping to incorporate more walking though to compensate for being so sedentary at the office instead of walking around campus all the time lol.

[@JustinaErcole]

Sooo important to listen to your body! Love this!

[@salsadip7453]

same for me, but with retail instead of the campus i noticed how happy walking makes me, more than any other sport!

[@sherryg1838]

I was always unclear about exactly what is a split, so thanks for the info! I’m almost 62, and find my endurance is up for three strength workouts per week only, so I stick with total body. You know, I didn’t notice a big change in my 40’s and 50’s, but 60 is a whole new ballgame lol. However, I have done some rotations that have an upper and lower body workout on the schedule, but not every week, and that is doable for me. I do want to incorporate some kettlebells eventually.

[@JustinaErcole]

Kettlebells are super fun! Would highly recommend :)

[@mollyesmoi]

GIRL YOU ARE STRONG, DANG. I am also so here for someone being the advocate that standing and doing biceps only is boring, lets get some more bang for your buck. I love that you are so about the "why" with exercise, and its really helped me shift my thinking when I train. I guess my question is, does isolated training have a place when you know you have a muscle in balance maybe? For example, I am currently trying to incorporate one day that focuses on core strength and back strength due to my lower back pain. As always, love your content, love you, cannot wait to be a disaster in barre class again next week LOL

[@JustinaErcole]

I don't think there's anything inherently wrong with isolated exercises, as long as they support your WHY :) See you in class soon!

[@jennterry6977]

Those workouts look killer. Especially those travel pushups. Amazing!

[@JustinaErcole]

Those travel push ups are DECEIVINGLY terrible 😂

[@apirtayooo]

Lol I’m obsessed with Lateral Lunges too, and it’s probably cause you mention it often in your videos. Love this video a lot and definitely made me feel more confident and more validated in choosing a split.

[@JustinaErcole]

They’re sooo good right?!

[@flyingpanda3997]

I don't like training biceps because it makes my shirts not fit me around the arms anymore, but damn, it sure helps with the chin ups. Looking at your training split reminds me that I really should do more conditioning. Love your work.

[@JustinaErcole]

Haha yeahhh there was a year where my eagles jersey stopped fitting because my biceps got bigger 😂

[@suhasalameh2145]

Thats was my favorite kettlebell workout with Heather! I loved it! I’m hooked though with Sydney Cumming, she is absolutely awesome too! Thanks to you, reviewing and pointing out how functional their programs are!

[@JustinaErcole]

OMG IT WAS KILLER!!

[@frogribbit44]

Your videos are always so good with tons of great information!

[@JustinaErcole]

Thank you!

[@christinehoffman1825]

Holy cow you are strong. Super inspiring 😀

[@JustinaErcole]

Aww thank you!

[@liat_HH]

Hi Justina, thanks for another illuminating video. I have a question about combining two exercises in the same 40 or 60 seconds , for example a squat + deadlift alternating, versus doing each of them separately . I wonder what is better /the difference concerning the training impact on our muscles?

[@JustinaErcole]

If you’re looking to get stronger in squats and deadlifts, separate them out. If you’re looking to elevate your heart rate and work more work on coordination, combining them can be a fun way to do so. It 100% depends on your goals though!

[@lor9429]

I love the idea of weight lifting for power! How can someone determine what that means and what are some key words to look for when choosing, for example, a youtube workout? Would I look for a certain amount of weight, time/duration of exercise performed, or type of exercise performed?

[@JustinaErcole]

Power training is all about moving at your max force production. Rep range is 1-10. Unfortunately people can market things however they like, but essentially you’re working for speed in shorter bursts. If you’re moving fast for more than 10 reps, it’s probably more endurance based. Hope that helps!

[@lor9429]

@@JustinaErcole Thank you!

[@MaryDaphne]

Great video, Justina! Like how you explain the methodology :) Looks like a solid split 💪

[@JustinaErcole]

Thank you!

[@noeliaalvarado4344]

Have you considered preparing a video about variations for knock knees? It would be very useful :)

[@JustinaErcole]

Great idea!

[@katjakaflingwichmann5118]

I adore Heather Robertson too 🙌

[@JustinaErcole]

She’s one of the great ones!

[@willroberts2388]

What is a good gauge that I’m doing too much full body? I love mixing up weight lifting and studio barre classes because I enjoy them, but want to make sure I’m being balanced.

[@JustinaErcole]

Look for signs of overtraining. Constantly being sore, poor sleep, irritable or tired all the time. And then also ask yourself: is this getting me closer to my goals?

[@willroberts2388]

@@JustinaErcole Thank you!

[@TheSikkimnow]

Love your channel! I am a strength training beginner looking to lose weight. Do you think I should do workout splits or just go for full body workouts?

[@JustinaErcole]

I’d always recommend beginners start with full body, but if a split excites you and keeps you motivated then go for that!

[@TheSikkimnow]

@@JustinaErcole Thanks a lot for responding! I think you are one of the few honest fitness youtubers out there. Really appreciate your no-frills straightforward videos. You should have more subscribers! And I am going to stick with full body for now. 🙏😊

[@raniriharisonrina4281]

I see a video, I click on it, I like it 👋

[@JustinaErcole]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@elegicc]

the video is so cool but at the end i didn’t understand anything about ‘how to! build the split

[@JustinaErcole]

You have to answer those 3 questions at the beginning of the video :) I also made an Instagram post that has a few split examples that may be helpful!

[@elegicc]

@@JustinaErcole ok thanks! love you!

[@charityspov]

Thank you for this! I started my fitness journey in March, just doing every workout I saw on Instagram LOL! I was unknowingly working for hypertrophy until I recently learned that it's better for me to do functional workouts. I felt so lost because everything I had learned up to this point was all about hypertrophy but I found you on Tiktok and I'm starting to get the hang of this!

[@JustinaErcole]

Nothing wrong with training for hypertrophy! But if you have a different goal then that's when you'll want to reevaluate :)