SCOTTY K Fitness has risen to fame for his lifestyle social media.
He has managed to earn thousands of followers uploading content to social media. Here’s what we know about the fit-fluencer.
Who is influencer Scotty K Fitness?
Scotty K Fitness is a social media influencer who specialises in fitness and health content.
He can be found in Instagram @scottykfitness where he boasts 166,000 followers as of September 2024.
Scotty regularly shares videos on his YouTube channel with his 6000 subscribers.
His bio reads: “Join me on a journey in fitness and mental health.”
The fitness star is also active on video sharing site Cameo.
He offers fans the chance to purchase a personalised clip for $30.
Followers can request a variety of videos, with his profile description saying he creates videos for events such as birthdays, anniversaries or reunions.
He added: “You’ll have the chance to customize your request for ScottyKFitness, like asking them to mention inside jokes, share words of wisdom, or work in their signature catchphrases.
“Don’t be afraid to get creative with your request, especially for celebrations like weddings, retirements, or bachelor and bachelorette parties that call for a good laugh.
“No matter the occasion, the video will be yours to keep – share the fun and relive the moment for years to come.”
What content does Scotty K Fitness make?
As well as regular fitness related content, Scotty also shares an insight into his every day life.
He keeps followers updated with what he’s up to as well as sharing his workout routines.
Scotty also places an emphasis on mental health and often posts motivational quotes.
Scotty is often seen sharing recipes and what he eats each day to maintain his physique.
He offers ticks and tricks to his followers to end up being is as good a shape as him.
Who is VShred that Scotty K Fitness mentions in his videos?
Scotty regularly makes his dislike for fitness company VShred known.
He often voices his dislike in his content and even has “f*** VShred” in his Instagram bio.
Vince Sant is the co-founder and representative of VShred which is a virtual training and nutrition program company.
How much exercise should you do and when?
There are guidelines issued by the NHS and the Government regarding how much exercise people should do each day.
People should be active daily, and avoid sitting for long periods.
The NHS recommends an adults – those aged 19 to 64 – should aim for 150 minutes of “moderate intensity activity” a week.
This works out to 21 minutes a day, or 30 minutes five days a week.
Or, they could do 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week, which could be less than 11 minutes per day or 25 minutes three days a week.
Adults should also aim to do strength exercises twice a week, at least.
Examples of moderate-intensity activities include brisk walking, water aerobics, riding a bike, dancing, doubles tennis, pushing a lawn mower, hiking or rollerblading.
Examples of vigorous activities include running, swimming, riding a bike fast or on hills, walking up the stairs, sports, like football, rugby, netball and hockey, skipping, aerobics, gymnastics or martial arts.
Things like lifting heavy weights, sprinting up hills, spin classes or circuit training are considered very vigorous.
What time should you exercise?
Getting exercise into your day, no matter what time is a good idea.
But you may want to be more selective depending on your goal.
A 2023 US study on 5,285 middle-aged adults showed exercising between 7 and 9 am was the best time if you’re looking to lose weight.
Researchers found that early-bird gym goers had a lower body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference than those working out later.
A 2022 study led by Prof Paul J Arciero, Skidmore College, New York, found that the optimal time of day to get your kit on might differ according to your gender.
Prof Arciero said women wanting to lose fat around their belly and hips would do better to hit the gym in the morning, but those seeking to gain upper body strength or simply improve their mood might see more results from evening exercise.
The results were the opposite for men.
If you struggle to get to sleep, it’s been found that exercise in the morning may help, but exercise in the evening may help you to stay asleep.
Exercise, generally, can improve sleep quality.