Frequently Asked Questions

WHERE ARE THE BEATS BY JU? +

All of the OnDemand Strength and Bodyweight classes have accompanying playlists on Spotify!

All you need to do is listen for my cue of ‘3,2,1 PLAY’ and we all are listening together. PLEASE NOTE: To better sync the playlists to the video follow the below instructions to setup your Crossfade to 7seconds like mine!

To set Crossfade: Go to your Settings > Advanced Settings Under Playback > Crossfade Songs and set to 7 seconds

Happy Grooving!

HOW DO I CHECK THE VIDEO QUALITY +

Make sure your video is loading in HD! You can change the quality by checking the settings (the little wheel) at the bottom right hand of the video screen. Make sure its on 1080/60 which is the best! You can update your own settings to ensure that all videos will load that way moving forward!

WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I USE AND HOW DO I KNOW I'M USING THE CORRECT WEIGHT? +

Each class will list any equipment needed. Some are bodyweight classes, in which case - show up as you are! For strength based classes there are listed recommendations depending on the class. For beginners I suggest starting with bodyweight and slowly adding from there. The weight should be a challenge but not ruin your body! My personal guideline is LIGHT DB= 2.5-10lbs MEDIUM DB = 10-25lbs HEAVY DB= 25+ This is just a guideline - play around and see what feels right for you. Can always hit pause and adjust!

HOW DO WE WARMUP/COOLDOWN ON MOVEBYJU? +

All of the OnDemand Strength and Bodyweight classes will include a very quick warmup/cooldown. Because we only have 40minutes together I try to keep these both quite short. That being said…you know what works best for you so please feel free to warmup prior to Moving together! And take extra time afterwards to cool it down, stretch it out, breathe…whatever you need!

AND WHAT ABOUT YOUR RUNS/CYCLES? HOW DO THEY WORK? +

These are so fun! All you need is your headphones and your finger to hit ‘PLAY’. I guide you through different intervals of varying paces to ensure you safely get a fun sweat on. The playlist is mixed by me in my own mini homemade studio and I promise you will smile! The cycles can be used outside or inside depending on what you have.

HEY JU, HOW DO YOUR PRENATAL/POSTPARTUM SESSIONS WORK? +

I am so excited about these! There will be a mixture of strength based and bodyweight workouts for you to incorporate into your routine. I have also included two videos that discuss Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness separately and some tips and tricks to have you moving safely and comfortably.

Prenatal:

-consider modifications that feel right to you during each stage of pregnancy -maintaining correct form throughout the movement to decrease the risk of injury -maintaining an effort level that feels right and safe. This will change daily! -maintaining our breath! Don’t hold it..don’t suck it in. -remember our growing extension…awareness of our bumps!

Postpartum:

I like to separate the postpartum journey into three phases: Reconnect, Restore and Restrengthen

Reconnect:

Week 1: CHILL & Breathe Week 2-4: Breathing, walking and light rehab movement

Restore:

Week 4-6: Building from Week 2-4. Maybe a few longer walks. Adding in some hills.

Restrengthen:

Week 6-12: By Week 6 you will have had you checkin with your OB/Midwives to ensure you are on the road to recovery and everything is healing as it should. Assuming there are no complications you can now start to add in light strength training work

JU ANY TIPS ON HOW I CAN PREVENT INJURY? +

So many tips! Warm your body up, take appropriate rest days, use the correct size weights, watch your form and ensure you are following it correctly through the entirety of the movement. USE YOUR BREATH! Breathing truly is the foundation and going to be your best friend when exercising.