Johanna “GrowWithJo” Devries in Workout Gear Says “This Is Your Sign To Try”

Johanna Devries is encouraging her fans and followers not to be afraid to get silly when they’re working out alone. Devries, known as “GrowWithJo” online, shared a video of herself working out in her living room, wearing pink leggings and a tan sports bra. “Getting over the ‘I feel stupid’ hump is something we all go through, no matter what type of exercise you are doing (it’s called being a beginner). But the sooner you get through it, the sooner you’ll realize how capable you are and how fun/challenging your workouts can be… If you’ve been on the fence or watching from the sidelines, this is your sign to just try,” she captioned the post. Want to get more seasoned advice from Devries? Here are her top fitness, diet, and wellness tips.

1. Fitness Journey

Devries was inspired to help others with their fitness journey—especially beginners—after having a baby. “I had gained 50 pounds throughout my pregnancy, despite my efforts to stay active, and after a traumatic birthing experience, I felt lost on my journey and extremely discouraged,” she told Forbes. “A thought emerged that I am not the only one who has or will go through this and I can help others find their way out of debilitating emotions. Many women; mothers or not, experience lapses in their journeys that make them feel isolated, shameful, and lost.”

2. Enjoying the Process

Devries started her Facebook group and YouTube channel, sharing workouts and offering advice and reassurance to the soon to be millions of fans. “Women all over the world were sharing my workouts with their moms, sisters, and besties because of how good they felt moving their bodies and letting loose in their living rooms,” she told Forbes. “The one thing that I hear the most from my community is: ‘I no longer dread working out, in fact, I look forward to my workouts as an opportunity to enjoy moving my body and feeling good in my own skin. I see amazing results but that is secondary to the feeling of accomplishment and confidence that spreads throughout my life beyond my workout/wellness routine.’”

3. Small Weights Aren’t a Waste

Devries says people shouldn’t be afraid to use smaller weights—for example, 3-pound dumbbells. “Using lighter weights than you can handle helps you develop: 1. A better connection with the muscles that are being worked, which creates a more effective movement. 2. Better form, which helps prevent injury. 3. Better breathing habits so you can increase your endurance and connect with your breath. 4. Better confidence with weights so that when you do venture to new and heavier weights, you know with full confidence how you like to grip and handle the weight,” she captioned an Instagram video.

4. High-Protein Snacks

Devries is a big fan of high-protein snacks, especially for postpartum women. One particular favorite is her salty and sweet feta cheese, pistachio, pumpkin seed, and honey balls. “Do you usually crave sweet or salty? This snack hits both those cravings AND is high protein. The pistachios and pumpkin seeds also provide large doses of minerals and good fats to help produce milk (for my fellow mamas),” she captioned a video of herself making the delicious snacks.

5. Self-Love and Compassion

Devries encourages women to be gentle and compassionate towards themselves on their fitness journeys. “Each time you follow through on your word for yourself—completing a workout you said you would do, meditating at the time you said you would, or preparing a healthy meal when that was in your plans—you build confidence because you start to trust your own word,” she told Forbes. “This is why I say build healthy habits one at a time… When you feel guilty or mad at yourself for falling behind or getting out of routine, it's just creating an even greater barrier to you taking care of yourself in maybe a new way. Treat your personal journey that way by eliminating comparison and finding what works best for you.”

Anna Victoria, a celebrated fitness influencer and creator of the BodyLura app, continues to inspire women worldwide with her empowering approach to health and fitness. Known for her authenticity and relatable content, Anna shares more than just workouts; she provides valuable insights into mental health, body positivity, and the importance of resilience. Whether she's offering inspiration on how to talk about body image with children, encouraging her followers to embrace their bodies postpartum, or motivating them to stay consistent with their fitness goals, Anna's message is clear: success in health and fitness requires both mental and physical strength. In this article, we explore some of Anna Victoria's key lifestyle tips and advice, revealing how she maintains her motivation and helps others do the same.

1. She Shared This Inspiration

Anna Victoria passionately advocates for a healthier and more positive way to talk about bodies, especially in front of children. Drawing from her decade-long experience as a personal trainer, Anna highlights how the words and attitudes expressed by adults can significantly impact a child's self-esteem and body image. She encourages her followers to focus on discussing the body in terms of its strength, energy, and capabilities rather than appearance. While acknowledging the challenges of changing ingrained habits, she stresses the importance of this shift, emphasizing that our worth goes far beyond our physical form. Anna invites her community to reflect on their own experiences and to be mindful of the influence they have on the next generation, making a powerful case for promoting confidence and a healthy relationship with food and exercise.

2. She Enters “Robot Mode”

Anna Victoria shares a straightforward but powerful strategy for sticking to a workout routine: entering "Robot Mode." She explains that the key to consistency is not overthinking the workout, especially as the scheduled time approaches, even if it’s as early as 6 am. By channeling "Robot Mode," you bypass the temptation to procrastinate and simply get moving, without giving yourself the chance to talk yourself out of it. Anna emphasizes that having a clear workout plan helps maintain this momentum, which is why she created the BodyLura app—offering quick, effective workouts and a supportive community. She encourages her followers to adopt this no-nonsense approach to ensure they stay on track and achieve their fitness goals.

3. She Has This to Say About Body Fat

Anna Victoria has a refreshingly balanced perspective on body fat, especially in the context of postpartum recovery. She shares that while she enjoys tracking her progress with tools like DEXA scans, which provide detailed information about body composition, she doesn't stress over the numbers. For Anna, the focus is on health and well-being rather than achieving a specific body fat percentage. She reminds her followers that lower body fat doesn't always equate to better health, especially if extreme methods are used to achieve it. Anna emphasizes the importance of nourishing the body, staying active, and being patient with oneself, particularly during the postpartum period. Her message is clear: love your body at every stage and focus on building strength and health rather than chasing an arbitrary number.

4. If You Miss a Workout…

Anna Victoria understands that life doesn't always go as planned, and sometimes, workout schedules get disrupted. However, she firmly believes that it's never too late to get moving. In a motivating post, she encourages her followers not to give up on their fitness goals just because they missed their ideal workout time. Instead, she urges them to squeeze in a workout whenever they can, even if it means doing it later in the day. Anna assures that the post-workout boost in energy and mood is worth the effort, and it helps in managing all other aspects of life more effectively. Her advice is simple: prioritize your well-being, even on the busiest of days, because taking care of yourself enables you to better care for everything else.

5. She Says “Fight for It!”

Anna Victoria’s rallying cry, “Fight for It,” encapsulates her approach to fitness and life. She recently announced a 12-week challenge through her BodyLura app, designed to reignite motivation and help participants achieve their fitness goals. After a summer break in Italy, where she found it challenging to maintain her routine while traveling with her kids, Anna is ready to get back on track and is inviting her followers to join her. She emphasizes that staying fit and healthy requires effort and determination, especially when no one else can do it for you. By encouraging her community to fight for their goals, Anna fosters a spirit of resilience and commitment, making it clear that with the right mindset, anything is possible.

1. Strength Training

Pedranti uses weights to build muscle and stay fit. “Good Morning ☀️You guys have been asking!!! Here is your chance to come give it a try! Three of my favorite workouts! The WARM 65 min class is amazing for my mental clarity and still lovingly gives my physical body a challenge. SHRED EXPRESS!!! Let’s GOOOOOO we are cranking up the 🎶 and getting it done! Arms, butt, abs, squats, push-ups… you name it we’re hitting it! 💪🏻 65 min HOT sequence challenges me mentally and physically- there is no better DETOX than this,” she captioned a post.

2. Switching It Up

Pedranti switches up her workouts depending on her mood. “I want to hear about your long road, the journey .. you have a ‘short-cut’ teach me!!! I want to learn & grow from strong women. I should have traded the weights in today for my yoga mat. I DID NOT have it at the gym this morning. Tomorrow is a new day ☀️ . I hope you got a good sweat in and are feeling amazing!” she captioned an Instagram post.

3. Sugar Addiction

Pedranti admits to struggling when it comes to sugar. “I do appreciate the messages asking about Health & Wellness! THE TRUTH is I STRUGGLE as well!! I LOVE ME SOME SUGAR! I could care less about alcohol… but give me a cookie or a donut and I’m your girl! If you are like I was (am… but working on it) you feel tired, sluggish, moody…. Please take a look at the flier I attached here. My business partners are INCREDIBLE at what they do. If they can help and educate ME.. they can help anyone,” she captioned a post.

4. Spin Sessions

Pedranti loves taking spin classes before teaching. The reality star loves the warm up cardio gives her for yoga. “It’s chilly out! Come get on your mats this week, we will warm you up and you will leave feeling Ahhh-mazing 👌🏻,” she captioned a post.

5. She’s a Yogi

Pedranti teaches yoga, something she is passionate about. “I’ve been asked ‘what was your first yoga class like?’ I thought I was going to die… literally. At the same time I was reborn. I laid on my mat at the end of class with tears rolling down my face. No idea why. I wasn’t sad. It was such a release. I was lost and found all in one hour and had no idea I was either,” she captioned a post.

Jaclyn Cordeiro is celebrating her birthday with a little self-love. In a new social media post, A Rod’s fitness trainer girlfriend shows off her fitter-than-ever figure in a tight workout top and leggings while sharing an inspiring message with her followers. “Give Yourself Love If You’re Handling A Situation Better Than Your Old Self Would Have. #betterthanyesterday #bdaygirl #progressnotperfection #44today,” she captioned the Instagram post. “❤❤❤” commented her boyfriend. “You are goals!!! 🔥👏seriously! My role model! Happy birthday!” added another follower. How does the influencer manage to look half her age? Here is everything you need to know about her health habits.

1. Exercise Is Her Life

Jaclyn “ventured into the world of weight lifting,” when she was young. “I immediately fell in love,” Cordeiro told Oxygen. Lifting weights “helped her through the stress of nursing school and kept me focused on my life goals.” She has competed in multiple bodybuilding and bikini competitions before-during-and-after having her kids.

2. Fasted Cardio

Jaclyn is a morning workout girl. “I train my body with intention and focus on MIND-MUSCLE CONNECTION. I always perform early morning fasted cardio. I always go into my training with muscle groups in mind but use various methods; HIIT, Tabata, FBW, isolation, TUT and listen to what my body is telling me to do (an intuitive approach),” she told Status Fitness Magazine.

3. Supplements

Jaclyn explains that she is “very mindful” of what she puts into her body. “My stack includes Energy and Burner (fasted cardio), Superfoods Greens, CLA, Multivitamin, Vitamin D, Calcium, and Vitamin C daily,” she told Status Fitness.

4. Plant-Based Eating

Jaclyn follows a “plant-based” diet. “I transitioned from animal-based to plant-based about 6 years ago. I cannot express enough the benefits for my body both physically and the overall mental clarity and function. I am able to maintain a leaner physique, eliminate GI issues and my sense of connection to my body is insanely powerful,” she told Status Fitness. One of her go-to post workout snacks is “Tofu, sweet potatoes and roasted chickpeas with lots of hot sauce!” she added to Oxygen.

5. Workout Buddies

A Rod is Jaclyn’s boyfriend, client, and workout buddy. In September 2023, the slugger opened up about his “life changing” health journey, giving credit to his girlfriend for helping him lose 32 pounds. At the end of 2021, his family pointed out that him that he was looking unhealthy. “Not what you want to hear, but I knew I wasn’t my best self,” he said. “It all came down to me making some key changes in my habits: 1. More plants, less red meat 2. Intermittent fasting 3. Night walks. Small changes led to big results, and I’m feeling better than ever,” he continued. “Thank you @jac_lynfit for being my guide and support. You coached me up to stay dedicated, motivated and improve each day.” The two regularly share photos and videos of their couple’s workouts.

Jena Sims Koepka is working on her core – in her exercise clothes. In a new social media post the golf wife shows off her strength and amazing body during an exercise circuit. “Cove + Core + Pulling,” she captioned the Instagram video, demonstrating every move in the video. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care and what is her core workout? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. F45 Workouts

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Jena is a fan of a popular workout method. “My favorite type of workout is F45,” she told FOX. “It’s just a 45-minute class. And I think I like it so much because they play amazing music and it’s so loud.”

2. Weight Lifting

“I’m not a calm, soothing Pilates, yoga princess. I’m like, ‘Scream at me.’ I want to be dripping sweat,” continued Sims. “I want loud music, heavy weights. For my body type, I like to lift weights because I don’t need to do a lot of cardio. I find that lifting weights has been the most beneficial,” she told Fox. “I've been working on just upping my weights a little bit,” she added to Daily Mail. “I can get into this sweet spot and get kind of in a plateau of working out, so I upped my weights after seeing her video because I was so impressed by what she did with her fitness. I'm trying to lift heavier. Trying to build a booty.”

3. Clean Eating

To get in shape for her Sports Illustrated photoshoot, Jena didn’t diet, “ all I'm doing is just eating as clean as I can, but I'm still splurging,” she told Daily Mail. “Like, I had four dinner rolls last night at this charity event as well as my meal.”

4. Pure Barre

Jena also likes to “mix it up” when it comes to exercise. She loves Pure Barre classes, a fusion of yoga, Pilates, and ballet and a “full body, low impact workout” for everybody, according to the brand.

5. Here is Her Core Workout

Here is her latest workout, “such a good series to work the pull muscles and the ABS,” she says.

1. roll up w/ leg extended
2. tailbone raises w/ ball between ankles and arms overhead
3. plank rows
4. assisted band pull ups