Ryan Seacrest's fans love being in the know about what he's up to, and usually, he gets nothing but praise for things like his philanthropic work and busy hosting duties. But recently, folks had more questions than comments for him.
Ahead of Thanksgiving, the longtime American Idol host had his fans talking after posting a look into his fitness routine from on the road.
"This carpet is making me feel a bit underdressed," he wrote on November 17 to caption his photos and videos. "Thanks @jarrod_houston for this #workoutoftheday, I’m still limping."
As many cheered Ryan on for his clearly grueling workout, a few were left a bit confounded by exactly what he was doing in the post
"Why [are] you wearing that vest? Looks like a bulletproof vest," one person inquired on Instagram, referencing Ryan donning a weighted vest during his workout. "Great workout but why the vest?" a different follower asked. "Aren't there supposed to be round thingy on the ends of the bar 🤣," another added, inferring to the weight plates typically added on either side of the rod.
Although the upcoming Wheel of Fortune host didn't get into specifics about the gear he used for his on-the-road workout, we know from our Fitness Awards, a good weighted vest can help evenly distribute weights across the body to create resistance, and challenge your muscles more and maximize calorie burn.
Clearly, Ryan and Jarrod know what they're doing!
Editor's note: Weight loss, health and body image are complex subjects — before deciding to go on any diet or starting any exercise, we invite you to gain a broader perspective by reading our exploration into the hazards of diet culture.
As the entertainment and news associate editor for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture. She graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in business management. She covers shows like The Rookie, 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy, though when she’s not watching the latest show on Netflix, she’s taking martial arts or drinking way too much coffee.
