Noel Deyzel – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Noel Deyzel

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YouTube2008

68%

WISE Score

7.7M

Subscribers

Bodybuilder with 7.6M subscribers who lifts heavy and preaches mental health—rare combo in the fitness bro universe.

Noel Deyzel

YouTube

2008

68%

WISE Score

7.7M

Subscribers

Bodybuilder with 7.6M subscribers who lifts heavy and preaches mental health—rare combo in the fitness bro universe.

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Screenwise Verdict

Noel Deyzel is one of the better fitness influencers out there—he brings mental health awareness and genuine positivity to a space that's often toxic. For a teen who's serious about getting into strength training, this channel offers solid technical instruction and motivation without the worst of bro culture.

That said, this is still YouTube fitness content, which comes with baggage: occasional swearing, the pressure cooker of bodybuilding aesthetics, and an algorithm that'll happily serve up less wholesome channels next. The heavy lift demos are impressive but could inspire a 14-year-old to load up a barbell dangerously without proper coaching.

If your teen is genuinely interested in lifting and you're willing to have conversations about safe progression, realistic body expectations, and the difference between fitness and competitive bodybuilding, Deyzel's a decent guide. Just don't let YouTube autoplay do the parenting.

Age Fit

Best for ages 14-15+ who are genuinely interested in serious strength training and have the maturity to understand safe progression. Not appropriate for younger kids or casual fitness interest—this is bodybuilding-focused content. Adults interested in lifting will also find value.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Noel Deyzel presents a genuinely positive bodybuilding presence—he's known for encouraging mental health awareness, body positivity across all body types, and creating an inclusive fitness community. His tone is motivational without toxic masculinity, and he regularly addresses self-improvement both in and out of the gym. However, occasional profanity in motivational content and the intensity of bodybuilding culture (supplement discussions, extreme dedication) means it's not squeaky-clean, just authentically supportive.

Imaginative

This is straightforward fitness instruction and motivation—workout demonstrations, nutrition tips, and personal vlogs. There's minimal creative storytelling or imaginative exploration. The 'imagination' here is limited to viewers applying training principles to their own fitness journey and problem-solving their form or nutrition, but it's fundamentally instructional content, not creative or exploratory media.

Safe

No gore, nudity, or shocking content. The channel is professionally produced with clear fitness focus. However, there are legitimate concerns: occasional strong language in motivational segments, demonstrations of extremely heavy lifts that could inspire unsafe mimicry without proper supervision, discussions of supplement use, and the inherent body image pressures of bodybuilding content. Comments are enabled on a 7.6M subscriber channel, which opens the door to unmoderated interactions. For teens interested in fitness, it's relatively safe; for younger kids, the intensity and occasional language warrant caution.

Enriching

Offers genuine value for teens and adults interested in strength training—proper form instruction, nutrition science basics, and importantly, mental health messaging that's rare in fitness spaces. Deyzel discusses discipline, goal-setting, and self-improvement in ways that extend beyond the gym. However, it's single-domain enrichment (fitness/bodybuilding) without broader cognitive or creative skill-building. The entertainment value is moderate—engaging for the target audience but not appointment viewing.

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Why It Might Be Great

Genuinely positive masculinity—Deyzel talks openly about mental health, therapy, and emotional wellness alongside deadlifts
Body-positive approach to bodybuilding that welcomes all fitness levels and body types, not just aspiring competitors
Solid technical instruction on proper form, progressive overload, and nutrition basics for teens ready to train seriously
Motivational content that emphasizes discipline and self-improvement beyond just aesthetics
17+ years of real experience means practical advice, not just influencer trends

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What to Watch For

Occasional profanity in motivational segments—preview before letting younger teens watch
Heavy compound lift demonstrations could inspire unsafe mimicry; discuss proper supervision and progression
Bodybuilding culture includes supplement discussions and extreme dedication that may create unrealistic expectations
Comments section on a massive channel means potential exposure to toxic fitness culture or body image issues
YouTube algorithm may recommend less wholesome fitness content after watching

Conversation Starters

"What do you think about his message that mental health is just as important as physical strength?"
"If you wanted to start strength training, what would be your first step? Who could help you learn proper form?"
"He talks a lot about discipline and consistency—where else in your life could those ideas apply?"
"What's the difference between training for health versus training for bodybuilding competitions?"