The Moment
Weekends are for brunch. Unless you’re Kyle Juszczyk, apparently. Over the weekend, designer Kristin Juszczyk, yes, the 49ers fullback’s wife and a fan favorite on game days, dropped a brisk, funny TikTok montage of her husband’s vacation “wellness” routine.
In the clip, Kyle pours extra salt into his water constantly, lays out what looks like a pharmacy’s worth of supplements, stretches like it’s his side hustle, and, wait for it, downs a spoonful of baking soda he packed himself. When a commenter asked what the baking soda does, Kristin replied, “Nobody knows lol.” Another fan marveled at his discipline, and Kristin volleyed back: “It starts with 100 squats a day.”
The video took off because it’s peak Offseason Athlete Energy: a little intense, a little endearing, and very internet-friendly. Vacation? Technically. But also: training camp, table for one.
The Take
I’ve seen wellness trends, but this is like watching a high-performance robot try to relax on a beach, still calculating macros between sunscreen applications. The salty water tracks with the current electrolyte craze; lots of athletes salt their hydration, especially after sweating in the heat. The stretches? Normal. The supplement sprawl? Par for the pro-sports course.
The spoonful of baking soda is the eyebrow raiser. In endurance circles, sodium bicarbonate has been discussed as a buffering aid, with pro guidance, but the DIY vacation dose is giving “don’t try this at home” energy. It’s a tidy snapshot of how the modern athlete’s wellness routine can morph into content: half science, half spectacle. Like bringing a foam roller to a beach cabana, nobody’s mad, but everyone’s staring.
Here’s what I love: Kristin keeps it light, doesn’t pretend to have a secret biohack to sell, and lets the bit play. The joke lands because Kyle’s not preaching; he’s just being that guy who can’t turn off his health app, even on a boat with a fishing pole. Relatable? Maybe not. Watchable? Absolutely.
Receipts
Confirmed:
- Kristin Juszczyk posted a TikTok over the weekend showing Kyle adding salt to water, stretching often, laying out many supplements, and eating a spoonful of baking soda; she replied “Nobody knows lol” to a comment asking what the baking soda does (via @kristinjuszczyk’s TikTok post).
- Kyle Juszczyk is the San Francisco 49ers’ veteran fullback and a multi-time Pro Bowler (per the NFL’s official player records).
- Medical guidance cautions against ingesting baking soda in large amounts without professional direction due to potential health risks (per U.S. poison control guidance and major medical references).
Unverified/Reported:
- Why Kyle took baking soda, any specific dosage, or any training protocol behind it, none of that is explained in the clip.
- Any medical benefit for him personally is unknown; the video plays it for humor, not instruction.
Backstory (for Casual Readers)
Kyle Juszczyk is a longtime San Francisco 49ers fullback known for his versatility and repeated Pro Bowl nods. His wife, Kristin Juszczyk, is a designer who went viral for custom NFL game-day pieces and later scored official NFL licensing, so her behind-the-scenes peeks at football life tend to reach a wide, fashion-meets-sports audience. Translation: when Kristin posts, people watch.
What’s Next
Expect a follow-up clip or comment clarifying the baking-soda moment, because the internet has questions. If Kyle is game, we might get the “why” behind his routine and whether a performance expert approved it. Otherwise, clock more offseason content until team activities ramp up, and the 49ers’ summer calendar resets everyone to business mode.
Bottom line: fun video, memorable bit, and a timely reminder that pro athletes rarely hit an actual “off” switch, especially when a camera’s rolling.
Do you find these extreme wellness routines inspiring or exhausting, and would you ever add baking soda to your own vacation menu?
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