The Cycle of Never Learning.
I’m sure you’ve been around for a while and have watched many exercise, diet, and supplement fads come and go. All the newest and best things for you since penicillin… being advertised by companies and influencers alike. Just to find out at some point that it was fake or a scam. Then you move on until the next thing pops up claiming all the same. Hopefully by now you don’t fall for these scams, regardless of how well they’re portrayed.
For instance, apple cider vinegar (ACV), I’m sure you’ve heard of it. Was once all the craze of helping you reach pinnacle health and become the fittest you’ve ever been…
The problem here, that many other claims have, is that usually there is really no evidence and if there is, it’s small. Take ACV’s biggest claims: blood sugar reduction and fat loss aid (there are other claims, but I’ll stick with the ones that at least have some research). Both studies were conducted with a control group and researcher guidance. They were also both only weeks long and consisted of a small sample group.
The issues arise when charlatans (internet people & that local gym bro) cherry-pick or just flat out don’t read past the abstract.
This is the number one problem we have nowadays with about 95% of marketing. And I want to be clear here, this goes for supplements, food, and exercise protocols.
Wrapping Up The Scam
I’m hoping I was able to drive home that we need to be more skeptical when it comes to the claims of not only supplements, but food and workouts. None of this is inherently bad, it’s how companies and people use them. I’m sorry, but even if your favorite celeb or social media personality seems like a great person, they typically have one thing in mind… making more money. Which also isn’t inherently bad. It becomes this way when they begin to promote things they have no idea about, or they do, and just don’t care. Which is another issue to add to the board.
Something that is in my line of work that I like to remind people of… take fitness. I do believe that if you’re a trainer or coach you should be able to maintain some sort of higher fitness level. Doesn’t have to be elite, but you should follow what you preach/teach. Now with that being said, just because someone can get to a certain level of performance or aesthetic DOES NOT mean they know or understand how to get you or others there (outside of what they did or currently do).
I do believe that getting generally healthy and fit takes no real skill, outside of some minor work ethic and willpower. This is why the fitness stuff has exploded on social media… anyone that holds a little bit of these traits, along with some decent genetics, can make it seem like they have all the secrets and get you there.
They can’t. If you need guidance, find a real coach or trainer that has some cred in the areas you want. Most real trainers and coaches have worked years on gym and/or training floors. And they won’t sell you promises. I’m also not saying they’re perfect, but this is a better option than some schmuck making promises off their success.
No Shortcuts… Without Dues
I’m going to finish up this article with the notion that there are no shortcuts in health and fitness. The things we would deem as “shortcuts” come with a cost. Because of this, I still don’t believe they’re shortcuts. The next claim you hear that falls along the lines of “if you do this one thing, it will fix this other thing,” turn around and walk away… better yet, run away. This is not how the human body works. Going back to the ACV, you cannot just take one thing and it changes everything. These things can help, yes. What I’m trying to say is it takes a combination of eating correctly, moving more, and then the worst part… time, work, and effort. Put in the time, work, and effort for your results. Then, enjoy the process and what you’re getting out of it.
Stop letting people fear-monger you into believing you need this or that. Especially at the cost of your health and wellness in the short-term or long-term. Again, anything that does work really well that doesn’t take much time, work, or effort will ultimately make you pay.
“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.”
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