- People that look good. Sure, they may have a perfect body, but they may not have anything close to perfect health and fitness lifestyles. What works for one person may not work for another. A very large part of what works and what doesn’t is based on genetic code. There are great looking people out there who never work out and eat ice cream for dinner. You wouldn’t take their advice would you?
- Fitness Magazines. These are probably the worst offenders on the planet. Aside from paraphrasing their own articles countless times (think about it, how many times have you seen “Lose that stomach fat for good!” on a women’s health mag) they are also sponsored by huge supplement corporations. The writers lack full creative freedom and required to make sponsors happy by suggesting certain diets and exercise routines. The articles lack any depth and specificity as they are trying to appeal to the largest group possible.
- Personal Trainers. Not all, but most. Look for a trainer that has an advanced degree, several certifications, and experience training a variety of individuals. But don’t be fooled, many certifications (even the biggest ones) are easily obtainable. Often times, it’s a matter of cramming for the test, then forgetting everything they read. Personal trainers are a dime a dozen…finding a really great one is like finding a needle in a haystack.
- Sales People. I’m sure this goes without saying. They have one thing in mind; sales commission. Don’t take nutritional advice from the meat head at GNC. Please.
- The Internet. That is, except for Share It Fitness (self-serving plug; we have no shame). Seriously though, the internet is full of wackos and people trying to get rich quick. Picking and choosing which information to believe is hard. There are often conflicting articles and advice from seemingly credible sources. Do yourself a favor and avoid things where people are trying to sell you products too hard. The sources that know they are credible don’t have to shove it down your throat…they know their methods work.
Matt
Co-Founder at Share It Fitness
Matt has been involved in the fitness industry for over 10 years and has worked with, and helped countless individuals improve their lives. After college, Matt started his fitness career working in the trenches as a personal trainer for a big corporate gym. It was here he saw how impersonal Big Fitness really was. Clients weren't people, they were just sales waiting to be made. After branching out and starting his own personal training business in San Diego, Matt soon developed the idea of Share It Fitness and started our (now highly successful) blog. A fitness junkie himself, Matt knows the importance of incorporating exercise into your life. When he isn't working at Share It Fitness, you can find Matt running, biking, taking yoga, or pumping iron around San Diego.
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