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Social Media Fitness Trends that are Actually BAD for Your Health

24/11/2022

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Picture Social Media Fitness Trends That Are Actually Bad For Your Health
No doubt you’ve come across the many videos of so-called influencers setting fitness challenges on the various social media channels. From waist training using uncomfortable corsetry to extreme cardio daily challenges, there are so many trends out there often being promoted by unqualified people. According to a survey carried out by Origym, a third of British people interviewed said ‘picture perfect’ social media images make them want to lose weight.

So this month we are going to take a look at some of the most popular trends and offer some alternatives to help you set realistic goals that you can achieve safely.

Exercise Trends to Avoid
  • Waist Training: Corsets are hardly a new invention being invented back in the Victorian age but their popularity has had a resurgence thanks to some celebrities who boast unrealistic hourglass body shapes. The use of waist trainers, corsets and shapewear garments can give you the appearance of a smaller waist but is it a permanent fix and is it even safe? The results from corsets and waist trainers are temporary and the main thing you lose while wearing these garments is fluids, not fat. Not only that, waist trainers can actually cause you health issues by making it more difficult for you to breathe, weaken your core muscles leading to back pain and even cause nerve damage.
  • 75 Day Hard Trial: This trend advocates high-impact, intense daily exercise over 75 days. The risk of injury with this challenge far out-weigh any supposed benefits. Not factoring rest-days with high-impact training such as this is a recipe for knee injuries and stress fractures.

The best way to improve your fitness and body shape is to take part in moderate, regular exercise and eat a healthy balanced diet. Try not to aspire to unrealistic body shape goals and instead aim to have a strong, healthy body. Fitness classes and one to one sessions are a great way to get in shape under the supervision of a qualified instructor. There, you can get help and advice on how to tailor workouts to suit your ability and fitness level and set achievable goals for life-long health and well-being.

Nutrition Trends To Avoid
  • Dry Scooping: This trend involves consuming pre-workout powders without water. Apparently some people claim taking the powders this way helps your body absorb the compounds and improves your workout- there is absolutely no science behind this claim and in fact doing this carries many risks such as potential aspiration of the powder, taking the powder undiluted gives your body a huge amount of caffeine in one go as opposed to a gradual intake which can cause heart palpitations and increased heart rate. Pre workout drinks are not for everyone but if you do use them then it is vital you follow the manufacturers preparation instructions to ensure you avoid any unwanted side effects.
  • ‘What I Eat In A Day’: There is a worrying trend doing the rounds where ‘influencers’ post what they are eating in a day, often followed by a detailed calorie count. The problem with eating like someone else is that we all have different needs - it is not healthy or realistic to blindly follow someone else’s diet simply to try and achieve the same body shape as them.
  • 30 Day Gallon of Water a Day Challenge: Another potentially dangerous trend which advises people to drink a gallon of water claiming they will see results such as weight loss, flushing of toxins and increased energy. Reviews are mixed but some experts worry that ‘water intoxication’, kidney problems and low sodium levels could affect some people who try this challenge. The NHS Eatwell guide suggests adults need to drink 6-8 200ml glasses of fluids a day which is half the amount indicated in the challenge. 

The NHS Eatwell guide contains great information on how to follow a healthy and sustainable diet for the whole family. Balance is key- don’t deny yourself treats, instead focus on eating well throughout the week.

Social media is a great tool for finding out about fitness and nutrition but should be done with caution. Research any fitness/nutrition advice and always consult your doctor before embarking on a new exercise regime or diet.
 
Contact Amanda for more information on how you can improve your health and fitness, At Smart Fitt there are lots of classes to cater for all fitness levels and physical abilities as well as personal training sessions and nutrition advice.
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Smart-Fitt - Virtual Classes

22/5/2020

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Smart Fitt Virtual Classes on Youtube
Covid-19 has meant a complete change for how Smart-Fitt can bring fitness classes to the local community but thankfully we can all still stay active with me through my virtual classes!
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Virtual classes allow anyone to join in from the comfort of their own home by following along to one of Amanda’s classes online. It’s easy to lose motivation, especially in the current situation but exercise, as we know, boosts our physical and mental health. We all need a boost right now and virtual classes are a great way to stay fit and healthy.

Smart-Fitt classes that are available online are the Move It Or Lose It classes and the Total Body Blast classes. 
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Total Body Blast - Youtube Playlist

Move it or lose it - Youtube Playlist

Move It or Lose It classes are ideal for older people and those who have limited mobility. Exercises can be performed seated or standing and can be adapted to suit everyone no matter their ability. Many of the moves are ‘functional fitness’, meaning they represent activities we commonly carry out in our daily lives eg; knee raises which can help with our ability to get up and down the stairs. The classes are fun and relaxed, as you can see in our videos:

  • Move It Or Lose It - Workout 1
  • Move It Or Lose It - Workout 2
  • Move It Or Lose It - Workout 3
  • Move It Or Lose It - Workout 4
  • Move It Or Lose It - Workout 5
  • Move It Or Lose It - Workout 6
  • Move It Or Lose It - Workout 7​
  • Move It Or Lose It - Workout 8
  • Move It Or Lose It - Workout 9
  • Move It Or Lose It - Workout 10​
  • Move It Or Lose It - Workout 11
The main focus at Amanda’s Move It Or Lose It class is to have fun while exercising and this is evident in the many testimonies from the regular attendees:
Exercises are wonderfully designed to help us older people to keep mobile, great music too, to which we often sing along!
(Sue, attends Move It Or Lose It at Elsea Park)
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Thank you so much for the weekly keep fit videos you put online... It puts a big smile on my face! I am so happy knowing I am doing something to stay fit.
(Ann, online weekly videos)
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Total Body Blast classes are High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) classes which are ideal if you want to burn calories and get fit! HIIT workouts consist of short, intense bursts of exercise followed by short periods of rest. Amanda has been doing a weekly Total Body Blast class online, checkout the workouts available so far:

  • Total Body Blast - Workout 1
  • Total Body Blast - Workout 2
  • Total Body Blast - Workout 3
  • Total Body Blast - Workout 4
  • Total Body Blast - Workout 5
  • Total Body Blast - Workout 6
  • Total Body Blast - Workout 7
  • Total Body Blast - Workout 8
  • Total Body Blast - Workout 9
  • Total Body Blast - Workout 10

Total Body Blast is great for getting in shape and improving fitness and the online classes are great for keeping you motivated:
Since lockdown I’ve been following her videos on YouTube and they’ve been so effective and good and they still manage to motivate me which is something I struggle to do on my own. I can’t wait to start the sessions again to see how much further I can push myself.
(Cassie Strickland, attends 1-1 sessions)

Watch this space for more virtual classes and shout up on social media if there is something you particularly enjoy or would like me to cover.
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