The Promise Of Magic (And Why The Fitness Industry Is Screwed)

Regular people have an innate love of magic. From a young age, we're entranced by the possibilities of things that can't be explained. 

We want to believe in the impossible because it makes life more fun and exciting. 

And there's no place where this is more apparent than in the fitness industry. 

Every day, new miracle products and diets promise to help us achieve our perfect bodies with little effort. 

But as anyone who's ever tried them knows, these promises are nothing but a load of money-sucking lies. 

In this article, we'll review the two common ways' fitness wizards' fool people and then tell you what to focus on instead.

Stay tuned!

Fad Supplements

There is no miracle pill or potion, yet the fitness industry is full of fad supplements that promise easy solutions. 

From powders that claim to help you build muscle faster to pills that claim to help you lose weight, these products often make grandiose promises they can't possibly live up to. 

They can often be dangerous, causing severe side effects or negatively affecting other medications. 

The bottom line is that there is no substitute for good habits when achieving your fitness goals. 

Even more so, if we were to create a "fitness pyramid," where the most important things are at the bottom, well, supplements would be at the top, where the least important factors sit.

And so, next time you want to purchase a supplement, ask yourself if your habits are on point first!

Fad Diets

Every year, there's a new fad diet that promises instant results. 

Keto, carnivore, paleo, vegan, you name it - the proponents of all those diets claim they are superior to other nutrition approaches.

There is, however, no actual evidence that supports these claims! 

So why do people keep falling for them? Maybe it's because we're always looking for a quick fix, and fad diets offer just that. 

Or maybe we're just suckers for a good marketing campaign. 

Either way, it's important to remember that there's no miracle weight-loss cure. 

If you want to make lasting changes, you're better off making small, sustainable changes to your diet and lifestyle.

What Actually Works

As we just learned, there's no shortage of miracle claims and quick fixes when it comes to health and fitness. 

Just Google "diet" or "fitness," and you'll be bombarded with ads for fad diets, trendy workout programs, and supplements that promise excellent results with little effort. 

But the truth is, there's no such thing as a quick fix regarding health and fitness. 

You can only achieve lasting results by establishing sustainable habits.

Sure, you might be able to lose a few pounds quickly by cutting out carbs or going on a "juice cleanse," but those results are unlikely to last. 

Instead of looking for the next quick fix, focus on making small changes you can stick with for the long haul. 

Here's what you should focus on!

Training Methods

Anyone who's scrolled through Instagram knows that trendy workout videos are everywhere. 

There are celebrities hawking their latest fitness fads, influencers showing off their toned bodies, and amateurs sharing DIY home workouts. 

With so many options available, trying out the latest celebrity workout or following a trendy fitness program can be tempting. 

However, these approaches are often ineffective and can even be harmful. 

Celebrity workouts are often designed more for show than for results, and they can be fraught with dangerous exercises that no beginner can do safely. 

Likewise, trendy fitness programs often lack scientific evidence to support their claims of effectiveness.

If your goal is to train effectively, it's best to stick to tried-and-true training principles and realise them through safe and effective training methods.

So close your Instagram feed and open the training theory books written by experts in the field!

Nutrition Principles

The internet has a lot of information on diets and recipes. And just like with training, it's easy to get caught up in trendy diets and recipes you see on the internet. 

They often involve cutting out entire food groups or eating strange combinations of foods that are supposed to promote weight loss. 

However, as you learned, these fad diets are not the way to go if you want to eat effectively. 

Instead, it would help if you stuck to the basics of good nutrition. 

That means eating various foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. 

It also means limiting less nutritious, processed foods. 

By following these basic principles of good nutrition, you can ensure that you're getting the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy and function properly... Without believing in Santa Claus!

Recovery Principles

Why do we never hear about recovery when people talk about achieving their fitness goals? 

Everyone always talks about how important it is to stick to a workout routine and eat healthily, but no one ever says anything about recovery. 

Is it because it's not as glamorous, and you can't effectively put it into a flashy Instagram video? 

Or is it because people think they don't need to focus on recovery if they're not professional athletes? 

Whatever the reason, recovery is an essential part of any fitness journey, and it's something that everyone should be paying attention to. 

Without proper recovery, our bodies can't repair the damage we do to them during exercise, which can lead to injury over time. 

So, consider your fitness goals next time, including a recovery plan. 

Besides the biggest factor (food), you should focus on hydration, sleep, and stress management.

Throw in some deep-tissue massage sessions a couple of times a month, and you will make your body truly happy and well-recovered!

The King Of All - Consistency

Anyone trying to get in shape will tell you there's no magic bullet. 

Sure, you can find all sorts of tips and tricks online or from your friends, but the only thing that matters is consistency with the things mentioned above.

A good training, nutrition, and recovery plan is nothing without consistency. You might be able to get away with skipping a few workouts, but eventually, it will catch up to you. 

If you want to get in shape, don't waste your time with the fad diets and quick fixes discussed in this article.

Stay consistent with your new habits and lifestyle, and make them sustainable!

And as always, if you need help on your fitness journey, don't hesitate to contact us!

 We're here to help.