The biggest problem with Youtube fitness

Ever get lost down the YouTube fitness rabbit hole? You know, you’re just looking for a quick workout, and suddenly you’re drowning in a sea of videos? Yeah, me too. It’s kinda crazy how much content is out there, right? Especially for fitness creators—they’re under constant pressure to pump out new stuff to stay relevant. Take AthleanX, for example. Search “chest workouts” on their channel, and boom! Hundreds of videos. It’s wild.

Now, let’s be real: we’re not expecting some groundbreaking fitness secret every week. And honestly, for the majority of us, we don’t need it! The basics of fitness—eating well, lifting weights, and getting your cardio in—haven’t changed since, like, forever. You could probably cover all that in a few solid videos.

But here’s the thing: creators can’t just drop a few videos and call it a day. So, they end up recycling content. And that’s when the clickbait kicks in. You know the drill: flashy thumbnails and titles screaming about “secret” muscle-building tricks that’ll change your life.

These tactics, while tempting, often lead you astray. How many times have you clicked on a video promising “The ONE Exercise for Huge Biceps!” only to find the same old routine? It’s all about grabbing your attention, but it rarely delivers anything truly new or effective.

Instead of chasing these “secrets”, let’s stick to what actually works:

• Lift Heavy (Consistently): Keep pushing yourself with your weights.
• Get Your Heart Pumping: Do some cardio you enjoy.
• Eat Real Food: Fuel your body with good, whole foods.
• Rest Up!: Don’t forget to give your body time to recover.

Seriously, the fitness world is overflowing with info, but the basics are still the basics. Don’t fall for every shiny new trend. Be smart, stick to the fundamentals, and you’ll get where you want to be!