Health and fitness tips are always at our fingertips. But what works for one person might not work for another—and some advice isn’t backed by science, making it potentially downright harmful.
With quick, snappy videos promising incredible—and often unrealistic—results, it’s no wonder nearly three in five consumers turn to social media influencers for fitness advice, according to YouGov. But before long, you might find yourself spinning more plates than you can manage, frantically trying to lose weight, get fitter or improve your health.
To help cut through the noise, Newsweek spoke to two personal trainers to find out what trends are doing more harm than good—and why they should be left in 2024.
Sarah Pelc Graca, a nutrition coach and owner of Strong with Sarah Weight Loss Coaching in Novi, Michigan, and Scott Harrison, a U.K.-based celebrity personal trainer, founder of The Six Pack Revolution, and author of High Protein Meals in Minutes, have shared six fitness trends to leave behind in 2025.
Harrison emphasized the importance of focusing on nourishing your body with a moderate calorie deficit if you’re trying to lose weight and prioritizing a balanced diet of protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats and plenty of hydration.
He told Newsweek that maintaining a well-balanced diet and exercise regime will work wonders—not only physically, but mentally too.
“Make sure you are not starving the body and mind of calories and nutrition and are feeding it what it needs to be strong, powerful, and resilient.
“Remember your mind is a part of that body too, and when you stop putting diesel into your petrol engine, it will run much better.”
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