I'm not saying there is nit good info on instagram, but there is just as much bad too! here are some of the big red flags to look out for.
~ Myth: You can look like an Instagram model if you eat like one- Instagram influencers may be pushing trendy diet or fitness products, but that’s not what gives them those six-pack abs. They do rigorous workouts and follow nutrition plans, plus photoshoots involve the perfect lighting and the right filter to help them look their best.
~ Myth: Box jumps are the best way to show off explosive strength- Stokes says box jumps are overrated and that less flashy movements, like step-ups are just as effective and less likely to cause injury.
~ Myth: A good push-up or plank includes a "booty pop"- "I see so many people doing it wrong — they stick their butt straight up in the air," the trainer explains. She says they’re doing “what’s cute versus what’s right,” and instead she advocates the “ugly butt” position - tucking your tailbone in to keep your spine straight.
~ Myth: You can learn good form just by mimicking what you see online- Just watching an exercise doesn’t explain how your body is supposed to work to do it effectively, according to Stokes, having a fitness expert in-person helps you fine tune what you’re doing and why.
~ Myth: Following the latest trend or hot new gym is the best way to work out- There’s always some new fitness trend to try, but she says committing to a program and being consistent is the best way to go.
~ Myth: Workouts should always feel difficult- "'Go hard or go home' does not lead to long-term success," Stokes says.
~ Myth: Rest days are for wimps- Stretching, using a foam roller to ease sore muscles, and getting eight hours of sleep are important for recovery and key to top performance and results at the gym.