We Judged 20 Fitness Fads So You Don’t Have To

From cold plunges to booty bands, 75 Hard to walking pads — the fitness world is flooded with trends claiming to be the next big thing. But are they actually worth your time… or just another fast track to burnout, boredom, or broken knees?

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In this episode, we put 20 of the most popular fitness fads on trial.
No filters — just real talk, bold opinions, and honest takes on what’s actually helpful… and what’s total nonsense.

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We cover:

• The real deal with 12-3-30
• Whether HIIT every day is helping or hurting you
• Why some trends are all hype and no science
• The hidden risks behind influencer workouts
• And the one trend we secretly love (but kind of hate ourselves for it)

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If you’ve ever wondered, “Should I be doing that too?” — this one’s for you.

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Tune in, laugh a little, and walk away knowing which trends are worth your energy… and which belong in the trash.

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Because when it comes to your health, clarity beats chaos. Every time.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Fitness Trends
02:30 75 Hard: Mental Toughness or Burnout?
09:00 Walking Pads: Productivity or Distraction?
12:50 Carnivore Diet: Survival Mode or Nonsense?
14:29 High Rep, Lightweight Workouts: Are They Effective?
18:53 10,000 Steps a Day: Myth or Reality?
24:41 Energy Drinks: Boost or Burden?
30:59 Refreshing Mocktails and Hydration Choices
33:01 Caffeine: Energy Blocker or Performance Enhancer?
34:04 Barefoot Training: Trendy or Beneficial?
36:46 Fasted Cardio: Effective or Unnecessary?
42:36 Running Safety and Awareness
45:47 Booty Bands: Effective Tool or Marketing Gimmick?
48:10 HIIT: Efficient Fat Loss or Stress Inducer?
48:39 The Influence of HRV on Workouts
49:26 Pros and Cons of Influencer Workouts
50:40 Cold Plunges and Ice Baths: A Personal Perspective
51:57 Exploring Red Light Therapy
53:54 The Myths of Sweating and Fat Loss
55:17 Ankle Weights: Functional Boost or Risky Business?
55:58 Group Fitness Classes: Community or Chaos?
57:27 The 12-3-30 Treadmill Method: A Trend or Effective Workout?
59:32 Smartwatches and HRV: Helpful Tool or Mental Trap?
01:02:30 Fitness Challenges: Jumpstart or Yo-Yo Effect?
01:05:00 Peloton: Game-Changer or Overpriced Spin Cult?

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