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Jan 11, 2023

The image features a social media post from Bret Contreras, PhD, discussing trends in exercise-bashing on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. The mood is informative and critical, addressing the impact of algorithms on content visibility.
Text in image: There’s been a huge exercise-bashing trend on Instagram and TikTok lately. The algorithms are rewarding polarizing posts because they’re controversial and therefore help these companies’ bottom lines.

Here’s the deal…no actual trainer that trains numerous people in REAL life ever bashes exercises.

So these black & white exercise bashing posts are huge RED FLAGS, alerting you that these content creators don’t train clients and don’t possess real expertise.

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look ma, no brace!

look ma, no brace!

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Getting support from an old friend. @fitqueenirene

Getting support from an old friend. @fitqueenirene

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Your favorite yoga teacher lifts. Ex. 1

Your favorite yoga teacher lifts. Ex. 1

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First burpees since April slow and steady wrist progress

First burpees since April slow and steady wrist progress

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suitcase squats

suitcase squats

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working with the virturvian (adaptive weight for maximum time under tension)

working with the virturvian (adaptive weight for maximum time under tension)

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living room practice

living room practice

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Jul 5, 2022

The photo shows a group of people working out in a gym, with one person performing a weightlifting exercise. The setting is energetic and focused, typical of a fitness environment.

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20 Rounds: 250m row 30 sec rest goals were power & pace focused

20 Rounds: 250m row 30 sec rest goals were power & pace focused

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