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href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgreatist.com%2Ffitness%2Ffitness-influencers&media=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.post.rvohealth.io%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2022%2F04%2F567913-Trusting-Fitness-Influencers-1296x728-Header.jpg&description=Can%20You%20Trust%20Fitness%20Influencers%3F" title="Share on Pinterest" data-pin-custom="true" data-share-url="https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/04/567913-Trusting-Fitness-Influencers-1296x728-Header.jpg"><span class="css-z1zfa">Share on Pinterest</span></a></hl-share-overlay></span><figcaption class="css-j7fud2">Illustration by Joules Garcia</figcaption></figure></div></div><div><p>Love to hate ’em or hate to love ’em, fitness influencers are an undeniable, unavoidable part of life now. </p></div><div><div data-preamp="serena-chatbot"></div></div><div><p>Whatever your <a href="https://greatist.com/grow/decluttering-your-social-media" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">social media</a> app of choice for mindless scrolling is, you’re gonna come across fitness influencers sharing <a href="https://greatist.com/fitness/50-bodyweight-exercises-you-can-do-anywhere" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">workouts</a>, <a href="https://greatist.com/health/benefits-of-dietary-supplements" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">supplements</a>, day-in-the-life (DITL) vids, <a href="https://greatist.com/fitness/50-awesome-pre-and-post-workout-snacks" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">what they eat</a> in a day, their <a href="https://greatist.com/program/good-for-you" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">favorite products</a>, flawless photos in the least amount of clothing they can get away with to show off their bods, and on and on.</p></div><div><p>BUT do they all deserve our trust? And if not, how do we know who to trust and who to unfollow?</p></div><div><p>We spoke with Maria Leguizamon, a certified personal trainer with <a href="https://recess.tv/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">Recess.TV</a>, about how to figure out which influencers to trust. And she would know — she’s a fitness influencer herself, with more than 145K followers on the ’gram. </p></div><div><p>So let’s talk about how to filter out the truth from all the obviously filtered Instagram pics.</p></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline2__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline2__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div data-testid="tabbed-article-section" class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="can-you-trust-fitness-influencers">Can I trust fitness influencers?</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>The question of the day!</p></div><div><p>The answer: It depends. While it may seem like views, shares, and likes are good indicators of trustworthiness, they’re really (really, really) not.</p></div><div><p>Lots of influencers are likable — it’s how they amass such large followings. But Leguizamon says it’s not so much about that feeling of “Do I trust this person or not?” — it’s more about <a href="https://greatist.com/health/how-often-should-you-work-out" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">results</a>, community, and <a href="https://greatist.com/fitness/online-personal-trainer" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">expertise</a>. </p></div><div><p>“It’s more about seeing the results you get from their advice,” she explains, “and the commitment to their community, not <em>only</em> as a fitness influencer but also as a <a href="https://greatist.com/fitness/home-fitness-tips" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">personal trainer</a>.” </p></div><div><p>According to her, a good influencer is one who is truly an expert but who is also engaged with and truly passionate about their community of followers — so it’s about more than money or follower count.</p></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div data-testid="tabbed-article-section" class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="how-to-spot-untrustworthy-info">How to spot info you *shouldn’t* trust — even if it has 1.1 million likes</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>When you’re watching fitness content on social media, you definitely need to have your skeptical spectacles (skeptacles?) on. Here are some Q’s to ask yourself when evaluating whether the advice is legit or nonsense:</p></div><div><h3>Is it a quick fix? </h3></div><div><p>Is it a <a href="https://greatist.com/fitness/at-home-workouts-for-beginners" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">workout</a> promising 2 weeks to a <a href="https://greatist.com/health/butt-exercises-at-home" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">bubble butt</a>, or a hack to <a href="https://greatist.com/health/how-to-lose-10-pounds-in-a-month" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">lose 10 pounds</a> in a week? Stop, don’t collaborate, and don’t listen. </p></div><div><p>Making lasting change to your body — be it fat loss or <a href="https://greatist.com/fitness/low-effort-big-gains-exercises" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">sculpting</a> — always takes time. And you should be doubly skeptical if they’re promising a quick fix … after you pay them. </p></div><div><p>“When I see some fitness influencers charging insane amounts of money for programs or fitness advice,” says Leguizamon, “I question it.”</p></div><div><h3>Is it obviously dangerous or ridiculous? </h3></div><div><p>Pretty self-explanatory. Does the advice leave you shaking your head or raising your eyebrows? 🚩🚩</p></div><div><p>Case in point: <a href="https://greatist.com/fitness/dry-scoop" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">dry scooping</a>. This trend involves swallowing a scoop of <a href="https://greatist.com/discover/best-pre-workout" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">pre-workout powder</a> with just a swig of water (when it’s meant to be mixed into 6 to 8 ounces of water). And TBH, most of the people doing it (or at least the ones posting about it on TikTok) look really fit. </p></div><div><p>BUT dry scooping just AIN’T IT, Y’ALL — in fact, it’s already been linked to one <a href="https://www.poison.org/articles/dry-scooping-can-be-life-threatening" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">heart attack</a> in an otherwise healthy 20-year-old because it delivers a highly concentrated, quickly absorbed dose of <a href="https://greatist.com/discover/daily-caffeine-intake" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">caffeine</a>.</p></div><div><h3>What makes this person an expert on this topic? </h3></div><div><p>A lot of content you see online might seem legit — it’s not touted as a quick fix, it doesn’t seem dangerous, and it’s not obviously ridiculous. So digging into the creator’s expertise is probably the biggest and most important thing you can do when evaluating fitness advice on social media. </p></div><div><p>FWIW, having a <a href="https://greatist.com/fitness/does-yoga-tone-your-body" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">muscular body</a> doesn’t make someone a fitness expert.</p></div><div><p>Certified personal trainers, <a href="https://greatist.com/fitness/fitness-trends-virtual-pt" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">physical therapists</a>, orthopedic doctors, kinesiologists, sports medicine docs, and other legit experts have in-depth knowledge of body mechanics, injury prevention, proper form, and more. That non-certified 19-year-old TikToker churning out homegrown <a href="https://greatist.com/fitness/step-machine-workout" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">workout routines</a> does NOT. </p></div><div><p>The same goes for <a href="https://greatist.com/health/cycle-syncing" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">nutrition</a>: We all eat, but we ain’t all nutrition experts — so let’s leave the detailed diet advice to registered dietitians and nutrition-savvy medical professionals.</p></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline7__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline7__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div data-testid="tabbed-article-section" class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="5-things-to-watch-for">Top 5 things influencers get wrong on social media</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>And here are a few things that influencers get straight-up wrong on the regs, along with Leguizamon’s tips about what to look for:</p></div><div><h3>1. Form, form, form</h3></div><div><p>While many influencers focus a lot on <a href="https://greatist.com/fitness/the-lift-burpees" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">proper form</a>, others tend to gloss over it — which isn’t cool, according to Leguizamon. “Without teaching how to have the correct alignment and form, people can easily get injured,” she says. </p></div><div><p>The same goes for <a href="https://greatist.com/fitness/the-lift-workout-breathing" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">proper breathing</a> while exercising, which will help you maximize your effectiveness as well. </p></div><div><p>If an influencer is sharing workouts, they should be showing you proper form to prevent injuries, as well as <a href="https://greatist.com/fitness/how-breathe-every-type-exercise#1" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">how to breathe</a> through each movement.</p></div><div><h3>2. Lack of evidence</h3></div><div><p>“Anyone can google a <a href="https://greatist.com/fitness/exercises-at-home-to-build-muscle" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">workout routine</a>,” says Leguizamon, “but the most important aspect of it should be a routine that is going to give you results.” </p></div><div><p>Screenshotting those cute workout routine images on Pinterest is great and all, but you should be verifying that it was made by a pro who knows how to craft an effective routine.</p></div><div><h3>3. “Weightlifting will make you bulky”</h3></div><div><p>“I think one of the biggest misconceptions is that <a href="https://greatist.com/fitness/how-to-start-lifting-weights" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">lifting weights</a> will bulk you,” says Leguizamon. “I wish it was that easy!”</p></div><div><p>So when she sees influencers (especially female ones) shying away from lifting or strength training, she’s always suspicious. </p></div><div><p>After all, “<a href="https://greatist.com/fitness/weight-lifting-for-weight-loss-female" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">lifting weights</a> will make you strong and help you tone up and grow muscle,” she explains. To bulk up, she adds, “you will have to eat insane amounts of food. Particularly for women, female hormones will prevent excessive muscle mass growth.”</p></div><div><h3>4. Wild supplement claims</h3></div><div><p>OK, naturally, fitness influencers make a lot of money through brand collabs, sponsored content, and affiliate sales — especially with <a href="https://greatist.com/eat/what-you-should-know-about-supplements#1" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">supplement</a> companies. That’s NOT to say that every brand they work with is automatically untrustworthy. But it is a good idea to do some research yourself before purchasing a supplement. </p></div><div><p>When you see an influencer saying things like “life-changing” or “game-changing” when it comes to a supplement — especially if it’s one they’re getting paid to promote — you gotta work some of that “trust but verify” action. </p></div><div><p><a href="https://greatist.com/health/benefits-of-dietary-supplements" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">Look for supplements</a> that are produced in facilities that follow the current good manufacturing practices (CGMPs) — a set of FDA standards — and that are third-party tested for purity, quality, and the presence of contaminants.</p></div><div><p>For sports supplements, an Informed Sport and NSF Certified for Sport certification is a good thing to look for — these labels ensure that the supplement is free of banned substances.</p></div><div><h3>5. Body transformations</h3></div><div><p>Finally, while it’s totally cool to follow fitness influencers for (sound) advice or inspiration or just because they’re interesting, one thing you want to avoid is aiming to have a body exactly like your favorite influencer’s body. </p></div><div><p>A lot of influencer content kinda does have that undercurrent of “If you do what I do, you can have a body like mine.” And that’s just not how bodies work. </p></div><div><p>Between airbrushing, filters, lighting, posing, and professional photography, your favorite influencers probably don’t even look like their IRL selves in some of their most stunning and popular photos. (Need more proof? Check out Youtuber <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQ0XPE7wxMafUf8dIHOxgQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">Stephanie Lange</a>‘s videos on influencers IRL.) </p></div><div><p>And no amount of <a href="https://greatist.com/health/weight-loss-stages" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">weight loss</a> or working out is ever gonna change your fundamental bone structure. So while you can definitely change your body through diet and fitness, there are some things you just won’t be able to do. (For example, don’t expect to have a thigh gap if you’ve got narrow hips. BTW, you don’t need a thigh gap anyway.)</p></div><div><p>Look for fitness influencers who encourage you to make the best of the body you have through sustainable <a href="https://greatist.com/health/weight-loss-in-your-30s" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">weight loss</a> or realistic <a href="https://greatist.com/fitness/workout-routines-for-beginners" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">workout routines</a>, rather than those who make you feel like there’s something wrong with how you currently are. </p></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div data-testid="tabbed-article-section" class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="where-to-get-credible-info">Where to get credible fitness info</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>First, let’s talk influencers. What are some signs that a fitness influencer knows what they’re talking about and deserves that double tap?</p></div><div><p>“Check their certifications,” says Leguizamon, adding that you should cross-reference the advice they’re giving with that of other influencers — esp those who’ve got the creds to back up what they’re saying. If you’re not hearing similar advice from the experts, that’s pretty sus.</p></div><div><p>As for other sources for credible info about health and fitness, Leguizamon recommends the <a href="https://www.acsm.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">American College of Sports Medicine</a> and the <a href="https://www.acefitness.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">American Council on Exercise</a>. (These are the two biggest and most well-known certifying orgs for personal trainers, so you can use them to get connected with a trainer too.)</p></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline12__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline12__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div data-testid="tabbed-article-section" class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="tl-dr">tl;dr</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Remember, there’s nothing wrong with being a fitness influencer, and your faves probably aren’t purposefully trying to mislead you (even if they get some things wrong). </p></div><div><p>But being an influencer is a job, and a lot of expectations come along with it.</p></div><div><p>That *life changing* <a href="https://greatist.com/health/best-b12-supplement" class="content-link css-q7lbnd">supplement</a> that’s always sneaking into their Instagram stories? There’s a huge chance the brand is paying them to advertise it. </p></div><div><p>That #BodyGoals photo on the beach? 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"},{"tagName":"div","attributes":{"data-preamp":"serena-chatbot"},"source":""},{"tagName":"p","source":"Whatever your \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/grow/decluttering-your-social-media\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003esocial media\u003c/a\u003e app of choice for mindless scrolling is, you’re gonna come across fitness influencers sharing \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/fitness/50-bodyweight-exercises-you-can-do-anywhere\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003eworkouts\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/health/benefits-of-dietary-supplements\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003esupplements\u003c/a\u003e, day-in-the-life (DITL) vids, \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/fitness/50-awesome-pre-and-post-workout-snacks\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003ewhat they eat\u003c/a\u003e in a day, their \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/program/good-for-you\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003efavorite products\u003c/a\u003e, flawless photos in the least amount of clothing they can get away with to show off their bods, and on and on."},{"tagName":"p","source":"BUT do they all deserve our trust? And if not, how do we know who to trust and who to unfollow?"},{"tagName":"p","source":"We spoke with Maria Leguizamon, a certified personal trainer with \u003ca href=\"https://recess.tv/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003eRecess.TV\u003c/a\u003e, about how to figure out which influencers to trust. And she would know — she’s a fitness influencer herself, with more than 145K followers on the ’gram. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"So let’s talk about how to filter out the truth from all the obviously filtered Instagram pics."}]},{"id":"can-you-trust-fitness-influencers","title":"Can you trust fitness influencers?","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Can I trust fitness influencers?"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"The question of the day!"},{"tagName":"p","source":"The answer: It depends. While it may seem like views, shares, and likes are good indicators of trustworthiness, they’re really (really, really) not."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Lots of influencers are likable — it’s how they amass such large followings. But Leguizamon says it’s not so much about that feeling of “Do I trust this person or not?” — it’s more about \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/health/how-often-should-you-work-out\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003eresults\u003c/a\u003e, community, and \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/fitness/online-personal-trainer\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003eexpertise\u003c/a\u003e. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"“It’s more about seeing the results you get from their advice,” she explains, “and the commitment to their community, not \u003cem\u003eonly\u003c/em\u003e as a fitness influencer but also as a \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/fitness/home-fitness-tips\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003epersonal trainer\u003c/a\u003e.” "},{"tagName":"p","source":"According to her, a good influencer is one who is truly an expert but who is also engaged with and truly passionate about their community of followers — so it’s about more than money or follower count."}]},{"id":"how-to-spot-untrustworthy-info","title":"How to spot untrustworthy info","isCollapsable":false,"header":["How to spot info you *shouldn’t* trust — even if it has 1.1 million likes"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"When you’re watching fitness content on social media, you definitely need to have your skeptical spectacles (skeptacles?) on. Here are some Q’s to ask yourself when evaluating whether the advice is legit or nonsense:"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Is it a quick fix? "},{"tagName":"p","source":"Is it a \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/fitness/at-home-workouts-for-beginners\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003eworkout\u003c/a\u003e promising 2 weeks to a \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/health/butt-exercises-at-home\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003ebubble butt\u003c/a\u003e, or a hack to \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/health/how-to-lose-10-pounds-in-a-month\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003elose 10 pounds\u003c/a\u003e in a week? Stop, don’t collaborate, and don’t listen. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"Making lasting change to your body — be it fat loss or \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/fitness/low-effort-big-gains-exercises\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003esculpting\u003c/a\u003e — always takes time. And you should be doubly skeptical if they’re promising a quick fix … after you pay them. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"“When I see some fitness influencers charging insane amounts of money for programs or fitness advice,” says Leguizamon, “I question it.”"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Is it obviously dangerous or ridiculous? "},{"tagName":"p","source":"Pretty self-explanatory. Does the advice leave you shaking your head or raising your eyebrows? 🚩🚩"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Case in point: \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/fitness/dry-scoop\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003edry scooping\u003c/a\u003e. This trend involves swallowing a scoop of \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/discover/best-pre-workout\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003epre-workout powder\u003c/a\u003e with just a swig of water (when it’s meant to be mixed into 6 to 8 ounces of water). And TBH, most of the people doing it (or at least the ones posting about it on TikTok) look really fit. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"BUT dry scooping just AIN’T IT, Y’ALL — in fact, it’s already been linked to one \u003ca href=\"https://www.poison.org/articles/dry-scooping-can-be-life-threatening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003eheart attack\u003c/a\u003e in an otherwise healthy 20-year-old because it delivers a highly concentrated, quickly absorbed dose of \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/discover/daily-caffeine-intake\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003ecaffeine\u003c/a\u003e."},{"tagName":"h3","source":"What makes this person an expert on this topic? "},{"tagName":"p","source":"A lot of content you see online might seem legit — it’s not touted as a quick fix, it doesn’t seem dangerous, and it’s not obviously ridiculous. So digging into the creator’s expertise is probably the biggest and most important thing you can do when evaluating fitness advice on social media. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"FWIW, having a \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/fitness/does-yoga-tone-your-body\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003emuscular body\u003c/a\u003e doesn’t make someone a fitness expert."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Certified personal trainers, \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/fitness/fitness-trends-virtual-pt\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003ephysical therapists\u003c/a\u003e, orthopedic doctors, kinesiologists, sports medicine docs, and other legit experts have in-depth knowledge of body mechanics, injury prevention, proper form, and more. That non-certified 19-year-old TikToker churning out homegrown \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/fitness/step-machine-workout\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003eworkout routines\u003c/a\u003e does NOT. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"The same goes for \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/health/cycle-syncing\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003enutrition\u003c/a\u003e: We all eat, but we ain’t all nutrition experts — so let’s leave the detailed diet advice to registered dietitians and nutrition-savvy medical professionals."}]},{"id":"5-things-to-watch-for","title":"5 things to watch for","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Top 5 things influencers get wrong on social media"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"And here are a few things that influencers get straight-up wrong on the regs, along with Leguizamon’s tips about what to look for:"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"1. Form, form, form"},{"tagName":"p","source":"While many influencers focus a lot on \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/fitness/the-lift-burpees\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003eproper form\u003c/a\u003e, others tend to gloss over it — which isn’t cool, according to Leguizamon. “Without teaching how to have the correct alignment and form, people can easily get injured,” she says. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"The same goes for \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/fitness/the-lift-workout-breathing\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003eproper breathing\u003c/a\u003e while exercising, which will help you maximize your effectiveness as well. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"If an influencer is sharing workouts, they should be showing you proper form to prevent injuries, as well as \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/fitness/how-breathe-every-type-exercise#1\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003ehow to breathe\u003c/a\u003e through each movement."},{"tagName":"h3","source":"2. Lack of evidence"},{"tagName":"p","source":"“Anyone can google a \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/fitness/exercises-at-home-to-build-muscle\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003eworkout routine\u003c/a\u003e,” says Leguizamon, “but the most important aspect of it should be a routine that is going to give you results.” "},{"tagName":"p","source":"Screenshotting those cute workout routine images on Pinterest is great and all, but you should be verifying that it was made by a pro who knows how to craft an effective routine."},{"tagName":"h3","source":"3. “Weightlifting will make you bulky”"},{"tagName":"p","source":"“I think one of the biggest misconceptions is that \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/fitness/how-to-start-lifting-weights\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003elifting weights\u003c/a\u003e will bulk you,” says Leguizamon. “I wish it was that easy!”"},{"tagName":"p","source":"So when she sees influencers (especially female ones) shying away from lifting or strength training, she’s always suspicious. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"After all, “\u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/fitness/weight-lifting-for-weight-loss-female\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003elifting weights\u003c/a\u003e will make you strong and help you tone up and grow muscle,” she explains. To bulk up, she adds, “you will have to eat insane amounts of food. Particularly for women, female hormones will prevent excessive muscle mass growth.”"},{"tagName":"h3","source":"4. Wild supplement claims"},{"tagName":"p","source":"OK, naturally, fitness influencers make a lot of money through brand collabs, sponsored content, and affiliate sales — especially with \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/eat/what-you-should-know-about-supplements#1\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003esupplement\u003c/a\u003e companies. That’s NOT to say that every brand they work with is automatically untrustworthy. But it is a good idea to do some research yourself before purchasing a supplement. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"When you see an influencer saying things like “life-changing” or “game-changing” when it comes to a supplement — especially if it’s one they’re getting paid to promote — you gotta work some of that “trust but verify” action. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/health/benefits-of-dietary-supplements\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003eLook for supplements\u003c/a\u003e that are produced in facilities that follow the current good manufacturing practices (CGMPs) — a set of FDA standards — and that are third-party tested for purity, quality, and the presence of contaminants."},{"tagName":"p","source":"For sports supplements, an Informed Sport and NSF Certified for Sport certification is a good thing to look for — these labels ensure that the supplement is free of banned substances."},{"tagName":"h3","source":"5. Body transformations"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Finally, while it’s totally cool to follow fitness influencers for (sound) advice or inspiration or just because they’re interesting, one thing you want to avoid is aiming to have a body exactly like your favorite influencer’s body. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"A lot of influencer content kinda does have that undercurrent of “If you do what I do, you can have a body like mine.” And that’s just not how bodies work. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"Between airbrushing, filters, lighting, posing, and professional photography, your favorite influencers probably don’t even look like their IRL selves in some of their most stunning and popular photos. (Need more proof? Check out Youtuber \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQ0XPE7wxMafUf8dIHOxgQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003eStephanie Lange\u003c/a\u003e‘s videos on influencers IRL.) "},{"tagName":"p","source":"And no amount of \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/health/weight-loss-stages\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003eweight loss\u003c/a\u003e or working out is ever gonna change your fundamental bone structure. So while you can definitely change your body through diet and fitness, there are some things you just won’t be able to do. (For example, don’t expect to have a thigh gap if you’ve got narrow hips. BTW, you don’t need a thigh gap anyway.)"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Look for fitness influencers who encourage you to make the best of the body you have through sustainable \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/health/weight-loss-in-your-30s\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003eweight loss\u003c/a\u003e or realistic \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/fitness/workout-routines-for-beginners\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003eworkout routines\u003c/a\u003e, rather than those who make you feel like there’s something wrong with how you currently are. "}]},{"id":"where-to-get-credible-info","title":"Where to get credible info","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Where to get credible fitness info"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"First, let’s talk influencers. What are some signs that a fitness influencer knows what they’re talking about and deserves that double tap?"},{"tagName":"p","source":"“Check their certifications,” says Leguizamon, adding that you should cross-reference the advice they’re giving with that of other influencers — esp those who’ve got the creds to back up what they’re saying. If you’re not hearing similar advice from the experts, that’s pretty sus."},{"tagName":"p","source":"As for other sources for credible info about health and fitness, Leguizamon recommends the \u003ca href=\"https://www.acsm.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003eAmerican College of Sports Medicine\u003c/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.acefitness.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003eAmerican Council on Exercise\u003c/a\u003e. (These are the two biggest and most well-known certifying orgs for personal trainers, so you can use them to get connected with a trainer too.)"}]},{"id":"tl-dr","title":"tl;dr","isCollapsable":false,"header":["tl;dr"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Remember, there’s nothing wrong with being a fitness influencer, and your faves probably aren’t purposefully trying to mislead you (even if they get some things wrong). "},{"tagName":"p","source":"But being an influencer is a job, and a lot of expectations come along with it."},{"tagName":"p","source":"That *life changing* \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/health/best-b12-supplement\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003esupplement\u003c/a\u003e that’s always sneaking into their Instagram stories? There’s a huge chance the brand is paying them to advertise it. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"That #BodyGoals photo on the beach? You can bet that the posing and lighting were 100 percent on point, and it wasn’t a candid shot — even if it looks like it was (or the caption implies that it was)."},{"tagName":"p","source":"We love keeping tabs on influencers (not gonna lie — our daily \u003ca href=\"https://greatist.com/eat/matcha-green-tea-guide\" class=\"content-link css-q7lbnd\"\u003ematcha latte\u003c/a\u003e habit was inspired by #ThatGirl Toks), but we encourage \u003cem\u003erealism\u003c/em\u003e when it comes to taking their advice. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"When in doubt, seek out a professional who is an expert in the area you need help with — a certified personal trainer, a physical therapist, or a registered dietitian."}]}],"hasAffiliateLinks":false,"affiliates":[],"isDisclaimer":false,"isOwnedAndOperatedPresent":false,"propsFor":{"articleResources":[],"byline":{"authors":[{"id":524,"name":{"display":"SaVanna Shoemaker, MS, RDN, LD","first":"SaVanna","last":"Shoemaker"},"link":"/authors/savanna-shoemaker","type":{"value":"author","label":"Author"},"nid":"","specialties":[],"guestTitle":"","bio":{"text":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eSaVanna is a registered dietitian and freelance writer living in the Little Rock area. In addition to Healthline and Greatist, she has written for Mashable, Verywell Health, Livestrong, and several other outlets. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in nutrition from Louisiana Tech University, and completed her dietetic internship and Master’s degree in dietetics from The University of Southern Mississippi. When she’s not writing, you can find her reading books about ketosis, fermenting various foods, cultivating her gardening skills, and chasing her kids around. 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