The Biggest Scams in the Fitness Industry
Let’s get woke
The fitness and supplement industry is a multibillion-dollar market. Popular claims include…
Burn fat faster!
Release fat stores!
Safe and effective weight loss!
Unfortunately, the evidence shows they are preying on your wishful thinking.
Save your pockets and skip the following scams…
Fat Burners
No, they don’t magically melt away fat. Although many labels claim that they burn fat, boost energy, and shed inches, the truth is that most of the “miracle” ingredients in them have not been scientifically tested. The main ingredients companies use to advertise fat burners, like caffeine, green tea, and carnitine, can be found in everyday food items that cost much less. It’s also healthier for you to get them from natural sources rather than a pill. Also, it doesn’t help that the most touted ingredient in fat burners, yohimbe, has mixed results when put to the test.
Waist Trainers
Sorry Kim K, but the verdict is out that waist trainers do not lead to sustained weight loss. Although they might have a temporary slimming effect, all the advertising about burning fat faster, targeted weight loss, and increased sweating are largely unfounded. The risks of using one long-term, especially if it does not fit properly, include breathing and digestion problems. It’s best to skip this one if you’re looking for a slimmer waist long-term.
Energy Supplements
Energy supplements usually contain unnecessary amounts of caffeine, which can cause the body actually to have an adverse reaction. A growing body of scientific evidence also is starting to show that these supplements can have serious health effects, such as increased heart rate, dizziness, heartburn, and high blood pressure. It’s much healthier and safer long-term to increase your energy levels without the pill by simply sleeping and eating better.
Detox Products
Detox therapy, in itself, sounds too good to be true… a single pill to cleanse the entire body after a day of binge eating (or drinking). Many of these pills are not regulated by the FDA, which means that manufacturers could be mixing in any ingredients they feel can convince you that their product actually works. And to make matters worse, some users have even ended up in the emergency room.
The fitness and supplement industry is a scarcely regulated industry, suggesting many of the extravagant claims are exactly that… too good to actually be true.
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