These are the fitness trends the experts hate

Obsessing about exercise data and Zone Two heart rates in particular are two no-nos. Cold plunges are another.

Find an exercise you enjoy rather than relying on advice from social media spruikers. Getty

Talya Minsberg

Jan 14, 2025 – 5.00am

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Fitness advice on social media can be littered with misinformation and impossible promises.

No single exercise can give you a six-pack, and just because someone has a large following doesn’t mean they’re qualified to give guidance.

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