Four things that viral fitness fads get dead wrong
Popular online exercise challenges, such as the 75 Hard or the 12-3-20, may get you in shape in the short run. But they may not be sustainable, healthy habits.
A new trending workout seems to emerge every month. Each guarantees a happier, healthier, stronger and leaner you.
There’s a viral challenge, known as “75 Hard”, which promises to improve your mental toughness if you work out for 45 minutes twice a day – while also sticking to a diet and drinking a gallon (3.8 litres) of water daily, among other things. Another, known as 12-3-20 (not to be confused with 12-3-30 or 25-7-2), claims to transform your body. And there’s always some new kettlebell routine with thousands of TikTok views saying it can make you a faster runner almost immediately.
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