Exposting Fitness Fraud

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Ever heard get six pack abs fast while online, or the 10 minute belly fat destroyer? The fitness industry is a multi-billion dollar industry and it is not going away. Every day millions of people go on fitness websites, watch Mike Chang “six pack expert with no six pack” on YouTube, and spend time and money on losing weight. According to (Coach Calorie) the sad truth is that 70% of one’s physique is determined by genetics, and only 30% of one’s physique is up to how hard one works out, how good one’s diet is, and who one pays to get one in shape. Chances are the time and money spent on gym memberships, protein powder, gym clothes, and workout plans are not even worth it, and the fitness industry knows that-yet they still advertise these pre-workout drinks that guarantee results, workouts that claim to build muscle while burning fat, and diets that will help you lose 10 pounds in one month. Losing weight comes down to calories in vs. calories out, and the fitness industry knows it, but they don’t tell the public. The before and after shots of success stories are false advertisement as well, and every fat American sitting on their couch buys into the fact that this man lost 35 pounds in a month and don’t think to question the photo legitimacy. On the other hand the fitness industry does great things for the health and fitness of the public. There are thousands of great success stories out there where a forty year old man goes from 240 pounds with 30% body fat to 225 pounds and 6% body fat. These fitness websites motivate thousands of people to get off the couch and start their journey of obtaining a better body. Having instant access to professional tips and tricks to losing weight is a huge advantage that wasn’t around 25 years ag... ... middle of paper ... ...rs? Retrieved May 8, 2014, from http://www.evitamins.com/a/what-are-fat-burners-71#.U3y7bPldW7U Coach Calorie. (n.d.). http://www.coachcalorie.com/things-piss-me-off-fitness-industry/. Retrieved May 8, 2014, from http://www.coachcalorie.com/things-piss-me-off-fitness-industry/ Korn, M. (2013, December 27). Secrets of the fitness industry. Secrets of the fitness industry . Retrieved May 10, 2014, from https://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-ticker/secrets-of-the-fitness-industry-153234660.html Muscle&Strength. (n.d.). Whey Protein Powder: Complete A-Z Guide For All Types Of Whey Supplements. Columbia, South Carolina, United States of America. Retrieved May 9, 2014, from http://www.muscleandstrength.com/expert-guides/whey-protein Supplement Warehouse. (n.d.). Featured Products. Retrieved May 11, 2014, from http://www.supplementwarehouse.com/categories.asp?idCategory=853

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