Why TikTok Fitness Advice Is Ruining Your Strength Training Results | Ep 248

Try our new FREE calculators for Energy Expenditure (TDEE) for fat loss and muscle building, body fat percentage, and more at witsandweights.com/calculators __ Is mindless phone scrolling harming your health? Could social media platforms be rewiring your brain against your fitness progress? How can you turn your smartphone into a fitness ally instead of an enemy? Philip (@ witsandweights ) ventures into the hidden ways social media impacts your health, from disrupted sleep and increased cortisol to its effects on your posture, hunger hormones, and workout recovery. Using shocking research-based and scientific studies, Philip lays out a roadmap to reclaim your attention and use your phone as a powerful fitness tool. Discover strategies to limit distractions, curate your content, and even integrate social media use with mindful habits. With the right approach, technology can be harnessed as a tool for empowerment, enabling you to navigate the digital world effectively and reach your desired fitness outcomes. Today, you’ll learn all about: 1:34 New Calorie intake body fat calculators 2:16 Social media addiction and sleep disruption 6:28 How scrolling affects hunger hormones and mindless eating 8:23 Understanding “Tech neck” and NEAT deficit 11:47 Social media’s impact on workout focus and performance 14:01 Toxic comparison syndrome and fitness misinformation 18:16 Turning your phone into a tool for education and education 22:33 Actionable tips: batching, environment design, pattern interrupts, and curating content 28:14 Free calculators for nutrition, physique, and more! 29:42 Outro Episode resources: Try our new FREE calculators for Energy Expenditure (TDEE) for fat loss and muscle building, body fat percentage, and more at witsandweights.com/calculators Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN ). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. 👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram