1477: Is Social Media Killing Your Gains?
Jan 28, 2021
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the negative impact social media can have on health and fitness and provide ways to minimize the downsides of living in the social media age.
- How social media may be affecting you more than you realize. (3:00)
- The positives of social media. (7:14)
- How social media may be killing your health and fitness gains. (8:25)
- #1 – Making a sedentary lifestyle look cool. (9:52)
- #2 – Body image issues are becoming more mainstream and disguised as motivation. (14:00)
- #3 – Becoming aware of its addictive properties. (23:18)
- #4 – The rise of poor sleep with our children. (25:17)
- The practices and key takeaways to tackle these issues. (27:35)
- #1 – Setting time limits and boundaries. (27:50)
- #2 – Shut off ALL notifications. (31:26)
- #3 – Keeping your phone in a designated space. (34:14)
- #4 – Create scheduled breaks. (36:29)
- #5 – Only follow people who provide you with the most/good healthy value. (39:18)
- The origin story of #squatandscroll. (43:01)
Related Links/Products Mentioned
- January Promotion: MAPS Fitness Starter Bundle 50% off!
- Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout**
- Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked
- Mind Pump #1140: Nir Eyal
- The Key to Fitness Success is Self-Love – Mind Pump Blog
- Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
- Mind Pump Free Resources
People Mentioned
- Adam Alter
- Nir Eyal (@neyal99) Instagram
- Enzo Coglitore (@enzocog) Instagram
