1477: Is Social Media Killing Your Gains?

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