Ep. #1018: Tony Coffey on Dealing with Fitness Misinformation

It’s not news that the fitness industry is filled with misinformation. Whether it’s coming from supplement peddlers spewing pseudoscience or fake natties touting the benefits of living like a hunter-gatherer, the fitness space can be tough to navigate (and especially for newcomers). Who can you trust and who makes an effort to seem trustworthy, but is really just wanting to sell you something? That’s why my guest, Tony Coffey of Train Bloom, and I are discussing in this podcast interview. Tony is a coach, educator, public speaker, and a prominent voice in the evidence-based fitness space on social media, which is why we’re proud to have him as a Legion Athlete. It’s also why he’s the perfect guest to discuss fitness red flags as a lot of what’s wrong with the fitness industry is disseminated on social media. In this interview, Tony and I discuss . . . - “Red flags” and “green flags” when it comes to fitness influencers - The rise of social media, why it’s so easy to find misinformation, and the difficulty in finding reliable information - The problem with absolutism - The importance of looking at counter arguments and being open to changing your mind - The growth of evidence-based fitness and “abstract surfers” and “PubMedders” - And more . . . So, if you’re interested in learning about what’s wrong with the fitness industry and how to navigate the social media landscape to find reliable people to follow and content to consume, check out this podcast and let me know your thoughts! Timestamps (0:00) - Legion VIP One-on-One Coaching: https://www.muscleforlife.show/vip (16:15) - What are some red flags you see on social media? (45:49) - What are some red flags around fat loss? Mentioned on the Show: Legion VIP One-on-One Coaching: https://www.muscleforlife.show/vip Tony’s Website: trainbloom.com Tony’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainbloom/ Tony’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trainbloom