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Trend cycles promise transformation, but not all of them care about your health. We dig into the last decade of fitness with a clear lens: what actually helps you feel strong, sane, and supported—and what’s just discipline theatre for the algorithm. From the 5am club and 75 Hard to carnivore feeds served on chopping boards, we unpack the hustle aesthetics that burn people out and sell shame as self‑improvement. We also get honest about SkinnyTok’s return of thin‑obsessed messaging and why using vulnerable kids to build a fitness brand crosses every ethical line.

Then we celebrate the good. Strength training for women has changed the game—better bones, confidence, and performance goals that go beyond shrinking. We talk about the quiet power of accessible programmes like Couch to 5K, and how inclusive run clubs create community without the cult vibe. Zumba and Clubbercise earn love for making movement joyful for people who would never touch a barbell. Tech gets a balanced take too: wearables and platforms like Strava can be brilliant when they inform rather than control, while saunas and cold plunges are positioned as nice-to-have rituals, not magic bullets.

Throughout, we keep it real about illness, periods, and low‑motivation weeks, because life doesn’t pause for macros or morning routines. You’ll leave with a simple filter for the next viral trend: is it accessible, adaptable, and kind to your nervous system? Does it build strength, skill, and community over time? If the answer’s yes, keep it. If not, bin it and go lift, walk, eat well, and sleep. Enjoyed the conversation? Follow the show, share this episode with a friend, and drop your favourite trend we should celebrate next. Your reviews and shares help the community grow.

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