Max loved watching fitness videos on YouTube. He learned a lot about different exercises and tips. But one day, he started wondering: “How do I know which videos are trustworthy?” Max asked his coach, who explained, “YouTube is a great place for inspiration, but not everything you see is backed by science.” The coach shared […]

Lily had been hearing a lot of talk at the gym. “You should never do cardio if you want to build muscle,” one person said. “You must lift heavy weights to get stronger,” another claimed. Lily didn’t know who to believe anymore. She asked her coach, “Why does everyone have different opinions?” The coach chuckled

Sam always heard people talk about “optimal exercises.” “You have to do these for the best results!” they said. So Sam tried them all, hoping to see quick muscle growth. But after a while, he felt frustrated. “Why isn’t this working for me?” he asked his coach. The coach smiled and said, “Sam, there’s no

One day, Emma was scrolling through her phone when she saw a bold headline: “Lose 10 pounds in 5 days with this simple workout!” Excited, she clicked on it, hoping for a quick fix. But after reading through the post, she felt more confused than ever. The workout looked strange, and the results seemed too

Lily loved fitness videos on social media, but after watching many, she started feeling frustrated. “Why isn’t this working for me?” she asked herself. One day, her coach sat down with her and said, “Lily, context matters.” The coach explained that fitness advice can change depending on the person’s goals, experience, and even their body

Max loved learning about fitness, and one day he found an article promising amazing results with a special supplement. “It’s evidence-based,” it said. Max was excited—until his coach saw the article and laughed. “Max, sometimes ‘evidence-based’ isn’t what it seems.” The coach explained that anyone can say something is based on evidence, but it’s important

Ella always saw people in her gym talking about the latest science behind lifting and diets. “If I don’t follow the science perfectly, will I even see progress?” she worried. One day, her coach overheard her and said, “Ella, science is helpful, but it’s not everything.” Ella was surprised. The coach explained that while science

Liam loved watching fitness influencers. One day, he came across an influencer who claimed to have all the answers, using big words like “muscle hypertrophy” and “periodization.” “This is the science I need,” Liam thought. But as he followed the advice, he found it hard to understand and keep up. “Am I doing this right?”

Have you ever seen a super cool workout video on social media and thought, “I want to try that!”? Well, Mia did, too. She saw a video of someone doing a crazy workout with bright lights and cool music, and everyone seemed so happy. “I have to do this,” Mia thought. She tried it the

Tom loved lifting heavy weights, but one day, he noticed his grip was slipping. “Why can’t I hold onto the bar?” he wondered. His coach, who had been watching, said, “Tom, it’s time to work on your forearms.” Tom was confused. “My forearms? But they’re already strong!” The coach explained, “Tom, your forearms are crucial