How Social Media and TikTok Are Putting Your Health At Risk | Ep 248
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Is mindless phone scrolling harming your health? Could social media platforms be rewiring your brain against your fitness progress? How can you turn your smartphone into a fitness ally instead of an enemy?
Philip (@witsandweights) ventures into the hidden ways social media impacts your health, from disrupted sleep and increased cortisol to its effects on your posture, hunger hormones, and workout recovery. Using shocking research-based and scientific studies, Philip lays out a roadmap to reclaim your attention and use your phone as a powerful fitness tool.
Discover strategies to limit distractions, curate your content, and even integrate social media use with mindful habits. With the right approach, technology can be harnessed as a tool for empowerment, enabling you to navigate the digital world effectively and reach your desired fitness outcomes.
Today, you’ll learn all about:
1:34 New Calorie intake body fat calculators
2:16 Social media addiction and sleep disruption
6:28 How scrolling affects hunger hormones and mindless eating
8:23 Understanding “Tech neck” and NEAT deficit
11:47 Social media’s impact on workout focus and performance
14:01 Toxic comparison syndrome and fitness misinformation
18:16 Turning your phone into a tool for education and education
22:33 Actionable tips: batching, environment design, pattern interrupts, and curating content
28:14 Free calculators for nutrition, physique, and more!
29:42 Outro
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