Some were simply engagement-farming nonsense suggesting I do foolish, useless things in the gym. Others, though, seemed legitimately dangerous. I started looking at the content creators' profiles and noticed a great deal of them weren't even personal trainers or otherwise certified or educated in anything related to fitness. I consider myself someone who knows what to do in the gym for the most part, but some of these people were pretty convincing when claiming to know what they were talking about. Here's what to look out for and avoid when you're choosing at-home, guided workouts to follow.
Certified personal trainers (CPTs), performance enhancement specialists (PESs), group fitness instructors (GFIs)—you'll be looking for a lot of acronyms, basically, and they should be right there in the trainer's bio on whatever platform you're using. If someone is certified in something like yoga, pilates, or cycling, their profile should also say that outright. If you don't see anything like that, keep it moving. Certifications are expensive and time-consuming; certified trainers advertise what they've earned upfront.
One thing I do when I see a tip on Instagram but I'm not so sure about it is I just ask a trainer at the gym. If you have a gym membership, there are probably trainers available and most of them are happy to answer a quick question—especially if it can prevent someone from getting hurt. Bring them a coffee or something the next time you go in, as a thank-you (sugar and milk on the side, of course, so as not to offend their nutritional sensibilities).
Avoid poor production quality
One of the reasons I love the Peloton app so much is that the production quality is really high—which it should be, since I and millions of others are paying $44 a month for the service. It's worth it, though, to be able to see and hear the instructors clearly so I never miss a form or safety cue.
A one-size-fits-all approach isn't very applicable when you're setting out to work out on your own. A yoga class that's easy for you might be hard for me and while it's good that either of us is even trying it, it's not that beneficial for you to be doing something that doesn't challenge you at all, nor for me to be doing something I can't do correctly. For something to be engaging enough for you to stick with it and also still be safe enough, it needs to be a little more tailored to your skill level.
The worst offenders for this one are found on short-form video apps like Instagram and TikTok. You see a lot of people demonstrate an exercise with no clear instruction, no modifications, and no context like how long they've been training that way or what weight they're using. Replicate their vague advice (which is tailored just to their body and skills) at your own peril.
Avoid using only free instruction
But that's the problem with free content. Creators are incentivized to post sensational videos so they can monetize a higher amount of clicks. You might not want to hear this, but sometimes, you should avoid the free option. I do my best to find the top-quality free instruction that's out there, but frankly, I love my Peloton and Les Mills+ subscriptions more than I love free YouTube videos. With those, I know I'm getting guidance from educated and credentialed trainers, the production quality is going to be high, and I'm not going to be served up any clicky gimmicks. This doesn't have to break the bank. Peloton offers a version of its app to people who don't have the company's proprietary equipment for just $24 a month instead of the $44 it costs if you do have a Bike, Tread, or Row. A basic Les Mills+ membership is $15 per month.
A lot of the fitness instructors on YouTube, Instagram, and other platforms do offer paid-only content, as well. I recommend consuming their free content to feel out if they're a fit for you, then considering subscribing.
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