These Fitness Influencers are Stealing From Their Followers... (Disgusting)

[@melissaj1310]

“Supplements, nutrition, and training.” And Brazilian Butt Lifts apparently.

[@Sparkedbynatty]

And the juicy juice lol

[@Cjewell0422]

I will go to the locker room & make sure no ones in there & snap a photo especially after a very grueling workout. I want to remember that feeling on the bad days. It's motivates me. Because when I look back at that pic I know I can do it. I don't post them they are only for me . I'm usually drenched in sweat but smiling.

[@TheLunaPulvia]

"I actually have those overalls" lol omg John you kill me sometimes

[@rosyface_]

My husband was only half listening and was like “vitamins? Vitamins don’t sound bad” and I was like “STEEEEROIDS” from across the room 😑

[@lisalarsen2384]

Can’t wait to be married 😂

[@Moose92411]

He missed the "juicy" part, innit 😂

[@simplifiedfit1998]

Steroids are the basic tbh. Hgh, insulin, etc. The list goes on Site enhancement oil, implants as well 😅

[@omegaskittles1551]

He threw me off by spending the first few mins caring about gym selfies. I see it in the gym and just move on with life. I’m focused on me and couldn’t care less. Its weird to me when people care so much. Take a selfie in the mirror for 10 mins means 10 mins you aint using what I wanna use 😂😂

[@Mexicobeanpole]

It’s obnoxious.

[@kaylamokhoebane1127]

There is a lady at my gym who never works out, all she does is take pictures and watch her boyfriend workout… I spend about 90 min in the gym and not once have I seen her do anything other than taking pictures.

[@elkay8390]

I find it weird too lol. Like who cares, let them take selfies if they want to take selfies.

[@omegaskittles1551]

@@kaylamokhoebane1127 less equipment she usin for me to use LOL

[@omegaskittles1551]

@@Mexicobeanpole I just focus on my workout. People are weird

[@FitLabb]

Sadly most “influencers” tend to use very similar shady practices with horrible websites, promoting quick fix schemes, using BS “somatotypes” marketing, & promising fast results to steal people’s money.

[@jo_helaci]

Thank you John for saying "what I do will most likely not work for you" and that what works is personal. I used to go to the gym, using machines on and off for several years and nothing ever happened. Now since Covid started I work out at home, mostly using my own body weight and a few tools, and have managed to become quite fit. Several of my acquaintances however don't see my home workout routine as "real" training and make smug comments about what they do, implying that I should exercise that way as well. So happy to hear that I am right for sticking with what works for me.

[@cristagalli96]

"Juiced Up Jokers Sell Fitness Programs" sounds like a Wheel of Fortune puzzle answer

[@oliviasmith5156]

I’ve been going to planet fitness during the pandemic as they were the most strict about mask use but I went to more popular gym recently and I barely had anywhere to stand because there were tripods EVERYWHERE. I hate this influencer stuff in the middle of a crowded gym on Saturday morning.

[@MidnightSky1821]

Where i lived, there was a really nice PF. Had some great machines and was huge. Not too many people recording themselves which was nice.

[@logicdiary3179]

Go to a private gym instead! I go to a privately owned gym that isn't one of those big names and I've only ever seen a tripod in my instructors room when I take my kickboxing class. Plus, the environment is just better away from those corporate gyms 😊

[@xxx-wu2jj]

I love this channel! Officially starting my 100lb weight loss journey today. Starting at 262, my goal is 155. I will keep you all updated as I progress!

[@VeronicaKat]

First day of the rest of your life! You can do this!

[@rubyb.4007]

Congrats on Day 1. I went from 280lbs to 175lbs. You can do it!!!

[@citylemon7832]

You can do it!! There WILL be bumps don’t give up.

[@GetPrettyWithPuff]

you got this!!!

[@xxx-wu2jj]

Thank you everyone! I'll update you in 1 month :)

[@koreymervenne3457]

Shredded Sports Science is one of the few diamonds in the rough in the fitness world! A collab with him would be ideal for a future video.

[@Moose92411]

I would LOVE to see those two collab!

[@zinatarata]

For $300 you could probably get a personalized food plan from a nutritionist or a few hours with a PT.

[@DeadLkeMe]

11:20 not sure the actual marketing term but essentially it's heavily used as an "exclusivity" tactic. It's how Kylie Jenner built her makeup brand by selling mediocre makeup kits in fancy packaging. Build up the hype, limit the amount of product sold, trigger the FOMO, cash in (and of course have no refunds and/or poor customer service)

[@esmee6308]

FOMO is pretty strong, it's the one thing that actually gets to me a lot when it comes to buying things. Other than that I wait until the need is stupidly dire. :'')

[@FirstFallSnow]

False scarcity is the term you mean!

[@michelec4042]

Oh my gosh the "full production" gym selfies crack me up! I was at a studio that gives classes once, and a student asked the instructor to take a picture for her after class. The student went into full photoshoot mode and made the next class start late because she held up the instructor for so long!

[@hunnybee_]

“Castleberry” sounds like one of those made up names that cartoon characters come up with on the spot when they just look around and name the first two things they see. 😂 Not sorry.

[@ellanora9]

Lmao 😭😂😂

[@GetPrettyWithPuff]

BCAAS are NOTTT making her look like that 😂

[@Lenci_of_Hazelnut]

Lol this sounds a lot like Beachbody. "I hAvE FiVe SpOts AvAiLaBLe!"

[@melissarodriguez2216]

Yuppp big MLM vibes

[@gelflingfay]

I had a friend who sold for them, totally Beachbody vibes.

[@Shannon_Vlogs]

That actually is a good point. They should say who they are and what their backgrounds are

[@chloep4500]

Shredded sports science!!! Love that guy, so informative with great sarcasm

[@shaney215]

Gyms annoy me so much. Literally the women’s locker room is Instagram photo shoots like I wanna get in and get out plus go pee! Like gtfo of my way!!! I work 8 to 12 hrs and I need to study!!!!! Let’s keep a moving!

[@DeadLkeMe]

Yeah, I don't even care if you wanna stand in front of the mirror and pose. Just don't have me in your background and don't stand in the middle of the walkway 😅

[@shaney215]

@@DeadLkeMe these women are smack in the middle of everything and everywhere taking pics like bro, other people need to get in and get out.

[@arianam6430]

What gym is that? I don't think I've ever seen women do that at my gym(s). Maybe a selfie in the mirror here and there, but I've yet to see the whole photo shoot thing and I live in a big city

[@shaney215]

@@arianam6430 okay cities are different and you probably don’t live in SoCal so…??????? Idk if I just say the gym you wouldn’t know

[@Lunatic_Asylum]

"I kicked me height" A+ use of Pilkington in this video which I wasn't expecting

[@sjt7028]

Karl's the word, legend 😄

[@rocsiali4092]

"Snap crackle and pop" haha Yes, form is VERY IMPORTANT.

[@floridamanHooning]

"non refundable" yeah my bank will have a talk with you about that when I hit the ole charge back button.

[@GIChiyo]

Great video! The only thing that was bugging me was that the guy's voice did not look like it was matching his mouth movements, it was bugging me haha

[@lordsxman]

That "scarcity to impart urgency" tactic is old. I was taught to use it 10 years ago when selling gym memberships. It's hackneyed and shady.

[@hrshy491777]

The non-refundable is basically saying its the consumers fault they don’t look like her in a month.

[@gabriellafranciscaburgoshe5347]

Love love looove James! So funny and informative

[@sofritobandito8928]

I’ve been tracking my food, eating in a calorie deficit, incorporating 15mins of walking into my day and slowly but consistently losing weight… but I think I’m gonna give that formula a try. Siiiike!!! 😆

[@greyhavens9474]

Just today we were speaking about this. How can this be healthy?!

[@MopMop1234]

Yup yup you are so right. I do enjoy investing in my fitness, i like to buy programs, or pay coaches or for classes to learn skills and get better at what im doing and i stay far away from any "secret keepers" usually whatever they are selling is also such basic dumb stuff

[@lisalarsen2384]

That’s so crazy 300)?????? Doctor Greg with his 500$ phone calls: hold my stronger then last time supplements

[@diva6148]

Well, I learned two things from this video. 1. Algebra now has a practical use in everyday life. It's primarily used to confuse and scam unwittingly naive people out of money. Glad I took it in high school. 2. The trainers I had were a blessing to me in my recovery. I should contact them and thank them.

[@rachelberesford551]

now that was a great video thanks John :) made my morning

[@staciapenn5552]

I am SO BAFFLED by how this is not illegal. It is literally false marketing and spreading false information

[@bhh-zmb]

So I was thinking..and this may be impossible.. But my law brain was thinking, I think it should be illegal to sell a diet plan on the internet as an app or through Instagram or KZbin unless it’s been reviewed by a board of nutritionists/doctors/dietitians. Like you know how people get blue ticks? Diet plans should get a green tick or something. Or AT LEAST, apple store and google play should review apps that they sell to see if they could cause eating disorders.

[@iAmBeaTLes]

Hey John! Was on MFP and saw your video on there. It was so good! Congrats!

[@thetortoise6099]

Love Shredded Sports Science , Fantastic Channel !!

[@Shawnmfieldsjr]

I workout at home an in the streets f taking photos at gym or paying for a gym🤣

[@rocsiali4092]

The only filtering process that i think would be useful is the simple health screenings that legit personal training certs recommend like from NASM. It's kinda like how in usa generally, at least to play high school sports, you need a physical. I think these should be more widespread. Like in gyms. For safety.

[@FlexinPythons]

Lets start a search party… we got to find john’s money

[@Thriftyfitnesschick]

I think she left a few "supplements" out lol

[@ibrokeintourhouseandstoleu5453]

That girls voice is breaking from steroida

[@tabithasherie3279]

Quips On Shredded Sports Science are gold 👏🏼😂 on the serious note, James presents topics based on research studies and resources to support the most recent findings. Love the in-depth training science his channel brings.

[@NOAH576]

2:34 I love seeing that at planet fitness. Bunch of newbie gains taking pictures for 2 hours

[@makitheunicorn7421]

I watched an old video of yours. Now that i watch a New one again, i just had to doublecheck how colourful you are 😍 now. Amazing!

[@beckyobeck]

I'm just glad no one was in the reflection with her

[@sandrareichmann2116]

"Are you also against unrealistic not customized goals?" "I show you how to be shredded" 🤪🤪 Äh......ok It is not reasistic nor healthy to be shredded all the time and it is not my goal.....so what now? Just because you are shredded does not mean you are qualified in any way to set plans for people. Just because i do my own taxes does not mean i am qualified to make it for other people. You don't have to be totally Shredded to be qualified in fitness and beeing shredded does not qualify you to be a fitness trainer....a degree does!!!

[@AllyCakes12]

Idk who that guy is, bur I love his monotone sarcastic voice lol

[@marysenum5621]

Lol pretty sure by putting proud sponsor with Ford turned away every Chevy lover in the north. XD

[@mysterylovescompany2657]

In defence of BCAAs, when I had my accident & wound up bedbound for the first few months (Hell, I was paraplegic for the first 3), taking them - at the suggestion of a gymbro friend - from day 1 _did_ slow my muscle atrophy. ....Well, okay, my physiotherapist later acknowled they "probably" did, when assessing my condition, anyway. 🤔

[@TovaHolmberger]

Women have shower muscle atrophy than men anyway thanks to estrogen so it might be a correlation. I mostly use BCAA'S to keep my energy levels up at the gym, but I've seen a lot of articles claiming consuming BCAA'S when you're not working out can cause fat gain.

[@mysterylovescompany2657]

@@TovaHolmberger interesting! I don't pretend to be an authority on supplements (I don't normally take them, except some vitamins), I just think it was interesting that my exercise physiologist, when I finally was enough months in to see one, was like, "Okay, what _else_ have you been doing, because [the isometrics I'd been doing] aren't enough to have maintained this much tone," & I slightly sheepishly told her about the supplement, she sort of raised her eyebrows, then I asked, "Do you think it's that, then?" & she said, "I can't say for sure, but...yeah, seems likely." Maybe I just got really, really lucky. I've never been someone who gains weight without living truly egregiously for weeks on end, if that makes any difference? I think the last time I put fat on was after living on cupcakes + baked goods + doughnuts + cheesecake (we're talking like 3 full-sized cupcakes or equivalent sugar a day, minimum) for essentially 6 weeks, after accidentally _massively_ overcatering a 40-person dessert-party for my birthday a couple of years ago. And it was only like 5kg, which I dropped within a month of just starting to eat normally again. I'm 37, so my metabolism should be kaput by now, but maybe I'm just really, really, really lucky there, as well. 😄

[@gissie391]

I got advert for Tri Miami MD for skin ageing but im wondering about loose skin if it prevents during weight loss or if it can be used after wards.i been injected with neuroleptics and so for me it does matter cause im not psychotic or prescribed it or schizophrenic, but neuroleptics , as it got stretch marks and lose skin due to weight gain and it ruins musvles so i dont know if get fit it stays at all or even improves again muscles dint get same action potential nerves are damaged when i swim etc i actualky feel so light like piece plastic i think this is bad cause it means nerves are damaged and i have loss sensation it means i cant acurately sense force im exertung.i was naturally muscular not likevthat lady but even aged four or five it can be seen on photo , but its also the joints affected by it.i dont want muscles frkm weights i want it naturally just running doing hand stands etc.id like to do tings and insanity..yes true cause i di theirs it doesnt work.its um kinesthetic aware ness.you do need some.i dobtrain a lot ride bike to school circuit training once werk running i cycled about 30km a week.sprint a lot.but im fast so if not fit i go too fast at first. Face book fact checkers could learn kesson from that point in 13:21. And showing working doing proof.id like to try rowing machine.

[@estherrodriguez2054]

Omg!!! Another video from John🤩🤩🤩🦻🏻🦻🏻

[@demon_pizza0181]

Does anyone know where to find his "work for change" poster? I want ittt 😩

[@Shawnmfieldsjr]

They left out the roids 🤣

[@Xaouling]

Wondering if anyone can help I've lost 2st in weight but my body fat looks the same ... is this a mind thing or is something I've done wrong?! Thanks 😊

[@parteh_kitteh]

Is it a possible option for gym's to restrict selfies and photography to a specific times of day? I don't think it's something they can ban all together because it is publicity for their gym.

[@josephinenelan4204]

Different gyms have different clientele. I went from a gym with all kinds of socializing, classes, family and community oriented that was full of selfie takers, to a 24/7 tiny crammed gym I go to with the necessities and no selfies have I seen. Not even once, yet.

[@easportz9110]

The gym I used to go to has “no pictures” signs in the locker room…yet people still take them 🙄

[@IME987]

I just want help with my addiction to Starburst and Skittles. I’m down 116lbs and have recently plateaued. I might have to slow down my fitness routine, too. Hurt my tailbone., again.

[@schwarzfrost6209]

I think very highly of miss fit and nerdy, but she talks about sublements often and I find that rly weird. Could you please do a lil take on her and what you think about probiotics and stuff in general? 🙏🏻

[@IsabelHBMillet]

Yes! I am all for a review on her. I watch her stuff too and notice more and more supplement/ gimmicky vitamins added to each video.

[@AltClev37]

Why any woman would wanna look like that is beyond me. She’s just very scary looking.

[@ProductionsFromBeyon]

Strongly disagree on James’s movie take ... Last Action Hero is an underrated classic, great post modern take on a bloated genre. It had its flaws, but well worth a watch especially if you are already familiar with Arnie’s classics.

[@karynpeterson8343]

I love the scene with the Dobermans 🤭

[@ranger3070]

Devin got called out around 2013 with shredz making cookie cutter plans for everyone. More than likely he's still doing it now.

[@nepune93]

So im not saying that I know for sure that fafa is taking testosterone, but im around a lot of people who r afab and take it whose voice has the same kinda crackle(?) to it. It could very well just be how she sounds though 🤷

[@unicornqueen3825]

She lives in miami now, but, she is brazilian, and here "we" praise big butts, its pretty comum to see girls using this kind of stuff since a very young age

[@srrrdz16]

yes 👏🏻 so excited for the new video john!

[@TovaHolmberger]

Most supplements are just gonna help you keep energy levels up, and get enough nutrients. You don't have to take them at all, and making your own electrolyte/glucose mix is extremely easy. A cup of coffee is a great PWO as well.

[@reeses4madi]

Ive heard coffee as a good preworkout before, I def need to try that!

[@TovaHolmberger]

@@reeses4madi the main ingredient in pre-workout is usually caffeine so it only makes sense. Your body is always better at processing substances that are part of the natural source, so coffee (and tea, but the caffeine from tea is a much softer "caffeine kick") will give you the same effect for less kcal. You can also add things like sugar (honey is a good option for some other health benefits) which is also an ingredient in PWO, and BCAA'S exist in all foods rich in protein, so you could always make a coffee/vanilla milkshake with egg white in it (make sure the coffee is cold) as a PWO/snack. :)

[@ReDuVernay]

I think the whole "program that celebrities use" thing is just because we have this impression in our society that celebrities stay in better shape than anybody else.

[@parteh_kitteh]

I think also that if just feels like a shortcut to results, rather than spending months and months doing research to figure out what works best for your body. It's the same with crash diets. Working with a dietitian and pro-trainer can do that as well but they will do it the right way, as in at slower and appropriate pace. The folks who sign up for the influencer routines are the ones looking for a quick fix.

[@saraatppkdotpt8140]

Letting you know I enjoyed watching this video 😊

[@vivalarance1840]

I kinda stopped looking at these youtubers with a physique that is not reachable without the amount of hours they need to put in the gym when a lot of the times gym is their fulltime job, good genetics, and take a lot of stuff like steriods, boobjobs and BBL's, protein and supplements which I can't afford and I rather not take. It can make you look at yourself, get insecure and mad at yourself wondering why you aren't like that. I enjoy the more average person on yt tho who are more sober and give tips without the whole marketing plan to get you confussed and broke 😂

[@Blackandwhitecat-u9v]

But it IS reachable without doing ANY of those things lol! It wasn’t reachable for YOU! Lol

[@vivalarance1840]

@@Blackandwhitecat-u9v I am talking about the ones using steriods and surgical enhancement as you can read.. I actually have reached some good results working with a good schedule and balanced diet. I am more talking about the psychological effects these youtubers can bring on people, and their often times expensive programs which won't give you the results they claim to give to give.

[@Mexicobeanpole]

Who TF would want to look like that? Circus freak. I’m sick to death of people calling themselves athletes when they have their drug dealer and plastic surgeon on speed dial. 😂

[@utra_dora_2337]

@@vivalarance1840 Same!👍

[@allofthemusic]

It seems like you could just sue her here perhaps? Because she is literally lying unless she speaks on the peds

[@MSJARELA]

I love James Linker! His channel is fantastic!

[@juliajs1752]

If any billion-dollar-heavy movie studio would like to sponsor my fitness journey with a home gym and a top-notch personal trainer and someone to do the cooking and someone to do the cleaning, I'm totally fine with doing things like "celebrities". just saying...

[@ReDuVernay]

Right?! I'll vlog it if they want so they can sell ads?

[@Tinabobinna]

I feel welcomed by the peeps in the chat saying hi! 😌😅

[@Moose92411]

James Linker is one of the greatest out there.

[@MaidJehanne]

Dude, what's the deal with the disclaimers about the chat? First it was like join, then it was like join, everyone is here of their own free will and bow it's like " trust me, it's not like they say in the comment section"...I wasn't suspicious but now... 😂 Not really but, what's happening? 🙄

[@lollyb8808]

Sure u can look like that with supplements sprinkled with a bit of Anavar

[@DadBodtoBadDad]

Be good people, influencing is power 💪🏻

[@lazaruskane7294]

Philion has entered the chat

[@fitt_inglysammie1654]

Her testosterone is showing . Jesus .....how does she realistically believe that she's not on T and steroids . All she has to do is talk . These posts are so cringy. "Look at all my progress because of these SUPPLEMENTS !" give me a break.

[@Nikki-sf6bs]

There was a Twitch Blackout today....

[@trippysiren7966]

This was not recorded today. And he doesn't stream Wednesdays anyway

[@logicdiary3179]

Aside from what this built chick is using, which i suspect to be steroids, supplementation is just a tool to add to your fitness toolkit; they don't magically make you fit and buff, which is what some people try to market their supplements as and thats so wrong to lie to people. Don't give these people your money! Find yourself a local nutritionist and gym and get to work yourself. And it also helps to do your own research so infuencers aren't the ones telling you everything you know about fitness and weight loss.... because they can be wrong, so very wrong

[@tamasno1]

Been forever since I was early

[@verloren1206]

What's the world coming to... I fear for all the future generations.

[@marzipan2555]

I mean the world was messed up when you were young too you just didn't notice

[@Blackandwhitecat-u9v]

The world was always F Ed up!

[@Mexicobeanpole]

Well, she’s still young. But, I agree, social media has taken humans to a whole new level of ridiculousness.

[@ashleyhamby7146]

I've run out of sympathy for the people getting scammed, though. This stuff gets called out all the time so at this point I think their customers must try really hard to avoid any research. 🙈🙉🙈🙉🙈🙉

[@writingthewrong5376]

That's not really fair. A lot of people who are scammed are newbies and this is how they're introduced to fitness/wellness culture. I don't feel like this is a particularly empathetic reaction 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@Blackandwhitecat-u9v]

@@writingthewrong5376 Ever heard of common sense?

[@writingthewrong5376]

@@Blackandwhitecat-u9v babes. You are doing way too much.

[@ashleyhamby7146]

I was a newb once too. Still am depending on who you are. I did my research and I still do. I think everyone should know to be weary of "Influencers". I'd be especially careful if they were asking for my money🤷‍♀️

[@ashleyhamby7146]

@@Blackandwhitecat-u9v what's that? Can I use afterpay?

[@kristymetcalfe8430]

I love your nails

[@Shawnmfieldsjr]

I'm a natural muscle man

[@DrMocktopus1]

OMG I love James!

[@Truckngirl]

fafafitness....natty or not? NOT!

[@Ms.AnnThropic]

F+S+C=BS

[@andrewcollins9326]

Non bionary wtf I’m confused someone please fill me in

[@submissivebottom2741]

No the gym is empty that's the point of her taking that selfie " nothing like an empty gym "

[@chiniux7952]

1st comment 💪

[@Parliament9502]

Dude, the lights in your eyes make this unwatchable sometimes. You’re ignoring basic filmmaking rules, which is unfortunate because what you do is so vital and so important.

[@aparker4540]

Sorry this just seems riddled in sexism

[@andrewzach1921]

Someone didn't watch the whole video.