Social media has become an integral part of our daily routine. From connecting with people to staying updated on the latest trends, it’s something that always has most of us hooked. However, Arnold Schwarzenegger has shared an important aspect of social media. According to him, social media might be having a detrimental effect on your fitness goals.

In a world where scrolling through social media is as common as sipping coffee, it’s essential to understand its impact on our health. Needless to say, besides its powerful connection, it has a dark side that often goes unnoticed- especially when it comes to our fitness endeavors.

Social media has an effect on your self confidence: Arnold Schwarzenegger

The bodybuilding GOAT, in his latest newsletter, referred to this phenomenon as “Social Media Kryptonite.” The idea is simple but profound: if you want to be straight away stronger in your fitness journey, stop checking social media before you train. Sounds too easy, right? Well, science backs up his statement.

In the latest edition of his newsletter, Arnie mentioned that “Looking at your feed might seem innocent, but doing it before training can lead to a 29 percent decrease in workout performance. The sub-par workouts were the result of mental fatigue. It turns out that swiping and liking burn your self-confidence and mental energy.”

The constant exposure to idealized images and lifestyle can create unrealistic expectations and trigger feelings of inadequacy. This might make you feel less confident and tired. Using social media before exercising can lead to mental fatigue, which in turn, may result in workouts that are not as effective or satisfactory as they could be.

Just like Arnie warned about social media and its impact on health, another bodybuilding great, Phil Heath, had also shared his concerns about its influence on gym-goers.

Phil Heath believes gymgoers are distracted by their phones 

The seven-time Mr. Olympia discussed a concerning situation with his fans through Instagram. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive and supportive gym environment. He candidly addressed the issue of people being too distracted by their phones in the gym. The Dream Killer urged gym-goers to have a purpose and focus on their workouts instead of spending too much time scrolling social media.

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Not only do they share the number of Sandow trophies, but they also have a similar vision when it comes to fitness and health. What do you think of Arnie and Heath’s thoughts on social media? Let us know in the comments.

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