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Why People Are Faking Their Workouts

Why People Are Faking Their Workouts

Update: 2025-07-07
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This week's Addicted to Fitness explores the trend of people claiming they worked out to gain online recognition. Nick and Shannon discuss how instant gratification, external validation, and digital incentives are motivating individuals to log/post workouts on exercise based sites like Peloton or Strava. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive.

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Why People Are Faking Their Workouts

Why People Are Faking Their Workouts