Social Media and Its Effect on Your Fitness

By MATCHUP | Star Patcher

Social media is an incredibly powerful medium and its reach among all ages of people cannot be denied. Over 70% of internet users (roughly 2 billion people) are active on social media. Video sharing sites like YouTube reach more adults from 18-34 than any single TV channel.

With social media invading almost every aspect of our lives, the fitness sector like many other areas has benefited greatly from it.

Stay Motivated

People who share their fitness goals with others are four times more likely to stay on track than those who keep their goals private. Social media can be a great motivator because humans are essentially social animals. We seek attention, approval and appreciation from each other. Social media is a place where you can bond with people across boundaries, share your successes and seek inspiration. There is a ready audience waiting to consume what you write, comment on your stories and support your endeavors.

Moreover, we love showing others that we are capable of achieving our goals. Social media provides a great medium to do just that. Positive comments from friends can encourage and motivate us to reach for our goals.

Brings Fitness to The Masses

The increasing occurrence of lifestyle diseases has made people more aware of the need to exercise regularly to stay fit. Social media has made fitness available to all. Many prominent instructors share their workouts and success stories on their social walls. These can be a big inspiration to people who are just getting started on their fitness journey. Social media can also be a great place for people to follow their fitness gurus, know about their workouts, their diets, interact with them and be continually inspired by them. Fitness gurus like Jillian Michaels, Curtis Williams, and Tara Stiles have some of the most influential pages with a huge number of followers.

Social media plays a role in individual’s journeys to get healthy. So if you’re looking for motivation or support, head online and seek guidance by your social media network and hopefully you’ll find just what you’re looking for.