Don’t be an AskHole | Breaking Muscle
Do you ask "strangers" about your training online? Post videos and get technical advice? I bet you're even the type to follow the sheep with the ideals that best suit you. The comments that allow you to subside or the path of least resistance. Congratulations, you are an askhole!
Best defined as someone who constantly asks for advice and yet always does the exact opposite of what you have been told. In this case, you interviewed a large group of the population and chose the easiest way.
And against the popular opinion here … Professional athletes are not always the best people to ask. They are talented in their sporting skills, are trained by a qualified expert in the field and can only speak for what works for them. That doesn't make her a trainer.
Accredited and valuable trainers do not become like this with a weekend course and spend their entire career learning. From courses to reading magazines and studies to guinea pigs or working with other trainers and groups to help you get the most out of you.
In my 17 years as a coach, I still learn and pass on things. I use scientifically sound principles for the many successes of my athletes. Don't even let me start with subscription-based generic robot programming!
Before following Karen's advice, which works for her and could still injure you, you should investigate whether Karen is qualified enough to offer you free social media coaching without any background information about your fitness level and skills.
Not all experienced, trained coaches cost an arm and a leg, some of us do it for the growth of the sport. You may even find one that only helps you with your technique. Welcome to the digital age where you don't have to have the same zip code.
Can we agree to end the social media madness and focus on building the machine to have the healthiest, strongest, and fastest season yet? I'm cheering you on!