{"id":1416,"date":"2026-01-15T08:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T08:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/99healthlongevity.com\/?p=1416"},"modified":"2026-01-15T08:00:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T08:00:40","slug":"overrated-the-worst-fitness-advice-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/99healthlongevity.com\/?p=1416","title":{"rendered":"OVERRATED: The Worst Fitness Advice Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EEOjsbQ5wYE\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In this video, I\u2019m ranking 19 fitness topics as either overrated or underrated. The topics are split up into three categories: training, nutrition, and hot fitness topics. This time, I\u2019ve brought in Dr. Mike Israetel to join me. Subscribe to his channel here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@RenaissancePeriodization<\/p>\n<p>Download my nutrition app for free: http:\/\/bit.ly\/jeffmacrofactor (2 week free trial)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>** My Fundamentals Training Program: https:\/\/shop.jeffnippard.com\/product\/fundamentals-hypertrophy-program\/<\/p>\n<p>** MacroFactor Diet App: http:\/\/bit.ly\/jeffmacrofactor [FREE 2 week trial]<\/p>\n<p>** My Ultimate Guide To Body Recomposition:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.jeffnippard.com\/product\/the-ultimate-guide-to-body-recomposition\/\">The Ultimate Guide To Body Recomposition<\/a><\/p>\n<p>** MASS (Monthly Research Review): https:\/\/bit.ly\/jeffMASS<\/p>\n<p>** Rise Gym Apparel: https:\/\/rise.ca\/jeff<\/p>\n<p>** PEScience Supplements: https:\/\/www.PEScience.com\/discount\/jeff<\/p>\n<p>** Instagram: https:\/\/instagram.com\/jeffnippard<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>Categories:<\/p>\n<p>0:00 &#8211; Overrated or underrated<br \/>\n0:26 &#8211; Cheat reps \/ ego lifting<br \/>\n1:03 &#8211; Muscle soreness<br \/>\n1:58 &#8211; Bro splits<br \/>\n2:39 &#8211; Training to failure<br \/>\n4:22 &#8211; Mind-muscle connection<br \/>\n4:57 &#8211; Pumps<br \/>\n5:26 &#8211; Dirty bulking<br \/>\n5:49 &#8211; Natural testosterone boosters<br \/>\n6:30 &#8211; 1 g of protein per lb of bodyweight<br \/>\n7:06 &#8211; Body recomposition<br \/>\n7:43 &#8211; Diet soda<br \/>\n8:12 &#8211; Diet breaks<br \/>\n8:49 &#8211; Clean eating<br \/>\n9:50 &#8211; Natty or not videos<br \/>\n10:48 &#8211; Natty vs enhanced training<br \/>\n11:31 &#8211; Cold showers<br \/>\n11:57 &#8211; No fap<br \/>\n12:35 &#8211; Locking out the knees is dangerous<br \/>\n13:02 &#8211; Filming in gyms<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>References:<\/p>\n<p>Training Frequency Meta-Analysis<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30558493\/<\/p>\n<p>Training to Failure<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/sportrxiv.org\/index.php\/server\/preprint\/view\/295<\/p>\n<p>Diet Soda<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35285920\/<\/p>\n<p>Cold Showers<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31513450\/<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>Featuring:<br \/>\nSam Sulek<br \/>\nLean Beef Patty<br \/>\nAndrew Huberman<br \/>\nDerek More Plates More Dates<br \/>\nKenny KO<br \/>\nMike O&#8217;Hearn<br \/>\nCbum<br \/>\nBranch Warren<br \/>\nCalum Von Moger<br \/>\nLee Priest<br \/>\nGreg Doucette<br \/>\nDavid Laid<br \/>\nNo Jumper Podcast<br \/>\nJay Cutler<br \/>\nJeremy Ethier<br \/>\nWill Tennyson<br \/>\nJesse James West<br \/>\nVShred<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>Filmed by Matt Dziadecki https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dziadecki\/<br \/>\nEdited by Jeff Nippard<\/p>\n<p>Music by Bankrupt Beats: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xUCZTjMJr2k<\/p>\n<p>More music from Epidemic Sound:<br \/>\nEtienne Roussel &#8211; The Cheese Is Mine<br \/>\nXavy Rusan &#8211; Fact Checkers<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>About me: I&#8217;m a Canadian natural pro bodybuilder and internationally-qualified powerlifter with a BSc in biochemistry\/chemistry and a passion for science. I&#8217;ve been training for 15 years drug-free. I&#8217;m 5&#8217;5 and fluctuate between 160 lbs (lean) and 180 lbs (bulked).<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>Disclaimers: Jeff Nippard is not a doctor or a medical professional.  Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Jeff Nippard will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this video, I\u2019m ranking 19 fitness topics as either overrated or underrated. 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