Joel Seedman Is the Fitness Industry’s Most Dangerous Influencer — Here’s the Evidence

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Does squatting past 90 degrees really wreck your knees? We break down Joel Seedman’s 90-degree rule and chaos training against the peer-reviewed research on range of motion, instability, and joint health. Learn how fitness pseudoscience gets sold to coaches and clients — and the evidence-based principles that actually build strong, resilient athletes.

Why You Feel Like a Fraud: Imposter Syndrome in Fitness Professionals

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Imposter syndrome in the fitness industry is far more common than personal trainers, strength coaches, and gym owners realize, with research showing roughly 70% of professionals will experience it during their career. In this episode of the THIRST More Podcast, Brandon Smitley breaks down the five types of imposter syndrome, why fitness professionals are uniquely vulnerable, and the evidence-based REALS framework you can use to manage self-doubt, raise your rates, and grow your coaching business with confidence.