Physiological Factors
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The possible effects
When it comes to the influence of social media and fitness, people may develop habits of:
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Body dissatisfaction
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Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia (Perloff, 2014)
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Excessive exercise
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Inactivity
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Lack of capacity to adapt and learn (Kirlic 2021)
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Language delays
Ways to combat
Below are a few ways that can help to combat against negative impacts on the physiological aspects
Social Support
With having a great social support system, such as friends, family, or community, can help to increase positive feelings and motivation in exercising (Raggatt et al., 2018)
Reward Yourself
You can reward yourself based on improvements in distance, speed and power movements. with each improvement reward yourself with your cheat meal! A spa day! or even some retail therapy!
Proper Information
Make sure to be updated and have access on the most recent and correct health information presented by health orgainzations
Goal setting
Personalize and visual the goals you want to set for yourself. By using the SMART goals method you can stay more focused, celebrate short term victories, and measure your progress along the way.
Social Media Campaigns
Help companies to improve media internventions and campaigns for more positive representation and changed attitude towards in exercising(Perloff, 2014)
Fitness is Fun
You can have fun, but still get a good sweat and muscle burn. Utilize programs like the peloton bike for motivation. Or simple change your environment and go out for an evening trail run