Social Media May Help You Get Fit

The social media explosion has spread to almost every sector of business.  (Lewis 2011, 44-48).  In a 2011 Study published in the American Journal of Health Education, health educators were polled to determine their acceptance of use of social media as a viable instructional method.    The study, which was based upon a random online survey of Certified Health Education Specialists, revealed that social media was regarded by the health educators as an effective means of enhancing health education, provided that it followed best practices and guidelines.  It appears now that social media may also enhance education on fitness and nutrition, including instruction on such topics as weight training, diet and supplements.  Personal trainers such as former gymnast and fitness champion Kristy Lee Wilson are now training online, and doing it in a way that allows a more frequent and consistent interaction with their clients.    Clients may receive instruction from highly qualified personal trainers at their own convenience from any location.   Virtual fitness instruction may include weight training videos which clients may play back over and over again to learn proper form, and clients may ask the trainer questions on the website and receive quick answers, rather than have to wait until their next training session.  As technology advances, it will likely help us in many aspects of our daily lives, including helping us to get fit and lead a healthy lifestyle.

Reference:  Lewis, Michael.  2011.  Social Media Leadership: How to Get Off the Bench and Into the Game.