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Exercise as a Commodity: The Dangerous Trend of Quick-Fix Workouts

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Exercise as a Commodity: The Dangerous Trend of Quick-Fix Workouts

“The commercialization of exercise has created a dangerous trend where movement quality is sacrificed for marketability,” asserts Michele Bond, M.S., whose research in the International Journal of Exercise Science has exposed critical flaws in popular fitness approaches. As a contributing author to “Fascia, The Tensional Network of the Human Body – 2nd Edition” and a Kinesiologist with over two decades of experience, Bond is challenging the commodification of exercise.

“What we’re seeing in the fitness industry today is deeply concerning,” Bond explains. Through her proprietary system, The Kinesiogram™, she’s documented how trendy workout programs often ignore fundamental movement principles in favor of flashy, marketable exercises.

“Social media has amplified this problem exponentially,” Bond shares. “I regularly see exercises being promoted that show complete disregard for basic biomechanical principles. The focus is on what looks impressive rather than what works effectively and safely.”

The commodification of exercise has led to a troubling disconnect between movement science and popular fitness trends. “People are being sold exercise programs like fashion accessories,” Bond notes. “But the body has foundational properties that can’t be ignored without consequences.”

Through extensive clinical observation, Bond has seen the aftermath of this trend. “I’ve helped numerous clients recover from injuries sustained while following trendy workout programs that prioritized marketability over movement quality,” she reveals. “The body eventually rebels against poor movement patterns, no matter how popular the program might be.”

The problem goes beyond just poor exercise selection. “When exercise becomes purely a commodity, we lose sight of its fundamental purpose – to enhance human function and well-being,” Bond emphasizes. “Instead, it becomes about selling quick fixes and instant results.”

Bond’s research into fascial tissue response demonstrates why quick-fix approaches often fail. “The body’s connective tissue system requires proper progression and respect for fundamental movement principles,” she explains. “You can’t shortcut biology, no matter how good the marketing is.”

Through The Kinesiogram™ system, Bond establishes clear movement benchmarks that must be met before advancing to more challenging exercises. “We need to return to respecting the body’s natural movement hierarchy,” she shares. “Jumping into advanced exercises without proper foundations is a recipe for disaster.”

The impact of this commercialization extends beyond individual workouts. “We’re creating a fitness culture that values appearance over function, instant gratification over proper progression,” Bond notes. “This undermines the very essence of what exercise should be.”

The solution requires a fundamental shift in how we approach exercise. “Instead of chasing the latest trends, we need to return to movement principles that respect how the body actually works,” Bond explains. “This isn’t as marketable, but it’s far more effective.”

Success in exercise isn’t about finding the newest program or most extreme workout. “Real results come from understanding and respecting fundamental movement patterns,” Bond emphasizes. “Everything else is just marketing.”

This represents a significant departure from current fitness industry trends. Instead of selling quick fixes and extreme workouts, Bond advocates for a return to movement quality and proper progression.

“One of the most frustrating aspects of current fitness culture is seeing excellent movement professionals overlooked in favor of whoever has the flashiest marketing,” Bond shares. “We’re letting social media influence override movement science.”

The implications reach beyond just exercise effectiveness. Bond’s research indicates that poor movement patterns, once established, can create long-term dysfunction that becomes increasingly difficult to correct.

 

Ready to break free from trendy workouts and discover movement that actually works? Visit www.michelebond.com and sign up for the mailing list to learn about science-based movement approaches and receive notification about the upcoming online training community launching in early 2025. Put substance over style in your fitness journey.

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