A former client sent me one of those viral workouts that promises to “reset your nervous system” and basically fix your whole life in five minutes. Her instincts were spot on. She asked, “Is this legit… or just a bunch of crap?” And that question is the whole point.

This episode isn’t about hating on trends. If you’re moving, it counts. Viral workouts are still movement. Do them if you like them. Keep them if they feel good. The problem is what the hype does to your head. It trains you to believe there’s always a better, shinier thing you should be doing and that you’re behind if you aren’t.

You don’t need a magic fix. You need basics you can keep. If trends make you feel like you’re always missing something, grab my free guide No More Excuses at runningwithbacon.com/excuses. It’s built to interrupt the spiral and bring you back to what actually works so you can keep going.