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Teen Fitness Craze: Social Media Sparks Extreme Gym Culture

9/15/2025

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Teenagers are increasingly attracted to gym culture, driven by social media and fitness trends.
Hashtags like #shreddedphysique have billions of views, promoting rigorous workout routines.
George, 17, adheres to a 4,100-calorie daily diet during his bulking phase and trains four days a week, citing mental health benefits.
Nat, 18, shifted from "dirty bulking" to a carnivore diet, focusing on raw foods and intermittent fasting.
Experts caution that online fitness advice may lack credibility and could mislead youth, raising concerns about extreme fitness goals affecting health.

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Story summary

Teenagers are increasingly attracted to gym culture, driven by social media and fitness trends.
Hashtags like #shreddedphysique have billions of views, promoting rigorous workout routines.
George, 17, adheres to a 4,100-calorie daily diet during his bulking phase and trains four days a week, citing mental health benefits.
Nat, 18, shifted from "dirty bulking" to a carnivore diet, focusing on raw foods and intermittent fasting.
Experts caution that online fitness advice may lack credibility and could mislead youth, raising concerns about extreme fitness goals affecting health.