Fit 2 Fat 2 Fit, Personal Trainer Gains 70 pounds on purpose…? (read below)
I have my homepage set to Yahoo!… I came across this article as one of the top stories on the news ticker. A personal trainer has decided to make himself obese on purpose so that he can understand what it’s like to be obese. As fitness professionals, what are your thoughts on this? Please read the short article to understand his position before answering. http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/why-a-personal-trainer-is-making-h…
It’s his body, he can (mis) treat it however he likes. I guess it will make interesting marketing material for him once he’s done: before, after, and then back to the before shot?? I didn’t read beyond the provided clip, so I’m not clear why he needs donations; I thought a crappy lifestyle was less expensive i.e., processed foods, no gym/trainer costs, etc..I suppose it’ll be interesting to see how this process unfolds.