Impartial truth about physique transformations posted online.
I want to believe all transformations are legit, solid work.
But Iāve been doing this long enough to know some simply arenāt.
If youāre in doubt, check the list of red flags below:
- Ask for pictures with a date stamp to validate the claimed time frame.
( Red flag: The coach canāt prove it for most of their transformations, doesnāt reply, or gets defensive.)
- Ask for at least one picture of the coach standing next to the client, or a clip of the coach training with the client.
( With online coaching itās not always doable, but if a coach is never seen standing next to any of their clients, itās a Red Flag, and questionable. )
- Check if all or most transformations posted by the coach are anonymous or have faces covered.
( Red flag / questionable:
Most or some transformations canāt be verified, faceless or anonymous people.)
- Ask for lifts or performance and progress stats.
Video clips showing progress in the gym can further validate aesthetic before-and-after pictures.
( Red flag: The coach never shows a clientās performance progress in the gym.
Purely aesthetic transformations are incomplete. Itās not that hard with drugs and a structured diet.
Pictures can be edited, angled, pumped vs flat, etc., and donāt tell the whole story. )
- Ask if the coach has any natural transformations on their resume.
Both male and female.
Focus on complete beginners, out-of-shape, untrained or obese people who have never lifted before.
( Red flag: The coach is reluctant to answer or mostly works with enhanced clients.)
None of these red flags on their own completely disproves the legitimacy of a coach or their work with clients.
However, if they appear repeatedly and the coach remains anonymous, the transformations they present are questionable.