Level Up With Sharelle and Dani

REWIND - Sorting Through The Fitness Fads: Overrated or Underrated?

Level Up With Sharelle and Dani

Show Notes

In this episode of the Level Up Podcast, we play "Overrated or Underrated" to dissect popular fitness trends and myths. From training to failure to the value of self-help books, they provide their personal insights and challenge conventional wisdom.

Tune in:

(00:00) Introduction and Episode Overview

(07:00) Training to Failure: Is It Worth the Hype?

(14:00) Changing Training Around Your Period: Necessary or Not?

(21:00) Tracking Macros: A Must or a Hassle?

(28:00) Lifting Accessories: Essential or Excessive?

(35:00) Mini Cuts: Effective or Just a Fad?

(42:00) Filming in the Gym: Helpful or Annoying?

(49:00) Self-Help Books and Podcasts: Game Changers or Overrated?

(56:00) Discounting Your Services: A Good Strategy or Not?

(63:00) Supplements: Necessary for Gains or Just Expensive Pee?

(70:00) Training Through Full Range of Motion: Essential or Overemphasized?

(77:00) Social Media for Business: Marketing Tool or Distraction?

(84:00) Tempo Training: Fundamental or Overlooked?

(91:00) Fasting: Health Benefits or Just a Trend?

Enjoy!

Follow Level Up on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levelup_podcast_/

Sharelle: https://www.instagram.com/sharellegrant/

Dani: https://www.instagram.com/daniantonellos/

More from Level Up With Sharelle and Dani

Oct 19, 2026

In today’s episode, we ask you a question worth sitting with: are you actually living the life you want?

Oct 12, 2026

In today’s episode, we get into something that most people don’t talk about enough: why making genuine friendships gets harder as we get older, and what we can actually do about it.

Oct 5, 2026

In today's episode, we get honest about the cringe-worthy mistakes we made on our own fitness journeys, and there are plenty of them.

Sep 28, 2026

In today's episode, we get into the complexities of body image, and we are not holding back on the personal stuff.

Sep 21, 2026

In this episode, we break down the different stages of your fitness journey, from getting started in the gym through to becoming a more advanced and experienced lifter.

See all episodes →