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When it comes health and fitness, there's certainly no shortage of information out there. Unfortunately, a lot of it is false or misleading. And so much of this false information (like high reps for toning) has been around for so long and is so entrenched that it's accepted as undisputed fact by many. Lately, wherever I go, I invariably run into someone who talks like they're an expert. They speak with absolute confidence and the people who listen never seem to question what they're being told. But a lot of times, this so-called expert will say something that I know is flat out wrong. Most of the time, I'll just roll my eyes.
Now I don't pretend to be an expert. I think I know a lot about the subject, but I think it's important to always be a little humble, to keep an open mind, and to be willing to admit that you might be wrong about something or that you have a lot more to learn. Some people are pretty closed-minded. They think their way is the only way and react harshly if anyone challenges their opinions. This is probably true in general, not just in the area of health and fitness.
Have you run into or do you know such know-it-alls? I don't mean the person who you know is right. I'm talking about the person who's either badly misinformed and doesn't know it or the person who's conned everyone around him and perhaps gets a thrill from holding himself up as an expert. How do you usually deal with them? Do you correct them or do you just let it go? And what sorts of things have you heard them say that you knew were wrong?
anything that involves somebody selling you something is probably false. Stick to the fundamentals, and the military way of PT.
I know people who take all the supplements, additives, have a routine printed up, trying to optomize. They plateau too and don't seem to have much of an advantage
You guys are right. The only thing worse than the know-it-all IS the person (usually a woman) who wont take good advice or fail to even consider the good advice. "You know, high rep and low weight really is NOT a good workout routine and it does NOTHING for you". Woman says "But I dont want to get big". Geez.
Yes, there are tried and true formulas for success, for any range of goals wanting to be attained. However, everyone's bodies for the most part, can react differently to work loads. There have been numerous people who have seen results from a higher rep routine. Even professional bodybuilders sometimes incorporate higher rep/lower weight routines. Just because it doesnt/hasnt work(ed) for you, does not mean that it absolutely cant work for someone else.
Funny you should mention it. There are a few know-it-alls right here on these forums.
Me me me me me! I can admit it.
What I will also admit is that my knowledge is deep, but narrow.
Cycling, distance running, gotcha covered. Doing those for decades with some success, and yes I realize what works for me may not work for everybody.
However, as a former coach, I like to think that I am also coach-able. When I wanted to take up swimming, for instance, I found the best-in-the-biz in my location (Olympic Gold Medalist---cha-ching!) and signed up. Ditto for when I needed to add climbing and kayaking to my skills list.
I do get some good advice here on CD. I especially appreciate the tips on weights and nutrition. I know it's "free" and ya get what ya pay for, but still I am open to learning. I like to think with some common sense and some research much of the advice given here is pretty darn good.
Strangly enough I havn't come across someone like that in the 6months I've been at my gym. I'd quickly lose patience with someone who did though (of course unless they work there).
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I can admit it. 
