Medical disclaimer

VanityStrong provides fitness instruction and general wellness education. Our programs, articles, guides, meal plans and tools are educational content. They are not medical diagnosis, medical treatment, physical therapy, or personalised clinical advice, and they do not create a clinician–patient relationship.

Speak to a qualified healthcare professional before starting or changing any exercise or nutrition program, particularly if any of the following apply to you:

• Pregnancy, or recent pregnancy and postpartum recovery
• Insulin-dependent diabetes or unstable blood sugar
• Serious cardiovascular illness, chest pain, or uncontrolled blood pressure
• Severe kidney or liver disease
• A history of disordered eating
• Multiple or severe food allergies
• Recent surgery, an acute injury, or an unexplained or worsening symptom

Where our questionnaires flag situations like these, we will tell you plainly that automated customisation is not appropriate without guidance from your own healthcare provider.

We design programs that take account of realities such as menopause and perimenopause, thyroid conditions, reflux, aging, joint pain and limited mobility. Taking something into account is not the same as treating it. We make no claim to cure, treat, prevent or reverse any medical condition, and we will never suggest a supplement in place of proper medical evaluation.

Stop exercising and seek medical attention for chest pain or pressure, severe shortness of breath, dizziness or fainting, sudden weakness or numbness, or sharp, sudden, unusual or worsening pain. Discomfort from effort is normal. Pain is not a required signal that a workout is working.

You are responsible for training within your own capabilities and for the choices you make with this content. By using VanityStrong you accept that you do so at your own risk.