The Worst Fitness Trends of All Time

Weight loss in a pill sounds too good to be true — and it is. These “miracle” pills that supposedly boost metabolism often contain hydroxycitric acid, chromium picolinate, or ephedra, which either have absolutely no nutritional value or can cause adverse side effects, especially on the heart.

Your money is better spent on healthier food, or even green tea, a tested way to fight obesity and protect your body against disease.