Thread: Team Beachbody

Originally Posted by E2014T

I haven't tried Shakeology, so I can't speak intelligently on the topic.

Weightgain 4000 fan myself, cheezy poof flavor.

Originally Posted by E2014T

In general, I don't like products I have to ingest unless they are prescribed by people who have verifiable medical training.

I go with the advice on first link that pops up when consulting Dr. Google, so far so good.

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I posted this before with other supplement based MLMs as food for thought. As with other opportunities written about on RS I believe the highest probable outcome is most participants lose money and move on. Some go all in, and the real dummies all in on credit and end up broke. There is however a small but possible risk of running afoul of the law and/or being sued. As always people can take away whatever they like.

As seen above MLM parent companies do everything in their power to distance themselves legally from the actions of the independent representatives. Too many MLM uplines IMO fail to address the risks their downlines are taking by using their homes and autos for business. Auto and homeowners insurance very likely will not cover business related mishaps unless additional riders or separate polices are purchased. Some affiliate agreements disclose this, most do not. Best to check with a qualified agent.

I would also consider setting up an LLC or similar to run any business separate from personal assets. I am not an attorney so check a qualified one of those too.

Supplements have been known to cause serious health problems or kill people from time to time. I do think the risk is very small of being sued, but still a risk in business that should at least be put out there.


The remaining quoted directly from: Should Personal Trainers Recommend Supplements? - Joe Cannon, MS | Exercise Physiologist which has some additional commentary on the subject worth perusing.


She was already dealing with high blood pressure. It is very likely that the supplements prescribed by the personal trainer, at the very least, contributed to her stroke, and were prehaps the reason for her stroke.

After her death:

the personal trainer
Crunch Fitness
Vitamin Shoppe
and the makers of the 5 dietary supplements

were collectively sued for $320 million.


Let me say that again—The PERSONAL TRAINER was sued because of the supplements HE recommended she take.

You—as a personal trainer—can be sued if you recommend dietary supplements to your clients. This is a fact most people never consider when they decide to become involved with supplements. This can happen whether you are a trainer working at a gym or if you are a self employed personal trainer.



There is no liability waiver and no personal trainer liability insurance that will protect you if you are sued because of supplements you recommend. In fact, personal trainer liability insurance policies sometimes even say up front that if you are sued because of dietary supplement recommendations, they will not help you.


Health Club and Trainer Are Sued in a Death - NYTimes.com