r/fitness30plus rules, stats, and what to post
Know the rules before you post. So easy grandma can do it.
- To post
- No minimum in the rules
- To comment
- No minimum in the rules
- Self-promotion
- Banned
- Links
- Banned
- Promo risk
- High
- From the rules, not from removal counts
- Community age
- 12 years
- Since Jan 2014
About r/fitness30plus
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/fitness30plus: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.Checked from the r/fitness30plus rules on Reddit.
r/fitness30plus rules
10 rules, in the community's own words.
- 1
Start here.
If you're new to the sub or fitness in general and are looking for guidance or to participate then we ask that you first read the subreddit rules and give the fitness wiki a read. You are expected to read and follow the rules in here. https://thefitness.wiki/guided-tour/ https://www.reddit.com/r/fitness30plus/wiki/rules/
- 2
Be Respectful and Civil
r/Fitness30plus is a place to discuss and learn about fitness in a civil manner. We are all here to get fit together. Posters are expected to remember that they are interacting with people they don't know, in a public community, and not in private with their circle of friends. If you wouldn't say it to someone you've just met, your grandma, or your boss, don't say it here. Phrased another way, this rule could be "Be excellent to each other", or "Don't be a dick".
- 3
Progress Posts/Feedback seeking questions or threads
Recommended format: Height, Age, Sex Starting & Ending Weight or Current Weight Diet/Lifting Routines Time Period Elapsed The thread should be informative and useful for those that are reading it. You don't have to write a novel but the more information and details you can provide the better. The thread should be more than just a selfie post. https://www.reddit.com/r/fitness30plus/wiki/rules#wiki_rule_.234_-_progress_posts_must_be_detailed_and_useful
- 4
No Medical Advice
If you're sick, hurt, disabled, or injured the internet is not the place to go. You should instead find a professional with proper education and experience who can examine and treat you in person, and whom you will be able to hold legally responsible for further injury. https://www.reddit.com/r/fitness30plus/wiki/rules#wiki_rule_.235_-_no_medical_advice
- 5
Moderators have the final word
The final decision of what to take action on always rests with the moderation team. The mods WILL delete any post or comment we feel is not a good fit, regardless of any sidebar or FAQ statements. A post doesn't have to violate a rule to suck, sometimes people get creative. The mods WILL ban people who are more trouble than they're worth, regardless of any sidebar or FAQ statements. A user doesn't have to violate a rule to suck, sometimes people get creative.
- 6
No self promotion
Reddit has a built in system for advertising if you want use Reddit as a platform to drive traffic to your website, blog, social media, products, services, surveys, apps or anything else. Do not link them here. You will be banned.
- 7
No Debbie Downers
Comments that are dismissive or overly negative about others’ accomplishments, goals, or methods are discouraged in here.This is a supportive community. If your only response from seeing a heavy deadlift is fear and criticism, this might not be the best place for you. We do not question your good intentions, and we do appreciate your concern, but from now on please remember the rules before commenting.
- 8
General Dumbfuckery
Sometimes descriptions don't cut it
- 9
Natty/Sumo/Arch policing
None of that in here. You can ask (politely/civilly) but attacking/arguing/negging/accusing a user will get you removed from the sub.
- 10
No routine critiques
No routine critiques allowed in the sub. It is strongly advised to run a premade routine that has been made by a professional. Why? Because they have been tried countless times and are proven to work. You should avoid trying to create your own routine and it will almost always lead to issues down the road. You can grab a recommended program from the fitness wiki. https://thefitness.wiki/guided-tour/
What to post in r/fitness30plus
What fits the room, and what gets removed.
Works well
- Sharing a highly detailed progress post that includes your height, age, sex, starting and ending weight, and the diet or lifting routines you used over a specific time period.
- Asking general, non-medical questions about fitness methods or goals while being respectful and civil.
- Posting a personal, non-promotional story about overcoming a fitness hurdle while maintaining a supportive tone.
- Sharing a fitness success story that is informative and useful to others, rather than just a selfie.
Avoid
- Posting anything that counts as self promotion, which includes linking to your website, blog, social media, products, services, surveys, or apps.
- Asking for or providing medical advice, especially if you are sick, injured, or disabled.
- Posting routine critiques, because the sub strongly advises running a premade routine from the fitness wiki.
- Being dismissive or overly negative toward other people's goals or accomplishments, which violates the spirit of “No Debbie Downers”.
- Posting progress updates that are just selfies and lack the required details like height, age, and weight.
Best hours to post in r/fitness30plus
No pattern yet. r/fitness30plus does not have enough top posts from the last 90 days to name its best hours.
What r/fitness30plus Is For
This subreddit is a place for people over 30 to discuss fitness. The community is focused on getting fit together in a civil manner, and it reminds everyone that while they are over 30, they are not made of glass or dead.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that will determine if a marketing adjacent post survives are “No self promotion”, “Be Respectful and Civil”, “Progress Posts/Feedback seeking questions or threads”, “No Medical Advice”, and “No routine critiques”.
What To Post
If you are a founder or marketer, you should focus on providing genuinely useful, detailed information about your fitness journey or experience. The goal is to earn a place in the community by being helpful, not by advertising. Focus on sharing knowledge that aligns with the detailed format required for “Progress Posts/Feedback seeking questions or threads”.
What To Avoid
You must avoid promoting yourself or your business in any way because of the “No self promotion” rule. You also must avoid giving medical advice, and you should avoid any comments that are dismissive or overly negative toward others, which falls under “No Debbie Downers”.
A note from Anthony
The rules here are very strict, especially regarding self promotion and routine critiques. It seems like the community really prioritizes supportive discussion over commercial gain or personal experimentation. The emphasis on detailed progress posts is also a big thing to keep in mind.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog. Every guide is built from the community's own public rules and data, then checked by Rankhog's grounding audit before it goes live.
Common questions about r/fitness30plus
What subreddits are similar to r/fitness30plus?
Subreddits like r/fitness30plus are r/nutrition, r/loseit, r/xxfitness, r/crossfit, r/bjj, r/1200isplenty, r/AdvancedRunning and r/naturalbodybuilding.
As a new member, what is the first thing I need to do before I post anything?
You must read the fitness wiki and follow the rules first, as stated in the “Start here.” rule.
Is it okay to share a link to my fitness program or website here?
You cannot link to your own website, blog, social media, products, services, surveys, or apps because of the “No self promotion” rule.
Can I post my custom workout routine for others to look at?
You should not try to create your own routine, as the “No routine critiques” rule advises using a premade routine from the fitness wiki instead.
Subreddits like r/fitness30plus
Other rooms for the same crowd.