Top 5 Fitness Myths
It seems that every day the next hottest fitness trend is hitting
the public. There are so many “do’s and don’ts” of
fitness that
a lot of the times you can end up hearing contradicting theories. In order to get some of the best information try
seeing a personal trainer for personalized workouts and fitness plans. Getting
a personal trainer is probably the only way
to truly find out what type of workout plan works best for you. But for now here
are a few fitness myths to help you separate fact from fiction when it comes to
your health.
1. Your Cardio Machine is keeping track of your progress
It is important to take the information a treadmill gives
you with a grain of salt. Caloric
burning depends on factors that a treadmill cannot measure including; fitness
level, BMI, age and sex. Without all
these pieces of information it’s impossible for a machine to give you an exact
analysis of your body. Knowing your own
body is a better assessment of how hard you’re working, than a machine can tell
you.
2. You can spot reduce
Focusing your exercise routine on one part of the body such
as the abs will not make your stomach flat.
Melting fat off of one particular area of the body is not possible; your
goal should just be to burn fat in general.
If you only did crunches it would actually create muscle memory making
the workout less effective. By rotating
exercises to work different body parts it will reduce muscle memory making your
workout more effective, ultimately burning more fat from your body as a
whole.
3. Cardio
is the best way to shed pounds
People tend to think cardio is only form of working out that
will help weight loss. And while cardio
is part of losing weight it will not help reshape your body. The key to that is strength training. Focusing your workout on strength training
will actually burn more calories and get your metabolism going. Ultimately this will work better towards
getting the results you desire.
4. Lifting
weights will make you big
Women often avoid lifting weights because they are afraid of
gaining too much muscle and are not interested in having that look. Most women however,
do not have enough testosterone to even get to a point where they would appear
bulky. Strength training is actually
very important to losing weight, and avoiding it is going to make it more
difficult to lose weight, not simply prevent you from looking too muscular.
5 . Protein
shakes are a must
Making sure you take in protein when working out is very
important. Protein shakes, however, are
not necessary for everyone. Try getting your daily amount of protein by eating
lean meats or protein packed foods such as turkey, beef, or nuts. If you are in a pinch, a protein shake can be
effective if you can’t meet these daily needs through food. Always make sure
your read the ingredients of a shake before using it to make sure you are not
taking in any unwanted fillers. To find out your daily intake use this
equation: Weight in kg x 0.8-1.8 gm/kg. However,
your daily intake may change based on your personal goals.
-JC
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