Common Health and Fitness Myths: What’s The Truth?

Most people get a health advice in their gym or workplace and pass it on to their friends without knowing the full implications or the truth behind it. As a matter of fact the world of fitness has plenty of myths. Though these myths are not very harmful, they misguide you till you are aware of the fact.

Let us explore some myths

Myth1. No soreness in muscles means no workout

Most people think that if they are not having soreness a day after their previous workout, they have not done their workout properly. This is not true. Exercising on a regular level leads to decrease in the degree of soreness your muscle have and after a certain period of conducting workouts regularly, the soreness stops. Therefore, you should gradually increase the duration of exercise and also increase the level of exercises.

Myth 2. Sweating a lot leads to losing more weight

It is not necessary to sweat a lot to lose weight as losing weight does not depend solely on the amount of sweating. Your height to weight ratio, gene composition, and current fitness level also contribute to your weight. Don’t do rigorous exercise and sweat heavily at the start of exercise schedule and weight control program. Slowly but steadily increase the duration of exercising. This will increase your stamina and you will face no problem of over exercising and you muscles will not get damaged.

Myth 3. Over protein consumption leads to stronger muscles

Your body needs a balanced diet. The protein intake should also be suitable and should not be increased exponentially if you are exercising. Try to use natural protein and if you are using body building supplements, make sure to consult your physician or gym instructor before consuming them. The protein consumption is also gradually increased as per the exercise schedule. Heavy protein consumption will lead to excess protein storage in the body which can cause metabolic disorders and other health issues.

Myth 4. Work out in the morning for best result

It does not matter at what time of the day you conduct your exercises. A morning workout might suit you if you get busier as the day progresses. But there are people who undertake exercises in the evening just to release the stress that has gathered throughout the day. A morning exercise schedule does provide more enthusiasm for doing the exercises. You should not worry about the timing of the exercise and workout schedule. Just make sure to exercise on a regular basis.

Myth 5. Spot reductions can be done by over exercising on a given area

It is the most widely believed myth. You cannot lose the fat of your tummy by just undertaking exercises specific to stomach. The extra sit ups are going to be of no help. Weight reduction is a process that is carried out throughout the body. The exercises should be for every part of the body. A gradual decrease in weight occurs throughout the body and there is nothing like spot reductions. Therefore, you should have a more broad approach for weight reduction programs. Also you do not lose weight by just focusing on cardiovascular exercises. Weight training might be more beneficial in losing weight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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