2017 Jun 19
It’s 2017 and young and old people alike are now focused on fitness more than ever before! More and more people have begun to realize the importance of having a healthy lifestyle. If getting fit was your New Year’s resolution and you’ve managed to keep it till June, then congratulations! However, many myths about fitness still do exist, and it’s important to know what is really true. As such, we have compiled a list of the biggest fitness myths and the facts behind them.
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Myth: Countless crunches will get you those flat abs
The fact is, simply doing tons of crunches won’t get rid of belly fat. Although crunches do tone your abdominal muscles, these strengthened muscles won’t show unless you lose that belly fat, through resistance exercise, cardio, and proper nutrition.
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Myth: More gym time is always better
Fact: It is more important to ensure that you receive the right amount of rest days for your body to recover, especially after a particularly difficult workout. Working out every single day will not necessarily make you any fitter – it can be detrimental towards your health. Don’t forget to mix it up, and take regular breaks.
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Myth: No pain, no gain
Although people do experience a certain level of pain the next day after an intense session, it is important that you do not experience any pain during your session. An exercise should not particularly hurt while you are doing it, unless you have a previous injury causing this pain.
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Myth: You need to drink at least eight glasses of water everyday
Hydration is vital when it comes the human body. Nevertheless, every individual has different hydration needs, so it’s good to find out what works for you. It is important to drink enough water to stay healthy, yet not too much either!
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Myth: If you don’t sweat while exercising, your workout is pointless
Fact: Each person has a different metabolic system, which means some of us sweat more than others. However, this does not mean that those who sweat less aren’t burning any fat. Depending upon the focus on your workout, this will differ. As such, try not to place too much importance on this, and concentrate on the actual results.
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Myth: Yoga burns as many calories as working out
Yoga is a highly useful activity which improves your strength and flexibility drastically. However, if you are looking for a way to lose weight, yoga certainly isn’t it! A 50 minute yoga sessions burns less than half the calories you would lose from a fast-paced exercise.
Well, there you have it! Some of these myths are still believed by a majority of people, and it might be affecting the quality of your fitness lifestyle. Our advice is to read up on what you think you’re doing wrong, and make slow changes for the better.
