This simply doesn\u2019t work. Let\u2019s delve into a bit of biology.<\/p>\n
Fat in your body is made of triglycerides which consist of glycerol and fatty acids that the body can use as energy. When you exercise you can get this energy from any part of your body, and not necessarily the area that you\u2019re targeting.<\/p>\n Need some tangible proof?<\/p>\n One study done by Tehran University of Medical Sciences proved that targeted resistance training of the abdominal muscles did nothing to reduce fat in that area. The trial<\/a> followed 40 overweight women over a 12-week period.<\/p>\n And another study consisting of 104 people over a 12-week period<\/a>, focused on only strengthening the participants\u2019 non-dominant arms. Results showed that fat was lost throughout the entire body, not just the arm they trained.<\/p>\n Hence, targeting one area of the body is one of those fitness myths that needs to go away. It\u2019s impossible for you to focus on a specific area and not expect your body to burn fat in other places.<\/p>\n This is a phrase that\u2019s repeated time and time again to the point where it\u2019s almost a mantra. But this is one of those fitness myths that can be dangerous.<\/p>\n Imagine you\u2019ve started training at the gym and in the middle of an intense work out, you feel that your body has nothing left to give. If you push yourself to finish it while ignoring your body\u2019s signal for you to stop, then you\u2019re subjecting yourself to more harm than good. But maybe starting at such an intense level isn\u2019t right for your body and you should build up to it gradually. Maybe that routine isn\u2019t effective for you. Whatever the case may be, never ignore what your body is telling you, as that can often lead to damage and injury.<\/p>\n And contrary to popular belief, you don\u2019t always have to feel sore after a workout. It\u2019s a common misconception that feeling horrible one to three days after a workout indicates that you\u2019ve done a good job. This shouldn\u2019t be the case! According to certain studies<\/a>, muscle soreness does not always equal an effective workout, as it is actually a combination of several factors.<\/p>\n Remember, working out should be an empowering experience that makes you feel good. While it\u2019s good to challenge yourself, you should never feel intense pain or discomfort. Our physical pain threshold is there to warn us of danger. If a certain workout is literately hurting you, then that type of class or routine may not be the best for your body.<\/p>\n People believe that the more you sweat, the more weight you lose. Though we\u2019d love this to be true, it\u2019s another fitness myth we have to debunk.<\/p>\n People sweat for different reasons and in varying degrees. It all depends on your body type, your environment, and how accustomed you are to your exercise routine.<\/p>\n Remember, you sweat because it\u2019s your body\u2019s natural response when it\u2019s over heating. Though you may decide to work out in a stifling room or take a jog on a hot day, this doesn\u2019t mean that you\u2019ll lose weight faster, it just means you\u2019ll shed more water-weight.<\/p>\n One of the most popular fitness myths is the longer you exercise, the more weight you\u2019ll lose. Wrong again! Just because you spend hours at the gym, doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re using your time wisely.<\/p>\n Take high-intensity interval training (HIIT) as a prime example of quality vs quantity. HIIT involves periodic spurts of maximum energy. It\u2019s tough and it\u2019s effective. And because you are pushing your body to 90%-100% of your abilities, it\u2019s actually dangerous to sustain a HIIT workout for more than 30 minutes.<\/p>\n People also think that they have to work out every day to lose weight. This is false too! Your body needs time to heal and recover, especially if you\u2019re lifting heavy or participating in HIIT. If you push your body too hard, it\u2019ll start to have an adverse effect.<\/p>\n People tend to think that weight lifting is an activity best reserved for men. Yet, this couldn\u2019t be further from the truth.<\/p>\n This is one of those fitness myths that comes from the misinformation that women will bulk up if they train with weights. The truth? Because women\u2019s bodies don\u2019t produce the same amount of testosterone as men, they won\u2019t bulk up the same way.<\/p>\n Additionally, there are many more benefits of weight training for women. Aside from building lean muscle, it also increases resting metabolism and decreases risks of osteoporosis.<\/p>\n Just as many believe that only men should lift weights, others think that only women<\/a> should do yoga. In almost all forms of media (movies, tv shows, advertisements, etc.) yoga classes are almost always shown with only female participants. Hardly any men are ever in sight, which isn\u2019t the case! Yoga is a brilliant way of healing and realigning with your inner balance. It\u2019s a human experience, not a gendered one.<\/p>\n Furthermore, yoga isn\u2019t as easy as many people think. This workout is full of different poses which challenge the body in unimaginable ways. You\u2019re not only working on balance and breathing, but you\u2019re increasing your core strength and endurance. The stamina it takes to hold certain poses for long periods of time and do them correctly can be quite difficult. Yogis train for years to be able to master certain poses.<\/p>\n There you have it! Six common fitness myths debunked! Be wary of what you believe from now on and remember that everyone\u2019s body is different. Just because something works for some people doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019ll work for everyone.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s do a quick recap.<\/p>\n First, you can\u2019t target fat burn to only one area of the body. When you exercise, all parts of your body are working and burning fat. Second, you don\u2019t have to push yourself to extreme limits to feel like you\u2019ve had a good workout. The \u201cno pain, no gain\u201d concept isn\u2019t healthy for your body or your mind. Third, you don\u2019t have to have copious amounts of sweat dripping down your face to prove that you\u2019ve had a good workout. The amount that people sweat varies according to their bodies and fitness levels. Fourth, more exercise doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019ll lose more weight. Spending hours at the gym could be less effective than a 30-minute HIIT workout. Fifth, weightlifting is not an activity reserved solely or men. Women can definitely benefit from it too. And lastly, yoga isn\u2019t only for women. Flow and balance should be a practice for everyone!<\/p>\n In short, Fitness myths are everywhere, so do your research before taking anything to heart!<\/p>\n Are you a gym owner or personal trainer ready to debunk some fitness myths in your community and increase your clientele? WellnessLiving would love to be a part of your journey! WellnessLiving is an all-in-one easy-to-use business management system built by business owners, for business owners. From staff and client management, to online booking, to automated marketing, to mobile apps<\/a>, and much more, we got you covered! Want to learn more? Book a free, no-commitment demo<\/a> today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Fitness myths are everywhere. In today\u2019s health-obsessed world, it can seem like no matter where you go, everyone else has an opinion on what you should or should not do at the gym. Many of these fitness myths and misconceptions exist because they were once a popular idea that most […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10509,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable_featured_image":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1181],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10141","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fitness"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"fitness](\"\/knowledge-sharing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Fitness-Myths-1.jpg\")
Fitness Myth #2: No Pain, No Gain<\/h2>\n
Fitness Myth #3: The More You Sweat, the Better<\/h2>\n
Fitness Myth #4: More Exercise Equals More Weight Loss<\/h2>\n
Fitness Myth #5: Weight Lifting is Only for Men<\/h2>\n
Fitness Myth #6: Yoga is Only for Women<\/h2>\n
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