Are you confused
with all the ads, commercials and headlines about the proper diet,
amount of exercise and optimal physical performance levels necessary
for good health and fitness? Do all the myths floating around bog you
down and come in the way of your well-being?
To achieve good
health, steer clear of all the confusion, which may be present in your
mind, and reach your fitness goals as safely and efficiently as
possible.
Myth
The fastest way to flat abs is to train them every day.
Fact
When
abs are trained too frequently, the recovery process is shortchanged,
resulting in diminished muscular development. The abdominal muscles,
like any other, need adequate rest and recuperation. Alternate your
days for doing abdominal exercises to achieve maximum benefit.
Remember, crunches will only tone your abdominal muscle, so if you want
to get rid of the fat around your stomach, you have to create a calorie
deficit by burning more calories than you consume.
Myth
A good workout session means that you must be exhausted after it.
Fact
It
is important to listen to your body. If you are very tired after a
workout, it could mean that you have pushed yourself too hard during
the workout. An especially bad sign is if you are still tired after a
day or two of the workout. Don't over-train or overstrain your body.
You should finish your workout feeling invigorated, not worn out.
Myth
As long as you exercise regularly, you can indulge and eat whatever pleases you.
Fact
For
improved fitness, and especially to lose weight, you need to combine a
nutritious diet with exercise. If you follow a low fat, healthy diet
and combine it with regular exercise, you will find that the body fat
percentage will decrease, resulting in increased overall health.
Myth
"Muscle" turns into "fat" when you stop weight training.
Fact
Muscle
and fat have two separate and distinct properties. Muscle cannot turn
into fat and fat cannot be converted into muscle. When you stop
exercising the trained muscle eventually gets back to its pre-exercise
level.
Myth
Exercising the same body part is the fastest way to build strength.
Fact
Exercising
the same body part every day is the fastest way to cause injuries. To
build strength, you need to work your muscles to the point of
exhaustion – but then you need to give those muscles a day of rest to
recover from the training. "training"
can cause serious injuries and discomfort. That is why it is necessary
to work the muscles every alternate day to recuperate from muscle
fatigue.
Myth
Warming up before working out is not really essential if you are careful while
exercising.
Fact
Gently
stretching and warming up your muscles before you exercise is the
number one defense against a variety of painful sports injuries,
including tendonitis. Not only do you prevent injuries, but you also
improve the range of movement required for the activity to follow.
Myth
The best time to exercise is early in the morning.
Fact
There
is no one best time to exercise. The best time is the time that appeals
to you and fits into your schedule. Some people would love to jumpstart
their day with a morning workout, while others swear that exercising
after the workday is over is a great way to feel energised.
Myth
Drinking water during your exercise session will give you cramps.
Fact
This
is the opposite of what's really true. You need to drink water –
before, during and after your workout. Water is the most important
nutrient to an exercising individual. Restricting fluids during
exercise, especially in hot weather, can cause severe cramps,
headaches, dehydration and also limit performance. Drink water every 10
to 15 minutes during exercise to help replace body fluids lost through
perspiration.
Myth
No pain, no gain.
Fact
This
myth is really destructive. Pain is your body signaling that something
is wrong. If you feel real pain during a workout, you should not push
past it, you should slow down and even stop your workout. To increase
muscle and develop endurance you may need to experience a slight level
of discomfort, but that's not pain. "No pain, no gain" is no good when
it comes to developing a lifelong fitness plan.
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