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Fitness myths - you need to know

The fitness industry is full of more lies, myths. When it comes to losing body fat and getting in shape, many people feel completely confused – and rightly so. The 7 Fitness myths you need to know about.

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Fitness myths - you need to know

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  1. Fitness MythsYou Need to Know

  2. Myth: Crunches are the key to flat abs. Ab crunches are good exercises for toning the abs and stomach when combined with a low fat diet. HIIT is among the best fat-burning exercise out there, but even core-building planks and bridges will burn fat far more effectively than crunches. If you are doing crunches, make sure to use proper form: Otherwise, they may put your spine in a painful curved position.

  3. Myth:Cardio is more important for fat loss than weight lifting Cardio is great for health and you can burn calories by doing cardio exercises. If you lose fat and lose muscle along with it, you have made your future ability to keep the weight off harder. Less Muscle = Lower Metabolism. A good diet combined with a good weight training routine gives you positive results.

  4. Myth: The more you sweat, the more you burn. Virtually any type of intense exercise will prompt you to sweat, but the amount of sweat isn't an indication of how many calories you've burned. "Sweat is a biological response that cools your skin and regulates internal body temperature," Matthews says.

  5. Myth: Running is bad for your knees. Running will not necessarily "ruin" your knees, as you may have been told. In fact, research shows that osteoarthritis of the knees is no more common in older adults who engage in long-distance running than in those who don't! Running is simply not bad for your knees. Studies show that running can actually be beneficial for joints, as it strengthens the surrounding musculature and increases bone density.

  6. Myth: Stretching helps your body recover faster. Many people stretch before aerobic exercise and weightlifting because they believe it will ward off injury. Recent studies show that “stretching before exercise  does not reduce the risk of injury.” Westcott says: “Doing it right after a workout, when the body is still warm, is the best way to increase joint flexibility.”

  7. Myth: More gym time is better. When it comes to weight loss, people often think that you need to spend countless hours in the gym, but it is important to realize that you will sabotage your fitness efforts by over-exercising. More Isn’t Necessarily Better! The Truth: Exercising at a high intensity for 30 to 45 minutes is a perfectly effective way to work out.

  8. Myth:Weight training will make women bulky You need lots of testosterones to become a bulky women; without it you can not be a bulky women. If the woman is taking steroids then only she has to worry a little. So don’t be afraid of gaining muscles and start to lift the weight.

  9. Now stop giving excuses and Start your fitness Routine with: • Brisk Walking • Strength training • Aerobics or Group exercises • Or whatever you like..

  10. If you don't like to go outside, then Treadmill can save you.Note:With the help of Speedfit LITE and ProXL you can burn up to 30% more calories in the same time as a regular treadmill. Created By: www.speedfit.com

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