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Myths keep us from anything meaningful. serving as a warning sign before embarking on a new journey or task. Exercise is no different. There are plenty of myths that keep you stuck, unmotivated, and sitting on the couch. All of that ends now. Take the journey with me as we explore myths old and new that keep us from the healthiest versions of ourselves.
CARDIO IS A MUST if you want to lose weight and shed fat :
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False
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Cardio is a form of movement that is designed for athletes of all kinds. It comes in many forms and fashions with the common goal of strengthening the cardiovascular system. To the average joe, that sound important but still gives no clear meaning to the true nature of running and its purpose. The answer is FALSE Cardio is not a MUST when trying to burn fat and shed pounds. Strength training and stabilization exercises can provide lasting results when training consistently.
Longer Workouts Are More Meaningful
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False
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The effectiveness of a workout depends on various factors including your fitness goals, current fitness level, intensity, and consistency. Longer workouts can be beneficial for improving endurance, burning more calories, and building muscular strength and endurance. However, they may not always be necessary or suitable for everyone.
Shorter, more intense workouts can also be effective for achieving certain goals like improving cardiovascular health, increasing metabolism, or building muscle strength. The key is to find a workout routine that aligns with your goals, fits into your schedule, and allows for adequate recovery.
Consistency and intensity are often more important than the length of a workout. It's essential to listen to your body, vary your workouts, and give yourself time to recover to prevent overtraining and injury. Ultimately, the most effective workout is one that you enjoy and can sustain over the long term. FALSE
More Sweat Equals a Better Workout
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False
Not Sure
Sweating is usually a good indicator that you're putting in tremendous work in the gym; but it can also mean other things. The weather conditions such as heat and humidity often make the biggest impact on your sweat rate. Consuming alcohol or caffeine before a workout can make you sweat more. There are many different variables that go into how sweaty or dry you are during exercise. Sweating more doesn’t necessarily mean you’re getting a better workout; this myth is False.
Lifting Weights Makes You Bulky
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This is a common one worth all the rage. Lifting weights gets a bad rep from the non- meat heads and anti- powerlifter communities. Yet, we have to remember every form of movement has it's place and purpose. Weightlifting one of the most ancient and effective ways to create lasting, physical change to the body. When we lift weights, our bodies experience a number of benefits:
Improved physical coordination
Increased Muscle mass
Increased Bone density
Increased brain activity leading to a more balanced state of mind
Hormone Balance
Stronger muscles, tendons, and ligaments
This myth is False although in men it can be more true.
The More Protein, Exclude Fat and Carbs.
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FALSE
Fortunately for all of us this myth is is also FALSE. Although protein has immense benefits when it comes to weight loss and keeping fat intake to a minimum; healthy carbohydrates, and fats have their place in our everyday needs. A low-carb diet can lead to a lower fibre intake which can increase the risk of constipation, negatively impact the microorganisms which live in the gut and contribute to an increased risk of bowel cancer. Diets such as Keto and other high protein, low fat, low carb diets put a tremendous strain on the liver and kidneys; furthering complications if you already have some. Other concerns revolve around possible low blood sugar due to lack of carbohydrates, and higher risk of Type II diabetes in clients who do not consume a balanced diet.
I hope exploring these myths was helpful as you continue you your healthy life journey. I encourage you to take a look at the chart below and see what other sources of protein you may have overlooked. There are so many emerging as we learn more about ourselves, our environment, and our expanding access to a healthier future. I wish you all the best, until next time,
COACH DREA
