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Fitness & Nutrition Myths Exposed - Learn The Shocking Truth - Part 3
Fitness & Nutrition Myth #21 - If you aren't sore after a workout, then you didn't work hard. Truth: Post workout soreness is not a measure of how good an exercise session was for you. The fitter you are at a certain activity, the less soreness you will experience after. But as soon as you change an exercise that you are used to, such as increasing the weight or doing more repetitions, the extra stress may cause soreness. Fitness & Nutrition Myth #22 - Exercising during menopause causes more hot flashes. Truth: Aerobic and resistance exercise are integral parts to being healthy. They help to prevent weight gain often associated with the changes that occur during menopause and to maintain bone mineral density. Expending energy does not cause hot flashes, however it might make you sweat. Fitness & Nutrition Myth #23 - Most low-fat foods are low in calories. Truth: Low-fat foods often have added carbohydrates and proteins to help with their taste and texture. Fitness & Nutrition Myth #24 - Coffee and tea are the best to drink before exercising. Truth: While some people may benefit from the caffeine that these drinks provide, others will experience increased urine production which can dehydrate them.
Truth: Exercising 30 minutes on most days of the week is recommended. However, the intensity of your exercise is often more important than the length of the activity. If you perform 2 - 15 minute or 3 - 10 minute high intensity activities, you will gain the same benefit of a 30 minute workout. Fitness & Nutrition Myth #26 - Steroids are safe to use. Truth: The side effects of steroids greatly outweigh any of the potential benefits. They include increased blood pressure, lowered HDL cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol), liver cancer, sterility, testicle atrophy, breast and uterine shrinkage, and uncontrollable mood swings. Fitness & Nutrition Myth #27 - Organic food is healthier than non-organic food. Truth: Organic food refers to the way in which it is grown or processed. It does not mean that it has more nutrients than non-organic food. Fitness & Nutrition Myth #28 - Vitamin supplements can replace a balanced diet. Truth: Vitamins do not provide the phytochemicals, fiber, and other nutrients necessary to keep you healthy. Eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep will help you be healthy. A vitamin supplement can be a part of your diet, but as a supplement, just like it's named. Fitness & Nutrition Myth #29 - Older adults should avoid resistance training because they could hurt themselves. Truth: Resistance training in adults of all ages is one component of leading a healthy lifestyle. It helps older adults specifically by preventing falls, improving mobility, and allowing them to perform activities of daily living without assistance. Fitness & Nutrition Myth #30 - A calorie is a calorie. They are all the same. Truth: 100 calories of processed cookies has a significantly different nutritional value than 100 calories of chicken. It is better to eat nutrient dense foods like chicken, which provide just as its name suggests, more nutrients per calorie. Fitness & Nutrition Bonus Myth - Muscle weighs more than fat. Truth: A pound of muscle weighs the same as a pound of fat. Ask yourself, which falls quicker to ground when dropped from the top of a skyscraper, a ton of feathers tied together or a ton of bricks tied together? Get it? << Fitness & Nutrition Myths Exposed - Part 1 >> << Fitness & Nutrition Myths Exposed - Part 2 >>
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Many
fitness and nutrition myths pervade the gym, media outlets, magazines,
and the Internet. There are so many in fact, that this will be a
three-part article, and still won't address every one. When these
myths are accepted as true, they could lead to injury, muscle imbalance,
possible malnutrition, and are basically a waste of your time.
Fitness
& Nutrition Myth #25 - If you can't exercise for at least
30 straight minutes, don't bother.
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