We have all heard them, those persistent exercise myths that persist as that last representative in a difficult set. You know the: «Without pain, without gain!» Or «Lifting weights will make you bulky!»
These ridiculous fitness myths (and many others) have been transmitted as fitness folklore for years, which makes people adopt the exercise in a way that really feels good and works in the context of their real lives. If you have ever had problems fulfilling a routine or asked how to make exercise easier to do, it is most likely that it has been stumbled by one of these stubborn wrong concepts.
The truth? A good training does not have to mean hours in the gym or an elegant team that costs as much as a vacation. These fitness myths do more harm than well by adding unnecessary obstacles and making the physical condition feel less accessible than it really is.
We are here to cross those barriers and show you that moving your body can, and should be simple, pleasant and adapt to your life.
Ready to get rid of outdated advice and discover the real ways of making the physical state work for you? Let us break down some of the most common exercise myths that could be sabotaging their sweat sessions, and learn how to make exercise much easier (and much more fun).
Myth #1: The only good training is long and hard
While longer training (say 60 minutes or more) are excellent, they are not the only way to exercise or are necessarily the best way for most people. The best training is the one you really do and, sometimes, when time is stricter, you may not have so much time to exercise. This does not mean that you should not train. It simply means that you can readjust your training to fit the time you have. Research also shows that short bursts of exercise can be incredibly effective and offer significant benefits for their general health. Remember: when it comes to making exercise part of an occupied life, grant in frequency more than duration.
Myth #2: Lifting weights makes you bulky
To really get enough muscle mass to «fly» while strength training, you must eat a very specific diet and make a huge amount of very specific weightlifting, called bodybuilding. Therefore, lifting weights as the vast majority of people do, without radically reviewing their diet to support optimal muscle growth, it will not make your muscles larger (trust us, it is In fact Difficult for women to gain enough muscle mass to be «bulky», here in FBG we have tried to really do it and … no, not happening). However, lifting weights will make it stronger, improve glucose regulation (more muscle = better blood sugar control) and increase your bone density, which are important health benefits.
Myth #3: BMI is a health indicator
The BMI (body mass index) is No A health indicator or physical condition. Initially it was designed as a way to calculate the average size of an man from a population perspective. The BMI does not distinguish between fat and muscle, it does not take into account the differences between male and female bodies, or differences between white and non -white bodies. In fact, the tool was specifically developed for Belgian bodies more than a century ago, so it is not necessary for populations beyond that. There are much better tools to measure physical aptitude and health than BMI.
Myth #4: You can only do a good training in a gym
Gyms are excellent places to train, but they are not the only place where you can do a good training. Gyms can be really intimidating for some people. They can also be prohibitively expensive or too far to be practicable. This can be particularly true for mothers who may not be careful as children or cannot afford children in addition to a membership in the gym. You can get fantastic home training that are even more adapted to your needs of what you could get in a gym. Configuring a gym at home can be a more affordable option, as well as a more efficient option in time. In addition, you don’t have to wait for the team when exercising at home.
Myth #5: You need elegant equipment
This depends on what your training needs are. You need nothing more than some running shoes. And you can jump, air squats and boards without shoes. There are many things that you cannot do with special equipment or accessories. When it comes to strength training, everything you really need to start are some weights of weights (hand weights).
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With more than 80% of women who do not obtain the recommended amount of cardio and force exercise, exercise does not need more entry barriers. With luck, knowing the truth about some of these common Fitness myths will make moving your body feel a little more accessible!
Are there other fitness myths that you can think? Avise me in the comments and maybe we can burst those myths for you too! – Naomi
