10 Fitness Myths

Hi all, 

I hope everyone is doing well! I know that sometimes it is not easy to workout or it doesn't feel like you are on the right track. Here are 10 myths that may help you out! 

Myth #1 – You need to join a gym to get fit. Not everyone is a gym person, and that’s perfectly ok. Read this Lifehacker article to learn how to get a full body workout with nothing but your body.

Myth #2 – Yoga is for everyone. Yoga can yield great results, but don’t assume you can do every position. Some bodies just aren't built for yoga's challenging poses.

Myth #3 – You need to drink a ton of water when you exercise. Athletes may actually be more in danger of overhydration than dehydration.

Myth #4 – Running very long distances is good for your heart. Maybe it feels like anyone is up for a marathon these days, but keep in mind that extreme running can actually be bad for your heart .

Myth #5 – You should eat during your workout. Love those GU gels? It doesn’t help for workouts shorter than a couple hours, according to some experts .

Myth #6 – Egg yolks are bad for you. Been missing your fried eggs sunny side up? The fat in egg yolks help to reduce LDL, or the bad cholesterol, and eating eggs won’t affect your cholesterol balance. But cholesterol can actually provide other health benefits too, like brain repair, you just want to monitor your consumption, because they can be bad in excess. Also, you should always check with your doctor before changing your cholesterol intake if you have a medical history or concern.

Myth #7 – If women lift heavy weights, they’ll look too much like men. Not true, since women don’t have the same level of testosterone as men. It is actually extremely difficult and sometime impossible for women to get "bulky" from lifting weights. 

Myth #8 – You can lose weight just by exercising more. Experts say that diet and exercise are both key to losing weight, although good habits in one area can influence behavior in the other. 

Myth #9 – Drinking water can help you lose weight. Evidence for the idea that drinking lots of water flushes toxins from your body that keep you from being lean is slim. Drinking water also doesn’t make you less hungry, but can help you feel fuller before a meal, therefore eating less. 

Myth #10 – Stretching before working out is crucial. Experts are now saying that stretching is more important post-workout than beforehand. However, preforming a dynamic warm-up can help prevent injury. 

Hope you all have a great day and week!! Keep up with those goals and resolutions. Doing some physical activity is better then nothing!! 

Pistols..Out
xo