Many people have heard all kinds of tom-foolery when it comes to health & fitness, but what can you really trust? Everyone has their own little unique ways of doing things, but science, proven science backed facts, are really the only thing we can all agree on for sure. Here are some common myths debunked that I found interesting in this article, and wanted to share with you.1) High reps/Low weight = Muscle Definition & Tone...Really all that this routine does is increase muscular endurance, and if that's in your plan, fine, do it all you want, but if you're going into a routine to "tone", there really is no such thing. Following an all around healthy diet and constant physical fitness level will give you what you desire.
2) Spot Reducing Fat...doing 1,000 crunches isn't going to just cut down the fat around your abdominal wall and give you rockin' abs. You need to reduce the amount of fat in your whole body before you'll be able to see muscle like that.
3) More training = More muscle...nope, not going to work. Working out 7 days a week will lead to overtraining, which is the last thing you want to do in a quest to achieve muscle mass. You're body needs time to recover from intense training bouts. That's how you grow muscle.
4) All Calories are Created Equal...having 2,000 calories of pizza and chips in a day is NOT the same as 2,000 calories of whole-grain pasta, broccoli, lean chicken meat. Making healthy choices in the food court will lead to greater gains in the weight room.
5) All Fats are Bad...not true, because nuts have polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, which are healthy oils. Fat is an essential nutrient used by the body for energy.
6) Eating Any Food at Night is Bad...even though many people think eating at night will lead to weight gain or fat gain, the body needs some essential nutrients for that 8 hour fasting your about to do (sleep!). Having a protein rich snack or small meal before bed will help the body recover overnight.
7) Training Like a Pro is Best...these "bodybuilders" have been lifting for years and eating the right foods for years so really don't try to replicate a workout that you've seen them perform. Most of them are on drugs anyways.
So hopefully some myths have been debunked, for more myths and in-depth analysis go to the website and enjoy.
http://www.teenbodybuilding.com/15_teen_training_myths.htm
There is so much information out there it is hard to tell what is actually true. Some people learn something they think is true and can not be told otherwise, which is not good. Finding out the facts is important so that you do not hurt yourself.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many ways to do things out there that it does not always mean it is the right or wrong way. I used to lift high reps and low weight. But then I realized that I was getting nowhere and decided to do just what you suggested. Good stuff.
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