MYTH BUSTING MAY: You can outrun a bad diet.
As good as exercise is for you, it won’t help much without dietary modifications if you’re trying to lose weight and fend off heart disease, diabetes and other ailments.
MYTH BUSTING MAY: You can be too old for exercise.
Starting a workout routine later in life has a range of benefits, like boosting heart health, lowering cholesterol, and increasing general muscle strength.
MYTH BUSTING MAY: It is best to exercise in the morning.
The best time to exercise is when you are going to do it, although exercising 2 to 3 hours before bedtime can keep you from falling asleep easily.
MYTH BUSTING MAY: If you gain weight, that means you’re getting fat
Since dense muscle tissue takes up less space than fat, it’s possible you may weigh the same (or even more) yet appear slimmer than another person with the same weight, a similar height and frame because of the difference in your body composition.
MYTH BUSTING MAY: Sports drinks are good for you.
When consumed often, the sugar content of sports drinks can contribute to tooth decay, especially in children. For people who are less active, getting extra sugar and sodium throughout the day isn’t necessary or recommended. The extra calories from a sports drink could contribute to weight gain.
MYTH BUSTING MAY: You should do your cardio first.
There’s actually no right or wrong way when it comes to the order in which you perform your workout; it varies from person to person. Many believe that starting off with cardio helps to warm up the body and tap into your energy stores immediately.
MYTH BUSTING MAY: You should hit the gym every day.
It’s not necessary for you to work out every single day, especially if you’re doing intense exercise or pushing yourself to your limits.
MYTH BUSTING MAY: Workouts should be at least an hour.
As a general goal, aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity every day. If you want to lose weight, maintain weight loss or meet specific fitness goals, you may need to exercise more.
MYTH BUSTING MAY: The number of calories your cardio machine says you burned is accurate.
Research shows that ellipticals can overestimate the number of calories burned in a 30-minute workout session by more than 100 calories. Other machines may have similarly inflated numbers.
MYTH BUSTING MAY: Doing more cardio means you’ll lose more weight.
Too much cardio makes you lose muscle mass and this makes your metabolism slow. As a result, the fat burning mechanism in your body slows down. Thus, your weight-loss results won’t be as quick as they used to be.