We all agree that exercise is good for you mentally and physically. But the question is How much?
And the question of whether too much exercise actually damages the physical body or not is another blog post.
So here goes, 12 myths uncovered about exercise:
1. An hour in the gym gives you a good workout!
An hour is in fact too long. Your muscles get tired after the first 20 minutes therefore being in the gym any longer than that has no further adverse affect. You are better of splitting out your sessions into 3 x 10 minutes or 2 x 20 minute workouts spread out during the day.
2. Exercise is good for you!
Exercise in a moderate amount is good for you, it is better to do some sort of exercise on a daily basis moderately for 10 to 15- 20 minutes rather than doing one big burst every now and then which actually does more damage to your health
3. Exercise is not good for people with joint problems.
In fact this is the opposite. Light exercise such as walking, stretching, yoga, Pilates can help with reducing weight and also help to keep the body supple and improve the joints
4. People who are overweight should not do exercise.
In fact people who are overweight are the ones who need to do some sort of exercise. Start of with a gentle walk, pace yourself and only do what you feel you can do, then as the weight comes down, you can push yourself a bit more. Weight strengthening is also good for helping you to burn fat effectively, as this builds muscles and muscle burns fat.
5. Stretching before workout out is crucial to preventing injury
In fact people who are overweight are the ones who need to do some sort of exercise. Start of with a gentle walk, pace yourself and only do what you feel you can do, then as the weight comes down, you can push yourself a bit more. Weight strengthening is also good for helping you to burn fat effectively, as this builds muscles and muscle burns fat.
5. Stretching before workout out is crucial to preventing injury
Fact: Stretching after a workout can be beneficial, but stretching before a workout actually doesn't increase your range of motion. In fact, some studies suggest that stretching destabilize muscles, making them less prepared for strenuous exercise, especially if you're doing something like weight-lifting. Instead, do a warm-up, which gets your blood pumping.
6. Lifting Weights will make you look bulky!
Fact: If you've been avoiding the free weights for fear of becoming the Incredible Hulk, no need to flee anymore.
When it comes to increasing muscle size, testosterone is key. Men have 20 to 30 times the more testosterone than women, which is why they can bulk up so noticeably. But for you to reach Arnold Schwarzenegger proportions would require you to do far more weight-lifting than the average woman, plus have some sort of hormone imbalance (either genetic or synthetically induced, as with steroids).
Using weight will help you lose weight faster and keep it off in the long run," notes Jeffrey Janot, PhD, an assistant professor of exercise physiology at South Dakota State University in Brookings. If you also do cardio, it'll help you retain muscle as you drop fat, as well as prevent your metabolism from slowing. So don't focus all your efforts on the elliptical machine — some bicep curls could actually help you reach your ultimate goal.
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