This post is just a point-by-point summary of a CNN Health article called 10 Exercise Myths that Won’t Go Away. Click on the link to read the whole article. Remember, these are exercise myths, not truths:
- Your cardio machine is counting the calories you’re burning.
- Women shouldn’t lift weights because it’ll make them bulky.
- Heart rate monitors will let you know how hard you’re working.
- Your weight is the end all, be all.
- Low-intensity exercise burns more fat.
- Chug a protein shake after workout.
- You can spot reduce for tight abs or toned arms.
- As long as I go to the gym 30-45 minutes, that gives me a pass to do what I want for rest of the day.
- No pain, no gain.
- Stretching will help prevent injuries.
Again, check out the full article to see the explanations for each of these myths.
