Exposing fitness myths 20 Articles

by Jesaja

This article will discuss the myths and facts of general fitness - weight training, aerobics, stretching, and nutrition, and tips on how to create a balanced program involving each key element throughout. Let's do some ...read more

by Harvey Buckley

There are many myths concerning working out with weights and, while most are not obviously dangerous to the individual they certainly can have an effect on how and why one includes weight lifting in a workout regimen. T...read more

by B. B. James

Some of the biggest fitness myths surround lifting weights. Ironically, the myths both offer hype in favor of and in opposition to weightlifting. So let's blow some myths out of the water. 1. Women should not lift weig...read more

by Lauren Beyenhof

Before beginning any fitness regime, it is important to consider the reasons behind the endeavor. What are your personal fitness goals? More importantly, are your goals and expectations based on reality or rooted in myth? ...read more

by Ryan Ely

Having worked as a personal trainer I have heard people tell me some pretty crazy things that they thought were true. So i just wanted to write this article to go over some of the biggest misconceptions out there. 1. ...read more

by James Wiebe

We all want "mountain peak" biceps like those of Arnold, or those said to be "football-sized arms" that Sergio was packing, but there's a lot more to it than just biceps curls. One of the major downfalls of trainers whe...read more

by Sarah Brown

Myths About Strength Training Television and magazines have created an image of a bodybuilder as an enormous, unnatural, muscle bound person, which has turned many people off of strength training due to a fear of devel...read more

by Logan Andrear

With an overwhelming deluge of fitness infomercials and exercise gurus' it's no wonder fitness myths and misconceptions have spread like urban legends. Fad diets and poor fitness education allow these myths to perpetuate....read more

by Kathleen B.

Obesity and Fitness People who are obese, but physically fit have a lower chance of dying from overall risks, such as stroke, or heart attack, than those who are inactive and not overweight. A study* targeting people...read more

by Omar Khan

So you want to improve your endurance and lose some weight huh? Great. Join the millions of mindless drones running and cycling about at a monotonous pace pondering their daily lives while staring at the digital display sc...read more

by Reverend Ashira Goddard

Creatine is an amino-acid based compound that the human body produces naturally. The human body produces half of the amount of creatine needed for normal function. The other have is found largely in fish and red meat that ...read more

by Stewart Mackey

Have you ever heard this? Try Super Fitofatocutter! Just one pill an hour for the rest of your natural life will ensure that you look like a super-model! You don't even have to exercise or change your diet in any way. ...read more

by Sunny Roach

Wow! It's that time of the year again. Just a couple of days ago I stayed up mighty late to watch fireworks displays from around the world! And I decided it's time for me to create some fireworks of my own by committing...read more

by Achilles Windsor

In fitness, rumors spread around like junior high school all over again. The key thing to do is check with an instructor before beginning an exercise you know nothing about. Or you could check this, which would certainly ...read more

by Bob Jobs

Treadmill running versus natural (outdoor) running I used to be convinced that outdoor running was more difficult than treadmill running. If you've done both you might have found that you often end up a lot more sore in...read more

by Beachbumwriter

It is a myth that a diet will help you lose weight. They will help when your on the diet, but no one stays on a diet for life. When you finish the diet, your old habits will come back, and so will the weight. The best w...read more

by Lela Simon

Fitness myths are insideous because they play on our fondest wishes. Infomercials promising us the fast easy way calling like a siren song from your TV at 3 am. Okay so here's the straight facts. Spot toning- 10, 10...read more

by Krishna Shanmukh

The popular fitness myths I know: Thin and skinny people do not contain fat and need not to burn calories: This is a very strong myth believed by many people. But latest researches have proved that thin and skinny peop...read more

by Andrew James

There are many myths that surround the Bodybuilding/Fitness Field. The following myths may make sense, but scientifically, have no effect on you and your body. Myth #1: If You Stop Exercising, Your Muscle Will Turn Int...read more

by Galen Daugherty

Here's a myth for ya! Anything and everything I've ever bought off TV! If your sitting in front of the TV watching an infomercial about some gadget that promises rock hard results, then your just as much of an unmotivate...read more