Health And Fitness - Urban Legends Exposed For Truth

By James Steele


No matter if you are old hand or new at health and fitness education the overall amount of information can seem a bit staggering. Many beginners become overwhelmed not only with the volume of information but also by trying to know what's truth and what's a lie. You will see that most books are written from the writers own experience. There are of course a lot of different approaches to fitness, yours will depend heavily on what you plan to do. That is why sometimes you can find conflicting information, and it is not necessarily the case that one is not true. You'll need to pay particular attention to just about everything you read.

If the person giving you the tip is one of authority you are more likely to take that tip as gospel. The lies you might hear can cause you physical pain if you don't have all of the details or the tip you get is wrong altogether. We will talk about some of the worst fitness and health facts and rumors.

The only real way to get results is with the "no pain, no gain" rule. Dangerously incorrect is what that statement really is. In addition, there is very real potential for inflicting serious bodily damage by living that particular motto. The pain of a good workout should not inhibit your other activities. If it hurts don't do it, it the best rule to follow in relation to workout pain and soreness that does not subside in a reasonable amount of time. You will only cause yourself more complications by continuing an exercise that is causing you pain.

It is possible to burn a huge amount of calories without ever breaking a sweat. Walking can accomplish this for you.

You will hear many lies and some truths in the world where fitness is concerned. It's important for you to be careful which ones you choose to believe. Make sure you are confirming what you are hearing on the internet with a reputable source such as this article. Then pay special attention to that kind of information that has the potential for causing harm if it does turn out to be incorrect. Take time and be responsible for researching what you hear.




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