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Popular Exercise Myths
POPULAR EXERCISE MYTHS Myth: More is better Truth: Better is better Myth: The ideal workout lasts more than one hour Truth: The ideal workout lasts less than one hour Myth: Aerobic exercises are the best form of exercises for burning fat. Truth: Resistance exercises are the best form of exercises for burning fat. Myth: It is okay to lift weights every day. Truth: It is not okay to lift weights every day, regardless which body parts you train. Myth: Light weights with high repetitions is the best way to improve muscle definition and burn fat. Truth: It is the worst way to improve muscle definition and burn fat. Myth: To maximize fat loss, aerobic exercises should be performed slower and longer. Truth: To maximize fat loss, aerobic exercises should be performed faster and shorter. Myth: The key to success from exercising is hard work – the harder you work, the better the results. Truth: No brain, no gain. Overtrain, no gain. Myth: Stretching is the best way to warm up, and it reduces the likelihood of injury. Truth: Stretching is a terrible way to warm up, and it increases the likelihood of injury (Never stretch a cold muscle) Myth: Lifting weights will make a woman bulkier and bigger. Truth: Lifting weights will make a woman slimmer and smaller. Contact Dr. Sutanto at 630-241-1144 or use the following link to send him an email.
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