Podcast 137: 12 Fitness Myths…Or Are They???




These Weights Won't Lift Themselves! show

Summary: <br> Sometimes I wonder if I am just getting cranky in my old age. Why do I think most fitness writers are wrong? Then I come to realize the simple fact that I am right and they are wrong. Simple as that. So in this episode we tackle 8 of 12 fitness myths.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> This is taken from an article in My Fitness Pal, <a href="http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/12-workout-myths-just-need-go-away/">http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/12-workout-myths-just-need-go-away/</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Myth #1: Strength training will make you bulk up.<br> <br> <br> <br> Myth #2: You can focus on losing fat from certain body parts.<br> <br> <br> <br> Myth #3: Doing lots of cardio is the best way to lose weight.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Myth #4: Not feeling sore means you didn’t get a good workout.<br> <br> Myth #5: You should give 100 percent effort during every workout.<br> <br> <br> <br> Myth #6: Strength training means using machines and heavy weights.<br> <br> <br> <br> Myth #7: Sweating a ton means you worked your ass off.<br> <br> <br> <br> Myth #8: Crunches are a great exercise for your abs.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>