Fitness Myth and Facts

Myth and Facts:

Myth: Aerobic is better for shaping up than weight training.
Fact: To transform your physique, you must train with weights.

Myth: If you exercise, it doesn’t matter what you eat.
Fact: If you exercise, it matters even more what you eat.

Myth: If women lift weights, they’ll get “bulky”.
Fact: Resistance exercise helps women create lean, toned bodies.

Myth: Weight training is only for young athletes.
Fact:   People of all ages should do weight training.

Myth: Muscle grow while you’re working out
Fact: Muscle grow while you’re resting and recuperating.

Myth: A certain number of sets and reps gets the job done.
Fact: High – intensity efforts produces the best results.

Myth: eating right means three big meals a day.
Fact: Eating six nutritious meals a day is the right way.

Myth: High – carbohydrate, low fat diets works best.
Fact: People are becoming fat from a carb overdose.

Myth: You need to drink water only when you are thirsty.
Fact: Your body needs more water than it’s telling you.

Suggested by Neeraj Mehta (Fitness Professional)
GFFI Fitness Academy http://www.gffi-fitness.org