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Some of the things you think you know about workouts are nothing but fitness myths that have no bearing on the results you need. Here are some common fitness myths that have been stopping you from reaching your goals.
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FACT: There is no so-called best time to workout. You should workout at whatever time makes exercising more consistent for you. If you prefer and can be more consistent with a late-night workout then that's your best for you.
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FACT: While we may want to target the places where we want to burn fat, it is just not physically possible. Fat is stored in different body parts and we lose fat from these parts unevenly.
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FACT: While exercises are essential for weight loss, eating right determines whether you lose weight or not. No amount of workouts can offset bad eating habits.
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FACT: Sweat is our body's natural reaction to overheating and it does not mean that your body is burning fat. If you drink little water and sweat your scale may show loss of weight but it is only due to loss of water weight from dehydration.
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FACT: Experts say women who exercise during pregnancy have low incidences of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure and have a higher likelihood of having a normal delivery.
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FACT: The body needs food to convert into energy, which is needed to burn calories and build muscles. Working out on an empty stomach will only make you feel dizzy and weak.
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FACT: Your body needs rest and recovery, as well as exercise, to make optimal fitness progress. If you push yourself to exercise daily into exhaustion, your body may begin to react in adverse ways.
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FACT: Body burns fat when your body exists in a calorie deficit. This means you burn more calories than you eat. Fat and muscle are two different tissues, and the process of burning fat exists completely outside the process of building muscle.
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FACT: People think if they're in pain or feeling sore after a workout, its a sign of a great workout. Pain which carries on for days could be a signal for something else, consult your doc.
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