[CyberTOPS] Six Exercise Myths

[Leslie]

Six Exercise Myths

Chances are you've heard all kinds of advice when it comes to working out.
But are these maxims fact - or fiction? Don't believe these common workout
whoppers: 

Myth #1: Exercise should hurt. Whether you've been told "No pain, no gain,"
or that you should "feel the burn," the reality is that exercise doesn't
have to be painful to be effective. In fact, pushing yourself too hard, too
fast will most likely lead to an injury - not a fit physique! 

Myth #2: You can target specific areas. Don't buy into the myth of spot
exercising to reduce fat in a particular area. While it's true that
strengthening exercises will target specific muscles - for example, crunches
strengthen your abdominal muscles - no exercise can burn fat in a specific
area. 

Myth #3: To benefit from cardio, you have to do it for at least an hour at a
time. It's just not true that if you don't have an hour to exercise, you may
as well not bother. For weight loss, it's just as effective to work out
frequently for shorter periods (such as 10 or 15 minutes). Remember, it all
adds up. 

Myth #4: If you strength train, you'll get bulky. Many people avoid strength
training because they're afraid it will cause them to bulk up. The truth is,
while resistance training helps you maintain your lean muscle mass, building
substantial amounts of muscle is very difficult, especially when you're
losing weight. Unless you're a bodybuilder following a program designed to
increase your muscle mass, odds are you won't bulk up. 

Myth #5: If you exercise, you can eat whatever you want. While exercise does
burn calories, what and how much you eat still matters. For example, a
one-mile walk burns about 100 calories - so you'd have to walk for 12 miles
to burn off the typical 1,200-calorie fast-food meal of a hamburger, fries,
and a soft drink! 

Myth #6: There's a quick fix. When it comes to fitness, slow and steady wins
the race. Don't buy into advertisements that promise certain fitness
equipment or activities will get you in shape quickly or with no effort

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Today's thought: I'm determined to make it, no matter what!

Today's thought: I will take dieting one day at a time, one pound at a time!

Today's thought: Dieting doesn't happen on its own. It takes a conscious
effort!

Today's Affirmation: I am cutting out the excuses.

http://www.tweetwhatyoueat.com/  

 

 

kops roseLeslie K, MN 323 Champlin, Leader

WWW.TOPS.ORG

2009

Starting January weight ......................................229.80

Starting August Weight........................................225.40

Starting September Weight ..................................231.00

Starting October Weight.......................................232.00

Short-term Goal...................................................199.00

Goal....................................................................
140.00

Number of lbs. to lose for short term goal..............33.00

Number of lbs. to lose for long term goal ..............92.00

 

Last Week Weigh In...............................................232.00
October 01, 2009

September 24, 2009.................................................231.20

Weekly Pounds gain.....................................................0.80

Weekly pounds Lost..................................................

Total Monthly Pounds lost........................................ 

Total Monthly Pounds gained....................................0.80

 

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