Ah yes! We hear them all the time and some of us believe them to be true but I am going to fill you in on the most common that are definitely not true.
1. Stopping exercise the muscle will turn to fat:
Muscle and fat are two different types of tissues in the body and you cannot convert one into the other. If you stop , the muscles will shrink in size - but do not disappear. The more calories taken in that are not burned off will be deposited as fat.
2. If you’re not sweating, you’re not working to a good intensity:
Sweating is the body's way of cooling itself down. The intensity of the exercise can't be determined by the amount you sweat. A well-trained person will often sweat a lot because their body can more efficiently regulate heat. Take into fact the room temperature, and clothing as well. These also determine your temperature and how much sweat is needed to cool down.
3. More exercise is better:
Exercise is beneficial , however more is not always better. It depends on what is trying to be achieved. There is a level and frequency required to achieve results. When you reach that level, sometimes additional exercise can cause the opposite to happen. You need to give your body time to repair and regenerate. Exercise does cause stress on the body and needs to be able to recuperate in order for the exercise not to have a negative effect.
4. Exercise on an empty stomach and you burn more fat:
Weight loss is the amount of calories burned in one day, not how. . Exercising morning or night has no advantage over the other. You need fuel for your body. If you workout on an empty stomach chances are you will feel fatigued half way through because you lack the fuel to keep your energy up. Whereas working out after a meal can also lessen the burn of calories because your body is focusing on digestion not burn. Moderation. A protein shake a half hour before working out or some fruit and yogurt can help PRE workout. Afterwards same rule applies.
5. By focusing on my abs I will lose my belly:
Exercising your abdominals will help to tone and firm, but it will not reduce fat that are make up your belly. Fat reduction comes from burning more calories than you take in. Fat is reduced throughout your body all together; there is no such thing as spot reduction.
6. Drinking water while exercising will give you cramps:
Sure if you drink litres of water before, after, and during will give cramps. If you have small sips periodically throughout the workout to replace lost water will not give you cramps. After you have finished the workout then by all means drink the litres in.
7. Fat free foods are okay to indulge in:
Fat free does not mean calorie free. That phrase can mislead you to believe that you won't gain weight, but if you do not burn off those calories you will gain weight.
8. If you ingest sugar before a workout your energy level will increase:
Unfortunately, sugar intake leads to a quick rise in your blood sugar. This in turn makes your body produce insulin to process the sugar and then your energy levels drop. You will most likely feel exhausted or fatigued during the workout.
Find a program that works for you, one you enjoy. Stay consistent and eat well following a clean diet and you will reach your goals. Your metabolism will increase, after-burn of working out will increase and you will be well on your way to reaching and maintain your weightloss/exercise goals.
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