Myth: More intense exercise burns fat better
Moderate and low-intensity workouts are more efficient at burning fat. Figure 1: Heart Rate Zones – Click for larger version. This statement centers on…
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Myth: People over 50 years of age should not exercise anymore.
People over 50 years should exercise. Elderly Walking Regardless of age, exercise is a key part of maintaining and improving your fitness and health. A…
Myth: Starches make you fat
Starches and carbohydrates do not make you fat. [pullquote]Do carbohydrates make us fat? [/pullquote]There are only four common macronutrients used for energy: alcohol, carbohydrates,…
Myth: Aerobic exercise is better than weight lifting for weight loss
Aerobic is not superior to weight lifting for weight loss. Running You may have heard that weight loss and washboard abdominals are made in…
Myth: Fat- free will help me lose weight.
Fat-free can add more fat you belly. Fat Free I remember back in the 1990s that we had a flood of fat-free products to…
Myth: You have to cut calories to lose weight
You can lose weight without cutting calories. Cutting Calories This statement is partially true, but if you fail to lose weight or have some stubborn…
Myth: Weight loss and fat loss are the same thing.
Weight loss and fat loss are very different things. Obese with Measuring Tape It is that time of the year and many of us…
Myth: Counting calories is the key to weight loss and maintenance.
Counting calories will not lead to long-term weight loss or maintenance. In our day and time, you would think that weight loss is simple….
Myth: Daily weighing will inhibit weight loss
Actually, weighing yourself daily may help with weight loss. I have heard many people claim that weighing yourself daily will hurt your ability to…
Myth: Metabolism is set and does not change.
Fact: Our metabolic rate can be changed. You have probably heard people blame their weight on a slow metabolism. I know I have heard them…