Myth vs. fact

There are lots of myths and facts circulating in regard to health and fitness. Let’s break down a couple of myths and see why they are not accurate!

Myth #1 - No Pain No Gain:

We’ve all heard the infamous phrase! In reality, pain during any type of exercise is never good. While you may experience muscle soreness after a session, especially if you have a new program, pain should not be involved. In fact, a lot of the time, you may not even feel anything during or after a workout and that is okay! Just because your body still feels “normal”, doesn’t mean you didn’t work hard enough!

Myth #2 - I Exercised, Let’s Eat:

While it is super important to fuel your body both pre- and post-exercise, there is a right and a wrong way to go about doing this. We aren’t saying that you need to count your calories or macros, but it is important to be aware and make smarter decisions. For example, no one should be heading to the McDonald’s drive-through after a workout session. Instead, try to pick a healthier option like a protein-packed smoothie. If you have a little extra time on your hands, head home and cook yourself an omelet or even a turkey and cheese sandwich, there are so many options out there! There is no need to be fancy, just being more self-aware of what you are putting into your body can make a huge difference.

Myth #3: You Can Target Fat Loss:

Unfortunately, we aren’t lucky enough to be able to pick where we lose our fat from. Stomach fat is the most popular area on the body people want to lose fat from. While you can decide to do a lot of core exercises to try and “target” fat loss in the stomach, a lot more factors come into play. In order to achieve your goals, you need to list them out and make them realistic for your lifestyle. On top of weight training, you should also include cardio and proper nutrition in your day-to-day life. But, do not overwhelm yourself and make all these changes at once. That can actually set you up for failure. Start slow, and work your way up in order to be more successful in your journey!

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