Fitness Myths Busted WED110 30333

1. Buster: Ashley Mathis
WED110 30333

2. Myth 1:Does strength training limit my flexibility?
If strength training is done correctly it
will not limit your flexibility.
The correct way is to have a good
stretch regime to go along with
strength training so you do not
decrease your flexibility.
Stretching is very important to any
kind of workout to decrease the risk of
injuries.
http://web.mit.edu/tkd/stretch/stretching_3.html
http://community-micoach.adidas.com/community/support/en/help/support-
guide/micoachsupportsite_guidewithtext_learn-more-about-strength-and-flexibility#.UWSypFd9zNU

3. Myth 2:Is 5 pounds a week a reasonable
weight-loss goal?
According to the CDC a healthy weekly
weight loss is 1-2 pounds a week.
The more steadily and gradually you
lose weight the more likely you are to
keep it off. This is the same with Muscle
building. The more steadily you work
out the more likely you are to keep your
muscle.
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/losing_weight/

4. Myth 3: Do my muscles turn into fat if I don’t
exercise them after a while?
Your muscles will not turn into fat if
you do not use them.
Fat and muscles are two different
things so muscle can not turn into fat.
When you are working out your
muscles are increasing and when you
are not working out your fat is
increasing.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/449059-do-your-muscles-
turn-to-fat-when-you-stop-weight-training/
http://stronglifts.com

5. Myth 4: If I work out a lot, can I eat whatever I
want?
Yes, you can eat what ever you want ,
but if you do you have to workout extra
in order to burn the extra calories and
fat you are consuming.
You probably shouldn’t eat just
anything because unhealthy foods can
do more damage to your body than just
make you gain weight.
http://home.trainingpeaks.com/articles/nutrition/the-all-you-can-eat-
diet.aspx
http://caloriecount.about.com/forums/fitness/workout-lot-eat-want

6. Myth 5: Are standing toe-touches an
effective stretch for my hamstrings?
Toe touches are a great way to stretch
your hamstring.
Doing toe touches will help decrease
hamstring injuries.
The hamstring involves the hips and
knees and the lower back. If you do not
stretch this muscle it can cause
damage or injury to the back, hip or
knee.
http://healthyliving.azcentral.com/toe-touch-stretch-hamstrings-
3557.html