Exercise Myths Busted

Are you ready to shed those unwanted pounds with exercise? Before you get started with exercising for weight loss, get the truth about these common exercise myths.

3 Exercise Myths

Myth 1. Doing crunches will get rid of belly fat.

Crunches are a type of resistance training for your abdominal muscles, which means that they help build and strengthen the muscles in your stomach. They won’t, however, get rid of the fat on top of the muscle. Unfortunately, there’s no way to target one specific area of your body for fat loss. If you want to lose belly fat, you need to get rid of the fat all over your body and you’ll see your results proportionately.

Myth 2. Doing more reps with lighter weights is the fastest way to build muscle.

The reality is, lifting heavier weights that you can only lift 8 times or less will create larger, stronger muscles in a shorter amount of time. Using lighter weights to complete more reps will help you improve your muscular endurance. Most exercise experts recommend changing up your routine to avoid your body acclimating to a routine and slowing progress.

Myth 3. Men don’t take exercise classes.

One of the number one reasons that men or women stop exercising is boredom. Taking fitness classes can help you stay excited about working out, which may prevent you from quitting your fitness routine entirely. It’s a good idea for everyone, regardless of sex, to consider adding some variety to their exercise routine with new aerobics or yoga classes that work your body in different ways.