Fitness Myths

When you lift weights, that's to build "bulky" muscle

• True

• False

Lifting weights burns more fat than cardio

• True

• False

Only eating protein will help you build muscle and reduce muscle soreness

• True

• False

A balanced diet is necessary when you're working out

• True

• False

You can build lean muscle or bulky muscle depending on what exercises you do

• True

• False

Answer explanation

How you build muscle or make muscle is based on your genetics -- not the TYPE of exercise! If you do more workouts to build muscle in your legs, you will build muscle in your legs based on your genetics and how much exercise you focus on that one area!

Stretching once before exercising prevents injuries

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Stretching ONCE before exercising does not prevent you from getting hurt -- if you stretch over multiple days, it makes you more flexible. THEN being more flexible will prevent you from getting hurt/more sore, but not by just stretching once.

The longer your workout, the more you'll see progress

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Not always! Starting small is the most sustainable way to go. You're more likely to stick to workout schedules that are smaller and more manageable then longer ones that take up more time.

If I don't eat carbs, I'll get in shape faster

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Actually, your body needs carbohydrates to do basically everything! REDUCING carbohydrates is okay, but if you cut them out all together, you may not get in shape as fast. You'll lose weight at first, but your body will reach a point where you will start to gain the weight back after it adjusts.

Using free weights and weights on machines give you the same effect for your workout

• True

• False

Does drinking water during a workout improve performance?

• True

• False