MYTHS AND TRUTHS

Just like Old Wives' Tales that have been passed down through the generations, so have there been myths about exercise that have been handed down through the years. As knowledge increases, truths about exercise are revealed which put those myths to rest. However, some of us are still uncertain about what is myth and what is fact.

The only way to burn calories is through cardiovascular exercise
While it is true that cardiovascular workouts (i.e. aerobic dance or jogging) provide the most efficient ways to burn calories, a person burns calories mere...
Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 4:20 PM
If I stop exercising, my muscle will turn to fat
This is not possible - muscle tissue and fat tissue are two entirely different types of tissue!  The molecular structure of one is completely unlike the...
Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 4:20 PM
Is it possible to "spot-reduce" body fat
You can choose just one area, such as the abdomen, arms, or thighs, and do exercises that will reduce the fat in that particular area. This is a big misconc...
Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 4:20 PM
Yoga - Can it Really Provide Migraine Relief?
How yoga can impact migraines Highlights Not only is yoga a holistic approach to fighting migraines as they’re happening, it’s also a proactive approac...
Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 3:48 PM
Can certain stretches relieve headaches?
A large majority of headaches are a result of the muscles and joints around the upper neck becoming too tight, putting pressure on nerves at the top of your...
Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 1:20 PM
Overweight vs. Overfat
There's no doubt that people who are too fat age faster inside than people of normal weight.  Their arteries fill up with plaque, the heart and kidneys ...
Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 11:33 AM
High-impact aerobics are the only way to lose the fat?
Actually, the body burns fat more efficiently when you engage in low- to moderate-intensity activities over a longer period of time. High-impact aerobic wor...
Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 1:29 PM
Do I need to eat a lot of Protein Immediately After I Workout?
Along with the typical clanking and banging of weights in the gym, you’ll often hear another sound - shaking. The quest for more muscle leads guys to pound ...
Thu, May 25, 2017 at 4:46 PM
Avoid these stretching mistakes
Don't bounce a stretch - holding a stretch is more effective and there is less risk of injury Don't stretch a muscle that is not warmed up ...
Thu, Apr 13, 2017 at 2:26 PM
Lower Abdominals
Clinically speaking, there is no such region on your body as your “lower abdominal s”. The abdominal plate (rectus abdominis) is on continuous muscle origin...
Fri, Jun 16, 2017 at 5:35 PM