How To Make Exercise & Fitness Easier: 5 Myths Debunked
Embrace exercise in a way that feels good to YOU. Moving your body can and should be simple, enjoyable, & tailored to your life.
MYTH #1: The only good workout is long and hard.
The best workout is the one you actually do! When it comes to making exercise part of a busy life, focus on frequency more than duration.
MYTH #2: Lifting weights makes you bulky.
In order to truly gain enough muscle mass to “bulk up” while strength training, you have to eat a very specific diet and do an enormous amount of a very specific type of weightlifting, called bodybuilding. Lifting weights will make you stronger, improve glucose regulation (more muscle = better blood sugar control), and increase your bone density, which are all important health benefits. I’m IN!
MYTH #3: BMI is an indictor of health.
BMI does not distinguish between fat and muscle, does not take into account the differences between male and female bodies, or the differences between white and non-white bodies. In fact, the tool was developed specifically for Belgian bodies over a century ago, so it’s not accurate for populations beyond that. There are far better tools for measuring physical fitness and health than the BMI.
MYTH #4: You can only get a good workout at a gym.
You can get in fantastic workouts at home that are even more tailored to your needs than you might get at a gym. Setting up a home gym can be a more affordable option, as well as a more time efficient option. Plus, you don’t have to wait for equipment when you workout at home.
MYTH #5: You need fancy equipment.
There’s a lot you can do with no special equipment. When it comes to strength & barre training, all you really need to get started is a few sets of dumbbells (hand weights), resistance bands, & a core ball.
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