six myths you need to know

Myth #1: To build a lean muscular body you need to train for hours virtually every day in the gym.

Reality: The ideal fat-burning, muscle-building workout session should last no more than 1 hour.

Myth #2: Moderate aerobic exercise is the best way to burn fat.

Reality: High intensity aerobic exercise combined with resistance training is the proven way to maximize fat loss.

Myth #3: To maximize fat loss, aerobic exercise should be performed at a consistent, moderate pace for an extended period of time.

Reality: To maximize your fat burning efforts, aerobic exercise should be varied, intense, and brief.

Myth #4: Stretching is a great way to warm up before resistance training . . . it reduces the risk of injury.

Reality: The latest studies suggest that stretching is not a good way to warm-up . . . it may actually decrease muscle contraction strength and increase the risk of injury. Light cardiovascular exercise may be the best way to warm-up.

Myth #5: Lifting weights will make women bigger and bulkier.

Reality: Intelligent resistance training will make women smaller and leaner.

Myth #6: More is better.

Reality: Better is better.

 

So where does Richard Simmons fit into all of this

 

"...aerobic excercise should be varied, intense and brief."

that right there is my favorite reality. BRIEF is the one word that makes me smile!

 

interesting on teh stretching.

thanks, boo.

 

Body For Life.

 

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The biggest myth - spot reduction.

 

Richard Simmons is not gay.