All
people have different motivation to go to the gym – to lose weight,
gain muscle mass or simply recharge yourself with energy. However,
many are disappointed that instead of vivacity and new vitality they
see no results. What's wrong? The fact is that among the hundreds of
"proven" facts and "efficient" advice that
newcomers often take into service, there are a lot of errors and
frank nonsense. Let’s figure out what the truth is, and what lie
is.
11
Myths and Facts about Sports
1.
Training is the most important thing if you want to lose weight
quickly - Myth
Most studies show that at the first stage, when a visible result is needed
in a short time, a right diet is much more important. And only in the
future, sports can occupy the main place, helping to maintain the
desired weight.
2.
Strength training will turn fat into muscle - Myth
We
wish everything were so simple! In fact, the fat does not turn into
anything, but the barbell and dumbbells help to build up muscle
tissue under any fat layering.
3.
Morning is the perfect time for warming up and jogging -
True
Although
day and evening exercises are not less useful, still morning is
especially good because it gives energy for the whole day, speeding
up weight loss. In addition, it is important to get more daylight.
Adjust your internal clock to the natural regime and soon you will
notice how your metabolism is improved.
4.
Weightlifting turns ladies into mannish athletes - Myth
The majority of people believe in this. They, apparently, do not know
that the ability to build muscle mass depends on the level of
testosterone directly, and it is known that in the female body the
level is not so high than in the male body. So, if a woman is not set
up to participate in the Olympics or bodybuilding competition but
wants to strengthen the muscles, then go forward without any doubts!
5.
The treadmill promotes a sharp burning of fat - Myth
To
lose half a kilo, you need to burn 3,500 calories - can you imagine
how much it is? This is much more than an adult should use on average
for a whole day! Now look: an adult man gets rid of only 330 calories
after 20 minutes of the treadmill at a moderate speed.
6.
The best way to self-check food is to write down everything you eat -
Not
certainly in that way
Even
if we sincerely try to control ourselves, our opinion is biased. All
people, one way or another, tend to overestimate their physical
activity and underestimate the amount eaten. That is, we sincerely
think that we train "very hard", and eat "quite a
bit".
7.
To lose weight, you need to go on a diet - Not
certainly in that way
All
fashionable diets has one common flaw - they are temporary. The very
phrase "to go on a diet" suggests that sooner or later you
will "jump off" from it. And to lose weight once and for
all, you need to find your ideal diet and stick to it all your life.
8.
Marathon is more useful for health than running for short distances -
Myth
5-10
minutes of fast, energetic running a day brings the same benefits as
a multi-hour marathon. In addition, studies in recent years have
shown that intensive exercises "short jerks" help health at
least as much as long-term endurance training.
9.
One or two workouts per week is enough to stay in shape - Myth
Even
if you are in a good shape, a couple of training are not enough.
Ideally, you need to practise at least three times a week, and with
the entire variety of exercises. And this is under the condition of
daily physical activity. Scientists have found that lack of mobility
neutralizes all the benefits brought.
10.
After each training you need to consolidate success with a "sports
drink" - Myth
For
example, one of the most popular beverages in the world, Gatorade,
which is sometimes even called a "liquid force," consists
essentially of sugar and water, and the amount of sugar (as well as
calories) is higher than normal. Nutritionists recommend replenishing
fluids with simple water, and for muscle recovery use 20 grams of
protein - this is the amount the body can digest at one time. And
remember that natural sources of protein (eggs, fish, poultry, lean
meat) are much better than any protein supplements.
11.
After stopping training, you will lose form in a couple of weeks -
True,
and even more ...
This
will happen even earlier. Without regular exercises, all your
wonderful, so hard-earned muscle relief will begin to disappear in a
few days! So one week of a full "rest" is enough to lose
athletic form. Is it worth it?
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