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So, I\u2019m going to focus more on five fitness myths busted that won\u2019t be true anymore for you after today! First of all, let\u2019s start with that famous phrase I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve heard before.<\/p>\nBy now you know that certain myths simply aren\u2019t true \u2013 weights don\u2019t make you bulky, diets are typically a bad idea, and that fat physiologically can\u2019t be transformed into muscle.<\/p>\n
So, I\u2019m going to focus more on five fitness myths busted that won\u2019t be true anymore for you after today! First of all, let\u2019s start with that famous phrase I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve heard before.<\/p>\n
1. Eat less and move more to lose fat.<\/strong> While this might work in the short-term, it doesn\u2019t work for the long-term. You can only eat SO MUCH less and move SO MUCH more. The solution is to focus on food quality and portion size first.<\/p>\n 2. Cardio is best for fat loss and for re-shaping your body.<\/strong> Actually, to achieve this, you should focus on weight training. Similarly, this applies to body weight training or actual weight training. Adding muscle to your body will not only re-shape it into a more athletic, more defined look, but it will also increase your metabolic efficiency since muscle burns more calories at rest than fat.<\/p>\n 3. Fat makes you fat.<\/strong> Sure, fast food, fried, and processed fats are absolutely no good. But naturally occurring fats like avocados and nuts are shown to have tremendous benefits on a desirable body composition. So, eat good fat to lose fat! About 1-2 tablespoons per meal is ideal.<\/p>\n 4. Sit-ups and other \u201cab\u201d exercises give you abs<\/strong>. It\u2019s actually mostly great nutrition that will reveal abdominal muscles. Real core-strengthening exercises like planks, deadlifts, and kettlebell swings can also help with this!<\/p>\n 5. Keeping a food journal will help you monitor and control what you eat<\/strong>. Let me caveat this one. Above all, I\u2019m a big believer in food journals! BUT only if you tell the truth.\u00a0\u263a\u00a0You can\u2019t forget anything for this to be effective. And you can\u2019t back track and try to remember what you ate the past 3 days and still expect an insightful outcome. Do it right and it works! Do it wrong and it\u2019s not a great use of time.<\/p>\n Originally printed on\u00a0Move Well Fitness blog<\/a>. Reprinted with permission.<\/em><\/p>\n Maurice D. Williams is a personal trainer and owner of\u00a0Move Well Fitness<\/a>\u00a0in Bethesda, MD. With almost two decades\u00a0in the industry, he\u2019s worked with a wide range of clients, including those with health challenges like diabetes, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, hypertension, coronary artery disease, lower back pain, pulmonary issues, and pregnancy. Maurice is also a\u00a0fitness educator with\u00a0Move Well Fit Academy<\/a>\u00a0and NASM.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By now you know that certain myths simply aren\u2019t true \u2013 weights don\u2019t make you bulky, diets are typically a bad idea, and that fat physiologically can\u2019t be transformed into muscle. So, I\u2019m going to focus more on five fitness myths busted that won\u2019t be true anymore for you after today! First of all, let\u2019s start with that famous phrase I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve heard before. 1. Eat less and move more to lose fat. While this might work in the short-term, it doesn\u2019t work for the long-term. You can only eat SO MUCH less and move SO MUCH more. The solution is to focus on food quality and portion size first. 2. Cardio is best for fat loss and for re-shaping your body. Actually, to achieve this, you should focus on weight training. Similarly, this applies to body weight training or actual weight training. Adding muscle to your body will not only re-shape it into a more athletic, more defined look, but it will also increase your metabolic efficiency since muscle burns more calories at rest than fat. 3. Fat makes you fat. Sure, fast food, fried, and processed fats are absolutely no good. 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