Top 9 Fitness Myths — Busted!

Fitness Myth No. 1: Running on a treadmill puts less stress on your knees than running on asphalt or pavement.

Fitness Myth No. 2: Doing crunches or working on an “ab machine” will get rid of belly fat.

Fitness Myth No. 3: An aerobic workout will boost your metabolism for hours after you stop working out.

Fitness Myth No. 4: Swimming is a great weight loss activity.

Fitness Myth No. 5: Yoga can help with all sorts of back pain.

Fitness Myth No. 6: If you’re not working up a sweat, you’re not working hard enough.

Fitness Myth No. 7: As long as you feel OK when you’re working out, you’re probably not overdoing it.

Fitness Myth No. 8: Machines are a safer way to exercise because you’re doing it right every time.

Fitness Myth No. 9: When it comes to working out, you’ve got to feel some pain if you’re going to gain any benefits.

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  2. Lauren
    13 Oct 2008, 2:49 pm

    Great Post. I agree with all of your points. But I would still leave swimming as a part of my daily workout routine because it is great at tightening the body.

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