Exercise myths

EXERCISE MYTHS YOU

MAY NOT BE AWARE OF

Let’s take a look at some of the exercise myths that people often assume are true.

DON’T EAT BEFORE WORKING OUT

A common exercise myth is that working out on an empty stomach will have a bigger impact on the body. By doing this, you will find that you will run out of energy during your workouts and not be able to exercise for very long periods of time. It is recommended that you have a light snack to keep your energy levels up a hour or so before you exercise.

SWEATING OUT IS A SIGN OF WEIGHT LOSS

This is also simply not true. Sweating is your body’s natural way of cooling down. You could be swimming, go for a long walk and still burn a significant amount of calories without one drop of sweat.

PAIN IS GOOD

The old saying ‘no pain, no gain’ isn’t true. If you are experiencing pain while excising, it’s actually your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong. While muscle soreness is expected, you should never exercise on real pain as it can damage your body even more. You should rest and give your body time to recover.

EATING AT NIGHT WILL MAKE YOU GAIN WEIGHT

Unless you’re having a fourth main meal, this myth is simple not true. Choosing to have dinner at 5pm will not make any difference to you if you were having it at 9pm. It’s what you put into your body that makes you gain weight.