Nine fitness misunderstandings

　　Myth 1: Running is the best way to get fit

　　No one fitness method is the best. For teenagers, it is best to choose the sports you like as much as possible. The pursuit of "the best" may mean that you want to achieve the "quickest" results. Seeking speed is also a misunderstanding. It takes time and patience to achieve fitness results.

　　Myth 2: If you are not 1 hour a day, 5 days a week exercise , everything you do is in vain

　　Don't believe this extreme theory. The truth is, even just a little bit of exercise every day can have a lot of benefits. Research shows that walking for half an hour two or three times a week can significantly reduce the incidence of heart disease, lower blood pressure, relieve stress, and increase energy and immunity.

　　Myth 3: As long as you pay careful attention, it’s okay not to warm up before exercising.

　　Big mistake! Gentle stretching and relaxing of muscles before and after training can best prevent many serious sports injuries.

　　Myth 4: You can lose weight by dieting

　　Not so. More than 90% of people who lose weight through dieting gain it back. The diet only temporarily eats less and does not change Zuo's eating habits. Scientific eating habits should be established, and it should be remembered that what can really reduce weight is long-term physical exercise.

　　Myth 5: No “pain”, no gain

　　Pain is a sign that something is wrong somewhere in the body. If you feel pain during exercise, you should reduce and slow down the exercise until you stop exercising. To develop muscles and enhance endurance, you should experience some discomfort, but it should never be pain.

　　Myth 6: Hot compresses can help injuries heal faster

　　Sports injuries (such as ankle sprains) are painful because of bleeding and swelling within the injury. Hot compresses accelerate blood circulation and will only aggravate bleeding and swelling. The correct treatment is to apply cold compress (such as ice) within 24 hours of injury, and use heat therapy 24 hours later to reduce pain and swelling.

　　Myth 7: Pork (beef) meat is a good pre-race diet because meat is good for muscle growth

　　Meat contains a lot of protein but is poor at speeding up energy delivery. The ideal pre-race meal is foods high in sugar (e.g. pasta, potatoes, bread, etc.). Sugar is the best and easiest energy to use, because the energy you need for today's exercise is based on your diet yesterday.

　　Myth 8: The best time to exercise is early morning

　　There isn't just one best time to exercise. The best time to exercise is when you feel the urge to exercise and it fits your schedule. Some people like to start their morning with a morning workout, while others find exercise at the end of the day to be a great way to regain energy and relax.

　　Myth 9: Strength is built fastest by exercising the same part of the body every day

　　Exercising the same part of your body every day is the fastest way to cause damage. To build strength, you should train your muscles with weight to the point of fatigue, and then give these muscles a day to rest and recover. Excessive exercise can cause muscle strain and pain.

　　male Weekly Top102011-4-3