strength training

So now that you’re well on your way to reaching and surpassing your weight loss goal, you’ve probably heard a few exercise myths along the way. As an exercise nut / “workout – aholic,” I’ve probably heard them all, and then some!

You should be aware of these five exercise myths and try to avoid playing into them at all costs! You’re exercise routine will be very frustrating and possibly dangerous if you aren’t aware of them.

1. No Pain No Gain!

Yesterday I was at the gym, keeping up with my weight loss plan and I noticed a mother-daughter team working out together. I admire their fitness plan, routine and dedication. They shared weights and alternated exercise sets with the one who was resting, spotting the other, who was doing the exercise.

Okay, what weighs more: one pound of feathers or one pound of bricks? If you think this is a trick question, you’re right! A pound of feathers weighs the same as a pound of bricks one just has more volume than the other. If you think of muscle and fat in the same way you’ll bust those potential weight gain myths, lose fat and travel faster towards your weight loss goal.

I know what you’re thinking, and no, the answer is not coffee (although, admittedly, I am more coherent after I've had my morning coffee). The best way to jumpstart your day is to begin with a workout - it gets your blood flowing, oxygen to your brain and gives you energy for the day!