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Fact and Fiction about Health and Fitness

By James Steele


It is usually a good idea to ignore the idiots at the gym who think they know what they are talking about. There are some great tips to be had from talkers at the gym but you can also inadvertently gain false or even harmful information from those who don't really know what they are talking about. Just like any other situation in life where people don't know as much as they claim to. Use only sources that are credible. The following tips can help shed some light on truths and other information on health and fitness.

One perennial urban myth that has assumed legendary proportions is that using an ab machine/device and doing crunches will help rid you of fat in the midsection. We are always amazed to actually hear this. Belly fat can be vaporized with some whiz bang ab dissolver thing. Belly fat is what is used to measure your percentage of body fat. You will see your ab muscles, such as they are, once you lose enough fat so your abs become visible.

Studies show that there is a connection between stress relief and exercise. Some people say that working out or exercising are stressful. Performing exercises causes your body to produce a relaxation response. Granted, you may not necessarily feel it if you're running or sweating all over the place in the gym. Exercising can help your body and mind to be distracted from stress you may be feeling. Endorphins and Euphoria work together.

Sometimes you can hear people complaining that their body cannot get used to exercising at some particular time of day, or they are too tired at the end of the day. If you know what your natural circadian cycle is you would be able to reset it. If you tried working out in the morning, you may have noticed that your body was letting you know it is too early for that stuff. Your body will adjust to the change, but you have to allow it about 3-4 weeks. Then it will feel totally natural. The more you do it the more energy you will have.

There are many truths, half-truths and bald faced lies about health and fitness in the world. It's important for you to be careful which ones you choose to believe. Always try to find a way to confirm the information you so read on the net - including in this article! Careful here, you'll want to avoid information that can cause you harm if it turns out to be incorrect. Perform due diligence on everything you hear.




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