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There are a surprising number of gym myths among both novices and active people. There is no person who has not encountered one of the common opinions described below, which turn out to have little to do with reality. To help you separate the truth from the myths, here are a few popular statements that you should not believe
The best way to get an impressive six pack? Sit-ups!
Regardless of whether we're talking about strong arms, developed biceps, rock-hard legs or a perfect six-pack - you won't get the results you want by limiting yourself to doing just one type of exercise. The best results are achieved with a varied set, combining exercises with weights and full-body movement. And if you're doing crunches, make sure to do them in varied versions! Working on individual parts of the body requires the involvement of many different muscle groups, which you can only activate through varied training. And that's a good thing, because who would want to do the same exercise in hundreds of repetitions? Boring!
Weights are not for women.
Most girls are skeptical about weight training, fearing excessive muscle development. Completely unnecessarily! Strength training is a great way to shape your figure and does not have to mean losing your feminine shapes. In fact, it is quite the opposite: it is the right weight training that will help you achieve the dream shape of your buttocks that girls fight for every day.
I am a beginner, the gym is not the place for me.
Many beginners put off going to the gym for fear of being exposed to the dirty looks of regulars. This is a flawed and limiting way of thinking. It is worth remembering that everyone started somewhere and no one starts from the level of fitness in life. The vast majority of people you meet at the gym came there with one goal in mind – to work on their own bodies, not to assess the progress and skills of those around them. Therefore, you too should focus on yourself and not worry about the presence of others.
If you want to train, do it only in the morning!
It is true that some scientific studies indicate that morning training brings additional benefits in the form of more calories burned during the day. However, remember that it is not the time but the regularity of training that has a decisive influence on its effectiveness. If you work out well in the morning, that's great, but if you are one of those people who can't bring themselves to morning training, then stop torturing yourself. Any time of day is good to work on your form!
I exercise once a week but at full speed!
Nowadays, everyone is busy and finding two free hours to go to the gym is sometimes a miracle, but let's not kid ourselves - you will not achieve satisfactory results by training once a week. Regardless of whether you run, do strength training, do yoga or play tennis, your efforts will make sense if you increase their frequency to at least 2 times a week, and optimally 3 times. Accumulated, many hours of training once a week will not bring the expected results. Building fitness and muscles requires regularity and dedication.
Do you train? You can eat whatever you want.
A common mistake of people who are just starting their gym adventure is overestimating the amount of calories they burn during the day. It is true that you can burn up to 800 kcal during a workout, and the developed muscle tissue draws energy even while resting. However, this does not mean that by exercising regularly you can allow yourself to indulge in cravings. In addition to quantity, the quality of the meals you eat also matters. A bad diet can effectively eliminate the effects of even intensive training (not to mention alcohol!).
