Thigh gaps are quite the topic of conversation as of late. From female models to fitness gurus, it seems everyone wants to achieve obtaining a thigh gap. Although thigh gaps are being praised in women, are they even attainable by the vast majority? Do thigh gaps matter? Is this a societal norm or something very […]
Weight Loss Quiz – Can you get a Perfect 10?
Here is a great Weight Loss quiz that will test your knowledge
Do Sports Drinks Really Work?
This myth distorts the original intent of the use of sports drinks. When you are participating in a high-intensity workout for more than say an hour, sports drinks can actually be beneficial to you. This pertains to activities of high output such as taking part in a triathlon or a marathon. Sports drinks are preferred […]
Is Late Night Eating Really Bad For You?
Has anyone ever told you not to eat after a particular time at night so as to avoid gaining extra pounds?
Spot Toning – Can You Burn Fat In Specific Areas?
Spot toning is a myth that was created commercially in order to cash in. Remember the Thighmaster…? Spot Toning – Can You Burn Fat In Specific Areas? The Truth In reality if you do 1000 abdominal exercises a day it won’t help you to get a flatter tummy. But the muscles that sit […]
The ‘All Or Nothing’ Mindset
Getting into shape which is not the same thing as losing weight, doesn’t have to be a long and drawn out process. Although, it is probably a positive thing that for most people, it is. You must understand, there is not a magic pill or procedure to getting into shape. New research findings suggest that […]
Does Lactic Acid Cause Muscle Soreness?
Does Lactic Acid Cause Muscle Soreness Delayed-onset muscle soreness, or DOMS for short, is the soreness you feel a day or so after exercising. Some people believe erroneously that this soreness is caused by a build up of lactic acid in the muscles. This believe came from the fact that muscles create energy for anaerobical […]
Top 6 Hangover Myths Busted
When it comes to drinking alcohol and the dreaded hangover, people make a wide variety of choices about when and how much to drink. In a recent study, nearly 51 percent of all adults in the U.S. over the age of 18 admitted to having at least one alcoholic drink a month, according to the […]
Is No Pain No Gain a Fitness Myth?
Myth: No Pain No Gain Without a doubt, you should extend yourself during your workout as this will allow you to increase the amount of exercising endurance that you have. However, those who live by the mantra that you have to have muscle pain afterwards are simply in error. While a little discomfort can be […]
Weight Training for Women – The FAQs
Proper weight training is important if you are a woman working out; if you make a point of just focusing on cardio exercise you are not getting the benefit of a full and complete workout. Weight Training for Women – The FAQs Some of the questions that women ask most frequently about weight […]
