10 common fitness myths you can stop believing
No introduction. Let's get right to busting 10 of the most common fitness myths. 1. Ab crunches will flatten the belly. One can perform crunches daily, but spot reduction is a myth. Without proper attention given to one's overall diet, inches will not magically melt from the belly area. 2. Cardio is the best way to burn fat. Cardio is necessary, but not King. Lifting weights increases the metabolism (research has shown up to 15%) as lean muscle burns more calories than fat. Resistance training is especially important for women in their late 30's and 40's when the metabolism needs [...]