Health And Fitness - Urban Legends Exposed For Truth

By James Steele


No matter if you are old hand or new at health and fitness education the overall amount of information can seem a bit staggering. Many beginners become overwhelmed not only with the volume of information but also by trying to know what's truth and what's a lie. You will see that most books are written from the writers own experience. There are of course a lot of different approaches to fitness, yours will depend heavily on what you plan to do. That is why sometimes you can find conflicting information, and it is not necessarily the case that one is not true. You'll need to pay particular attention to just about everything you read.


Have you ever heard that swimming is a great way to lose weight? So here we are, telling you this is not the truth. Although there are many benefits to swimming, losing pounds doesn't even make the list. The reason for this is because as you are swimming the water is doing the work to support your body weight (called buoyancy) which basically means you aren't getting the workout you think you are or that you might if you were running or jogging long distances.

The attitude about sweating is a bit on the odd side. Many people tend to think that if they are sweating, then they are doing good and working hard. There are some who also believe that if they aren't sweating they aren't getting a good workout. In fact sweat is simply your body's air conditioner. There is not a direct correlation between amount of sweat and degree of physical exertion.

It is possible to burn a huge amount of calories without ever breaking a sweat. Walking can accomplish this for you.

You will hear many lies and some truths in the world where fitness is concerned. It's important for you to be careful which ones you choose to believe. Make sure you are confirming what you are hearing on the internet with a reputable source such as this article. Then pay special attention to that kind of information that has the potential for causing harm if it does turn out to be incorrect. Take time and be responsible for researching what you hear.



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