8 Common Misconceptions About Exercise

Exercise is very good for your health, however, there are some misconceptions that many people have that make exercise ineffective.

Soreness is not a sign of good exercise. Pain in the neck, lower back, etc. indicates that the muscle fibers have been injured due to incorrect form, too much weight, or too many repetitions of a movement.

Stretching after exercise helps the muscles return to their original length, avoiding muscle contraction over time.

According to Daily Burn, each person's body has a different tolerance, as well as each person's exercise goals. Exercising for too long can lead to unwanted effects such as: muscle strain, bone fractures, fatigue, loss of appetite... Don't rush or lose patience, exercise is a long-term process to be effective because the body needs time to get used to it, as well as increase the level of endurance.

If you exercise continuously, your body will produce excessive amounts of stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, damaging your tissues. Therefore, you should take at least 2-3 days to rest and eat well to recover quickly.

The truth is that strength training exercises like weight lifting will help you look fitter, not bulkier. Weight lifting, combined with a sensible diet, will help you gain muscle and lose fat by increasing your metabolism.

Exercise alone is not enough to achieve the perfect body. According to Maik Weidenbach, a personal trainer in New York and author of "101 Fitness Myths," a healthy diet accounts for 70% of weight loss, while exercise only accounts for 30%. Therefore, you should create the necessary balance between diet and exercise.

Many people see their friends and relatives exercise effectively, so they follow their example. However, the purpose of exercise and the physical condition of each person is different. Therefore, before exercising, you should consult a doctor or specialist to choose the most suitable exercise for your body.

According to Prevention, based on science, the body will decide where to burn fat based on genetic factors, not depending on the body part you are training. Therefore, personal trainer Samantha Clayton in the US advises that instead of focusing on one area, you should spend more time training the whole body to reduce fat evenly.

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