Top 5 Fitness Myths
The perpetuation of bogus myths in the health and wellness industry are why I will always have a job as a personal trainer. The most notable (and laughable) is the idea that muscle weighs more than fat. You will notice it is not in my top 5 myths simply because the laws of the universe I live in. 5 pounds of muscle are equal to 5 pounds of fat. See? Next time someone says that, punch them … Read entire article »
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Fat vs. Muscle-Mythbuster alert!
Contrary to popular belief, fat does not turn into muscle. You have fat cells and muscle fibers. Fat cells get filled with the energy you consume but fail to use, and muscles grow when they are strained beyond their usual capacity. Another thing I hear often is people say “Muscle weighs more than fat.” Question: Which weighs more, a pound of metal or a pound of feathers?” They both weigh a pound, but the density of … Read entire article »
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Don’t be afraid of coffee!
For every study that says coffee is bad, 5 others say its good. The caffeine in coffee has been shown to boost your metabolism. Besides, its not so much the coffee, but what people add to coffee. Its like chips and salsa-salsa is loaded with great stuff in it! But the corn chip and the salt added is what makes the combo an instant junk food. A cup (8oz) or two of coffee in the morning (WITH BREAKFAST, NOT INSTEAD OF!) could be just what you need to get your day started off right. Dear Coffee drinkers: A plan of action to make your coffee “better” for you. If you add sugar and creamer, first ditch the sugar completely. No fake stuff, no real stuff. A few weeks later, sub the cream for low fat or … Read entire article »
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