• LAUNCH YOUR DREAM
  • BE A MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
  • STARTING OVER MIDLIFE
  • HAPPINESS THROUGH ACTIVISM
  • TRAVEL THE WORLD
  • GET HEALTHY & FIT
  • BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE
  • BRAVE LIVING
  • WRITE WITH US

8WomenDream

Dream Big Stories

  • HOME
  • ABOUT
  • CONNECT
You Are Here Home » GET HEALTHY & FIT » Busted! Top 5 Fitness Myths

in GET HEALTHY & FIT

Busted! Top 5 Fitness Myths

Last updated on August 16th, 2015 at 08:39 am

Heather fitness blogger - I workout because I feel better

Do you know how to get fit? There is a lot of information – and misinformation – about fitness. Working out doesn’t have to be confusing. Get your workout program started by busting these top five fitness myths.

Top 5 Fitness Myths

Myth #1: You can reduce the stress from running on your knees by running on a treadmill instead of pavement

Treadmill running promotes imbalances and damages your ability to run on pavement. The treadmill belt pulls your feet back as you run, and you may subconsciously change your stride which can put extra stress on your knees.

Heather fitness blogger running a 5k

Myth #2: Sweat it out! If you aren’t sweating, you aren’t working hard enough.

Your body regulates temperature by sweating. If you aren’t sweating during your workout, you might have fewer sweat glands than others. The best way to see if your workout is having the impact you want is to check your heart rate.

Heather post workout - makeup is gone, and I'm sweaty, but survived!

Post spin class – no makeup and sweaty (check out the back of my shirt!) but survived.

Myth #3: No pain no gain

You do not need to be in pain in order to get a good quality workout. Pain won’t tell you if you are getting sucessful results. There shouldn’t be any pain during your workout. Pain would be a sign you are doing something wrong or pushing too hard. Uncomfortable is good, saying “ouch!” is not.

Myth #4: Lifting weights makes you bulk up

My recent post, Top 10 Reasons To Strength Train, busts this myth out of the water. Women avoid lifting weight with the fear of looking to bulky. When it comes to muscle size, the key is testosterone. Unless you are enhancing with supplements to help boost your testosterone level, your weight lifting results as women will offer smooth and defined results.

Myth #5: Ab workouts and plenty of crunches will reduce belly fat

You may have six pack abs with all the core workouts you do, but the only way to see them is to reduce body fat. The only way to see definition in any muscles is to lower your overall body through changes in diet and increase in cardio. Don’t stop working that core! Just because you can’t see them, doesn’t mean that core strength isn’t helping you everyday.

What myths do you have about working out?

Do you have ideas about fitness that are keeping you from getting started? Name a few in the comments, and lets discuss.

Go get your fit on – Heather

 

Heather Montgomery
Heather Montgomery

Heather Montgomery is a fitness writer, triathlete, and serial entrepreneur who is devoted to sharing what she has learned about becoming a triathlete after age 40. She uses her Metabolic Training Certification to help other women struggling to get fit in mid-life. She lives and trains in Santa Rosa, California, the new home of the Ironman triathlon. You can find her biking the Sonoma County wine trails.

Note: Articles by Heather may contain affiliate links and will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on an affiliate link.

Related Stories:

  • How To Get 6 Pack Abs and Other Dream Fitness Myths
    How To Get 6 Pack Abs and Other Dream Fitness Myths
  • Top 10 Myths About Blogging
    Top 10 Myths About Blogging
  • Fitness Challenge: 10 Week Dream Fitness Countdown
    Fitness Challenge: 10 Week Dream Fitness Countdown
  • Got Fitness? Milk Could Kill Your Fitness Dream
    Got Fitness? Milk Could Kill Your Fitness Dream
Tell your friends!

Filed Under: GET HEALTHY & FIT

Some of the posts on 8WD contain affiliate links or links to purchase products or programs from 8WD contributors. This means 8WD or the contributor may make a small commission if you make a purchase. The 8WD affiliate links help offset the cost of hosting this website and the contributor links help support the dreams of the contributor. Please check out the 8WD Legal Page for more details.

Thank you for your continued support!

« Life on Purpose: Quit Being Bored Once and For All
Five Keys to Living A Life of Purpose »

Check it out

  • LAUNCH YOUR DREAM
  • BE A MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
  • STARTING OVER MIDLIFE
  • HAPPINESS THROUGH ACTIVISM
  • TRAVEL THE WORLD
  • GET HEALTHY & FIT
  • BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE
  • BRAVE LIVING
  • WRITE WITH US


The 8WomenDream Dream Tote Bag

About the 8WomenDream Tote Bag
US – 10oz Cotton
Dimensions (External Dimensions)
• Height – 18″ (45.72cm or 457.2mm)
• Width – 15″ (38.1cm or 381mm)
Handle Dimensions (Internal Dimensions)
• Length – 29″ (73.7cm or 736.6mm)

Recent Dream Stories

  • Winter Solstice Celebrations: What to Do With 1 Minute More?
  • Starting Over as a Single Mom Wasn’t My Big Dream
  • Warning: Big Dream to Be a Motivational Speaker Won’t Always Obey Your Plans
  • Dance to Relieve Stress to Focus on Your Big Dream
  • 6 Tips to Avoid Get Rich Quick Scams as a Public Speaker
  • A Dream to Spread MLK’s Message of Love
  • Best Goal Setting Advice that Actually Works
  • 8 Solstice Traditions for Focusing on Your Big Dream this Year
Catherine Hughes on Dealspotr
Catherine Hughes
@8WomenDream
Let’s collaborate
Powered by Dealspotr

Inspiration

8 WOMEN DREAM | COPYRIGHT All RIGHTS RESERVED © 2023 ·

Welcome to 8WomenDream Where Big Dreams Are Shared
The 8WomenDream website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're OK with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. ACCEPT REJECT READ MORE
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT