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YOUR FITNESS COACH
&
Don’t believe these 5 myths
in fitness
By Willie B. Ray, Personal Trainer,
Art of Strength Kettle Bell Gym
1301 Winchester Road #129
Lexington, KY 40505
You can’t
believe
everything
that you hear
when it comes
to fitness. Not if you want to see results.
There are 5 bogus rumors going around
about strength training that will derail your
results if you let them.
The truth is that strength training is one
of the absolute best things you can do for
your health and appearance. And if you’ve
fallen for these 5 myths then you’re missing
out on tremendous potential results.
Myth #1 Muscle Turns
Into Fat
Why would anyone want to build muscle
if it could morph into fat after a span of disuse? Rest assured that this is a myth of the
highest order.
Muscle tissue is muscle tissue. Fat tissue
is fat tissue. One will never become the
other.
Myth #2 Strength Training
Doesn’t Burn Fat
On the contrary, muscle mass is your
number one ally against fat gains.
A pound of muscle burns 10-20 calories each day, while you’re just living and
breathing. Regular strength training helps
you increase your muscle mass as well as
preserve existing muscle mass, turning you
into a fat burning machine.
Myth #3 Lifting Weights
Makes Women Bulk Up
Yes, strength training increases the
amount of muscle on your body; so many
women take this to mean that their body
will become body-builder-esque, which is
quite the look you’re going for.
The truth is that the female body simply
doesn’t contain high enough levels of testosterone to produce that level of results
without a very focused and dedicated
effort.
The tighter, toned figure of a recreational
female weight lifter is every bit feminine.
Myth
#4 Strength Training Is For
Young People Only
Ha, that’s a used-up excuse that senior
citizens across the globe have shattered.
Assuming that your doctor has given
you the OK, you have much to gain from a
regular weight lifting routine.
Improved balance and coordination, better strength and flexibility, and a decreased
risk of osteoporosis are just the beginning.
Myth #5 Use Light Weight
and High Reps To Tone
This myth,
popularized in
the 90’s, that very
high repetitions of
very light weights
would result in a
toned physique,
has become outdated. These high
repetitions will
increase your muscular endurance
but will not add
strength or tone.
We now know
that in order to
truly challenge
your muscles,
heavier
weights with lower repetitions
are a must. Start with an 8-10 repetition
range and push your muscles with each set.
Including strength training as a part of
your fitness routine is essential for achieving a fit and toned body.
My custom-made fitness programs
remove all of the guesswork for you. I know
what works, and I make it my mission to
see you reach your goals.
Please feel free to contact me if you need
any assistance in attaining your fitness goals
at 859-221-4479 or supernat_us@yahoo.
com.
Yours in Health, Willie B. Ray
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