5 Weightlifting Myths BUSTED
With so many health benefits of weight training, why are we still avoiding it?
5 Weight Training Myths BUSTED
Weight lifting is one type of strength training. It has so many benefits such as increased bone density, muscle mass, strength, muscular endurance, reduces the risk of injury AND helps with weight management.
We go through 5 common weightliftng myths and reveal the truth behind each!
MYTH #1 'Weightlifting will make you bulky'
While strength training will increase muscle mass, unless you're consuming a ton more calories, your muscles will only grow to a healthy, normal level that promotes an increased metabolism.
TRUTH: With the correct nutrition, lifting weights will result in a leaner body, not a bulkier one.
MYTH #2 'Weightlifting is bad for the joints'
This is a common misconception that weightlifting puts a harmful strain on the joints. Strength training actually helps to grow strength in the structures surrounding your joints, causing them have more support and in turn, reduce the risk of injury. Yes, you are at a chance of injuring yourself IF you use equipment that's too advanced. If you're a beginner to weight training, start small and gradually build up your weights.
TRUTH: Weightlifting PROTECTS the joints by building up the muscles to help absorb shock.
MYTH #3 'Weight lifting decreases flexibility'
Weightlifting can actually do the opposite, if done correctly. Resistance training with weights improves flexibility. The exercises should use a full range of motion while using the weights. For example, a bicep curl should go all the way up and all the way down to maximise the biceps.
TRUTH: Use a full range of motion while weightlifting to improve flexibility.
MYTH #4 Strength training does not burn calories unlike cardio
While cardio exercises burn more calories while you are exercising, those who strength train are burning calories even when they are at rest. This makes strength training an effective mode for burning calories.
TRUTH: Weight training is more effective than cardio at building muscle, and muscle burns more calories at rest than some other tissues, including fat.
MYTH #5 Weight training is only for muscles, it has no other health benefits
You can improve the functionality of your muscles by combining cardio workouts and strength training. As a result, they are better able to take in blood flow and push it back to the heart. As a result of this smooth blood flow, the heart works better, improving its health!
TRUTH: Weight training has many other health benefits such as decreases fat, improves heart health, helps to manage blood sugar levels, increases bone strength AND improves brain health!
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