Facts and Fiction regarding Health and Fitness

By Darwin Shocks


Ignoring anyone who talks at the gym isn't always a bad idea. There are some great tips to be had from talkers at the gym but you can also inadvertently gain false or even harmful information from those who don't really know what they are talking about. Similar to many other situations in life where you might need advice, be careful what you believe. You'll be best served by taking the advice of trained professionals. You'll get the best information possible with the tips that follow.

It may surprise you to learn that even the treadmill has myths that have to do with your knees. Running on a treadmill is indeed not safer or less harsh on your knees than any other surface you may run on. This is indeed not a true statement. Running forces your knees to take the full impact of your weight. No matter what surface you are on your knees will still take a hit.

Regardless of the tiny bit of give a treadmill will give you your knees are still going t take the impact of your weight. Having a good running shoe can help benefit your knees. There is a misleading perception bordering on mythical concerning over-exertion during workouts. The thinking is that if you seem to feel all right while you are exercising, then you are not doing too much. You can feel the effects of a workout sometimes a few days after the activity especially if it's been a while since you've done anything. When you decide to get in shape and hit the gym hard your first time out after a length of inactivity is when you will feel this the most. If you want to avoid this, take it slow, talk to your doctor and you'll get the best experience.

Serious disease conditions can be slowed or prevented by implementing a healthy fitness program and a well balanced diet. You've no doubt heard for years about the effects of exercise on cardiovascular health. High blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol are only a few of the other conditions that can be positively impacted by exercise.

Exercise and healthy lifestyle choices can also help slow the aging process. There are truths and falsehoods or myths in health and fitness in all areas. Physical exertion often has specific fallacies attached to it while other areas may have general statements too. Before you engage in a cycling bike workout or even any exercise, do the research first.




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