samedi 19 janvier 2013

Urban Legends and Truths On Health and Fitness

By Ron Stucky


We've all learned things about information that turns out not to be true, health and fitness facts and myths are no different really. Myths often occur when the person doesn't get the whole tip before sharing with someone else on and on and on it goes truthful or not it's still a rumor. Maybe they even didn't hear it right. But they innocently tell something they know, and another myth is born, again.

You've probably heard that swimming is good for losing weight. So, we will now tell you that is not so - it is not true. Although swimming does provide many health benefits, it's important to realize that losing pounds is not one of these benefits. The reason for this is because as you are swimming the water is doing the work to support your body weight (called buoyancy) which basically means you aren't getting the workout you think you are or that you might if you were running or jogging long distances.

Sweat is another subject in this series. Are you among those who believe that sweat is a sign of a good workout? The opposite is also true for most. When you sweat, it is just your body cooling itself off. There is not a direct correlation between amount of sweat and degree of physical exertion.

Studies show that there is a connection between stress relief and exercise. You may be wondering how exercising or working out can be stressful. Your body produces a relaxation response, which you may not feel is you are running or sweating all over the place. But your body and mind become distracted from any stress you were feeling. Endorphins and Euphoria work together.

There is a ton of research to support the fact that a healthy fitness routine combined with a healthy diet can reduce or even prevent serious disease conditions. Of course you've heard about exercise and cardio health. High blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol are only a few of the other conditions that can be positively impacted by exercise. Aging is another condition that can be aided with exercise and healthy lifestyle choices.

No doubt you will hear all kinds of lies and a few truths about fitness in the world. So be careful what you believe. Confirm everything you hear. Some information you hear can cause harm, be sure that you watch out for this. Now that you have the tools to do so, take the time to be sure you are getting the best information for your situation.




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