Health Tips

Exercise Myths explained

Although some old fitness fictions, such as “no pain, no gain” and “spot reducing” are fading fast, plenty of popular exercise misconceptions still exist. The inspire team believe it is important to explain some of the most common myths as well as the not-so-common facts based on current exercise research.

If You’re Not Going to Work Out Hard and Often, Exercise Is a Waste of Time.

This kind of thinking keeps a lot of people from maintaining or even starting an exercise program. Research continues to show that any exercise is better than none. For example, regular walking or gardening for as little as an hour a week has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease. Weight Training, also known as Strength Training or Progressive Resistance Training combined with walking or other cardiovascular exercise is highly recommended for overall health & well being.

See one of our inspire Health Trainers to learn more about physical activity, wellness or achieving your health & fitness goals.

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