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Myths About Strength Training

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Strength training is an important part of any road to fitness. But don’t be fooled by the myths:

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•Spot reducing. While it would be nice if tons of crunches would help you lose belly fat, that just isn’t the way it works. Your body will burn fat off in a relatively even process — in time, all of your problem areas will improve.

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•Getting bulky. Some people are afraid to strength train because they don’t want to “bulk up.” Strength training doesn’t have to result in big, bulky muscles.

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•Use light weights and lots of reps.Though this often is recommended for weight loss, it’s not necessarily true. Your best bet is a weight that’s heavy enough to require effort, yet still light enough for proper form. Depending on the exercise, 8-12 reps are usually appropriate for weight loss.

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•No pain, no gain. While some soreness is expected after a new or particularly strenuous routine, you don’t have to hurt for exercise to be effective. Take it slow. Listen to your body. If you’ve been doing your strength routine for a while and you no longer have muscle soreness, that doesn’t mean the routine isn’t doing your body good. It means you’re body is healed and stronger. Steadily increase your weight resistance to continue to get stronger and progress in your goals.  

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I always say Honor your Body!!! Do what YOU feel comfortable doing! 

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