Fitness Myths

Question 1

Myth # 1

Answer 1

Weight training will bulk you up

Question 2

Weight Training = Bulk - Objections - 1 of 4

Answer 2

-Usually refers to hypertrophy through high volume weigh training

Question 3

Weight Training = Bulk - Objections - 2 of 4

Answer 3

-More prevalent in males because of testosterone

Question 4

Weight Training = Bulk - Objections - 3 of 4

Answer 4

-Most group fitness classes use light weights and high reps

Question 5

Weight Training = Bulk - Objections - 4 of 4

Answer 5

Using only light weight and low reps may not be enough to even tone

Question 6

Weight Training - Benefits - 1 of 3

Answer 6

Gain strength and functionality

Question 7

Weight Training - Benefits - 2 of 3

Answer 7

Increases bone density

Question 8

Weight Training - Benefits - 3 of 3

Answer 8

Reduces type 2 diabetes

Question 9

Myth # 2

Answer 9

Low-moderate intensity puts you in the “fat burning zone”

Question 10

Fat Burning Zone - Objections (1 total)

Answer 10

During low intensity exercise a greater % of calories burned comes from fat BUT at higher intensity exercises more total calories and total fat are burned

Question 11

Myth # 3

Answer 11

HIIT training is the best way to lose weight

Question 12

HIIT - Objections (1 total)

Answer 12

Doesn’t work for everyone, especially new participants

Question 13

HIIT - Benefits (1 total)

Answer 13

Can increase fitness, metabolism, EPOC, and fat loss but only in the seasoned participant

Question 14

HIIT Misconceptions - (3 total)

Answer 14

• Interval training does not = HIIT
• HIIT does not = tabata
• HIIT does not = Plyometrics

Question 15

Myth # 4

Answer 15

Knees should never go past your toes

Question 16

Knees Past Toes - Objections - 1 of 3

Answer 16

No evidence of increased injury

Question 17

Knees Past Toes - Objections - 2 of 3

Answer 17

Good joint mobility and stability is needed to perform squats and lunges

Question 18

Knees Past Toes - Objections - 3 of 3

Answer 18

Poor progression and exercise increase risk of injury more than knees going past toes

Question 19

Myth # 5

Answer 19

Spot Reduction

Question 20

Spot Reduction - Objections - 1 of 2

Answer 20

Fat loss is not determined by the muscles being trained

Question 21

Spot Reduction - Objections - 2 of 2

Answer 21

A comprehensive program is most effective for fat loss

Question 22

Myth # 6

Answer 22

Leg raises and sit-ups are best to target lower abs

Question 23

Leg Raises = Lower Abs - Objections - 1 of 4

Answer 23

Primarily works hip flexors with ab muscles acting to stabilize core

Question 24

Leg Raises = Lower Abs - Objections - 2 of 4

Answer 24

Hip flexors pull on the pelvis and lumbar spine

Question 25

Leg Raises = Lower Abs - Objections - 3 of 4

Answer 25

Many people don’t have the core stability not to pull on the pelvis and spine

Question 26

Leg Raises = Lower Abs - Objections - 4 of 4

Answer 26

Planks are better and there are other alternatives

Question 27

Myth # 7

Answer 27

Feeling the “burn” means you are getting a great workout

Question 28

“Burn” - Objections - 1 of 3

Answer 28

Burning is caused by a chemical reaction associated with some anaerobic levels of exercise (caused by the glycoletic system)

Question 29

“Burn” - Objections - 2 of 3

Answer 29

Some exercises result in “burn” some don’t

Question 30

“Burn” - Objections - 3 of 3

Answer 30

Promoting “burn” can be a distraction

Question 31

Myth # 8

Answer 31

Muscle soreness means you had a good workout

Question 32

Soreness - Objections (1 total)

Answer 32

Excessive soreness can be a distraction - mild soreness is okay