FAQ
"NO PAIN, NO GAIN" IS A WORKOUT MYTH. TRUE OR FALSE?
True. "No pain, no gain" is a workout myth because while some muscle aches and pains are normal when beginning a new fitness routine, many types of pain are bad for you. According to Jeffrey Berg, an orthopedic surgeon and team physician for the Washington Redskins, "There are other aches and pains, such as , bone pain, muscle strains, and ligament or tendon strains, which are bad, and you should back off of because they'll get worse if you ignore them." He adds, "Always ease into an plan to avoid injury. The recommendation is if you're healthy and you know it, you can start exercising, but err on the side of being too slow than too fast to avoid injury."
WEIGHT LOSS SHOULD BE THE MOST IMPORTANT GOAL OF FITNESS AND EXERCISE. TRUE OR FALSE?
False. It's a fact that is the main reason people exercise at all, but losing weight is certainly not the only benefit of exercising and should therefore not be the main goal. If you're starting a fitness program, don't make weight loss your only goal! Strive to feel better or to have more energy. You'll get more out of your program if you notice the small payoffs that exercise provides in a very short amount of time
A DESIRABLE LEVEL OF FITNESS CAN BE ACHIEVED THROUGH AS LITTLE AS HOW MANY WORKOUTS PER WEEK?
frequency, duration, intensity, and what kinds of exercises you do should be determined by what you are trying to accomplish. Your goals, your present fitness level, age, health, skills, interests, and convenience are among the factors you should consider. Still, you can reach your fitness goals in as little as three workouts per week!
MAINTAINING PHYSICAL FITNESS REQUIRES MAJOR LIFESTYLE CHANGES. TRUE OR FALSE?
Fitness can be achieved through small changes in what you eat and your level of activity. It's really that simple. Remember that you can start out slowly; work your way up to a higher level of activity, and implement more dietary changes over time. Patience is essential. Don't try to do too much too soon, and don't quit before you have a chance to experience the rewards of improved fitness and a healthy diet!