Fitness Tips for Beginners: How to Start Your Fitness Journey Starting a fitness journey can be both exciting and daunting. You may have many questions, such as: - What are the best exercises for beginners? - How often should I work out? - What should I eat before and after a workout? - How can I stay motivated and consistent? Don't worry, you are not alone. Many people face the same challenges and doubts when they decide to improve their health and wellness. That's why I have compiled some of the most useful and practical fitness tips for beginners to help you start your fitness journey on the right foot. Let's dive in! ## 1. Set SMART Goals The first step to start your fitness journey is to set SMART goals. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. These are the criteria that will help you define and track your progress and success. For example, instead of saying "I want to lose weight", you can say "I want to lose 5 kg...
Myths
and the facts about
GYM
These days the myths present in the
minds of the people in our society disgrace the GYM and do not support the
people who prefer the GYM to get healthy. The myths in the minds of the people
have made it difficult for GYM for those people who regularly go for GYM. Here
are some myths and the real fact about those myths:
MYTHS and FACTS
*MYTH: You should not work out on an
empty stomach
*MYTH: No Pain, No Gain
FACT: A little discomfort is okay, but if you feel a
sharp pain anywhere, stop what you are doing and consult a doctor, says
exercise physiologist Dayna
Davidson.
*MYYTH: You Should Stretch Before You
Work Out
FACT: Stretching loosens your tendons,
and makes muscles weaker and less steady, according to a new study. So a pre-workout stretch can actually mess with your workout.
*MYTH: Lifting High Weight Bulks You
Up
FACT: Actually, it can slim you down. Women who lift a challenging
weight for eight reps burn nearly twice as many calories as women who do 15
reps with lighter dumbbells, according to a study published in Medicine and
Science in Sports and Exercise.
*MYTH: Running on a Treadmill is as
Effective as Running Outside
FACT: Running against wind or on uneven terrain engages more of your muscles, it requires more energy and ends
up burning about 10 percent more calories than running the same distance on a
treadmill.
*MYTH: You Should Not Work Out
Everyday
FACT: Rest should be part of your workout, not an alternative to your workout,
says Barbara Bushman, Ph.D., a professor of kinesiology at Missouri State
University.
*MYTH: You can not Workout when you
are Sick
FACT: As long as you don’t have a fever and your symptoms are
above the neck, you can totally hit the GYM. Just listen to your body or ask
your doctor when you are unsure.
*MYTH: Sweating means you’re out of
Shape
FACT: It sounds illogical but the fitter you are, the sooner your body, begins to sweat, so a person who’s in extremely good shape will
produce more sweat than someone who isn’t.








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