Facts and fallacies

Facts and Fallacies about Health, Fitness and Exercise

1. Health, Fitness and Exercise FACTS and FALLACIES Ms. Kim Aira B. Buenaventura, LPT Instructor, PE 1

2. It refers to a thing that is known or proved to be true. Something that has actual existence.

3. I t is a mistaken belief. It is a deceptive, misleading, or false notion.

4. FALLACY Skipping meals will help you lose weight. When you skip meals, your body fights back by slowing down your metabolism. You will lost weight more efficiently if you eat several small meals a day rather than one or two large ones. FACT

5. FALLACY All fat is bad for you Fat is the main fuel of the body. Unsaturated fat contained in foods like nuts, avocados, and fish are essential fats needed by the body. They also help build hormones and cells. FACT

6. FALLACY Exercise can turn fat into muscles. Muscle and fat are different kinds of tissues and one can never “turn into” the other. FACT

7. FALLACY Healthy young individuals do not require physical activity. When the body is active, muscles are improved while body fat is reduced. Through inactivity, both young adults and adolescents will lose the health advantages. FACT

8. FALLACY If there is no pain during exercise, there is no gain . Exercise should not cause physical agony. It is unnecessary to work out to the point of experiencing severe pain. Moderate soreness is to be expected if the body has not been working specific muscles. When exercise becomes painful, it is a sign to cease overexertion. FACT

9. FALLACY the more you sweat, the more you lost body fat. Sweating is dependent on humidity and temperature. In cold countries, you do not sweat profusely, but you still utilize your body fat for energy. FACT

10. FALLACY as long as people work out on a regular basis, they can eat whatever they desire. A regular exercise and a balanced diet go hand in hand. FACT

11. FALLACY Getting in shape requires having a membership in a gym. Shaping up does not requires membership in a health club or going to a gym. Choose an enjoyable physical activity like walking, jogging, biking, playing tennis, swimming, roller blading , or other safe, healthful activities that can inspire your body to be in motion. FACT

12. Other FACTS about Physical Fitness While exercising, you should wear light clothing and whether or not you feel the need, drink ample amount of liquid.

13. Other FACTS about Physical Fitness To avoid muscle cramps, increase your fruit intake. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids before, during and after exercising

14. Other FACTS about Physical Fitness Begin with a short, low intensity workout. Consider the FITT Principle.

15. Other FACTS about Physical Fitness Plain water is the best FLUID to take for replenishment during exercise