18 common misconceptions about exercise: Popular science reveals the truth

Eight common misconceptions about exercise: Popular science reveals the truth

Exercise is an important way to maintain good health and shape a beautiful body. However, many people fall into some misunderstandings during exercise, resulting in unsatisfactory exercise results. Below, we will reveal eight common misunderstandings about exercise to help you exercise more scientifically.

Myth 1: One type of exercise is suitable for everyone

Everyone has different physical conditions, ages, genders, and interests, so the appropriate exercise methods vary from person to person. Blindly following other people's exercise plans may not achieve the desired results or even cause harm.

Myth 2: The more intense the exercise, the better

Although high-intensity exercise helps burn fat and improve cardiopulmonary function, excessive exercise may lead to muscle strain, joint wear and tear and other problems. Appropriate low-intensity exercise is also beneficial to health and is easier to stick to.

Myth 3: The longer you exercise, the better

Prolonged exercise may lead to muscle fatigue and increased joint stress. Scientific advice is that each exercise time should be between 30 minutes and 1 hour, and should be adjusted appropriately according to personal physical condition.

Myth 4: Ignoring warm-up before exercise and stretching after exercise

Warming up and stretching can help prevent sports injuries and improve exercise results. Ignoring these two links may lead to muscle strain, joint sprains and other problems.

Myth 5: Overeating after exercise

It is necessary to replenish energy after exercise, but eating and drinking too much will lead to excessive calorie intake, offsetting the effect of exercise. It is recommended to choose low-calorie, high-nutrition food as a post-exercise supplement.

Myth 6: Ignoring hydration during exercise

During exercise, the body will sweat a lot, resulting in water loss. Neglecting to replenish water may lead to dehydration, affecting exercise results and physical health.

Myth 7: Thinking that a certain type of exercise can help you lose weight quickly

Losing weight requires constant effort. There is no single exercise that can achieve your weight loss goals quickly. To successfully lose weight, you need to stick to exercise and combine it with a healthy diet.

Myth 8: Ignoring safety issues during exercise

Safety is always the first priority during exercise. Ignoring safety issues may lead to serious sports injuries. Therefore, during exercise, you should always pay attention to your physical condition and avoid excessive exercise.

Exercise, as an important way to stay healthy and shape your body, is accepted and loved by more and more people. However, in the ocean of exercise, we may take detours or even cause harm.

Myth 9: Exercise is tiring, the more tired the better. In fact, the more tired you are, the better. Excessive fatigue may even lead to physical injury. Only moderate exercise can keep us healthy while enjoying the fun of exercise.

Myth 10: Just do one type of exercise because it is good. Different exercises have their own advantages, but doing only one type of exercise may lead to overuse of certain parts of the body while leaving other parts unexercised. Comprehensive exercise can help the body develop in a more comprehensive and balanced way.

Myth 11: Not warming up before exercise and not stretching after exercise. Warming up and stretching are necessary before and after exercise. They can help us reduce sports injuries and improve exercise results.

Myth 12: You can lose weight by exercising, and you don’t need to control your diet. In fact, exercise is only part of weight loss, and a proper diet is equally important. Only by combining exercise and diet can you achieve the ideal weight loss effect.

Myth 13: The longer you exercise, the better the effect. Long-term exercise may cause physical fatigue or even cause injury. The best way to exercise is to exercise for a moderate amount of time and at a proper intensity.

Myth 14: Sit down and rest immediately after exercise. After exercise, the body needs to gradually calm down. If you sit down and rest immediately, it may affect blood circulation and cause physical discomfort. Appropriate slow walking, deep breathing, etc. can help the body recover better.

Myth 15: Exercise is a short-term behavior and does not require long-term persistence. Exercise is a way of life, and only by persisting in it for a long time can you truly enjoy the benefits of exercise.

Myth 16: Only sweating can be considered exercise. Sweating is just a reaction of the body and does not fully represent the effect of exercise. Some exercises may not cause sweating, but can still achieve the effect of exercise.

Myth 17: Exercise is only for young people. In fact, no matter how old you are, you can find a way of exercise that suits you. The elderly can choose some low-intensity exercises, such as walking, Tai Chi, etc., which can also achieve the effect of physical exercise.

Myth 18: Sports are competitions, and we must pursue speed and results. Sports are not just a form of competition. Its essence is to make our bodies healthier and our mood happier. Therefore, we don’t have to excessively pursue speed and results, but just enjoy the fun of sports.

The above are the 18 major misunderstandings about exercise. I hope that everyone can avoid these misunderstandings during exercise, find a way of exercise that suits them, and make exercise a part of our lives, bringing us health and happiness.