The Truth And Lies About Health And Fitness Exposed.

By Wilson Resturbee


Just like all other rumors that you might hear there are truths and fictions about health and fitness too. Myths often occur when the person doesn't get the whole tip before sharing with someone else on and on and on it goes truthful or not it's still a rumor. Maybe they even didn't hear it right. But they innocently tell something they know, and another myth is born, again.

It may surprise you to learn that even the treadmill has myths that have to do with your knees. Your knees are a matter of contention, some believe that treadmills are safer than running on pavement where the knees are concerned. Let's kill this rumor here and now. Your weight is forced upon your knees every time you run. It does not matter what the surface may be.

Treadmill workouts and your knees is one fitness myth that has been going around for a long time. It's been said that treadmills are less harsh on your knees than running on pavement, concrete or asphalt. No way, running in general is harsh on the knees no matter what the surface. Running forces your knees to take the full impact of your weight. Your knees will still experience that impact regardless of surface you are running on.

Treadmills may offer some give but they are not going to offer extra support to your knees. Your shoes can help absorb some of this impact.

One myth we've all used at one time or another is the "I don't have the extra time in my schedule for a workout". Really, you only need to take about 15 minutes a couple times a week. This short exercise schedule is better than nothing especially if you can top it off with a 30 minute aerobic workout on your days off. Can you squeeze in a walk at work or with your children? You can go for a brisk walk during your lunch hour or break. You can take ten minutes and jump a rope, and you can do that in your apartment or house. It's not impossible to find that 10 minutes if you try hard enough.

No doubt you will hear all kinds of lies and a few truths about fitness in the world. Believing anything you hear can be tricky so be careful. Always try to find a way to confirm the information you so read on the net - including in this article! Some information you hear can cause harm, be sure that you watch out for this. This article has given you the tools you need to make sure you are safe and getting good information.




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