People often think that as long as they exercise, it will definitely have a fitness benefit. However, if the following eight most common exercise misconceptions are not avoided, not only will there be no effect, but it can also be harmful to the body.
1. Only sweating means the exercise is effective. Whether you sweat or not cannot be used to judge whether the exercise is effective. Human sweat glands vary — they are divided into active and conservative types. Some people belong to the former, while others to the latter — this is related to genetics. Therefore, sweating cannot be used to determine whether the exercise is effective.
2. Muscle soreness indicates good exercise. That’s not correct. Muscle soreness only shows that you have over-exercised or trained improperly. Due to rapid muscle movement and insufficient aerobic glycolysis, anaerobic glycolysis takes over, increasing the concentration of lactic acid in muscle tissue, leading to accumulation and thus stimulating the nerve endings in the muscles and causing pain. When you stop exercising, the pain naturally fades gradually.
3. High-intensity exercise helps you lose weight quickly. Only by adhering to long-term training and burning a significant amount of calories, while exerting a strong effect on the muscles, can you achieve rapid weight loss.
4. 20 minutes of exercise every day is absolutely necessary. Not necessarily. Generally speaking, three times a week, 15 minutes each time, is enough. Remember this phrase: consistency and regularity.
5. After a period of exercise, your muscles won’t atrophy. This is completely wrong. Within a few months after stopping exercise, fat will begin to accumulate. Therefore, exercise is not a one-time solution, and the intervals between workout sessions should not be too long.
6. Healthy exercise is beneficial for people of any age. Exercise doctors believe that young people under 18 should be cautious about engaging in bodybuilding exercises. A set of movements that are beneficial for the growth of teenagers' joints should be designed for them by a bodybuilding coach.
7. No matter what sport you do, what shoes you wear doesn’t matter. You should choose sports shoes according to different standards. The type of sport, how it is performed, and which part of the body bears the impact — all these should be considered when selecting sports shoes.
8. Athlete drinks can make your muscles grow. Ordinary drinking water already contains the nutrients your body needs. Those who exercise for no less than 90 minutes a day may drink water containing salt and minerals, but this kind of water does not promote muscle growth.
