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Fitness competitions typically involve grueling training programs and can sometimes lead to regimens that are very extreme. In this article the women speak about intense training combined with healthy diet practices.
Category Archives: MYTH-O-METER
Runner’s World Raises the Bar
Mar 25
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They cover a range of common misconceptions including two of my favorite…The first is the fat burning myth and their segment hilariously begins: “The ‘fat-burning zone’ lies…” which is really all they needed to say. The second myth is muscle toning. RW says: “To get toned, you need larger muscles and less fat.”
Great Article on Safe Exercise Habits
Mar 5
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When this article landed in my inbox I knew it must be shared with as many savvy fitness readers as I could reach. Enjoy!
Starbucks “Protein Plate” Packed with FAT!
Nov 5
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The Starbucks “Protein Plate” is a perfect example of why you can’t use advertising labels to make healthy food choices.
Raising the Bar of Fitness
May 20
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Reality Based Fitness is geared towards professionals but useful to anyone looking for reliable fitness information
Ab Flattening Fallacies
Mar 11
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Some of the advice is sound but the article is loaded with misinformation and myths.
The Fat Burning Myth
Feb 5
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The myth in fat burning is that you have to burn fat to lose fat. What matters is the total calories you burn, not the type of calories you burn.
The Muscle Toning Myth
Feb 4
The myth in muscle toning is the suggestion that exercise can make your muscles tight and firm.
The Truth About Fat, Fat Burning & Fat Loss
Feb 3
You hear about ‘stubborn belly fat‘, ‘unsightly body fat’ and ‘fat burning’ workouts. These phrases inspire emotional reactions such as frustration, fear and hope, but they are more than a little misleading.
