Fat Burning And Diet Myths That Wont Die

Fat Burning Myths

As somebody who has been involved in diet, fitness and health for over 30 years it just amazes me the fat burning myths and misinformation that exists. The internet is a great place and there is some very good info out there but then there is also the ****. And don't get me going on the fat burning exercise gadgets or the miracle diets.

Have you invested in and using a particular fat burning exercise program or maybe the latest hollywood starlets miracle diet? Is it working for you? Well I will say probably not because your here reading this.

Let's take a look at 5 of the biggest fat burning myths that are very popular among those trying to lose weight.

Myth #1: Doing Isolation Exercises

Doing isolation exercises such as bicep curls, tricep kickbacks, leg extensions etc. are NOT fat burning exercises I don't care what your personall trainer or your fitness mag says.

You want to burn off your body fat start doing squats, deadlifts, rows, pullups etc. Spot reduction is the greatest fat burning myth there is. Only by working the total body will you get rid of you love handles, saggy arm fat and thunder thighs.

Myth #2: You Must Workout In The Fat Burning Zone

Perhaps you have seen gym equipment with a fat burning zone setting, and you have tried it for yourself as the name is enticing and sounds effective. But the truth is the fat burning zone, which says that you burn more fats doing extended cardio at a slow pace compared to a fast paced one, is actually a myth. It all boils down to your total caloric expenditure each time you do a cardio routine. So, for instance, a 90-minute light cardio can just about yield the same amount of fats burned as a 30-minute intense cardio.

Myth #3: I'm Working Up A Sweat So I'm Burning Ton's of Fat

This is another real beauty. Sweating on it's own doeasn't mean you are burning fat. If you are doing your fat burning exercises in a hot area or you are wearing rubberized workout attire, chances are you will definitely sweat a lot, regardless of the intensity of your workout. If you are working out in a cold area and you are barely sweating, it doesn't mean that you are doing it ineffectively. Sweating only makes you lose water weight, which will definitely come back the moment you eat and drink sometime after you're done exercising.

Myth #4: Stop Your Fat Burning Workouts And You'll Gain Fat

Another good one contrary to popular belief muscles do not turn to fat. Start living a sedentary and eating an unhealthy diet and yes you'll get fat. Muscles shrink when you don't use them. Now, in the process, you will not be able to effectively burn excess calories as before, so chances are they will be stored as fats. The increase in the amount of fats in your body is due to all the excessive sweets and grease you consume, and not because your muscles turned into them.

Myth #5: Ice Cold Water Burns Fat

Your body uses up calories to maintain its normal and desirable temperature. While there is some truth to the idea that drinking ice-cold water will somewhat increase your metabolism as the body regains normal temperature, however, it will not melt away your fats.

Myth #6: Slow Paced Cardio Is A Great Fat Burning Exercise talk about one that makes me nuts. Studies have shown over and over how ineffective this is. Some of these fat burning myths have been around for years and I'm not sure why but they just won't go away. Go to Fat Burning Diets And Workouts to get the truth.

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