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Workout Myths and Facts

Monday, April 13th, 2009

1) Myth: The fastest way to flat abs is to train them every day.

Fact: When abs are trained too frequently, the recovery process is shortchanged, resulting in diminished muscular development. The abdominal muscles, like any other, need adequate rest and recuperation. Alternate your days for doing abdominal exercises to achieve maximum benefit. Remember, crunches will only tone your abdominal muscle, so if you want to get rid of the fat around your stomach, you have to create a calorie deficit by burning more calories than you consume.

2) Myth: As long as you exercise regularly, you can indulge and eat whatever pleases you.

Fact: For improved fitness, and especially to lose weight, you need to combine a nutritious diet with exercise. If you follow a lo.... Click to Read More