http://www.annekeckler.com/25-fitness-myths-part-1/ Fitness and Nutrition Info Without the Hype Mon, 16 May 2011 11:53:11 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.annekeckler.com/25-fitness-myths-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-111 Dan Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:12:23 +0000 http://www.annekeckler.com/25-fitness-myths-part-1/#comment-111 I liked this post, I generally enjoy any of the myth-busting articles you see nowadays. Only thing I disagree with (although in your context it is very true) is that "high reps with light weights are mostly a waste of time. You’ll get a little cardiovascular workout, but that’s all." That's certainly true if you're looking to get toned, as you stated, but incorporating some of that into a workout offers a great change, and also helps develop stamina. But most of all, we use it to test subjects psychologically (mostly with bodyweight cals like pushups, etc.) to see if they can push themselves and not give up. Great article though, thank you! I liked this post, I generally enjoy any of the myth-busting articles you see nowadays. Only thing I disagree with (although in your context it is very true) is that “high reps with light weights are mostly a waste of time. You’ll get a little cardiovascular workout, but that’s all.” That’s certainly true if you’re looking to get toned, as you stated, but incorporating some of that into a workout offers a great change, and also helps develop stamina. But most of all, we use it to test subjects psychologically (mostly with bodyweight cals like pushups, etc.) to see if they can push themselves and not give up. Great article though, thank you!

]]> http://www.annekeckler.com/25-fitness-myths-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-51 David W Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:54:02 +0000 http://www.annekeckler.com/25-fitness-myths-part-1/#comment-51 Nice post! The myths of exercise should include that people with disc or joint problems can not do cardio exercises: reality is that they can swim laps, which will reduce weight and improve muscle tone, but will have to refrain from twisting. Swimming face down with a snorkel tube, or on the back is an excellent exercise for those millions of people with arthritis or disc problems. Nice post! The myths of exercise should include that people with disc or joint problems can not do cardio exercises: reality is that they can swim laps, which will reduce weight and improve muscle tone, but will have to refrain from twisting. Swimming face down with a snorkel tube, or on the back is an excellent exercise for those millions of people with arthritis or disc problems.

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