There are a lot of popular fitness “truths” out there, but are they all legit or are some of them total b.s? In this video, I am going to rank all the popular fitness “truths” and reveal to you once and for all whether they are based in truth, half-truth, or are an outright lie.
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The first workout belief that I am going to cover is the idea that you cannot build muscle and burn fat at the same time. Now this simply isn’t true. Is it going to take longer than a bulking and cutting cycle? Yes, but that doesn’t make it any less effective. The simplest way to do this is to be in a caloric deficit while eating an adequate amount of protein in the process.
We then have a common nutrition myth that carbs are what make you fat. While carbs themselves are not the reason you are gaining fat, they are part of the problem and that’s because we tend to overeat them. Remember, gaining body fat has nothing to do with the macronutrient but instead relies on being in a caloric surplus. If we tend to eat so many carbs that we put ourselves in a surplus, then of course we are going to put on fat. So, this is a half-truth.
Our next workout myth is that you can build an amazing body with just 6 exercises. If this wasn’t true, then Arnold’s golden six would never have existed. 6 major compound movements are reportedly responsible for Arnold’s early bodybuilding success and it’s no gimmick. Focusing on progressive overload with these compound exercises will train multiple muscles at the same time and help you build an impressive physique in the process.
Some will say that fasted cardio burns more fat, but is it true? Partly. While fasted cardio will use fat stores to fuel your cardio session, once you feed yourself, your body will rely on other sources of energy throughout the day. You are simply shifting the timing of the body’s energy sources.
“There are no bad exercises”. This one always strikes a nerve with me because there are, in fact, bad exercises. The upright row is a prime example of putting someone’s shoulder health at risk. If there are alternative exercises (like the high pull) that have all the same benefits without the risks, why wouldn’t I suggest the alternative?
Is it true that you can fix bad posture? This a fitness belief that I whole-heartedly think is true. Postural dysfunction is a learned mechanic that needs to be unlearned through proper strengthening for areas that are weak and stretching for areas that are tight. If you want an example of someone that his improved their posture, take a look at what Jesse looked like when he started working for me versus his posture now.
Is the post-workout anabolic window a workout and nutrition myth or fact? Well, it’s a little bit of both. No, you don’t have a 30 minute window post workout to get in your protein shake to prevent yourself from losing your gains. However, feeding your body protein and carbs within a few hours after a workout has shown to be beneficial when it comes to muscle protein synthesis and replenishing glycogen stores.
I can’t believe how many times I’ve had to dispel this workout myth – women will get bulky if they lift weights. To do this would require a caloric surplus, very intense training, and the aid of anabolic steroids. Lifting weights will actually create a more “toned” look given that body fat levels are low enough.
“The more you sweat, the better the workout.” Is it truth or bro-science? The amount you sweat during a workout has less to do with how many calories your burning or fat your shedding, but instead has to do with things such as genetics, ambient room temperature, and even the clothes you are wearing. So, let’s leave this idea in the dust.
To see the rest of the workout and nutrition myths, watch to the very end of the video.
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