{"id":13587,"date":"2025-03-11T16:57:43","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T09:57:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=13587"},"modified":"2025-03-11T16:57:43","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T09:57:43","slug":"how-to-make-exercise-easier-5-fitness-myths-debunked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=13587","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Exercise Easier: 5 Fitness Myths Debunked"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"606\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-316479 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-ao.shortpixel.ai\/client\/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_765,h_510\/https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_390543292-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"765\" height=\"510\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-316479 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_390543292-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"765\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_390543292-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_390543292-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_390543292-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_390543292-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_390543292-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_390543292-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_390543292-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"606\">We\u2019ve all heard them\u2014those persistent <a href=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/2011\/04\/5-fitness-myths-debunked\/\">exercise myths<\/a> that linger like that last rep in a tough set. You know the ones: \u201cNo pain, no gain!\u201d or \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/2017\/04\/getting-swole-makes-muscles-grow\/\">Lifting weights will make you bulky<\/a>!\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"606\">These ridiculous fitness myths (and many others) have been passed around like fitness folklore for years, making it harder for people to embrace exercise in a way that actually feels good and works within the context of their real lives. If you\u2019ve ever struggled to stick to a routine or wondered how to make exercise easier to do, chances are, you\u2019ve been tripped up by one of these stubborn misconceptions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"606\">The truth? A good workout doesn\u2019t have to mean hours at the gym or fancy equipment that costs as much as a vacation. These fitness myths do more harm than good by adding unnecessary obstacles and making fitness feel less accessible than it really is.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"1007\">We\u2019re here to smash through those barriers and show you that moving your body can\u2014and should\u2014be simple, enjoyable, and tailored to your life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1361\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Ready to ditch the outdated advice and discover the real ways to make fitness work for you? Let\u2019s break down some of the most common exercise myths that might be sabotaging your sweat sessions\u2014and learn how to make exercise feel a whole lot easier (and way more fun).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Myth #1: The only good workout is long and hard<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">While longer workouts (let\u2019s say 60 minutes or longer) are great, they are not the only way to exercise nor are they necessarily the best way for most people. The best workout is the one you actually do and sometimes when time is tighter, you might not have as much time to exercise. This doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t workout. It simply means you can readjust your workout to fit the time you have. Research also shows that short bursts of exercise can be incredibly effective and offer significant benefits to your overall health. Remember: when it comes to making exercise part of a busy life, focus on frequency more than duration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Myth #2: Lifting weights makes you bulky<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">In order to truly gain enough muscle mass to \u201cbulk up\u201d while strength training, you have to eat a very specific diet and do an enormous amount of a very specific the of weightlifting, called bodybuilding. So lifting weights the way the vast majority of people do, without radically overhauling your diet to support optimal muscle growth, will not make your muscles extra big (trust us, it\u2019s <em>really<\/em> hard for women to gain enough muscle mass to get \u201cbulky,\u201d we here at FBG have tried really hard to do it and \u2026 nope, not happening). However, lifting weights will make you stronger, improve glucose regulation (more muscle = better blood sugar control), and increase your bone density, which are all important health benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Myth #3: <a href=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/2019\/04\/bmi-is-a-bs-number\/\">BMI<\/a> is an indicator of health<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/2024\/10\/my-secret-connection-to-ilona-maher-and-bmi\/\">BMI (Body Mass Index)<\/a> is <em><strong>not<\/strong><\/em> an indicator of health or fitness. It was initially designed as a way to calculate the average size of a man from a population-level perspective. BMI does not distinguish between fat and muscle, does not take into account the differences between male and female bodies, or the differences between white and non-white bodies. In fact, the tool was developed specifically for Belgian bodies over a century ago, so it\u2019s not accurate for populations beyond that. There are far better tools for measuring physical fitness and health than the BMI.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Myth #4: You can only get a good workout at a gym<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Gyms are great places to workout, but they are not the only place you can do a good workout. Gyms can be really intimidating for some folks. They can also be prohibitively expensive or too far away to be practicable. This can be particularly true for moms who might not have childcare or cannot afford childcare in addition to a gym membership. You can get in fantastic workouts at home that are even more tailored to your needs than you might get at a gym. Setting up a home gym can be a more affordable option, as well as a more time efficient option. Plus, you don\u2019t have to wait for equipment when you workout at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Myth #5: You need fancy equipment<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">This depends on what your workout needs are. You don\u2019t need anything other than some running shoes to go running. And you can do jumping jacks, air squats, and planks with no shoes at all. There\u2019s a lot you can do with no special equipment or props. When it comes to strength training, all you really need to get started is a few sets of dumbbells (hand weights). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Looking for expert-designed workouts that you do with just a few pieces of equipment anytime, anywhere? <a href=\"https:\/\/milestogoathletics.com\/stronger365\/\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Try Stronger365 for FREE for 2 weeks\u2013we know it\u2019s awesome because it\u2019s designed and coached by FBG Alison.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">With more than 80% of women NOT getting the recommended amount of cardio and strength exercise in, exercise doesn\u2019t need more barriers to entry. Hopefully, knowing the truth about some of these common fitness myths will make moving your body feel a little more accessible!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Are there any other fitness myths that you can think of? Let me know in the comments and maybe we can bust those myths for you, too! <\/span><\/strong><em><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">\u2014 Naomi<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/2025\/03\/how-to-make-exercise-easier-5-fitness-myths-debunked\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve all heard them\u2014those persistent exercise myths that linger like that last rep in a tough set. You know the ones: \u201cNo pain, no gain!\u201d or \u201cLifting weights will make you bulky!\u201d These ridiculous fitness myths (and many others) have been passed around like fitness folklore for years, making it harder for people to embrace &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13587","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-fitness"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13587","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13587"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13587\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13587"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=13587"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=13587"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}