5 Harmful Training Myths

When you start your training journey, you may come across a lot of misleading information that, instead of helping you, can actually sabotage your progress. A while ago, I showed you the most common diet myths (HERE). Today, I would like to touch on the topic of training, which is also full of harmful beliefs.

Here are 5 popular training myths that are worth debunking to effectively achieve your goals 🙂

 

Myth 1. You have to train every day to see results

Daily training without proper rest can lead to overtraining and injuries (check what is overtraining syndrome HERE). It is important to find a balance between exercise and recovery. You need to give your muscles time to rebuild, which is crucial for their development and improved performance.

 

Myth 2. Women who strength train will look like bodybuilders

Strength training in women does not lead to excessive muscle growth like in men due to hormonal differences. Women build muscle in a more subtle way, which supports body shaping and fat burning, not bodybuilding-style bulking.

 

Myth 3. Sit-ups are the best way to get a flat stomach

Sit-ups alone won’t make your belly fat disappear! To slim your belly, you need to combine cardio, strength training, and a healthy diet. A comprehensive approach that includes all of these elements will bring the best results. Also, remember not to compare yourself to others! How your body looks and how much it can change depends largely on your individual conditions and predispositions.

 

Myth 4. You have to exercise to burn calories

Many people see training solely as a way to burn calories and lose weight, which can lead to frustration and a loss of motivation. The truth is that physical activity should be primarily a source of joy and pleasure.

Training is more than just the number of calories burned – it is an investment in your health and well-being that brings satisfaction and gives you strength every day. Find an activity that brings you joy, and is not just a tool to lose extra kilograms.

 

Myth 5. More sweat means more calories burned

While sweat is a natural cooling mechanism for the body, it is not an indicator of workout effectiveness. Sweating does not necessarily mean you’re burning more calories. The key is to focus on the variety and intensity of exercises that really burn calories and improve your fitness.

 

Training is not only about physical effort, but also about gaining knowledge and consciously applying best practices. The Diet & Training by Ann app (HERE) is a tool that will help you avoid common mistakes and adapt your training plan to your individual needs.

 

Bibliography: 

1. Schoenfeld, B. J. (2010). The mechanisms of muscle hypertrophy and their application to resistance training. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(10), 2857–2872. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181e840f3