The Truth And Lies About Health And Fitness Exposed.

Just like all other rumors that you might hear there are truths and fictions about health and fitness too. Myths often occur when the person doesn't get the whole tip before sharing with someone else on and on and on it goes truthful or not it's still a rumor. Maybe they even didn't hear it right. But they innocently tell something they know, and another myth is born, again.

It may surprise you to learn that even the treadmill has myths that have to do with your knees. Some believe that running on a treadmill is easier on your knees than running on a hard surface outdoors. Let's kill this rumor here and now. Running forces your knees to take the full impact of your weight. Surface has nothing to do with it.

Treadmill workouts and your knees is one fitness myth that has been going around for a long time. It's been said that treadmills are less harsh on your knees than running on pavement, concrete or asphalt. No way, running in general is harsh on the knees no matter what the surface. Running forces your knees to take the full impact of your weight. Your knees will still experience that impact regardless of surface you are running on.

Treadmills may offer some give but they are not going to offer extra support to your knees. Your shoes can help absorb some of this impact.

A Marine of the United States Marine Corps runs through a creek. Original caption: "Lance Cpl. Anthony M. Madonia emerges from the water during the swimming portion of the triathlon. Marines and Sailors of Marine Security Company and the Naval Support Facility in Thurmont, Md., participated in the Catoctin Mountain Triathlon, July 20." (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

One myth we've all used at one time or another is the "I don't have the extra time in my schedule for a workout". Really, you only need to take about 15 minutes a couple times a week. This short exercise schedule is better than nothing especially if you can top it off with a 30 minute aerobic workout on your days off. Can you squeeze in a walk at work or with your children? You can go for a brisk walk during your lunch hour or break. You can take ten minutes and jump a rope, and you can do that in your apartment or house. It's not impossible to find that 10 minutes if you try hard enough.

There is a ton of research to support the fact that a healthy fitness routine combined with a healthy diet can reduce or even prevent serious disease conditions. Of course you've heard about exercise and cardio health. It is a proven fact that other conditions can also be improved or prevented with diet and exercise. Your commitment to a healthy diet and exercise can also help you slow the effects of aging on your body. There are truths and falsehoods or myths in health and fitness in all areas. Physical exertion often has specific fallacies attached to it while other areas may have general statements too. No matter what, though, do some quality reading and research and give serious thought to what you are doing.

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