PLYOGA Fitness : 5 Myths We Need to Debunk Now About Fitness

FITNESS?
-written by Thomas Ascough

So much of what is out there today "talking" in every walk of life is provided to us slightly biased with an angle toward branding and selling people toward one person or product. It is disguised in empowerment but it truly just creates confusion.

To deal with this issue, I would like to put forth a few facts that I have learned through study and applied knowledge:

1. You cannot out-exercise a bad diet

When people are bigger (including your instructor), it is not just genes unless they have a disorder. They eat poorly. Don't let their assurances of "genes" make you feel hopelessly overweight. You can improve the quality of your life and reach your goals with smart choices.

2. That skinny person you always see with donuts is a lie

When you see that instructor or slim person with a donut bag or candy EVERY DAY, this is one of either two things. The first is that genes DO allow some people to stay slim while eating garbage (skinny fat). The contrary (genes make people fat) is usually preventable. You don't stay fat when you eat healthy and exercise (unless you have a disorder). The second point, which this person does not share with you, is that this donut (seeming like this person can eat whatever they want) may be all this person is eating today.

3. Science is not the key to better health and wellness

Despite what fitness has to offer in the way of science, it does not get results for the average person long term alone. FUN gets results. Naturally, your workout must be safe (science), but you must really enjoy it (and move correctly while you do - science). Will you keep going if you are not having fun? Will you keep eating that fancy food if you hate it? No. Find something you love to do that is functional/healthy for you, and do it/eat it. Science & Fun is the key!

4. "Abs" are not made in the gym

You hear people say they do this or that in the the gym to get 6 pack abs. Exercise can and does strengthen your core (balance and coordination), but if you are struggling to get lean it is not because of your genes (again there is the outlier who has a condition). You want abs? You need to want less of the following to have them:

Sugar
Fried Food
Soda
Alcohol
The word hydrogenated in any of your oils you eat
Excess Saturated Fat
Excess Dairy

5. "It's easy for you to say"

No, it's actually not. Staying true to yourself, staying disciplined, staying focused, and staying fit can be tough. It is a progression. It was not easy for us. Have you heard the term, "LIFESTYLE CHANGE." If you think you are going to start a 60 day program in April and be shredded for June, June will arrive. You may be shredded when it does, but to achieve a makeover in 60 days requires extreme circumstances. To take that makeover into the next 60 years, that takes an understanding, acceptance, and implementation of a lifestyle change. Here is a HUGE TIP on doing that: Find friends who share the same values and spend your time with them. You are the result of the people closest to you in life. For 7 more tips, see #4 above.

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