MYTH: I need to
be in shape to exercise in a specific class.
FACT:
Exercise level
is not a pre-req for most fitness classes. Instructors are certified
to teach the classes they instruct, and have the ability to scale or modify any
movement to meet anyone’s needs. “You
don’t have to be great to start, you just have to start to be great!”-Zig
Ziglar
MYTH: I will get
too bulky from resistance or weight training exercise.
FACT:
Ladies, you
shouldn’t be concerned about bulking up with muscle from lifting weights. The only way you will become bulky from
weight lifting is if you are taking steroids.
We both know those aren’t cool!
But, did you know this? Weight
lifting is a great calorie burn, and will assist in melting fat off your body
and increasing your LEAN muscle. Aka
more curve, less cottage cheese.
Something we could all use!
MYTH: I need to
be a slave to the gym to get the body I want.
FACT:
30-60 minutes of resistance
training that elevates your heart rate at least 3 times a week is super
beneficial to reach your goals. In fact
if you don’t get enough rest in between workouts you are sabotaging your efforts. Your body will constantly be worked, muscle
will break down rather than repair, and you may hold on to fat.
MYTH: Intense
exercise is dangerous.
FACT: Sure choosing to overhead squat
twice your body weight without a coach or spotter could be bad news, but we
aren’t here to hurt you. We have your
best interest in mind. Our coaches are
here to support your fitness needs. We
will take a gradual approach to exercises that need to be varied, when they
need to be varied.
MYTH: If I do
200+ crunches a day I will have a flat stomach.
FACT: There is ABsolutely no way to spot reduce. Full body movements that work your biggest
muscles will burn the most fat, and give you the most bang for your buck. PERIOD.
MYTH: Running is
the only way I can be a lean fat-free machine.
FACT: Running will not give you a free
pass from fat. Granted genetics are to
be taken into consideration. However,
running at a low intensity pace for a long duration will not get you the
results you are looking for. Running
that is constantly varied (different speeds, different distances) would be far
more beneficial. Keep in mind that the
best exercise plan will incorporate a healthy balance of weight lifting,
metabolic conditioning aka cardio, as well as stretching.
MYTH: No pain,
no gain.
FACT: Let me make this clear, we are
here to help you get stronger, to be the best you, you can be. Yes, there will be discomfort. Yes, you will try things you may not have
done before. Yes, you will need to
stretch, and stay hydrated. Yes, stretching
is advised. At no point EVER is our goal
to put you in pain. If you are severely
hurting that is your body screaming, “Hey pal, we’ve had enough. Back off please!” Listening to your body is one of the best
things you can do for yourself, and your coach.
We can’t feel what you are feeling.
If you are feeling pain, it is time to stop what you are doing, rest
& rethink. 
