Fitness Myths Explained: Part 1.
Stretching before exercise prevents injury
The myth that stretching before exercise can prevent injury is based on the assumption that stretching prevents muscles from tightening and reduces the risk of injury during physical activity. However, recent studies have shown that static stretching before exercise can actually weaken muscles and make them more susceptible to injury. It is recommended to perform dynamic stretching, which involves moving your body through a range of motion, as part of your warm-up routine instead.
Crunches give you a flat stomach
The myth that crunches will give you a flat stomach is based on the assumption that performing an isolated abdominal exercise like crunches will target the fat in that specific area. However, this is not how fat loss works. Fat loss occurs when you burn more calories than you consume, and it happens across your entire body, not just in one specific area. Crunches can strengthen your abdominal muscles, but to see visible results, you need to reduce overall body fat through a combination of diet and exercise.
Adam Kerr, PT, DPT, CNC
Kerr Performance Inc.
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