Myths, lies and propaganda about exercise

Throughout my military career I have come across a variety of stories about eating and exercising. The degree of disinformation is so great that one would think that we are dealing with Cold War propaganda. If a lie is told often enough, it is treated as the truth. These are some of the myths, lies and propaganda about exercise.

MYTH of exercise n. # 1: The best time to exercise is in the morning as it speeds up your metabolism.

THE TRUTH: Exercise anywhere, anytime.

The best time to exercise is the one that fits your schedule. It can be tomorrow, noon or night. The enemy wants to steal any flexibility thoughts from you so that you give up and don't get enough exercise. The morning exercise will speed up the awakening process and you will feel full of energy. The half-day exercise will energize and refresh you and help you get through that afternoon daze. Nighttime exercise is an amazing stress management tool that will get your blood circulation going up again, so it will really infuse you with the energy to enjoy the night much more. For any morning versus evening metabolism, the difference is negligible compared to the overall benefit of exercise. It is propaganda from the enemy. This myth is broken.

Exercise MYTH # 2: If you don't exercise, your muscle will turn to fat.

THE TRUTH: Muscle does not convert and cannot convert to fat.

What a pile of garbage! The Wizard of Oz can turn muscle into fat, but that's a fairy tale, and the Tooth Fairy won't be able to help you on this one! Get out of there, soldier! Fat cannot and does not become muscle, and muscle cannot and does not become fat! This is what happens. You burn fat and build muscle OR you lose muscle and gain fat. Get that other propaganda out of your head!

Exercise MYTH # 3: Running a mile burns more calories than walking a mile. THE TRUTH: Running and walking a mile both burn the same amount of การออกกำลังกาย.

We call our mathematicians for this. They looked at us with a smile and said, "Give us something challenging. This is obvious." Running a mile and walking a mile both burn 100 calories. Walking a mile takes longer, and therefore burns the same amount of calories. So why run? Because that cardio works, and if you're looking for a calorie burn, running will burn more calories in less time than walking. Ask a mathematician. It is true.

Exercise MYTH # 4: You must exercise continuously for 30 to 40 minutes to benefit your heart.

The TRUTH: Every little bit of exercise adds to a heart benefit.

The enemy wants you to subscribe to the All-or-Nothing Self-Destructing Principle. The all-or-nothing principle: "If I can't exercise continuously for 30 to 40 minutes, I'm not going to do it at all." We have been created to do what we CAN do. Research supports the fact that each exercise accumulates for an overall health benefit. Rather, each sedentary lifestyle accumulates to harm your health and your heart.

Exercise MYTH # 5: Good sweat results in additional weight loss.

The TRUTH: a good sweat is a good sweat.

I'll tell you what a good sweat it is! It's a good sweat! Good sweat results in additional water loss, not fat weight loss. Need I say more?

Exercise MYTH # 6: If you are injured, you should not exercise at all, to allow your injury to heal.

THE TRUTH: Movement promotes healing.

My trusted agents in the field have uncovered a couple of sources for this myth. The liability concerns of the medical community may play a role in spreading this misinformation. The truth: Movement promotes healing as long as it is done safely and under the guidance of your doctor. Now here's a great test question for you. Why is physical therapy prescribed for injuries? Yes I know. I already gave you the answer: movement promotes tissue healing and regeneration.