Have you fallen for any of these myths?

The fitness industry is rife with all kinds of crazy myths and many of them involve lifting weights. Here are 5 myths about weight training that need to die!

Myth No.1
If you lift heavy weights you’re going to look like a bodybuilder.
 
Someone once said to Arnold Schwarzenegger – “I don’t want to lift weights and have big muscles like you.”
To which he replied “Don’t worry you never will”
 
Not lifting weights for fear of looking like a bodybuilder is like not playing tennis for fear of becoming a professional!
 
The truth is looking like a bodybuilder doesn’t happen by accident. It takes years upon years of intense dedication and sacrifice.
 
Lifting heavy weights several times a week is good for you. Do it!
 
Myth No.2
Muscle turns to fat if you stop lifting weights.
 
This is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard in regard to weight training. It’s like saying I better not put any gas (petrol) in my car incase it turns into diesel.
 
They are two completely different things and one cannot turn into the other.
 
In fact, research shows having more muscle will actually help you stay lean if you take time away from weight lifting.
 
Myth No.3
Lifting weights is dangerous.
 
Being weak is infinitely more dangerous than getting strong!
 
Of course, there are risks. However, there is always a chance of injury regardless what kind of exercise you do. But the risks of not weight training are far worse than the risks that come from weight training.
 
 
Myth No.4
Light weights and high reps tone your muscles.
 
Toning is a marketing word used in the fitness industry and is really just another way of saying “more defined muscles.” If you want more defined muscles, you need to get stronger, lift heavy and lose bodyfat.
 
Both, light weights & high reps and heavy weight & low reps work. Do both!
 
Myth No.5
Lifting weights will make you muscle bound, stiff and immobile.
 
No, it won’t!
A lack of mobility comes from a lack of movement. If you want to be mobile and flexible train your muscles through a full range of movement.
 
More muscle does NOT make you less flexible.