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Debunking Common Exercise Myths
By Michelle Kennedy, M.S., Best Life Fitness Expert
If you've spent any time at a gym, you've probably heard fellow exercisers exchange tips about what helped them shape up and slim down. Some may sound good–maybe too good!–while others are just downright out there. Below, we explore the real deal behind common fitness myths. Read on to learn what's fact and what's fiction.
Myth: If you aren't working out at a maximum effort seven days a week, you're wasting your time!
Reality: Sure, the more exercise you can do and the higher the intensity, the faster you'll peel off pounds. But research continues to prove that JOIN TO KEEP READING
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LONG-LASTING WEIGHT LOSS is easy on Bob's diet and fitness plan
Shedding pounds and keeping them off takes time. That's why Bob Greene created a plan that requires you to gradually make small yet powerful lifestyle changes. Here's a snapshot of some of the tools and resources you'll use throughout each of the three phases of Bob's plan:
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Bob's three-phased approach prepares your body for weight loss. For instance, two key Phase One objectives—increasing your activity level and restructuring how you eat—will help jump start your metabolism and increase the number of calories you burn. |
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