Body Fats Myth Debunked
By Kelvin Wemout | June 5, 2008
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There are many body fats myths out there that do not withstand the scrutiny of scientific research. Let me share with you some of these common body fats myths and hopefully we are able to put them to rest today.
One of the most common myths is that doing lots of cardio exercise is the best way to lose fat. While cardio exercise can indeed help you cut down on fats, too much can remove your fat and destroy your muscle tissue. With less muscles, your body metabolic rate automatically slows down.
Hopefully, you can see the reason why you should not exercise excessively or you could have less muscles to stimulate body metabolic rate. Without sufficient muscles, your body will not be able to burn body fat efficiently. Our advice is that you should plan your cardio exercises properly. Combine with some resistance training to get the optimal impact.
The next common myth is that muscles are heavier than fats. One pound of muscles weigh the same as one pound of fats. It is not the weight here that matters but the size.
The fact is that for the same one pound of fat and muscle, the volume of fats is three times that the volume of muscles. That is the reason why fats make you look so flabby.
Another misconception is that we can actually target the body part we want to slim down just by working out those parts. This myth is pretty entrenched in the minds of people all thanks to the advertisments we see on television. Unfortunately, our bodies do not work that way.
During exercises, your body choose where to reduce fats. There is no way to spot reduce physiologically. Getting rid of stubborn fats do need you to be engaged in proper exercises and balanced meals.
A thin person has no fats is another one pervasive myth. Many people assume that because a thin person looks healthy and has no fats, he or she would not need any exercises. That is totally false. Do you know that unless the thin person does exercise regularly and is eating properly, he or she can have a high fat percentage? It is believed that the invisible fats that surround our vital organs are as dangerous as the visible ones that protude our bodies. Again the solution to eliminating these fats is through balanced diets and proper exercises.
As science research progresses, more and more myths on body fats are being debunked. However, with so many more of these misconceptions still surrounding us, you may want to consult the professionals in your area to clarify any doubts that you have. They should be able to answer some of the most pressing questions you have about body fat.
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