Gym Myths

Eircom_Sucks

hey all

i was advised that if i do weights in the gym , i should avoid going for a swim or jacuzzi apparently it has a negative reaction to what you did in the gym. ur muscle doesnt grow because the jacuzzi or swimming relaxes it again rather than it being tense

personally i think thats aload of b**locks

Naos

You're correct, it is indeed a load of bollox.

WHIP IT!

Naos wrote: »

You're correct, it is indeed a load of bollox.

I'm only gonna go the gym once a month now cos I don't wanna get "too big"... that's cool, right??

Naos

Now THAT is true.

EileenG

WHIP IT! wrote: »

I'm only gonna go the gym once a month now cos I don't wanna get "too big"... that's cool, right??

Yep, I can guarantee you won't get "too big".

EileenG

The myth that pisses me off is the "fat burning zone". I'm so fed up with people strolling along on the treadmill, trying not to break a sweat in case they get out of fat burning zone.

Listen up. It's based on a mathematical fallacy. True, at low intensity, you burn a greater proportion of calories as fat. But you burn only a tiny amount of calories. At higher intensity, you burn more calories overall, including more fat calories and you do it in a much shorter space of time.

corkcomp

EileenG wrote: »

The myth that pisses me off is the "fat burning zone". I'm so fed up with people strolling along on the treadmill, trying not to break a sweat in case they get out of fat burning zone.

Listen up. It's based on a mathematical fallacy. True, at low intensity, you burn a greater proportion of calories as fat. But you burn only a tiny amount of calories. At higher intensity, you burn more calories overall, including more fat calories and you do it in a much shorter space of time.

very well put. However, most of the time its just an excuse people use for not pushing themselves, and staying in their comfort zone

Magic Eight Ball

Well we all know prolonged deadlifting/squatting will wreck your knees and back in later life.

Best just to stick to pumping the guns, safer like.

d-gal

EileenG wrote: »

The myth that pisses me off is the "fat burning zone". I'm so fed up with people strolling along on the treadmill, trying not to break a sweat in case they get out of fat burning zone.

Listen up. It's based on a mathematical fallacy. True, at low intensity, you burn a greater proportion of calories as fat. But you burn only a tiny amount of calories. At higher intensity, you burn more calories overall, including more fat calories and you do it in a much shorter space of time.

Think there is another one that if you do higher intensity you have a chance of burning or reducing muscle size. Heard that off 2 different bodybuilders, never bothered looking into it

GrumPy

Iv'e only been a gym member 2 months now, but the other day I hit the steam room for 3-4 mins after my workout, then shower and home. I felt much better in the morning.

Surely the heat/steam is good for you after a workout?

I'm obviously no expert like, anyone care to comment?

ragg

yes, lets all rant.. its been a long time.

itsallaboutheL

I was bitching about my back the other day and some lad walks over taps me on the shoulder and told me it was sore because my back wasn't completely flat when i was benching..

I considered killing and eating him.

squod

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

I considered killing and eating him.

Was he a low fat lad?

itsallaboutheL

squod wrote: »

Was he a low fat lad?

Naw a non-descript skinny dude...

Why? Are we in the same gym?:eek:

corkcomp

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

I was bitching about my back the other day and some lad walks over taps me on the shoulder and told me it was sore because my back wasn't completely flat when i was benching..

I considered killing and eating him.

id deck him one tbh :P

EileenG

d-gal wrote: »

Think there is another one that if you do higher intensity you have a chance of burning or reducing muscle size. Heard that off 2 different bodybuilders, never bothered looking into it

If you are sub 5% bodyfat, then yes, cardio in a calorie deficit might burn your muscles. If you've got plenty of fat to lose, that's what your body will burn when you do cardio.

I was talking to a 400lb guy recently who was obsessed with the danger that if he went for a walk, it would cause all his muscles to shrivel up and disappear.

shootermacg

EileenG wrote: »

The myth that pisses me off is the "fat burning zone". I'm so fed up with people strolling along on the treadmill, trying not to break a sweat in case they get out of fat burning zone.

Listen up. It's based on a mathematical fallacy. True, at low intensity, you burn a greater proportion of calories as fat. But you burn only a tiny amount of calories. At higher intensity, you burn more calories overall, including more fat calories and you do it in a much shorter space of time.

While you are of course correct mostly, intense cardio isn't recommended for the more mature members of the forum as it can lead to heart attack/strokes etc.

Actually the fat burning zone is a reality. You can recognise it by an increase of 1 degree in your core temperature. This is when your body is in optimum fat burning mode. Usually takes me 2K to hit this zone (I like to pace myself early on) I then run another 3K.

I like to finish off with 1K of windsprints just to get the longer lasting fat burn in. Walking IMO isn't worth ****, my heartrate stays the same when i walk for 1km or 6km, the trick is to challenge yourself, up the intensity if possible.

squod

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

Are we in the same gym?

I doubt it. Never heard anyone running while screaming your name etc...

itsallaboutheL

squod wrote: »

I doubt it. Never heard anyone running while screaming your name etc...

i read the earlier post incorrectly

squod

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

i read the earlier post incorrectly

The anagram generator turns up some funny ones, your name stands out in peculiar. 'teh labialL lotus'.

EileenG

shootermacg wrote: »

While you are of course correct mostly, intense cardio isn't recommended for the more mature members of the forum as it can lead to heart attack/strokes etc.

Intensity is relative to age and fitness. What I consider intense cardio, my kids consider just playing about. But it's intense for me, so it's doing the job.,

d-gal

EileenG wrote: »

If you are sub 5% bodyfat, then yes, cardio in a calorie deficit might burn your muscles. If you've got plenty of fat to lose, that's what your body will burn when you do cardio.

I was talking to a 400lb guy recently who was obsessed with the danger that if he went for a walk, it would cause all his muscles to shrivel up and disappear.

Fairly interesting especially since a lot of bodybuilders would not even hit that on stage! Maybe it is closer to 10% for burning muscles? Or maybe bodybuilders just hate cardio!

the drifter

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

I was bitching about my back the other day and some lad walks over taps me on the shoulder and told me it was sore because my back wasn't completely flat when i was benching..

I considered killing and eating him.

ive seen your arch you might as well be flat....

EileenG

Why would you burn muscle unless you are in a ridiculous calorie deficit? Assuming you are lifting hard and using your muscles, your body knows they are necessary, and is not going to cannabalise them just because you go for a run.

The danger really arises if you are in a sever deficit and have almost no fat to burn, like someone prepping for a big competition. Unless you are getting through gallons of Pro Tan, it's not likely to apply.

colmconn

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

I was bitching about my back the other day and some lad walks over taps me on the shoulder and told me it was sore because my back wasn't completely flat when i was benching..

I considered killing and eating him.

well he'd have been a source of protein.

itsallaboutheL

the drifter wrote: »

ive seen your arch you might as well be flat....

It's true