San Jose Personal Trainer: 2011 Work Out The Kinks In Exercise Myths

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SAN JOSE PERSONAL TRAINER:  IN 2011, WORK OUT THE KINKS IN EXERCISE MYTHS

 

(SAN JOSE, CA January 28, 2011) -- It’s a New Year and your number one resolution is to start a regular exercise routine. And this time you’re serious, motivated and committed. Congratulations – you made a very wise decision! 

However, if you’re new to the world of fitness, you may be swayed by some false ideas about exercise. 

“There are a lot of misconceptions out there that have to be debunked and clarified,” says Brett Riesenhuber a personal trainer at Prime Physique Fitness and Adventure Boot Camp in San Jose, CA.  “The more informed people are before they start working out, the more benefit they will be able to get from their regimen.” 

Some of the commonly held myths about exercise that Riesenhuber says have no merit are:

 

• “No Pain No Gain:”Absolutely not true, Riesenhuber says. “While you might feel a burn in the belly of the muscle if you are training hard, you should not be feeling pain in any of your joints. You may experience some soreness and minor aches when you first start working out. But the way to minimize this is to gradually increase intensity over time. Your exercise program should take off more like a plane than a rocket. The key is to start gradually. If you’re in a lot of pain or discomfort, you may have injured yourself (see below). Maybe you did start exercising too abruptly, without a proper warm-up. Or perhaps you’re not doing the exercises correctly. In either case, ask a fitness professional to show you how to work out safely and effectively. Remember: Often, pain is your body's way of telling you something is wrong.”

 

• Any exercise is good.“Actually, no. There are some moves that can definitely harm you. For example, if not done properly, the lat pull-down behind the head can cause serious injury to your shoulders or vertebrae. The list of potentially dangerous (and often useless) exercises is long. Again, ask your fitness professional for safer and more effective alternatives.”

 

• Exercise alone will make me lose weight quickly. “Exercise is very effective in weight loss and weight management IF it goes hand-in-hand with sensible eating. But if you don’t pay attention to your calorie intake, it will be difficult – for most people - to achieve enduring weight loss through exercise alone. Remember: while exercising will burn a significant number of calories, a weight loss will occur only if you don’t replenish those calories in between workouts. Combining exercise with eating in a way that supports your metabolism, on the other hand, will give you the results you want.”

 

• Toning sneakers will burn more calories than “regular” athletic footwear. “That’s what all the ads would have you believe. However, the American Council on Exercise says there is no evidence to suggest that these expensive shoes will help you firm up butts, legs and calves. In fact, sports experts say that this footwear has special design features such as rounded soles, which may cause people with balance problems to fall down while walking or running.”

 

“These are just some of the myths you should be aware of,” Riesenhuber says. “There are many more. Again: this is where a fitness instructor can put you on the right track – no pun intended.” 

 

 

About Prime Physique Fitness Specialists Personal Training in San Jose:

Brett A. Riesenhuber, BS, CPT, founded Prime Physique Fitness in 1994 after receiving a degree from San Jose State University in Kinesiology and opened the private personal training center in 1997. Riesenhuber is a certified personal trainer, certified kettlebell instructor and certified Adventure Boot Camp Trainer with more than 20 years of experience and more than 5,000 clients trained in his career. Testimonials and his blog can be found at www.PrimePhysique.com and Prime Physique Fitness can be reached at Info@PrimePhysique.com or by calling 1-888-348-8663 (or 1-888-FIT-TONE).

 

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