Fitness: Fact or Fiction vol. people that don't workout should read this too

[toast1985]

Originally Posted by Al Audi

honestly..........those were all pretty much common sense imo besides only number 7 id assume for most people

Not to people who don't work out.

...I'm just happy this confirmed a lot of what I already knew, personally.

 

[iye2]

Originally Posted by derrty6232

I still don't believe in that pre run stretch.

Nor do I.

 

[iye2]

Originally Posted by derrty6232

I still don't believe in that pre run stretch.

Nor do I.

 

[kidposite]

interesting

 

[kidposite]

interesting

 

[knightngale]

I rarely stretch so that is good and I also don't like to work out early.

 

[knightngale]

I rarely stretch so that is good and I also don't like to work out early.

 

[bamaboy256]

So you have 2 points disproving stretching before you run and 1 saying you should stretch before And that proves you should stretch before how?

 

[bamaboy256]

So you have 2 points disproving stretching before you run and 1 saying you should stretch before And that proves you should stretch before how?

 

[DeadsetAce]

good to know

 

[DeadsetAce]

good to know

 

[durden7]

Originally Posted by knightngale

I rarely stretch so that is good and I also don't like to work out early.

No its not.

 

[durden7]

Originally Posted by knightngale

I rarely stretch so that is good and I also don't like to work out early.

No its not.

 

[doublejs07]

Originally Posted by IYE2

Originally Posted by derrty6232

I still don't believe in that pre run stretch.

Nor do I.

I might do some dynamic stuff or start my run jogging lightly to warm up my muscles....but I hope the article wasn't insinuating that folks should be doing static stretches before running etc....save the static stretches for the END of your workouts.

 

[doublejs07]

Originally Posted by IYE2

Originally Posted by derrty6232

I still don't believe in that pre run stretch.

Nor do I.

I might do some dynamic stuff or start my run jogging lightly to warm up my muscles....but I hope the article wasn't insinuating that folks should be doing static stretches before running etc....save the static stretches for the END of your workouts.

 

[north dade represent]

---

5. The morning is the best time of the day to exercise.

Fiction.

If you have your pick of any time of the day, the late afternoon would be your ideal workout window. Muscle strength and body temperature both peak somewhere between 4 and 6 p.m., allowing you to work out heard with less effort. And you've eaten breakfast and lunch, meaning you'll have much more fuel in your tank.

"Also, your threshold for pain is at its highest in the afternoon and your mental clarity is still there," says Jack. "Of all the different variables, the most are in place at that time of day."

Studies have show that the body can adapt to peak performance at any time, though, so if you'd rather work out in the morning or evening, go for it. "The best time of day to train is the time that you're able to actually do it. That's most important," notes Jack.



I agree with this completely. My legs are straight rubber status until 1-2 in the afternoon. My morning workouts are typically garbage.

  

 

[north dade represent]

---

5. The morning is the best time of the day to exercise.

Fiction.

If you have your pick of any time of the day, the late afternoon would be your ideal workout window. Muscle strength and body temperature both peak somewhere between 4 and 6 p.m., allowing you to work out heard with less effort. And you've eaten breakfast and lunch, meaning you'll have much more fuel in your tank.

"Also, your threshold for pain is at its highest in the afternoon and your mental clarity is still there," says Jack. "Of all the different variables, the most are in place at that time of day."

Studies have show that the body can adapt to peak performance at any time, though, so if you'd rather work out in the morning or evening, go for it. "The best time of day to train is the time that you're able to actually do it. That's most important," notes Jack.



I agree with this completely. My legs are straight rubber status until 1-2 in the afternoon. My morning workouts are typically garbage.

  

 

[twig1026]

Didn't know you had to improve your butt for better abs...ladies pay attention

 

[twig1026]

Didn't know you had to improve your butt for better abs...ladies pay attention

 

[flasheightzero]

i'm stretching a solid 15 minutes before a workout and 15 minutes after, if i skip either i'm not feeling right

 

[flasheightzero]

i'm stretching a solid 15 minutes before a workout and 15 minutes after, if i skip either i'm not feeling right

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

Of course #1 is true if you're running at a static pace. Weight lifting would be more of a strain if you're alternating different amount of weights and working out different parts of the body, whereas with static running you (or at least, I do) get used to running at your pace pretty easily and it isn't testing you.

For cardio, I run at an easy pace for two minutes, then sprint one minute. Repeat this for 30-40 minutes and I'm tired as hell. It seems to be working for me.

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

Of course #1 is true if you're running at a static pace. Weight lifting would be more of a strain if you're alternating different amount of weights and working out different parts of the body, whereas with static running you (or at least, I do) get used to running at your pace pretty easily and it isn't testing you.

For cardio, I run at an easy pace for two minutes, then sprint one minute. Repeat this for 30-40 minutes and I'm tired as hell. It seems to be working for me.

 

[knightngale]

Originally Posted by Durden7

Originally Posted by knightngale

I rarely stretch so that is good and I also don't like to work out early.

No its not.

well I rarely stretch because i rarely work out

 

[knightngale]

Originally Posted by Durden7

Originally Posted by knightngale

I rarely stretch so that is good and I also don't like to work out early.

No its not.

well I rarely stretch because i rarely work out