• Myth: To make any kind of exercise, regardless of intensity and duration, always burns a lot of calories so it helps at losing weight.
• Myth: On warm days it is good to drink salted water before exercise.
• Myth: The proteins are the most important to who exercises .
• Myth: Athletes need extra protein.
- The Truth: In fact, to burn 1 pound of fat you had to walk 24 hours ... and without stopping or eating . However, regular exercise increases metabolism in the short and long terms. The result is that more calories are being burned continuously, even when you are resting.
• Myth: On warm days it is good to drink salted water before exercise.
- The Truth: In none circumstances you should ingest salt. The amount of salt lost during the activity is very small and almost all foods contain salt already. Too much salt can cause high blood pressure, irritate the stomach, and still create a negative condition for the distribution of water in the body.
• Myth: The proteins are the most important to who exercises .
- The Truth: The main priority of the body is the demand towards energy. Proteins only works as a power supply when there is lack of fat and carbohydrates.
• Myth: Athletes need extra protein.
- The Truth: Intensive Trainings, pregnancies and growing adolescents need extra protein, but these quantities can be easily acquired through a proper selection of foods that contains protein. No scientific study showed that a protein supplement is necessary.