Youâve probably come across a bunch of training myths over the years â from friends, Google, social media, or even at the gym. Some of these ideas have stuck around since back when our parents worked out in college sweaters and sweatbands. And sure, it mightâve been considered âtruthâ back then â but today, we know better. đŹ
Iâve collected some of the myths I believed in when I first started training â and honestly, I wish someone had told me âyou donât need to stress about that.â
Because itâs so easy to believe everything you hear, especially when youâre new, unsure, or just want to do things right. But hereâs the thing â thereâs no one right way to train. Thereâs only your way. And here are a few myths you can let go of:
đ„ Common training myths we can let go of now:
1. You have to work out 5â6 days a week to see results
Actually, no. The most important thing is consistency â not how often you train. 2â3 sessions a week is more than enough when itâs sustainable and fits into your life.
2. Cardio before strength â otherwise it wonât work
It doesnât really matter what order you train in â do what you enjoy most first, so you have more energy for it. But! If you have a specific goal, like getting stronger, it might be smart to put strength training first in your session.
3. Strength training makes you bulky (as a woman)
We wish it were that easy đ It takes a lot of food, training and time to build big muscles. Most likely, youâll feel stronger, more stable and more resilient. And having more muscle is a good thing â it boosts your metabolism and helps you burn more, even at rest.
4. âNo pain, no gainâ
Training should challenge you â but not hurt. Pain is a signal from the body, not a sign that you trained hard enough. And soreness? Itâs not proof that the workout âworkedâ â it just means you did something your body isnât used to.
5. More sweat = better workout
Some people sweat more than others, and certain types of training make you sweat more. It doesnât say anything about how effective the workout was.
6. You always have to increase the weights
Wrong! You can also get stronger by doing more reps, improving your technique, shortening your rest time, or focusing more on muscle activation.
7. Morning workouts are the most effective
Nope â everyoneâs body works differently. Choose the time that actually works for you â thatâs when the workout is most likely to happen.
8. Training is enough â nutrition doesnât matter
Nutrition and training go hand in hand. You donât need to eat âperfectlyâ â but you do need the energy to train, and thatâs where food helps.
And if you have a specific goal? Then nutrition becomes even more important.
Keep this in mind đ§
Itâs easy to believe that someone else has the ârightâ answer â especially if it comes from a fitness influencer, instructor, or an encouraging friend.
But sometimes, theyâve just picked up an old belief that stuck around, even if itâs no longer true. That doesnât mean theyâre wrong on purpose â but itâs always okay to ask questions and double-check.
So: stay curious. Anything that sounds too absolute (âyou have to do it this wayâ) is worth questioning.
Weâre here for you!
At Livity, weâre always here for you â no question is too small, and you never have to feel alone in the sea of fitness advice out there.
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You can also join our community group, where we cheer each other on, share tips, and support one another â no matter your goal, level, or type of training.
In summary
âïž You donât have to work out 5 days a week
âïž You can train whenever it works for you
âïž Youâre allowed to listen to your body
âïž And youâre allowed to question everything you hear â yes, even from me
The most important thing is that you train in a way that works for you.
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