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What Are Some Nutrition Myths That Should Be Debunked? By: Topic Of The Week What are some nutrition myths that should be debunked? Our forum members have put together a wide variety of myths that include: carbs are evil, fat free diets are good, supplements replace a good diet, and many more! Learn more right here. 8544 Words - Date Added: Dec 06, 2007

15 Myths & Misconceptions For Teenage Trainers!
By: Richard Choueiri
With all the myths surrounding the fitness industry, it can be difficult for many teen trainers to separate the truth from the lies. Prepare to learn about these myths and make the most out of the time you invest! 1940 Words - Date Added: Sep 04, 2008

30 Lies Of Bodybuilding!
By: Other Writer
Find out what Terry Banawich thinks the 30 lies of bodybuilding are! 5840 Words - Date Added: Mar 10, 2003

5 Huge Fitness Myths!
By: Jesse Cannone
Unfortunately, many people are misinformed and are also misled by the many promises of the weight loss industry. Learn why and some of the commom misconceptions! 553 Words - Date Added: Oct 23, 2003

5 Weight Training Facts Women Must Know To Look & Feel Better!
By: Shannon Clark
More women are getting involved with weight training, however many are still scared of the activity. Here are 5 facts that shouldn't be neglected to look and feel better. 1380 Words - Date Added: Dec 01, 2009

6 Common Medical Myths... Demystified - The Truth Is Revealed!
By: NHnutrition.com
If enough people believe that the earth is flat, does that make it true? From ancient Babylon and Egypt to Greece and China? Let's look at some of these myths to see how they went from fiction to fact. Read on. 1481 Words - Date Added: Oct 26, 2009

Ab Simulators
By: Danial Samar
Let me start off by saying that I did not buy into this 1183 Words - Date Added: Jun 03, 2002

Absolutes In Bodybuilding!
By: Matt Danielsson
I'm not saying there's anything wrong with the basic principle of lifting heavy to trigger growth, nor am I leading up to yet another article about common mistakes, bodybuilding myths or whatnot. My point is that there are very few absolute truths in bodybuilding, and that it is foolishness to pretend otherwise. 1141 Words - Date Added: Feb 23, 2004

ATTENTION LADIES: Don't Be Afraid To Pump Iron!
By: Christine Hardy
I hear it all of the time in one form or another, I don't want to lift weights because I don't want big muscles or I just do aerobics and sit-ups because I don't want to look like a man. Learn the truth about these myths! 1232 Words - Date Added: Sep 18, 2003

Before And After SCAMS!
By: Dr. Rick Silverman
We've all seen the ads that show amazing before and after pictures, all due to this new and exciting supplement or workout program. Be careful though, because not everything is as it seems! Find out the truth about how they do these pictures. You may be shocked! 665 Words - Date Added: May 29, 2002

Bodybuilding Folklore - Myth Or Fact: Part 1.
By: Glen Danbury
Does the general publics' beliefs have merit and even have a current evidence basis? Within these articles I hope to shed light on some of the common bodybuilding beliefs. 1464 Words - Date Added: Jul 26, 2005

Bodybuilding for Babyboomers - Myths About Warmups!
By: Babyboomers
Not only will these warm up sets prepare the joints and muscles for the workout ahead, but also your mindset, a critical element in your overall success. So, get out to the gym, baby boomers, armed and ready to begin your daily mission towards building a legendary physique in an efficient and injury free method. 2147 Words - Date Added: May 08, 2003

Bodybuilding Myths: Pitfalls To Avoid
By: Pete Sisco
I suppose every sport has its own supply of useless lore and half-truths that get passed on to newcomers. But I'd put bodybuilding up against any of them in a contest for what has the most time wasting and even dangerous mythology. 1700 Words - Date Added: May 27, 2003

Conditioning Myths & Half-Truths.
By: Softball Performance
While we are getting better at spotting the fitness scams and junk science, there are still a lot of myths floating around the world of sports medicine. Here is a quick overview of some of the more popular myths and why you shouldn't believe everything you hear. 996 Words - Date Added: Jun 12, 2003

Debunking The Debunkers: ACSM 'Exercise Physiologists' And Contagion Of Nutritional Nonsense!
By: Anssi Manninen
Recently, two exercise physiologists, Wendy Repovich and Janet Peterson, presented at the ACSM fitness summit and debunked some nutritional myths. Some were utter nonsense. Read below to see what I am talking about! 1641 Words - Date Added: May 31, 2007

Dumbest Posts Ever Created On Bodybuilding.com!
By: Matt Weik
While the Bodybuilding.com message boards are an excellent place to find good information they can also be a great place for a good laugh. I have compiled the dumbest posts ever created on the forum. Enjoy. 3384 Words - Date Added: Apr 17, 2006

Examining The Rules of Fitness.
By: Jamie Hale
Find out what the rules of fitness are by debunking the myths! Learn the truth. Don't be mislead! 876 Words - Date Added: Aug 13, 2003

Exploding Exercise Myths - Beer Causes Cancer!
By: Dr. David Ryan
The major reason that I got into exercise science was to explode the exercise myths that existed. Learn more about myths such as gaining muscle & losing fat at the same time, sweating & acne, and many more. Check it out! 5897 Words - Date Added: Nov 15, 2007

Fat-Loss Myths.
By: David Robson
This article will explore the myths surrounding fat-loss and provided the sensible guidelines needed to achieve ones weight reduction objectives. 1613 Words - Date Added: Jan 21, 2005

Fitness Falsehoods: Three Myths Debunked!
By: Josh Henkin
Just as there are a million articles on how to build bigger arms, there are also just as many trying to dispel training myths. It is amazing how many of the same old ideas still exist. 1261 Words - Date Added: Mar 11, 2003

Fitness Misconceptions: Water Bottles, Sunburn, And More.
By: Dean Goudie
The following information is either hard to come by, or word of mouth is incorrect and needs to be corrected. Those subjects I will be touching on are about water bottles, sunburn, tanning, and weight training. 1597 Words - Date Added: Sep 02, 2005

Fitness Mythology: Challenge The Dogma.
By: John Berardi
Below you will find 5 myths about training the knee, back, shoulders, and abs. Those who know set the record straight... right here! Learn more! 2952 Words - Date Added: Nov 17, 2005

Greatest Bodybuilding Myths REVEALED!
By: Josh Henkin
Despite the extensive knowledge available to our post-modern society, our problems are moving faster than we can catch them. 1162 Words - Date Added: Mar 11, 2003

Gym Mythology: An Inside Look At Some Common Bodybuilding Myths!
By: Jeremy Likness
Problems with translation and context have led to a number of myths that pervade society and prevent people from realizing their full potential. Let's explore a few of these myths, in no specific order. 4290 Words - Date Added: Nov 14, 2003

It’s Not That Easy Being Lean!
By: Pamela Micks
If I didn't care about being lean I could eat whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. Just imagining it makes my mouth water. Cheesy pizzas, broiled burgers... If you think being lean is easy then read on. 2238 Words - Date Added: Jul 27, 2007

Most Annoying Statements Bodybuilders Say!
By: Dean Goudie
Things overheard, and questions asked over and over again that just get under our skin, here are a few of them so you know not to ask them, or you can get the answers here instead of bothering your local bodybuilder in person. 1115 Words - Date Added: Feb 10, 2004

Multiangular Training & Oher Pointless Protocols!
By: Shannon Pittman
In this article I will discuss the ideas of muscle reshaping and training the many angles of a muscle. Two protocols which have stood the test of time despite being false from the beginning. 1212 Words - Date Added: Jan 15, 2004

Muscle Nerd Video Teacher - Fixing The 3 Most Common Exercise Mistakes!
By: Jeff Anderson
The Muscle Nerd is here for you in your battle to lose fat and gain muscle. Listen in and watch right here... This week's show covers details about three common exercise mistakes and offers some solutions! 194 Words - Date Added: Oct 12, 2006

Myths and Truths
By: Danial Samar
The harder you work out, the more calories you'll burn within a given period and thus the more fat you stand to lose. 1387 Words - Date Added: Jun 03, 2002

Myths Behind The Sport...
By: Gear UZR Magazine
I'm not interested in being a rat or sharing dirty little secrets but more in sharing my realization that in bodybuilding, just as in life, many things are not what they seem to be on the surface. So I decided to write an article about bodybuilding myths... some are true, some are false and some are true and false. 3220 Words - Date Added: Jan 01, 2004

Nutritional Myths That Just Won't Die!
By: IDS Sports
When it comes to the topic of sports nutrition there are many myths and fallacies that float around like some specter in the shadows. They pop up when you least expect them and throw a monkey wrench into the best-laid plans of the hard training athlete trying to make some headway. 3773 Words - Date Added: Mar 11, 2003

Powerlifting Myths!
By: Other Writer
All too often I read on message boards or hear in conversations some myths that are widely known and are preached as gospel through out gyms and lifting clubs or organizations around the world. Debunk the myths, read more! 1103 Words - Date Added: Feb 20, 2004

Reflections Of A HITer: Home Abdominal & Cardio Equipment.
By: Cyberpump
I just wanted to set the record straight about some things like making a profit in the industry. I also wanted to share some of my opinions and stories about the fitness profession. Learn why people are making money off of BS equipment! 767 Words - Date Added: Jul 15, 2003

Setting The Record Straight
By: Bodybuilding.com
There are a mountain of myths, tricks and scams that have plagued bodybuilding since its inception, which have clogged and blocked our progress from day one. 1035 Words - Date Added: Mar 11, 2003

Size Means Strength?
By: Jamie Hale
The basic idea presented in this article is there is a relationship between size and strength, but strength increases can occur due to other reasons. Just as size increase can occur with a non-linear strength increase. 932 Words - Date Added: Apr 10, 2003

Spot Reduction Or Spot Of Lies?
By: ISSA
Spot reduction is not possible! So forget those vibrating belts and always remember that if these products were so infallible there would not be a single out of shape person walking this earth! 885 Words - Date Added: Dec 01, 2003

Ten Fat Mistakes!
By: Jeremy Likness
This article is to help those who have a lot of fat to lose. It is not for the experienced bodybuilder, preparing for a competition, or even the fitness enthusiast struggling to drop those last 5 or 10 stubborn pounds. This is for those who have a long ways to go. 8978 Words - Date Added: Oct 17, 2003

Ten Nutritional Myths
By: John Lemare
What are the 10 most common myths that bodybuilders like YOU believe? Get the truth here! 934 Words - Date Added: Mar 11, 2003

The Interview With Rick Collins.
By: Legal Muscle
Many times an athlete is sitting in the can right now watching his hard earned muscle ebb because he was just ignorant of his rights. Learn the truth about the law with this interview with Rick Collins! 5777 Words - Date Added: Apr 26, 2003

The Lost Art And Science Of Weight Training!
By: ISSA
Will it ever come to pass that platforms make a comeback in the gym? Find out along with Dr. Squats opinion on machines verses free-weights. 2633 Words - Date Added: Apr 10, 2003

The Myth Of Toning!
By: Chris Goulet
When many people talk about being toned what they are referring to is a firm body with muscular definition and shape. Mistakenly, due to the media many people (mostly women) think in order to get toned all they need to do is very high repetitions and very little resistance with moderate to long rests. Learn why this is wrong and what you need to do to get toned! 1537 Words - Date Added: Jan 15, 2004

The Myths Beginners Always Fall For
By: Pete Sisco
By definition, teen bodybuilders are always newcomers to the world of bodybuilding, since you need to be at least an adolescent to safely start lifting weights. Because they are just starting out, they are vulnerable to every bodybuilding myth and half-truth that circulates in the gym. 1137 Words - Date Added: Mar 11, 2003

The Myths Of Obesity: Explained And Debunked!
By: Clayton South
Despite the extensive knowledge available to our post-modern society, our problems are moving faster than we can catch them. 9092 Words - Date Added: Mar 11, 2003

The Top 20 Ways To Screw Up In A Gym!
By: Vince DelMonte
Learn how to side step these suicide training errors that almost all hard gainers make... Here are 20 ways to screw up in the gym and some ways to avoid them. Screw ups range from 'Training Too Frequently' to 'Not Keeping A Diary.' Read on for more. 5835 Words - Date Added: Dec 27, 2006

The Top 5 Fat Loss Myths - Don't Believe Everything You Hear!
By: Craig Ballantyne
The problem with myths is that not only are they wrong and give false hope, but they also waste your time. Top myths below include: cardio, fat burning, cold water, muscle & calories, and a bonus myth. All right here! 1564 Words - Date Added: Feb 21, 2007

The Truth - 'Freshman 15' And 'Holiday 7' Weight Gain.
By: Phil Campbell
Are they real or just myth? Well for some the 'Freshman 15' and 'Holiday 7' are very real. Get the real truth right here. And some free advice that will surely help get rid of it. 934 Words - Date Added: Aug 18, 2005

Thinking About Bodybuilding? 12 Questions And Myths About The Sport!
By: Dennis Weis
Learn about true life fitness and find out the truth about the many myths surrounding bodybuilding that may be holding you back. 9170 Words - Date Added: Jun 04, 2003

Three Common Bodybuilding Misunderstandings!
By: Peter Knopfler
Check out these common misconceptions on eggs, enzymes and fasting. 1233 Words - Date Added: Mar 09, 2004

Training Myths And The Female Athlete!
By: Tina Marina
Many women have asked me about the best way to tone up, lose cellulite, get a sexy stomach, and many more. In this article I will share with women 6 common myths about training & nutrition and the truth about each. 2165 Words - Date Added: Sep 29, 2006

Truths & Myths About Six-Pack Abs: Discover What Works To Avoid Disappointment!
By: Shannon Clark
While there is no clear right or wrong way to get six-pack abs, there are ways of doing it that prove to be much more productive. Here are the truths and myths about six-pack abs to make yourself aware of. Learn more. 1589 Words - Date Added: Jul 13, 2009

Tunnel Vision And Myths: The Education Stop Here!
By: Curtis Schultz
Certain individuals are swept away in their own tunnel vision, their own way of thinking and if anyone's ways are different or someone challenges their philosophy they attack. 1395 Words - Date Added: Mar 11, 2003

Uncensored Secrets Podcast: Top 6 Sources Of Fitness Myths
By: Marc David
Watch out for these 6 sources of fitness and bodybuilding myths. Keep your head on straight, don't believe the hype, and do your homework on new training and nutrition fads. 757 Words - Date Added: Aug 31, 2006

What Are Some Nutrition Myths That Should Be Debunked?
By: Topic Of The Week
What are some nutrition myths that should be debunked? Our forum members have put together a wide variety of myths that include: carbs are evil, fat free diets are good, supplements replace a good diet, and many more! Learn more right here. 8544 Words - Date Added: Dec 06, 2007

What Are The Biggest Bodybuilding Myths?
By: Topic Of The Week
What are the biggest bodybuilding myths? Our forum members dispel many of the most common and not so common myths facing fitness and bodybuilding today. Read on and get the facts... 6833 Words - Date Added: Jul 11, 2006

What The Heck Is A Bodybuilder, Anyway?
By: Other Writer
What defines a bodybuilder? Is it the amount they can lift? Or is it how good they look in posing clothing? You might be suprised what the answer is... 659 Words - Date Added: Dec 29, 2003

Women Who Fear Pumping Iron!
By: Carmen Garcia
There is a misconception about female weight training and how we should be eating, supplementing our bodies and exercising. I will reveal a few facts that contradict the old myth about women who lift heavier weights resulting in a 'huge and bulky' physique. 864 Words - Date Added: Dec 08, 2003

Women's Bodybuilding Myths: Resistance Program Included!
By: Hugo Rivera
The myths about women's weight training and female bodybuilding do not ever seem to go away. My goal with this article is to share the real facts about girls and the weight room. Bonus Resistance Program included. 2110 Words - Date Added: Feb 14, 2007

You Can't Spot Reduce: Learn Why!
By: ISSA
You can't spot reduce! The amount of misinformation on the market has spiraled out of control over the past few years. There are now machines and gadgets that target the inner thigh, the outer thigh, the lower abs, the upper abs, and I could go on and on. Learn why you can't spot reduce! 1095 Words - Date Added: Aug 19, 2003

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