What people believe and what is true

January 12, 2007

Here is a list of what people believe to be true about weight lifting and what is scientifically proven to be true beyond a shadow of a doubt:

Belief

Truth

Decreases flexibility

Bad for blood pressure    

Doesn't improve cardio health       

Makes you bulky                         

Dangerous                                  

Needs to be done at least 3X a week 

Requires constant variation          

Requires fancy equipment                           

Enhances flexibility

Good for blood pressure

Greatly improves cardio health   

Makes you toned and leaner

One of the safest modalities

Needs to be done at most 2X a week

Requires no variation

Often simple tools work wonders      

Fact: Strength training, if done twice weekly and correctly, absolves you of any other formal exercising. It also enhances your overall ability to perform your favorite pastime activities (if you have any) with less chance of injury.

    

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