--- title: Words of Wisdom description: Words of Wisdom image: https://blog.slowburnpersonaltraining.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/TWAIN-AINTSO1-1.jpg --- [![SlowBurn](https://blog.slowburnpersonaltraining.com/hubfs/SlowBurn_Personal_Training_July2017/Images/logo.png "SlowBurn")](http://seriousstrength.com/index.php) - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://blog.slowburnpersonaltraining.com/blog) # Words of Wisdom February 11, 2012 ![TWAIN-AINTSO1](https://blog.slowburnpersonaltraining.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/TWAIN-AINTSO1-1.jpg?width=500&height=300&name=TWAIN-AINTSO1-1.jpg "TWAIN-AINTSO1") Like... Saturated fat directly causes cardiovascular disease Pilates lengthens muscles and tendons Free weights are better than machines Cholesterol in your food goes directly to and sticks to your arteries Weight lifting develops nonfunctional muscles Cross Fit builds functional muscles Specific balance training improves general balance Weight lifting makes you tight Whole grains are healthy Meat is unhealthy Veganism and vegetarianism are environmentally friendly practices Vegans and vegetarians are healthier than meat eaters Muscle weighs more than fat Statins decrease your chance of having a heart attack Weight lifting stunts kids growth by harming their growth plates Multiple sets of the same exercise are better than one Eating fat will make you fat Synthetic vitamins don't get absorbed by your body Omnivores have undigested, rotting meat in their intestines Rogaine works\* (I am speaking for myself here) Other people make you happy, or sad, mad, or... Aerobics is the best exercise for weight loss You have to lift weights at least three times a week for an hour each time The bible says: "The lord helps those who helps themselves." (Nope. Not in there.) Jupiter has only 16 moons (It has 63.) Lifting weights slowly will make you slow Lifting weights quickly will transfer to quick movements on the playing field Low carb diets hurt your kidneys Oatmeal is good for you Type II diabetics should lower their fat intake (They should lower their CARB intake.) Atheism is a "religion" Kettle bells are superior to dumbbells Back hair is attractive Heavy weights make you big and light weights make you toned Doctors are experts in nutrition Doctors are experts in exercise Physical therapists are experts in exercise Prehistoric man had shorter lifespans than we do The computer chip will one day be as small as an atom (I heard this said) You need to do cardio, stretching and strength training (You just need strength training) There is such a thing as a "balanced diet" We evolved to eat primarily starch (absurd claim made by [Dr. John A. McDougall](http://www.drmcdougall.com/about.html)) We are designed as herbivores (super-absurd claim made by [Dr. Michael Greger](http://www.veganmd.org/)) There are different races of people There. I think that's everything. (Do let me know if I missed anything!) 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