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5 Common Truth & Myths about Drinking Water and Staying Hydrated

5 Common Truths & Myths about Drinking Water and Staying Hydrated

When it’s hot outside, you can lose a lot of fluid, especially if you’re moving around a lot. Hydration is a must for your health and wellbeing. Still, many myths abound about hydration, what to hydrate with and how much you need to drink. Here are five myths and truths about drinking water and hydration. 

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4 Common Myths About Low-Impact Exercise

4 Common Myths About Low-Impact Exercise

One type of workout most people don’t consider until they’re injured or have joint issues is low-impact workouts. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to jump to get an intense workout. Here are four myths about low-impact exercise dispelled.

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Why lifting light weights isn't best for building muscle tone

Why Lifting Light Weights Isn’t Best for Building Muscle Tone

Some people, particularly women, want to get more “muscle tone.” They fear if they lift heavy weights they’ll get bulky. This article talks about the myth of “muscle toning” and why lifting heavy weights combined with high-intensity interval training is best for getting muscle definition without bulk.

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The Top Nine Myths That Are Stopping You From Losing Weight

The Top Nine Myths That Are Stopping You From Losing Weight

Websites and magazines are full of conflicting advice about diet and losing weight. Do you need to cut out carbohydrates? Should you try to stop eating snacks of any kind? Does consuming food in the evening cause the most weight gain? Read on to discover the answers to these questions and more as you learn about the top nine myths that are stopping you from losing weight.

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Weightlifting Myths Debunked

Hi Everyone!  Thank you for the wonderful feedback concerning my last few articles and I look forward to sharing more with you.  This week I’m focusing on unfounded myths concerning heavy weight lifting (heavy meaning around 60%  or more of your one rep max).  I have noticed there are many unfounded myths concerning the lifting

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