Kathy Avila+FollowIs yoga the secret to a longer life?My yoga teacher swears that deeper stretches = longer muscles = extended lifespan. But after months of practice, I'm not seeing physical changes or feeling any younger! 🧘♀️ Anyone actually experienced anti-aging benefits from yoga, or is this just another wellness myth? Or any professionals could tell me whether my teacher is just joking? #yogalife #longevity #wellnessjourney #fitnessmyths50Share
TranscendentTide+FollowMy Sweat Loss Mistake (And What Actually Works)Tried sweating off pounds in a sauna after seeing fighters do it? Yeah, me too—and I was bummed when the weight came right back after a drink of water. Turns out, sweating just means you’re losing water, not fat. 💡 Focus on a calorie deficit if you want real, lasting weight loss. That means burning more calories than you eat, not just sweating buckets. ✅ Stay hydrated! You actually need water to lose weight safely. Don’t skip the water just to see a lower number on the scale for a few hours. 💡 Use sweat as a sign you’re working hard during exercise, but don’t force it. The activity burns calories, not the sweat itself. Sweating feels good and helps cool you down, but it’s not a magic weight loss trick. Trust me, I learned the hard way! #weightlossjourney #fitnessmyths #healthtips #Health #Diet00Share
kristina38+Followdoes fasted cardio really matter?The timing of your cardio doesn't impact fat loss. A 500-calorie deficit equals 1lb weight loss weekly regardless of when you exercise. The body's energy balance works like accounting - burn fat now and store calories later, or burn glycogen now and replenish it later. What matters? Total calorie deficit and personal comfort. Some perform better fasted, others need fuel first. Choose what helps you burn more calories in your session. #FitnessMyths #CardioTruths #WeightLossTips70Share
Joshua Morris+FollowAre Ice Baths Killing Your Gains?Turns out those post-workout ice baths everyone’s obsessed with might actually be slowing down your muscle growth! New research found that plunging into icy water right after lifting weights can cut blood flow and block the nutrients your muscles need to grow. The cold might help with soreness, but it could also be holding back your progress. If you’re chasing bigger muscles, you might want to wait an hour before chilling out—or skip the ice bath altogether! #FitnessMyths #MuscleGrowth #IceBaths #Fitness00Share
hhill+FollowWhy Crunches Alone Won’t Get You AbsEveryone’s searching for that magic ab exercise, but strength coach Jeff Cavaliere just spilled the tea: you can’t crunch your way to a six-pack. No matter how many ab wheels you buy, if your diet’s not on point, those abs will stay hidden. Turns out, it’s all about losing belly fat first—then ab workouts help carve out the definition. Basically, abs are made in the kitchen, not just the gym! #AbsTruth #FitnessMyths #NutritionMatters #Fitness10Share
Jennifer Price+FollowLeBron’s Wild 2pm Meal Plan—Should You Try It?LeBron James doesn’t eat a real meal until after 2pm—even after intense workouts! While it works for him (hello, superhuman genes), a dietitian says most of us would just end up tired, cranky, and foggy if we tried it. The takeaway? LeBron’s routine is next-level, but for the rest of us, fueling up before and after exercise is key. Would you ever skip breakfast and lunch for gains? #LeBronJames #FitnessMyths #NutritionTips #Health22Share
Ryan Stewart+FollowOlder Muscles = Less Soreness?!Turns out, older adults actually get LESS sore after workouts than younger folks! A new study found that people over 30 (yep, 30 counts as 'older' here) experience way less muscle soreness post-exercise. So if you’ve been skipping strength training because you’re worried about aches, you might be missing out for no reason. Start slow, build up, and don’t let soreness scare you off—your muscles are tougher than you think! #ActiveAging #FitnessMyths #StrengthTraining #Wellness #HealthyHabits #Health90Share