Whether you’re new to the game or you’re a lifelong lifter, you might be guilty of believing these age-old misconceptions about exercise, nutrition, and supplements. It’s time to get up to date!
We live in a time where there’s more information about exercise, nutrition, and physique-enhancement at our fingertips than ever before. But is this… a good thing? Well, it’s complicated.
Online fitness culture is both an amazing tool for learning new information and tricks, and a place where old myths get reinforced and spread every day. Are you falling for these old ideas that simply won’t die?
Myth: You need to “load” creatine
Truth: In the old days, every creatine product came with directions to take it for 20-25 g per day for a week to “saturate” the muscles. But today, we know that over the long term, there’s no difference between the results you get between these “loading protocols” and simply taking 5 g of Creatine Monohydrate Powder or Creatine Monohydrate Gummies every day. Keep it easy, and it’ll be easier for you to stick with!
Myth: “Spot reduction” is impossible
Truth: Spot reduction, the idea that you can reduce fat in specific areas of the body through exercise, often gets labeled a myth online. But the truth is more complicated. Yes, it’s true that doing a bunch of crunches alone won’t burn your belly fat. But what people forget is that there are more ways to “reduce” than exercise!
The active ingredients a topical like Abs of Steel Fat-Burning Cream can reduce skin thickness and break down fat just in the areas you apply them. Say hello to spot enhancement!
Best of all, topicals work in both the short and long-term:
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To dial in your goal areas: Apply Abs of Steel twice daily for 1-2 months
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For an instant upgrade: Apply Abs of Steel 15 minutes before your photo
Myth: Supplements will make a change right away in your physique
Truth: You need to take supplements consistently – like every day! – for at least a month or two to experience their real benefits. This goes for everything: creatine, fat-burners, colostrum, protein, and all types of vitamins and minerals. Give them time, and give them a chance to work.
Myth: Only exercise “counts” when it comes to calorie burning and fat loss
Truth: Non-exercise activity thermogenesis, or “NEAT,” is the most underrated tool for calorie burn and fat-loss. Numerous studies have shown that it’s crucial for fat-loss, and is the perfect complement to your training and nutrition choices.
And it’s easy to put into action! Just try any (or all) of these:
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Walking instead of driving
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Parking further away from the store or office
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Doing household chores and gardening
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Carrying your groceries
Yes, they seem minor. But over the course of weeks and months, they add up to results!
Need more energy to get through the day? Shredded Steel has your back.
Myth: You don’t need a workout plan
Truth: Almost everybody will have more success with their physique goals if they follow a well-structured, expert-designed training program. This goes for the pros and for the rest of us!
But while the pros pay thousands for their trainers, you don’t need to. SteelFit has released FREE training, nutrition, and topical programs that you can start today:
Myth: Light weights and high reps for leaning out
Truth: When you’re dialing in your summer body, keeping the weights heavy(ish) is the simplest way to maintain your muscle mass while keeping time-efficient workouts. On the other hand, low-weight, high-rep workouts take more time to perform, and can also increase fatigue when you’re dieting.
“I keep lifting heavy to maintain muscle – especially in a calorie deficit,” says SteelFit athlete and personal trainer Morgan Shapiro. “Muscle maintenance is everything during a fat loss phase if you want that lean, toned look.”
Myth: Creatine powder works better than gummies
Truth: As long as the product you’re using contains high-quality creatine monohydrate, it doesn’t matter if it’s a powder or gummy. That’s why we use Creapure®, the most science-backed creatine in the world, in both Creatine Monohydrate Powder and Creatine Monohydrate Gummies.
Both work equally well… but our community tells us that gummies get the edge for flavor and the “no spill” factor!
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Finally, Creatine Made Simple!
“I’ve tried other creatine products, but these gummies make it so easy. No mess, no measuring. Just a great flavor and noticeable results in my workouts!”
- Emily C., Verified Buyer
Myth: Only caffeinated fat-burners work
Truth: Most store-bought fat burners contain a lot of caffeine, but only a tiny “fairy dusting” of other ingredients. Sure, these “feel” like they’re working, but they’re basically just a glorified (and expensive) energy drink.
Steel Core Stimulant-Free Fat-Burner flips the script on its head: clinical doses of ingredients that have been shown to help boost metabolism, convert fat to energy, and target visceral body fat. And NO negative impact to your sleep!
Myth: Intense muscle soreness is inevitable
Truth: Don’t believe the leg day memes! Sure, some muscle soreness is normal in the days after intense lifting. But numerous studies have shown that strategic supplementation, especially with branched-chain amino acids, is an effective way to make it less intense. Sip on Steel Fuel Vegan Branched-Chain Amino Acids before and during your workouts and thank us a day later!
Myth: Cardio is just for calorie burning and heart health
Truth: Cardio is GREAT for calorie burning and heart health, but you can also use it to dial in your target areas like legs, glutes, and abs. Here’s how:
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Use a machine that targets the lower body, like a stair stepper, spin bike, or incline treadmill
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Apply topicals like Abs of Steel and Buns of Steel before training
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Wear an adjustable waist trimmer and thigh trimmers
This is how physique pros like IFBB bikini pro Lucia Malavaze do cardio when they’re prepping for a big show. But it works just as well for the rest of us!
