🏋️ Fitness Myths: BUSTED

Author

Erin Chancer
January 09, 2024

We love separating fact from fiction regarding fitness. That’s why we value research, personal experience, and a little help from our friends—fitness professionals like certified personal trainers, nutritionists, and strength coaches.

In that spirit, today’s newsletter, sponsored by Hydrow, is all about busting fitness myths.

What’s in today’s newsletter:

  • Coop tackles 7 home gym myths

  • 6 post-workout recovery myths, shattered by a Sports Doctor

  • A certified nutritionist answers: Does creatine cause hair loss?

Watch Party

7 Home Gym Myths

You're not alone if you’re hesitant to fully commit to building your dream home gym. There are a lot of misconceptions out there.

With a walrus mustache to rival MythBusters cohost Jamie Hyneman, Coop is here to break down some of the biggest home gym myths, including:

  1. Home gyms cost more than commercial gyms

  2. Home gyms require a lot of space

  3. The quality just won't be as good compared to commercial gyms

  4. You can't get big and strong in a home gym

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Reset Yourself

6 Post-Workout Recovery Myths

There are probably a lot of recovery myths that you’ve been led to believe ever since you’ve started doing jumping jacks. We’re here to bust 6 of the most common recovery myths and give you the real science on how to take care of your body to keep it moving like a well-oiled machine.

We consulted Mike Masi, a physical therapist, certified sports nutritionist, and Garage Gym Reviews expert panelist, to get his take on some of these myths.

Supps Corner

Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss?

When it comes to misunderstood supplements, creatine takes the cake. Many think it’s just a muscle-building supplement for men or those who want to get jacked, and others are concerned about potential side effects, like dehydration, kidney disease, and hair loss. 

As fans of creatine supplementation, we want to put unwarranted concerns to rest. In this guide, we’ll dive into the science to answer the question, “Does creatine cause hair loss?” 

We’ll also dispel some other common myths about creatine so you can feel confident about adding it to your supplement routine (if you want to).

Train

Fat-Burner or Bust?

To maximize their time on the treadmill or lifting weights, many fit folks utilize the fat-burning heart rate zone. “What’s the fat-burning heart rate zone?” you may be asking. Simple: it’s the zone where your body uses fat as its primary fuel source.

But is heart-rate zone training the secret to losing weight or an all-out myth? Certified person trainer Stacey L. Nash guides you through this polarizing topic.

Quick Hits

Active recovery myths debunked

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