What are some common misconceptions about weight training?

Answer 1

One of the most common misconceptions about weight training is that heavier weights are always better. Another common misconception is that one should train every day. Training every other day allows the body to recover in between sessions.

Answer 2

-Muscle confusion (looking at you P90X): Your muscles can't get "confused." They don't have a mind with which to get confused. The reason P90X works is because people follow the program. The program doesn't "confuse" your muscles, it just gets you out of your comfort zone in a workout, which is the key to building or toning muscle. You know, actually working it.

-The idea that someone can't lose/gain weight because X reason (fat or muscle)

People will say "Oh, you're lucky that you can put on muscle. I try, but I just don't get any bigger." Or say things like, "You're lucky your body let's you lose weight, no matter what I eat or how much I exercise, I can't seem to lose weight."

This one I include in Weightlifting because of people trying to get stronger/bigger who don't understand this science. And for people who say the latter as well as the former, it's shenanigans. If in seven different days,your metabolism burned 2500 calories and you ate 2000/3000 calories, then in the course of a week, you will lose/gain one pound. Science. No ifs, ands, or buts. It's that simple.

Answer 3

Some common myths about weight training are:

• weight training affects your height
• It causes impotency
• It causes health problems
• It causes brain damage
• etc.