Скачать или смотреть 12 Days of “Mythmas”: 12 Training Myths on the Naughty List

In this episode of the Exercise Mechanic podcast, we explore the “12 Days of Mythmas”, debunking common fitness and nutrition myths. We discuss topics ranging from the mechanics of walking and running to the effectiveness of organic foods, the role of GLP-1 medications, and the misconceptions surrounding metabolism and rehabilitation. Each myth is examined in detail, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the truths behind these popular beliefs in the fitness community.

Here’s a list of the training myths that we covered:
1. Walking / running is a frontal plane movement
2. Exercise optimization is a waste of time, just keep it simple
3. Organic foods are healthier than non-organic
4. Peterson step downs train your VMO and a weak VMO is the driver of knee valgus
5. Glp-1’s aren’t necessary, just use discipline.
6. Anyone is capable of record-breaking achievements in any sport they choose.
7. You must press in the scapular plane to minimize injury risk at the shoulder (ex. Avoid excessive “hyper extension of the shoulder)
8. The carnivore diet is the best diet
9. You must use different rep ranges for different goals & muscle types (low reps for bulk, high reps for "tone”, and fast movements for fast twitch fibers)
10. Rehabilitation is fixing / altering of mechanical characteristics of the body
11. Anabolics do the work for you / make muscle gain easier.
12. Slow metabolisms are the reason why you’re not losing weight