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'[Integrative Health] Aerobics - Myth vs. FACT'
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'[Integrative Health] Aerobics - Myth vs. FACT' Before going out for that jog, here are a few myths I hope to put to rest: Myth: I'm too tired; exercising will use up all my energy. Fact: Give yourself a chance and advance slowly. You'll be more energetic for having done some aerobic work. And, within a short time, you'll actually come to enjoy it! Commit to getting dressed and out the door to do at least 5 minutes each day. That's not too tough. If you're still not into it after those 5 minutes, throw in the towel. But 9 times out of 10 you'll get into the flow and have fun. Myth : Lower intensity workouts burn more fat. Fact: No, they don't. It's true you burn a slightly higher percentage of calories from fat at low intensity, say 6% vs. 5% at high intensity, but you burn so fewer calories it's not helpful. For example, say at low intensity you burn 200 calories which 6% are from fat, this equals 12