Gold's Gym Debunks America's Most Common Fit...(to muscle growth. In fact Delayed Onset...),Health

• MYTH #3: Women get "bulky" or "masculine" if they lift weights.
  

FACT: Women simply don't have enough testosterone to attain the appearance of a male body builder. The muscle you are able to build lifting weights will only improve your appearance for a toned, sculpted and feminine appearance. Also, weight training builds muscle density, which is key to fighting osteoporosis.

• MYTH #4: Exercising long and slow burns more fat.
  

FACT: Your body uses fat for energy while exercising at a lower intensity, but training at a high intensity will burn more calories during and after you've stopped working out.

• MYTH #5: If you beef up on protein, you'll gain muscle.
  

FACT: Everybody needs protein to rebuild and repair muscles, but overloading on protein will get you nowhere. There's only a certain amount of nutrients your body can handle before it just turns to waste. According to the American Dietetic Association, six to seven daily ounces of lean meat provides enough protein for most athletes.

• MYTH #6: Running on a treadmill is better for your joints than pavement.
  

FACT: Joint pain surfaces anytime your body is pounding on a surface it isn't used to. To avoid jolting your neurological system, it is best to vary workouts between treadmill and pavement running. Elliptical machines and recumbent bikes can also be used in place of running.

• MYTH #7: Muscle turns to fat if you stop lifting weights.
  
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