14 Modern Fitness Myths Busted - Running Without Borders

14 Modern Fitness Myths Busted
Fact-checking trusted training maxims

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14. “To Perform Well I Need to Track My Metrics.”
13. “Juicing Is the Best Way to Get a Shot of Nutrients in Your System.”
12. “Massage Boosts Recovery After a Tough Workout.”
11. “Fats Make You Fat.”
10. “Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances Cause Muscle Cramps.”
09. “Extended Endurance Exercise Is Bad for Your Heart.”
08. “I Need to Ingest Specially Formulated Foods After a Workout for My Muscles to Recover.”
07. “I Should Take an Ice Bath After Long, Hard Runs.”
06. “Mental Training Is Only for High-Performance Athletes.”
05. “If I’m Running Long Distances, Fat Shoes Will Keep Me Injury-Free.”
04. “I Need to Follow the _________ Diet.”
03. “All My Workouts Should Be High Intensity.”
02. “I’m an Endurance Athlete. I Don’t Need to Lift.”
01. “Altitude Training Improves Performance at Sea Level.”