You’d think I’d be used to it by now but nothing irks me more than when good people are misled by fitness myths.

Things like:

-Eating 1200 calories or less per day is the sweet spot

-Lift light weights for more reps to tone

-Doing an hour or more a day of cardio will help you lose fat fast

-Crunches are great for the abs

These myths sabotage results and keep people miles from their fitness goal.

So as the new year approaches and people are starting think about a get-fit plan for the 2014, I feel it’s my responsibility to warn you about the bogus rumors going around about strength training.

Strength training for women is my absolute first workout love. It’s what got me into the fitness industry in the first place.

I started lifting weights at 15 and even still, over the years I’ve fallen victim to the myths I’m about to dispel. [Read more…]