Here’s 4 Bodybuilding Myths That Just Won’t Die! There are a ton of them but these are some of the most common ones I have heard over the years. They never die, which leads to a lot of misinformation. If a myth misinforms yet ends up being accepted as bodybuilding truth, it might derail your efforts in the gym and in the kitchen. In this article, I will debunk these 4 myths once and for all so you can hit the gym with the right info. Let’s get to it!
Myth # 1 – You Can Change Fat To Muscle
Muscle and fat are two entirely different types of tissue. It is not possible for one to change into the other one. Fat consists of triglycerides, which is a combination of glycerol and three fatty acids. Muscle, on the other hand, consists of muscle tissue, which is blocks of protein, plus glycogen, some intramuscular fat, and water. Put simply, fat lacks the components to convert into muscle. (1, 2)
Where did this myth come from? If you change your diet and become more active by lifting weights, you will begin to lose fat and gain muscle. This can create the illusion that you’re changing fat into muscle. The truth is as noted, you’re gaining one and losing the other.
Myth # 2 – Carbs Are The Enemy
Carbohydrates almost always get blamed for causing excessive body fat gains. Back in the 90s, it was dietary fat. Then it became carbohydrates. The truth is that eating excess sugary, processed-carb foods and high-fat foods leads to gains in body fat, especially when combined with low activity. But we’re describing the typical lifestyle of the typical mainstream individual. True 5%ers know this and avoid eating this way.
Still, for those mainstreamers who want to get leaner, the first step is to choose to get in shape. Once you’ve done that, your activity increases, and your nutrition gets cleaned up. That’s when you understand that the role of clean, quality carbohydrates is to supply energy to the body. You realize how important they are in the hours around your workouts, and you also understand that excess carbs over and above your energy needs lead to fat storage. Therefore, you make the right real food choices and use a quality carb powder based on those foods, such as EFX Sports Karbolyn.
Myth # 3 – Creatine Is A Drug
This has been a myth for just about as long as creatine has been available on the market. What people who believe this conveniently overlook is the fact that creatine occurs naturally in the body, and it’s commonly found in such foods as chicken and fish. If you stop and think about it, would you really believe creatine is a steroid, and commonly sold on retail supplement and mass discounter store shelves, and online? Of course not!
Myth # 4 – You Don’t Need A Pre-Workout – Just Drink Coffee
While coffee is no doubt great for energy (and tastes delicious!), it’s not the same thing as a pre-workout. Take a look at any stim-based pre-workout, and you will see not only caffeine but also specific focus enhancers, ingredients that improve endurance, and ingredients that promote the pump. Plus, some of our pre-workouts contain creatine, the most proven natural supplement on the market. Finally, we offer different caffeine levels to better fit lifters’ personal preferences.
For example, Panda Supplements First Blood, features nitric oxide-producing ingredients, cell volumizers, electrolytes, and plenty of caffeine. It should be clear that a generously dosed, open-label pre-workout does much more than merely give you energy, it’s the difference between a good training session and a great one.
Summary
So there’s the truth. Use this information to ignore myths and get the most out of your training, nutritional, and supplement programs. The best way to avoid myths like the ones presented here is to make sure any info you read or hear can be backed up by solid research. Don’t just take someone’s word for it – no matter who they are. That’s why I try to always present information that is research-backed. You can count on it!