Motivation Monday: Fitness myths revealed

8:30 AM, Aug 29, 2011   |    comments
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GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. -- There is always a new study or revamped recommendations coming out on what to do before, during and after your workouts.

It can be difficult sometimes to know what to listen to, and what you can ignore.

Fitness expert, Chris Freytag came on the KARE 11 Sunrise to straighten out some of these fitness myths.

  • Myth #1 - Stretch first
  • Myth #2 - Don't let your knees go past your toes while doing a squat or lunge
  • Myth #3 - To burn fat, exercise at a lower intensity
  • Myth #4 - Strength training will make you gain weight

Click here for more details on these fitness myths.

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