With summer upon us, the warm African sun beckons us to the outdoors. And as typical South Africans, we can’t help but flock to our country’s enticing beaches.
If we haven’t started already, we need to begin working on our fitness to ensure that we are in tip-top shape for a fun-filled holiday season!
SUTRA Magazine clarifies 7 myths to be wary of while we jog, stretch and tone our way to a perfect body this summer.
1. Exercise equipment is better than free weights Rather than buying equipment that will cost you over R5000 each, use barbells and dumbbells to build muscles and tone your upper body.
2. Sit ups will flatten your stomach Sit ups will work on your stomach muscles and tone them, but it cannot reduce the layer of fat that covers the abdominal muscles. A healthy, balanced diet is recommended for that.
3. It is best to work out in the mornings This is true if you are an early riser, if not, a morning routine will not work for you! It is best to work out when you most feel energetic and then try to build an exercise regime around it.
4. Stretching prevents muscle pain Stretching is actually used to increase blood circulation
5. Once you stop, muscle turns to fat Muscle and fat are completely different structures; hard muscle turns into soft muscle when you stop working out, NOT FAT.
6. A twenty minute jog will work wonders for beginners Rather, walk while you run. It is easier on your joints and tendons, and you are able to work out more intensely with periodic breaks.
7. You are bound to get hurt Through careful exercise, injury is not unavoidable. In fact, the most common factor that causes one to stop exercising and that leads to injury is, over use.
Kommal Publishing (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Kommal Holdings, is proud to have launched the long- awaited publication SUTRA™ MAGAZINE in October 2007. This South African title has already received national acclaim, and has a steady growth of support and acclamation internationally.
SUTRA is the first Indian Lifestyle publication of its kind in South Africa, with an editorial and development team, extending from London to Mumbai. The diversity of the content is illuminated by exciting features from colourful Bollywood, fashion from sensual international catwalks, business and investment advice and tributes to inspiring legends.
This publication is led by Dr. T O Kommal, Editor in Chief, SUTRA Magazine.
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