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Fitness Awards 2024: Top Products and Insights To Support Your Fitness Goals
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While the health benefits of exercise are hard to deny, staying motivated can be challenging, even when you know that it can lead to better sleep, cognitive performance, weight management, and a lower risk for certain chronic conditions and diseases. To stay the course, try to focus on the things and people that matter to you most.
“I want to be well for as long as possible, and feel good in my skin,” said celebrity fitness trainer Jillian Michaels, founder of The Fitness App. The wellness expert, who has partnered with iTouch Wearables, is also motivated by her future grandkids: “I want to be able to snowboard with [them] when I am 75.”
Michaels tries to work out four times a week, and knows there are things people get wrong about exercise. That being said, “the reality is that any exercise is better than none,” she emphasized. Plus, it complements other healthful behaviors. “I’m diligent on other fronts like sleep and nutrition, allowing for some leeway with my workouts,.” Michaels said.
With that in mind, we have curated a selection of accessible and user-friendly products, with input from top experts. Here are the winners of Health’s 2024 Fitness Awards.
To select our products, we assembled a panel that included a podiatrist, fitness experts, and an athlete who shared their insights based on years of experience, the advice they would give clients, and the products they themselves use. We also conducted extensive research, editor testing, and fact-checking to ensure that we’re bringing you quality items that enhance your health and wellness, with tips to help you on your fitness journey.
Image courtesy of Ergatta Water Rowers
This rower is a top pick for Kristina Cañizares, a celebrity trainer, mobility coach, and the owner of Fit & Bendy in Los Angeles. She often uses Ergatta rowers in her clients’ home gyms, and it’s easy to see why. There are two versions: One that’s lighter in weight, crafted from oak, and ideal for space-conscious setups, and another that’s made of cherrywood with a weight capacity of 500 lbs. and the ability to accommodate users up to 6′ 8″. The rowers are powered by water-based technology and allow for smooth, effortless movement. Pair with an Apple Watch, Polar, Garmin HRM-Dual, or Whoop device to keep tabs on your heart rate during workouts.
C3 Lifecycle Exercise Bike
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Podiatrist Alissa Kuizinas exercises at least five days a week to stay fit. “I am usually motivated by how my body feels and want to maintain that,” she explained. “I have a Life Fitness Lifecycle stationary bike that I chose based on quality and reviews that I use a few times per week.”
Peloton Bike
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Being an athlete takes strength and stamina, and no one knows that better than former NASCAR driver Matt Tifft, who “loves” his Peloton Bike, which he uses four to five days a week during race season. “I will go on the treadmill, but I get bored quickly. But with the Peloton bike, I stay locked in with the classes for the entire session,” he said.
NordicTrack Commercial 2450 Treadmill
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Using a treadmill is a great way to improve your cardio. When he exercises, run coach Eric Orton, author of The Cool Impossible and Born to Run 2, is always looking to enhance his performance—and he prefers a NordicTrack. “I run to compete with myself at races and complete my personal, lifelong run goals,” he said. Running also inspires him in other areas of his life: “I am an author, and I often use running to craft my writing, spark ideas, ignite creativity, and quiet my brain.”
The NordicTrack Commercial 2450 treadmill features a 22-inch HD pivot touchscreen, trainer-led workouts, and an incline that adjusts from 12 percent to -3 percent. It folds up when you’re done.
Stakt Mat
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Stakt’s The Mat can maximize your limited space. This foldable and lightweight fitness mat offers functionality and versatility for various workouts. Lie it flat on the floor when practicing Pilates or yoga, or fold it at different levels to accommodate tricep dips, planks, push-ups, and mountain climbers without sacrificing its cushy feel.
BowFlex SelectTech 840 Adjustable Kettlebell
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Improve your muscle strength, balance, and coordination with the BowFlex SelectTech 840 Adjustable Kettlebell. Its dial-controlled weight range of 8 to 40 lbs. makes it the perfect addition to your home gym.
Crossrope
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Jumping rope, which many of us did as kids, is a good practice to continue into adulthood. It not only burns calories but also improves balance and coordination and potentially has a positive effect on bone density. Moreover, it’s an excellent option if you have limited space. “I live in a tiny cottage, so I have no home gym equipment,” said Cañizares, who uses a Crossrope. “I jump rope and do bodyweight exercises and mat Pilates at home.”
DeskCycle
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Too many of us spend hours of our lives seated, plugging away in front of our computers. It’s no substitute for a brisk and refreshing walk, but the DeskCycle can add a little activity to the day. Bonus: Its low noise level won’t interfere with those all-important Zoom calls.
Omala Reverb Block & Bands Set
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Crafted from lightweight ultra-firm foam, cotton, and rubber, the pieces in the Omala Reverb Block & Bands Set can help you maintain balance and stability as you stretch and build core strength during yoga sessions. Use it to customize your practice and stay within your comfort zone while performing half moon, camel, downward dog, and fish poses.
Brooks Ghost Max
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Experience the comfortable feel and rocking ability of the Brooks Ghost Max running shoe. This editor’s pick is perfect for running and walking, providing absorption and protecting heels. Certified CarbonNeutral, it boasts an upper made from over 56 percent recycled materials, and helps to divert nine plastic bottles from landfills.
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v13
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Cañizares cites the cushiony comfort of her New Balance Fresh Foam X shoes as one of the reasons that they are among her top choices for workout footwear. This style offers a smooth transition from heel to toe, earning it the Seal of Acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association, which recognizes its benefits for foot health.
Icebug Aura RB9X
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Made to withstand rugged surfaces such as asphalt and gravel, the Icebug Aura RB9X offers a soft, bouncy interior that contours to the feet. It is ideal for those who relish the feeling of the wind hitting their face.
Nike Zoom SuperRep 4 Next Nature
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Tifft opts for his Nike shoes for daily walks or running errands. Darnell Cox, a healthy aging coach and gerontologist, praises the versatility of these among her top picks: “I wear my Nike SuperRep Go for everything from long walks with the dog to strength training in the gym.” For this editor’s pick we say: Slip on the Nike Zoom SuperRep 4 Next Nature when you need stability and power during HIIT or other fast-paced workouts.
On Cloudpulse
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Both Cox and Tifft are fans of On Cloud sneakers. The professional car driver says that he wears them when he plays sports, does floor work, or engages in strength training. Designed for the gym, the On Cloudpulse appeals to a wide variety of sensibilities. They’re ideal for supporting lateral movement and bolstering stability and flexibility.
Altra Escalante 3
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Our experts favored several Altra shoes, but we settled on the Escalante 3, which is a workhorse. It has a snug fit, but its toe box is still roomy enough to let your digits move comfortably instead of jamming them against the front of the shoe (so important when you’re running or walking downhill). The shoe’s zero drop also helps you feel grounded during workouts.
Vivobarefoot Primus Lite Knit
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Maria Pro, a certified personal trainer, prefers Vivobarefoot for its greater range of motion and a more natural foot movement during training. She notes that the shoes improve her proprioception and posture while reducing the impact on her joints, thanks to their wide toe box and zero-drop shape. “I find my weightlifting form improves when I train in barefoot shoes,” she said. A great option from the brand is the Primus Lite Knit, which has a flexible upper (made from recycled plastics) and a two-millimeter outsole.
HOKA Arahi 7
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Michaels and Tifft favor Hoka sneakers. He wears his for running, while she embraces a range of outdoor activities. We chose the Arahi 7 for its supportive upper and midsole, extended heel pull, and durabrasion rubber, which aids stability and traction.
Fitbit Charge 6
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Keep track of your fitness goals with the easy-to-operate Fitbit Charge 6. This wearable device helps you monitor your heart rate and lets you know how long you’ve been in the target zone while on the treadmill, bike, or rower. It can also offer info on the quality of your sleep, and provide you with a stress management score (among other things), and it’s water-resistant. There’s no need to worry if you forget to charge it at night, either: Its battery life lasts up to seven days.
Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5
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If you are the type that loves to hop on a bike and explore the great outdoors, the TicWatch Pro 5 can function as your guide. It comes nicely equipped with a barometer, compass, and turn-by-turn GPS navigation, and has the ability to monitor your heart and respiratory rate, blood oxygen, and stress level. It also comes with altitude calibration (vital for trail running) and more than 100 workout modes, including one for open-water swimming. At the end of a long day, you can use it to track your sleep stages.
Polar H10 Heart Rate Sensor
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As important as it is to work out, it is equally important to make sure that you do not push yourself to the point of exhaustion and injury. “I use a Polar Pacer watch with GPS paired with a Polar H10 chest-strap heart rate monitor so that I can keep track of my workout zone, ” said Cañizares. “This keeps me from over-training and tracks my progress.”
COROS HR Monitor
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Withstanding pressures up to a depth of 50 meters, the COROS Apex 2 Pro connects to all five major satellite systems, has global offline maps and nutrition and sun alerts, and is made for extreme conditions. Orton said he loves his because it “helps me not only perform appropriately, but helps me navigate mountain trails and recover well.”
Saris H3 Direct Drive Smart Indoor Bike Trainer
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Turn your outdoor bike into a stationary bike with the Saris H3. Recommended by Orton, this trainer is made with a cast aluminum frame and precision balanced flywheel, able to withstand 2000 watts and replicate a 20 percent climbing grade, aided by an internal cooling system.
Stryd Duo
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If a running coach says that there is a device he uses to improve his running power, you listen— and Orton assigns that ability to the foot pods that comprise Stryd Duo. They clip to your shoes and pair with your running watch or phone to let you know when you need to slow down or speed up, which supports training and recovery.
Neutrogena Sport Face Oil-Free Lotion Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 70+
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As crucial as it is to stay active, shielding your skin from the damaging effects of the sun when you exercise outdoors is just as vital. Neutrogena Sport Face is an oil-free broad-spectrum SPF that won’t clog your pores and is sweat- and water-resistant for up to 80 minutes. Apply it 15 minutes before sun exposure and at least every two hours thereafter to remain protected.
Oars + Alps 100% Mineral Antioxidant Sunscreen Spray with SPF 30
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A common complaint about mineral sunscreen is that it leaves behind a white cast—and no one wants that. Oars + Alps 100% Mineral Antioxidant Sunscreen Spray offers protection from the sun while helping to hydrate the skin with sunflower and jojoba seed oils. No chalky complexions here!
Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort Antiperspirant Stick
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Antiperspirants are designed to keep you dry throughout the day but they can also be drying. That’s not the case with Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort Antiperspirant Stick, which combats odors during tough workouts but also contains moisturizing ingredients such as dimethicone and castor oil.
Lavanila The Healthy Deodorant Spot Luxe
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For aluminum-free odor protection, put Lavanila The Healthy Deodorant Sport Luxe at the top of your list. This lightly scented paraben- and propylene glycol-free product tamps down bacteria with its blend of lemon and tea tree oil.
Ban Thigh & Body Rub Remedy Anti-Friction Stick
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Reduce the risk of chafing during long walks or runs by applying Ban Thigh & Body Rub Remedy Anti-Friction Stick to your arms, thighs, or anywhere else that can get raw. Formulated with skin-protecting ingredients such as glycerin, aloe, and calendula, and sweat-absorbing tapioca starch, it will make your workout sesh far more comfortable.
CastleFlexx
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Proper stretching and recovery is critical after any workout, regardless of intensity. Preventing injuries and maintaining flexibility are crucial to keeping your joints moving as they should. CastleFlexx’s stretching and strength tool can help release tension in your calves, thighs, hips, back, and other areas. It also comes with a removable two-lb. magnetic weight for increasing core strength.
Breethe
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Focusing on your breathwork with this app can reduce stress in just five minutes. It features nature sounds, relaxing music, sound therapy, meditations, and even bedtime stories that help you fall asleep so you can rest, restore, and heal.
Zwilling Thermo Travel Bottle
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Use the Zwilling Thermo Travel Bottle to store your smoothie or protein shake for pre- or post-exercise replenishment. Its safety lock prevents spillage, and its double-walled insulation keeps your beverages cold for 12 hours.
Hydros Water Filter Bottle
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Staying hydrated before, during, and after a workout is essential—and the Hydros Water Filter Bottle makes it easy to do. With its compact design, it fits nicely into the cup holder of a treadmill, bike, or elliptical and is light enough to carry if you decide to go for a walk outside instead. Its carbon filter is made of 100 percent coconut shell and housed in a BPA-free plastic bottle, providing clean, fresh-tasting water.
- Jillian Michaels, celebrity fitness trainer, health and wellness expert, author, and founder of The Fitness App
- Matt Tifft, racecar driver
- Darnell Cox, IIN, gerontologist and healthy aging coach
- Maria Pro, certified personal trainer and bodybuilder
- Kristina Cañizares, celebrity trainer, mobility coach, and founder of Fit & Bendy, a flexibility fitness company in Los Angeles
- Eric Orton, run coach and author
- Alissa Kuizinas, DPM, podiatrist with Wellness in Motion Boston
A small study of university students in Spain found that better cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with better cognitive processing speed and a smaller volume of the cingulate cortex of the brain. However, brain volume differences did not explain the links between cardiorespiratory fitness and cognition. The paper was published in Physiology & Behavior.
Cardiovascular fitness is the ability of a person’s heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply oxygen-rich blood to muscles during sustained physical activity. A person with good cardiovascular fitness can walk fast, run, cycle, swim, or do other continuous activities for longer periods without becoming exhausted quickly. It is often called aerobic fitness because it depends heavily on oxygen-based energy production, and it is an important component of overall physical fitness.
A common scientific measure of cardiorespiratory fitness is VO₂ max, which estimates the maximum amount of oxygen the body can use during intense exercise. Cardiorespiratory fitness can be improved through regular aerobic activities such as brisk walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, dancing, or rowing.
Better cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and early death. It can also improve everyday functioning, mood, sleep, and general energy levels. Low cardiorespiratory fitness means the body has more difficulty sustaining activity that requires a continuous oxygen supply.
Study author Neus Camins-Vila and her colleagues note that neuroimaging studies indicate that certain physical fitness components, primarily cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular strength, are associated with larger volumes in specific brain structures.
For example, among young adults, previous studies found that higher cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with larger volumes in several regions of the brain. The researchers conducted a study examining the associations between cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, flexibility, and balance in relation to the volumes of specific brain regions and the participants’ overall neuropsychological profiles. They also sought to determine if sex differences moderated any of these relationships.
Study participants were 94 undergraduate and graduate university students from Barcelona, Spain, and its surroundings, recruited through social media and posters. To be included, participants were required to be between 18 and 25 years of age, to be sufficiently proficient in either Spanish or Catalan to follow instructions, and to have self-reported a regular level of physical activity over the past six months. There was also a list of medical conditions that would exclude prospective participants from the study.
After joining the study, participants first completed an online questionnaire covering demographics and medical history. This was followed by three face-to-face sessions involving a cognitive assessment, an evaluation of physical fitness, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain.
The cognitive assessment lasted 60 to 90 minutes. During this time, participants took a series of neuropsychological tests covering attention and cognitive processing speed (i.e., attention-speed), executive functioning, memory, and visuospatial function. The physical fitness assessment focused on cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, flexibility, and balance.
Results showed that students with higher cardiorespiratory fitness tended to have better processing speed and a smaller volume in the cingulate cortex region of the brain. The researchers theorize that a smaller cingulate cortex in this age group may actually be a sign of advanced, healthy brain maturation rather than a negative outcome, as the brain naturally prunes connections to become more efficient during early adulthood.
When analyzing the data by sex, different patterns emerged. In men, flexibility (the ability of joints and muscles to move through their full range of motion without pain or excessive stiffness) was associated with higher processing speed. In contrast, higher flexibility was associated with lower processing speed in women. The researchers suggest that very high flexibility in women may be linked to joint hypermobility, a condition that can cause pain or fatigue, which could negatively impact cognitive test speeds.
In women, better visual memory was associated with higher strength, and better verbal memory was associated with better cardiorespiratory fitness. Furthermore, lower volume of the hippocampus region of the brain in women was associated with higher flexibility but worse balance.
“Different physical fitness components were associated with cognitive functions and brain volumes in young adults, and some associations—particularly those involving physical flexibility and attention/processing speed—varied by sex at birth. Brain volumes did not explain the observed fitness–cognition associations,” the study authors concluded.
The study contributes to the scientific understanding of the links between cognitive abilities and physical fitness. However, it should be noted that the study authors carried out a large number of statistical tests, but only a few of them returned statistically significant results. They did this without applying any correction for multiple comparisons—procedures routinely used in research studies to mitigate the risk that statistical tests might return statistically significant results purely due to chance. This means that many of the reported findings might simply be products of random variations in the data, rather than real systematic associations between the observed characteristics.
The paper, “Associations between fitness components and brain health in young adults: A cognitive and brain volume MRI study exploring sex differences. The YoungFit study,” was authored by Neus Camins-Vila, Adrià Bermudo-Gallaguet, Samira Rostami, Rosalia Dacosta-Aguayo, Judit Escarré-Grifell, Blai Ferrer-Uris, Albert Busquets, Louis Bherer, and Maria Mataró.
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How Jeremy Clarkson Reset His Health and Fitness at 66 – Walking, Pilates and Trying ‘Not to Die’
Rewind a decade or so, and Jeremy Clarkson had a particular disdain for exercise, healthy eating and denying himself life’s pleasures. He never worked out, smoked 40 cigarettes a day and, in his own words, drank four pints of wine daily. Now, at 65, his entire outlook on health and longevity has shifted.
At the heart of Clarkson’s desire to change are his young grandchildren.
‘I’m not going to dwell on the joys of being a grandparent because what can be said about it has already been said. But I have decided that it is so wonderful that I want it to go on for as long as is humanly possible. Which means I must do everything in my power not to die,’ he wrote in his column forThe Times.
And the British TV personality has certainly had a couple of wake-up calls.
After being admitted to hospital with pneumonia in 2017, Clarkson then suffered what he described as ‘really bad coronary artery problems’ at the end of 2024. Documented in the latest series of Clarkson’s Farm, he experienced a ‘sudden deterioration’ in his health and needed a stent fitted to restore proper blood flow.
Why Clarkson Finally Started Taking His Health Seriously
Since then, he has taken up reformer Pilates, had a pickleball court installed at his Oxfordshire home and started going for walks when the weather is just right.
‘Eventually, I decided that organised, indoor exercise was not for me and decided instead to do walking. Not when it’s raining obviously. Or if it’s too cold, or hot. And not if I’m busy. But on a reasonably temperate Sunday morning, I’d get out there and pootle along,’ he wrote.
‘So far I’ve relied on luck to keep me alive. But I’m in sniper’s alley right now and I have to work at dodging the bullets. Two years ago, I saw old age as a wearisome tangle of tubes and knee-replacement surgery. Now though, thanks to my grandchildren, I’m actively looking forward to it.’
Clarkson’s comments highlight just how much his attitude to ageing has changed.
‘I’m buying time. It hurts and it’s expensive. But it’s better than wasting your money on a new watch.’
The Diet Changes Behind Clarkson’s 3-Stone Weight Loss
Diet has also become a key part of his health overhaul.
He now eats burgers wrapped in lettuce rather than buns and opts for alcohol-free versions of his Hawkstone beer. Underpinning much of that change has been a microdose of the GLP-1 medication Mounjaro, which Clarkson credits with helping him lose more than three stone in six months by suppressing his appetite – although he admits he doesn’t particularly enjoy the experience.
‘When you are on Muntjac [his name for Mounjaro] you can come down in the morning and idly help yourself to a small handful of sunflower seeds,’ Clarkson said. ‘And it’ll feel like you’ve just finished a massive Christmas lunch. You’re stuffed.
‘So you find yourself living a minibar existence. Tiny packets of milk, sachets with only three grains of sugar in them, vodka in thimbles. That’s not living, though. That’s existing.’
If there’s one thing Kori Sampson knows, it’s how to optimise your body composition for performance. To tap into his knowledge as an elite athlete and coach, we asked him to create a 4-week plan to help you move faster, recover quicker and keep pushing when the fatigue sets in – all while improving your muscle-to-fat ratio.
Ready to build muscle, burn fat and come out the other side looking, feeling and performing better? Click here to get 14 days of free access to the plan via the Men’s Health app.
Ryan is a Senior Writer at Men’s Health UK with a passion for storytelling, health and fitness. Having graduated from Cardiff University in 2020, and later obtaining his NCTJ qualification, Ryan started his career as a Trainee News Writer for sports titles Golf Monthly, Cycling Weekly and Rugby World before progressing to Staff Writer and subsequently Senior Writer with football magazine FourFourTwo.
During his two-and-a-half years there he wrote news stories for the website and features for the magazine, while he also interviewed names such as Les Ferdinand, Ally McCoist, Jamie Redknapp and Antonio Rudiger, among many others. His standout memory, though, came when getting the opportunity to speak to then-Plymouth Argyle manager Steven Schumacher as the club won League One in 2023.
Having grown up a keen footballer and playing for his boyhood side until the age of 16, Ryan got the opportunity to represent Northern Ireland national futsal team eight times, scoring three goals against England, Scotland and Gibraltar. Now past his peak, Ryan prefers to mix weightlifting with running – he achieved a marathon PB of 3:31:49 at Manchester in April 2025, but credits the heat for failing to get below the coveted 3:30 mark…
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Fitness coach debunks 8 ‘crazy’ exercise myths women still believe: From periods and workouts to weightlifting
Despite growing awareness around fitness and women’s health, several outdated exercise myths continue to persist. From misconceptions about strength training to beliefs surrounding periods, pregnancy and weight loss, many women still receive advice that isn’t backed by science. These myths can not only slow progress but also discourage women from prioritising their health and fitness. (Also read: Can eating too much protein be harmful? Experts explain why excess intake may do more harm than good )
Fitness coach Zoe recently addressed some of the most common misconceptions women continue to hear in a June 12 Instagram post titled, “craziest exercise myths women still hear.” Here’s what she had to say:
1. Periods mean complete bed rest
According to Zoe, menstruation does not mean you need to stop exercising altogether. “No. You can train. Just adjust intensity if needed,” she wrote, explaining that while energy levels may fluctuate during different phases of the menstrual cycle, movement and exercise can still be beneficial.
2. After marriage or kids, fitness is not important
Many women are often made to feel that fitness should take a back seat after major life changes such as marriage or motherhood. Zoe strongly disagrees. “That is exactly when it becomes more important,” she said, highlighting the need to maintain strength, mobility and overall health while navigating increased responsibilities.
3. A C-section means your core is gone forever
Recovering from a Caesarean delivery can be challenging, but Zoe says it doesn’t mean women should give up on rebuilding strength. “Wrong. It means you need rebuilding, not giving up,” she wrote, emphasising that gradual rehabilitation and proper training can help restore core function.
4. Walking around the house is enough exercise
While daily movement is important, Zoe points out that it isn’t the same as a structured workout. “No. That is movement, not full training,” she explained, noting that a balanced fitness routine should include strength, mobility and cardiovascular exercises.
5. Sweating more means more fat loss
Many people associate excessive sweating with effective fat burning, but Zoe says that’s a common misunderstanding. “No. It means you are hot,” she wrote. Sweat is the body’s cooling mechanism and does not necessarily reflect the number of calories burned or fat lost.
6. Running will ruin your uterus, boobs or joints
This long-standing myth often discourages women from running or high-impact activities. “No. Poor preparation and weak support is the issue,” Zoe said, stressing the importance of proper training, supportive gear and gradually building endurance.
7. Women should only do yoga, not weights
Strength training is still viewed by some as a male-dominated form of exercise, but Zoe believes women benefit greatly from lifting weights. “Women need strength too,” she wrote, highlighting how resistance training supports muscle mass, bone health, metabolism and overall fitness.
8. Carbs at night make you fat
Carbohydrates often get unfairly blamed for weight gain, especially when eaten in the evening. “No. Overeating does,” Zoe explained, pointing out that overall calorie intake and dietary patterns matter far more than the timing of carbohydrate consumption.
Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.
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