Meenakshi Subramaniam is a senior fitness expert with fitness app Healthi&Me, the country's top mobile weight-loss coach. She sets the record straight with health truths for fitness junkies out there
There are several misconceptions about weight loss and general fitness on the Internet, some are shortcuts that promise instant results, some are misleading and have harmful consequences. Here are some myth-busters that will help you take the right path on your fitness journey
Myth: More sweat equates to more calories burnt
Truth: Sweating is your body's way of maintaining its normal temperature. How much or how little you sweat does not correlate with the calories you expend. When it comes to the number of calories burned, it is the duration and intensity of the workout that matters. So resist the temptation to gauge the effectiveness of your workout solely based on how much you sweat.
Myth: Exercising on an empty stomach burns fat
This story is from the July - September 2016 edition of Upper Crust.
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