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Heart Rate Monitors are a good, accurate indicator of your intensity The calorie counter on the cardio machine is accurate Low intensity exercise burns more fat Your weight is an indicator of your fitness level
\nTruth:<\/strong>
\nThe chips can falter easily. It is better to use your own body\u2019s cues. If you can still comfortably talk while you\u2019re exercising, then your intensity is fairly low to moderate. If you can barely form a sentence and are breathing hard, you\u2019re at a high intensity level.<\/p>\nMyth #2:<\/h3>\n
\nTruth:<\/strong>
\nCalorie burn is dependent on age, sex, intensity level and fitness level. A monitor has no way of taking all of these factors into account. It is a mere estimate of calories burned. Sometimes they can be off by hundreds of calories above or below.<\/p>\nMyth #3:<\/h3>\n
\nTruth<\/strong>
\nHigher intensity exercise will burn through carbs first, but you\u2019ll also burn more calories. After you\u2019ve used up all your carb reserves, then fat will be utilized.<\/p>\nMyth #4:<\/h3>\n
\nTruth<\/strong>
\nMuscle is more dense than fat, so if you weigh more, and you have a fair amount of muscle, you will likely be more fit than another individual who weighs the same as you, but has a higher body fat percentage.<\/p>\nMyth #5:<\/h3>\n
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