In a world flooded with fitness fads and “quick-fix” workout plans, solid evidence can often get drowned out. Yet the science is clear: jogging for just five to ten minutes a day can lower your risk of dying from heart disease and even reduce your overall risk of dying from any cause. This kind of research rarely gets the attention it deserves.
As a sport and exercise scientist, I’ve been asked hundreds of fitness questions over the years by athletes, clients and those on social media.
Many of these questions are rooted in persistent myths or internet misinformation.
Here are six of the most common ones, starting with one of the most popular:
1. What exercise is best for fat loss?
No specific exercise can reduce fat in one area, despite what ads or fitness influencers might promise.
Instead, losing body fat comes down to maintaining a caloric deficit over time: burning more calories than you consume. If you eat more than you burn, even the most intense workouts won’t shift body fat.
