Question

match the myths to the corresponding truths. some myths will be used more than once.
a. if you are thin, you are healthy, and if you are heavy, you are unhealthy.
b. to achieve fitness, you must lift weight or run.
c. no pain, no gain.
d. to lose weight in specific areas, you must work out muscles in the same region.
activities that are the easiest to continue are those that you enjoy.
sharp pain in the joints or back is likely the result of injury and not healthy muscle growth.
many of our hobbies involve physical fitness that adequately meets cdc guidelines of 30 minutes or more per day of physical activity.
as energy is needed, the body uses fat cells from all regions of the body.
someone can be heavy due to genetics, but still have a healthy lifestyle overall.
if you experience headaches, chest pain, or dizziness, stop the workout immediately.
myth
b
c
a
d

Explanation:

• First statement: "Activities that are the easiest to continue are those that you enjoy" contradicts myth B (which implies only specific activities like weight - lifting or running are for fitness).
• Second statement: "Sharp pain in the joints or back is likely the result of injury and not healthy muscle growth" contradicts myth C (which wrongly promotes pain as necessary for gain).
• Third statement: "Many of our hobbies involve physical fitness that adequately meets CDC guidelines of 30 minutes or more per day of physical activity" contradicts myth B (again, as it shows non - traditional fitness activities are valid).
• Fourth statement: "As energy is needed, the body uses fat cells from all regions of the body" contradicts myth D (which wrongly claims spot - reduction).
• Fifth statement: "Someone can be heavy due to genetics, but still have a healthy lifestyle overall" contradicts myth A (which wrongly equates thinness with health and heaviness with unhealthiness).
• Sixth statement: "If you experience headaches, chest pain, or dizziness, stop the workout immediately" contradicts myth C (as it shows pain (in these forms) is not a sign of gain but a sign to stop).

Answer:

1. B
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. A
6. C