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Misconception #1: Men Burn Fat by Building Muscle

Many men rush to the weight room with the thought “If I lift heavier, I'll burn fat and get fit.” However, if there's excess fat, especially in the abdominal area, this strategy is insufficient.

What Does Science Say?
Visceral fat is directly linked to heart diseases, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Unlike subcutaneous fat, this dangerous fat type is more effectively reduced not just by weight training but by cardio.

The Truth:
Men should perform cardiovascular exercises (running, cycling, HIIT, etc.) 3-4 times a week and support this with 2-3 resistance training sessions.

Misconception #2: Women Should Do Cardio to Stay Slim

Many women avoid weight training. Out of fears like “I'll build muscle” and “I'll look masculine,” they resort to doing many repetitions with low weights and long-duration cardio.

What Does Science Say?
Since women have low levels of testosterone, they don't easily build muscle. However, due to high levels of estrogen, they are more prone to fat storage around the hips and thighs. This makes resistance training essential for shaping the body and speeding up the metabolism.

The Truth:
Women should perform weight training (compound movements like squats, deadlifts, presses) 3-4 times a week and complement this with 1-2 short but effective cardio sessions.

Correct Approach: Scientific Prioritization with Fitness Check-Up

Men: Don't neglect cardio. If you want to burn abdominal fat, weight training alone is not enough.

Women: Don't fear weights. You'll become healthy and strong, not muscular.

Balance: Both genders need strength and endurance training. But the ratios change according to individual's body composition and hormone profile.

How Will You Understand?
Fitness Check-Up scientifically measures your body's needs. Should your priority be cardio, or weight training? There's no more guessing.

Final Word:
Are you exercising according to your body's needs?
It's time to leave fitness myths behind and switch to real strategies that work.

Tansu Mehmet
Founder of Fitness Check-Up