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  • Who are the experts of exercise?
    • Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP)
    • Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES)
    • Accredited Sports Scientist (ASpS)
  • Who are the experts of exercise?
    • Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP)
    • Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES)
    • Accredited Sports Scientist (ASpS)

Everyone’s an expert when it comes to exercise – trust a real one.

 

Our experts bust the common myths and wives tales of exercise to get you moving. Real knowledge, from real experts.

Lifting weights will make you look bulky
I don’t have time
I only need to do cardio to burn fat
I don’t have time to exercise as I have a baby/young children
Drinking cool fluids is bad for hydration
I’m too heavy to exercise
I shouldn’t exercise when I am pregnant
If i don’t sweat i’m not losing weight
I shouldn’t exercise when on my period
I don’t deadlift because it’s bad for my back
Strength training at a young age will stunt growth
Sit ups will give you abs and bust belly fat
Exercise is all you need to lose weight
Training at an early age places them at high risk of injury
I don’t have time for much exercise, so I may as well do none at all
You can’t exercise when you’re sick
I’m too old to exercise
You can’t strength train just using your body weight
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  • Who are the experts of exercise?
    • Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP)
    • Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES)
    • Accredited Sports Scientist (ASpS)
Disclaimer:

Always seek the advice of your local GP or exercise expert before taking on a new exercise program.

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Exercise & Sports Science Australia

Locked Bag 4102, Ascot, QLD 4007
07 3171 3335
info@essa.org.au