There’s a lot of bad fitness advice out there—and it’s easy to get overwhelmed or discouraged when you’re working hard but not seeing results.
The truth? Most people aren’t lazy or unmotivated.
They’re just following the wrong plan, often because they’ve been told something that sounds right but isn’t actually true.
That’s why we help busy adults ditch the noise and finally get real results—no guesswork, no gimmicks. Here are three of the most common fitness myths we hear (and what actually works instead).
Myth 1: “You have to do a ton of cardio to lose fat.”
We get it—cardio feels like the obvious choice for burning calories. And while it can help, too much cardio and not enough strength training is one of the biggest reasons people plateau or feel frustrated with their body composition.
Here’s the deal:
•Cardio burns calories while you’re doing it.
•Strength training burns calories for hours after—and helps build muscle, which increases your metabolism long-term.
At our gym, we focus on smart strength-based workouts that build lean muscle, help you lose fat, and improve how your body looks and feels—not just how much you weigh.
Myth 2: “You need to be sore after every workout for it to work.”
Soreness isn’t a sign of a great workout—it’s often just your body reacting to something new. Constant soreness can actually be a red flag that you’re overtraining or not recovering properly.
The goal isn’t to crush yourself. It’s to train consistently, recover well, and get stronger over time.
At CrossFit Alabaster, we help members challenge their bodies without burning out—so they can keep making progress without dreading the next day.
Bonus: When your workouts are programmed properly, you’ll feel energized, not wiped out.
Myth 3: “You have to cut out all carbs and sugar to lose weight.”
Extreme dieting might give you fast results—but they rarely last. If you’ve tried cutting out all your favorite foods only to fall off track a few weeks later, you’re not alone.
The better approach?
Flexible nutrition that fits your life.
We teach our nutrition clients how to eat in a way that supports their goals and allows room for real life—family dinners, date nights, busy mornings, and yes, even carbs.
You don’t have to be perfect to make progress. You just need a plan that works long-term—and a coach to help you stick to it.
The Bottom Line
If you’ve been working hard but not seeing results, it’s probably not your effort—it’s your strategy.
And the good news? That’s something we can fix.
We help busy adults get stronger, leaner, and more confident through a simple, proven approach:
✔ Strength-based workouts
✔ Nutrition support
✔ Accountability that keeps you on track
Ready to stop wasting time and start seeing change?
💥 Book a free intro session today. We’ll show you exactly how we help real people get real results—without falling for fitness myths that just don’t work.
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3 Fitness Myths That Are Wasting Your Time
