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Uplift Conversations
A weekly podcast with Jaz, Zaira, and Evie, where we dive deep into all things fitness, well-being, and personal success—empowering you with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to do THE THING (whatever yours is!)
💫 Sharing conversations that help you go from “I can’t” to “I will”
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9 Fitness Myths You STILL Believe (That Are Holding You Back)
🎙️This week, we’re celebrating the big 3-0 with a myth-busting session you don’t want to miss! From carbs and cardio to TikTok trends and “toned” muscles, we’re tackling the fitness rules that could be holding you back from real progress. 💪
💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss:
00:00 🔥 Intro – 9 Fitness Myths You STILL Believe!
01:26 🎉 Episode 30 & Why We Took a Break
02:23 ❌ Myth #1 – Turning Fat Into Muscle (Cheese vs Car Analogy)
05:37 🍞 Myth #2 – Carbs & Sugar Are the Enemy (Runner’s Perspective)
08:27 🏋️♀️ Myth #3 – Heavy vs Light Weights: The “Toning” Myth
12:09 🥦 Myth #4 – Gut Health Powders & TikTok Trends
16:24 🏃♀️ Myth #5 – Static Stretching Before Exercise
19:18 🤸 Myth #6 – Stretching After to Prevent Soreness
21:15 🩷 Myth #7 – The “Pilates Princess” Trend & Feminine Era Workouts
26:26 💪 Myth #8 – Spot-Reducing Fat (Bingo Wings & Belly Burn)
32:20 🏃 Myth #9 – Cardio Is the Only Way to Lose Fat
35:53 🙌 Wrap-Up & Your Fitness Myths