Falling prey to common workout myths like “you have to be sore after a workout?”

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The 5 most-common workout myths trainers want to put to rest right now

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Alex Higa is a coach with Tempo, where she brings her years of experience as a dancer, pilates instructor, and personal trainer.

Bogenschuetz says every workout should meet you whereyouare.

But the truth is that the modified version will also work your triceps, core, and shoulders.

Then, when you gain the necessary strength, youll be able to perform a full push-up safely.

Woman walking on a treadmill at the gym.

Here are a few push-up modifications to try in your next workout:

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These numbers alone are not a strong indication of the efficacy of your workout, she says.

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But following a resistance-based workout, the muscles will rebuild for about two days depending on the intensity.

Happy woman dancing and listening to music near a green empty wall outdoor in the city.

Alex Higa is a coach with Tempo, where she brings her years of experience as a dancer, pilates instructor, and personal trainer.

This rebuilding requires energy, or caloric burn from the body,

The lesson here?

double-check your wearable isnt the only way youre measuring your progress.

Considerkeeping a fitness journalor clocking how youfeelafter a workout, as well.

Healthy female training in the gym, performing a hip thrust.

In other words: Itsfartoo variable to use as a metric for a successful workout.

Luckily, Bogenschuetz andTempocoachAlex Higahave a few brighter ideas for holding a yardstick up to your workouts.

I always preach to listen to your body and make thatmind-body connectionwhen training.

A young black woman doing post-run stretches in the park on the road amidst green grass and trees.

If you only have 10 minutes, do that.

Get moving with this 10-minute cardio core workout:

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Your body needs rest so you can function properly and to its full potential.

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