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http://www.thegreatcourses.com/tgc/courses/course_detail.asp…Discover the scientific truths that counter popular myths about nutrition and fitness with Dr. Goodman’s insightful and rewarding course, The Myths of Nutrition and Fitness. Each of these six self-contained lectures explores in great depth the major myths, lies, and half-truths related to key components of fitness and nutrition. You’ll• examine the pros and cons of various training and eating programs,• learn strategies that will help you discern the truth behind popular myths,• discover new ways to be healthy and physically active, and• enhance your ability to make educated decisions about your own health.Learn the Truth about Diet and ExerciseDr. Goodman has designed each of these lectures to be a focused look at central themes and subjects related to fitness and nutrition. Each lecture unpacks myths you may have some passing familiarity with—as well as some you may have always taken for granted as scientific truth.• Myths about foods to fuel your exercise: The best diet you can follow is three good meals a day. There is one single way to eat and exercise that works for almost everyone.• Myths about proper hydration: You can never drink too much water. You should never try to hydrate yourself with anything containing caffeine.• Myths about eating and exercise habits: If you eat food before bed, you’ll gain more weight. Targeted exercises on certain areas of your body will help reduce fat only in those areas.• Myths about using vitamins and supplements: You cannot achieve optimal health without using multivitamins. If a supplement is natural, it’s healthy and safe for you to use.• Myths about eating and exercise disorders: There’s no harm in losing weight quickly. Starting a rigorous exercise program in childhood will prepare kids for athletic success later in life.• Myths about extreme physical activity: Athletes should always load up on carbohydrates before such activity. Given enough time and training, your body can adapt to any extreme environment.With each of these and other myths, you’ll learn some of the stories about how they emerged and the scientific knowledge that helped us break them down.