Sami - Health & Wellness Coach

What Counts as Physical Activity and Why it Matters

Physical activity is more than workouts and gym sessions. When we expand what counts as movement, we reduce guilt, increase consistency and make physical activity more accessible in real life.

https://crawfordcoaching.ca/2026/06/11/what-counts-as-physical-activity-and-why-it-matters/

Myth #5: Not sweating means you're not working out hard enough.

Fact: Sweating is not an indication of physical exertion. It is simply the body's way of cooling itself and every body is different. The environment in which you are working out and your hydration levels can also affect how much you sweat.

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Fitness Myth #4: Lifting heavy will make you bulky.

Fact: Many women are skeptical about lifting heavy weights because they fear appearing bulky. While weight lifting does lead to an increase in muscle size, it will not be at the same level as that of men. Women naturally have less testosterone in their bodies than men and it takes years of dedicated effort (training and eating excess calories) to even build muscle to bodybuilder physique standards to begin with. Strength training will help reduce body fat by increasing your metabolism and creating definition in your muscles.

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Myth #3: Activity trackers are accurate.

Fact: It's important to note that accuracy can vary depending on the specific activity tracker and the metrics being measured. While activity trackers can provide useful information about your physical activity and health, it's essential to understand their limitations and potential inaccuracies.

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Myth #2: Weight loss is easy.

Fact: This is absolutely false. While many companies use rapid and/or extreme weight loss as a marketing tactic, it's just not as easy as they make it seem. Sustainable weight loss takes effort, consistency and patience. Then there are other factors to consider, like genetics and hormones. Don't be discouraged if your journey is not as quick as those advertised, you'll get there if you just keep going.

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To read more, check out: https://crawfordcoaching.ca/2022/06/14/7-common-fitness-myths-ii/

Fitness Myth #1: You can out exercise a bad diet.

Fact: It is much easier to control the amount of calories being consumed than calories being burned through exercise. For one, not all calories are created equally. Calories from vegetables are relatively low and nutrient dense, whereas, calories from soda are high and considered empty because they contain very little in the way of nutritional value. For example, according to Harvard Medical, using a stationary bike at a moderate pace for a 155 pound individual for 30 minutes burns about 260 calories. According to My Fitness Pal, a mars bar has 230 calories. It would take 30 minutes of moderate cycling to burn off one chocolate bar.

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Why Self-Awareness Isn’t Always Helpful for Mental Health

Self-awareness is valuable but too much of it can quietly turn into rumination and self-criticism. This post explores when insight supports mental health and when it keeps people stuck in over-analysis instead of moving toward care.

https://crawfordcoaching.ca/2026/05/28/why-self-awareness-isnt-always-helpful-for-mental-health/

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