Top 10 Exercise & Running Myths

I like this infographic. Not sure on how correct it is though. Any thoughts? Here are mine (If I say true it means I agree with their ‘FACT’):

1. True
2. Hmmm. HRMs are pretty accurate to within, say, +/-5bpm. The ‘Fact’ quoted is pretty flawed.
3. True
4. Gross generalisation and false if taken literally. Though broadly true I guess.
5. False. A whey protein shake is metabolised much quicker than all those things listed methinks.
6. Sort of true
7. Sort of true
8. True
9. True
10. This must be false. You have to raise that water to 37 degreesC. And that MUST take energy.

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Last Updated on 12 January 2026 by the5krunner

the5krunner

tfk is the founder and author of the5krunner, an independent endurance sports technology publication. With 20 years of hands-on testing of GPS watches and wearables, and competing in triathlons at an international age-group level, tfk provides in-depth expert analysis of fitness technology for serious athletes and endurance sport competitors.