3 Fitness Myths That Need to Die - Ben Griffin

1 - Strength training stunts growth

There’s no good evidence that properly supervised strength training stunts growth in kids or teens. In fact, it can improve bone density, coordination and resilience.

Growth plate injuries come from poor supervision and bad programming — not from lifting weights itself.

2 - You need to feel sore afterwards, for it to count

Soreness isn’t proof of progress.

DOMS simply means your body was exposed to something new or too hard. You can build muscle and strength without being wrecked the next day. Results come from progressive overload and consistency — not how painful it is to sit down.

3 - Lifting makes you bulky

Muscle doesn’t appear by accident.

Building significant size requires high training volume, a calorie surplus, and years of effort. For most people, strength training improves muscle tone, body composition, and confidence — not bulk.

Please spread the word and help us to destroy these myths, once and for all!